Our Boy Roy

Our Boy Roy wears many (chef’s) hats. This colourful corner spot manages to squeeze in a coffee and sandwich bar, a 100-seat buzzing cafe, a delicatessen and a general store together all under one roof.

On the food menu, it’s all about the paninis and sandwiches. You might find a meatball and sugo ciabatta, or a Chicago-style beef roll inspired by TV show The Bear alongside dine-in options like plum hotcakes with lemon myrtle sugar syrup, bacon and eggs, and other lighter, more vegetable-driven dishes.

As for the coffee, owner Michael Cotton has an exclusive deal (within SA) with pioneering Sydney roaster Single O , which also supplies his Semaphore cafe, High Tide. Beyond the usual espresso options, you can enjoy batch-brew filter coffee via a self-serve screen and tap. The self-serve order screen is a novelty, and perfect if you’re on the go.

It’s hard to go past the delicatessen, where you can get sliced-to-order mortadella, fresh loaves of bread, bunches of flowers and more to take home. You’ll also find a range of specialty products on the shelves including sauces and condiments from Pizzateca’s Oztalia offshoot , relishes and jams from Drunken Sailor and Melbourne Bushfood, yuzu hot sauce, brandy salted caramel, gin mayo, and The Sugar Man chocolates.

For the fit-out, Cotton brought on Rad design studio (who worked on Madre) to create a seamless flow between each area. The sandwich and coffee bar is reminiscent of an old milk bar, with a curved silver countertop, white tiles and diner-style signage. Out the back, you’ll find a park-like setting with planter boxes (growing herbs and edible flowers for the chefs), tables and chairs, and a large grass area to lay out a picnic rug.