From Chatswood to Central, from kebabs to dumplings and slices of pizza, these are the best food stops along Sydney’s new metro line

It takes just 15 minutes on the Metro to get from Central to Chatswood. So we’ve pulled together the best hidden food gems along the line.

Sydney’s newest metro line has opened, and with it, it’s opened up a new world of food opportunities.

Metro goers will be able to travel from Tallawong, near Rouse Hill, to Redfern in less than an hour. Meaning you can be grabbing a coffee and sampling “Sydney’s best chicken sandwich” before brunch before trying a kebab for lunch.

It takes just 15 minutes to get from Central to Chatswood, meaning the range of TikTok trending food at the Chatswood interchange has never been closer.

Here are our picks for some of the best food stops along the metro line:

TALLAWONG STATION

Meze Kebab and Grill

Meze Kebab and Grill at Tullawong along the Sydney Metro train line is a hit with commuters. Picture: Supplied

Directly across from the Metro station, this Middle Eastern restaurant has only been open for a month but already sees lines out the door for it’s pide, kebabs and snack packs.

NORWEST STATION

El Jannah Chicken

Meal at El Jannah.

The famous Australian-founded, Lebanese chicken shop, which has locations all across Sydney, also has set up shot right near Norwest Metro station.

CHATSWOOD STATION

Mr Stonebowl

District dining restaurant venues at Chatswood Interchange. Picture: Rohan Kelly

Foodies consider this Chinese food, situated in the Chatswood Interchange, to be among the best in Sydney. The branded restaurant, was first introduced in 2015 and was known as the first Chinese stone pot restaurant in the city. Now it’s dumplings and Shanghai-style dim sum are the reason people queue.

Gram Pancakes

Another TikTok trend, Gram pancakes has become popular for bringing the Japanese souffle pancakes to Sydneysiders.

VICTORIA CROSS STATION

Mary’s

Mary's is opening their first venue on the North Shore at the New Victoria Cross metro station. Picture: Mary's

To celebrate, they’ve created a special burger which consists of fried chicken sandwiched between a doughnut. Picture: Mary's

The cult burger franchise has just opened at North Sydney’s new metro station. This is the brand’s first outpost in the North Shore and as well as their classic and vegan menu, they’ve also collaborated with Grumpy Donut to create the Grumpy Clucker, where a double crunch fried chicken is sandwiched between a Double Glazed Grumpy’s doughnut.

Sol Bread and Wine

SOL Bread and Wine in North Sydney. Picture: Rohan Kelly

Red Velvet Cake at SOL Bread and Wine in North Sydney. Picture: Rohan Kelly

Mere metres from the newest metro stop lies, Sol Bread and Wine. This new restaurant, by Etymon Projects, is a cozy coffee shop by day and transforms into a wine bar at night. One of Sydney’s most esteemed pastry chefs, Rhiann Mead, has created a selection of treats at the venue which can also be ordered to takeaway.

CENTRAL STATION

City Oltra Pizza

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City Oltra Pizza (Central). Picture: Instagram

Oltra – A semi permanent pizza shop and bar at Central Station in Sydney. Picture: Instagram.

This pizza place, on Eddy Ave right out the front of Central Station, serves pizza, or pie, by the slice. The Daily Telegraph’s food critic, The Mouth, describes this venue as what Sydney needs more of

WATERLOO STATION

Meet Gerard

The Best Chicken Sandwich from Eveleigh cafe Meet Gerard. Picture: Instagram

This cafe lays claim to making the “Best Ever Chicken Sandwich.” It’s all in the secret stuffing mixture. It’s also a popular coffee venue.