Kelso's Sandwich Shoppe

Johnston Street’s undisputed sanga heavyweight. Forget the usual café fare—this Abbotsford spot is slinging serious two-handed masterpieces. Plant-based eaters are absolutely obsessed with the crispy tofu chop and gooey vegan grilled cheese, while the carnivorous crowd lines up strictly for the bodega-style Chop Cheese and the legendary Chicken Paradise. Top-tier ingredients. Generous portions. Melbourne sandwich fiends constantly name-drop this place for its flawless toasties and killer coffee. It’s a tight space with just a few curbside seats—grab your order to-go, snag a spot on the pavement, and soak in the buzzing street vibe. Hot, fresh, and unapologetically bold.