Picton & Co

You're at Mermaid Quay on a decent day, and Picton & Co pulls you in with the sort of counter that makes you actually want to spend time browsing. This is a proper deli—the kind where they know their stuff about cured meats, have thoughtfully curated cheeses, and build sandwiches that don't insult your intelligence. It's the place regulars duck into when they want something better than the usual waterfront fare. The team genuinely care about what they're selling, and it shows in everything from the sourcing to how they plate things up.