Dr Morse’s takeaway arm, named Jr Morse, offers good-to-go subs, wraps and interesting salad bowls. For something a bit different, try their ‘VFC’ – a vegan fried chicken sub with soy aioli, pickles and cheese. 274 Johnston St, Abbotsford, drmorse.com.au

Sometimes, only a toasted cheese sandwich will do. When that’s the case, head to Toasta to grab cheese-laden toasties from an extensive menu, all made with Zeally Bay organic sourdough. If you’re feeling particularly extravagant, go for the ‘Mack’ – a toastie filled with macaroni cheese and caramelized onion. 181 Adderley Street, West Melbourne, toastaandco.com.au

Made in-house daily, Yardmill offers a range of salads, rolls and wraps to takeaway. Try a bagel with free range baked ham, Swiss cheese, rocket, cucumber and beetroot relish, or a protein packed single-serve salad for a quick and easy lunch in Toorak. 434 Toorak Road, Toorak, yardmill.com.au

Found in several busy locations across the city, EARL offers a tasty range of takeaway sandwiches, salads and sweets. They stand out from the crowded lunchtime market by using high quality, inspired ingredients in their sandwiches and salads, such as a hazelnut dukkah in their prosciutto and mozzarella salad, and sweet cranberries in their broccoli and quinoa salad. earlcanteen.com.au

Known for their nostalgic cakes and slices, this tiny bakery also offers a daily specials menu of chunky ciabatta. They are crammed with fillings like pork and ricotta meatballs with fior di latte, or grilled bacon, egg and roast beetroot relish. These generous sandwiches make a hearty lunch, but if you can, leave some room for one of their legendary vanilla slices. 688 Queensberry Street, North Melbourne, beatrixbakes.com

Choose from a range of salads, or opt for the popular build-your-own option. You will find calorie counts and nutritional information on each, lots of gluten free options, and even healthy snacks like celery sticks with peanut butter to get you through the afternoon. 224 Clarendon St, South Melbourne, crisp.com.au

If you’re really hungry, the large souvas at Jimmy Grants are a great lunch option. Choose from a range of tasty combinations, including classic lamb, beef short rib, or vegetarian falafel. For a nostalgic twist, add a ‘steamed jimmy dimmy’ to your order. Various locations, jimmygrants.com.au

This little corner of France, found in Hardware Lane, serves up savoury buckwheat galettes and classic baguettes that you can eat in or takeaway. Try their galette with ham, Emmental, tomatoes and mushrooms, or grab a Noisette bread baguette stuffed with a range of European cheese and salad combinations. Various locations, lapetitecreperie.com.au

Offering a concise menu of soft, steamed bao filled with combinations like braised pork belly, pickled mustard and crushed peanuts, or crispy eggplant with sticky sauce, coriander and spring onion, it’s no surprise Wonderbao gets so busy at lunchtimes. Squeeze in here to grab a delicious takeaway bao like a true local. Shop 4/19-37 A’Beckett St, Melbourne, wonderbaokitchen.com.au

Founded by the self proclaimed ‘Queen of the Rice Paper Rolls’, this popular chain offers a whole host of Vietnamese favourites for lunch, from steamed dumplings to slaw salads. Try the rice paper rolls filled with tiger prawns and green mango, or the rolls with egg omelet, avocado and caramelised onion. Various locations, misschu.melbourne