It’s a Wrap! Milestones of a Perth Sandwich Bar

April 8, 2025

Last 24 to 28 March, Perth sandwich bar Joey Zaza’s capped off its 5th year with a week-long birthday celebration.

From the return of free coffee to the launch of new menu items Napoli Brekkie Wrap, ZaZa’s Club, and the Loaded Conti, to cool prizes won during the Coffee Roulette event, it was truly an epic 5th birthday line-up for this sandwich bar.

Let’s take a quick look at what happened during our 5th birthday week… in pictures!

First Day Prizes Ran Out… Fast!

Matthew Won a Blacklist Coffee Roasters Beanie

A Brownes Dairy lunch bag won at Joey Zaza's Coffee Roulette during our 2025 birthday event in Perth CBD Shannon BAGS a Prize

Coffee tumbler won at Joey Zaza's Coffee Roulette during our 2025 birthday event in Perth City Awesome Coffee Tumbler

A bag of Blacklist Coffee Roasters coffee won at Joey Zaza's Coffee Roulette during our 2025 birthday event in Perth City Bringin’ Blacklist Coffee Home

A Slightly Odway by Jebediah casette tape care of RTR FM won at Joey Zaza's Coffee Roulette during our 2025 birthday event in Perth CBD Laura Won The Slightly Odway Casette Tape

An insulated Camino Cup won at Joey Zaza's Coffee Roulette during our 2025 birthday event in Perth City Camino Cup Won

RTR FM merch won at Joey Zaza's Coffee Roulette during our 2025 birthday event in Perth City Show off Some RTR FM love

Some Blacklist Coffee Roasters shirts won at Joey Zaza's Coffee Roulette during the 2025 birthday event in Perth CBD Cool Designs! Blacklist Shirts

It was only 9:20am when the team messaged the social media crew that we needed to alert yaz cuz prizes were running out. Bosses, we open at 7:00am. ‘Ya really showed up to our Perth sandwich bar in the first 1.5 hours. Amazing!

Joey Zaza’s and Brownes with their prizes for our 5th birthday celebration

Tash of RTR FM with ZaZa of Joey Zaza's New York-style sandwich bar in Perth CBD The Sound Alternative 92.1

The Alternative Dairy Co. collab poster with Joey Zaza's New York-style sandwich bar in Perth City Epic Plant-Based Alternative Dairy

Brendan of Blacklist Coffee Roasters with ZaZa of Joey Zaza's New York-style sandwich bar in Perth CBD Always Great with Blacklist

Shoutout again to Brendan from Blacklist Coffee Roasters, James from The Alternative Dairy Co., Victoria from Brownes Dairy, and Chris and Tash from RTR FM for the cool prizes!

Cozy beanies, shirts, lunch bags for warm sangas, and fiery red bandanas–makes gearing up for Autumn really slick.

Cheers to everyone who came home a winner!

Perth Sandwich Bar Staff and Part-Time Model?

While we’re at it, shoutout to master merch endorser Ruby. Not just for bringing in the cutest meow-del cat, but also displaying the awesome goods from Coffee Roulette. Secret talent, Ruby. We got the best crew.

An Alternative Dairy Co. bandana won at Joey Zaza's Coffee Roulette during the 2025 birthday event in Perth CBD, modeled by Joey Zaza's crew Ruby Alternative Dairy Co. Camino Cups won at Joey Zaza's Coffee Roulette during the 2025 birthday event in Perth City, modeled by Joey Zaza's crew Ruby

(Technically, Ruby’s cat didn’t join Coffee Roulette 2025, but the photo murdered us with cuteness, we had to include it.)

Free Coffee and Our Barista Boss’s Anniversary

We started off Tuesday mornin’ slingin’ free coffee… and had a team lunch to celebrate boss Geo’s 2nd work anniv in the arvo.

Slinging free coffee in the morning, waking up city workers in Perth CBD

Boss barista Geo celebrates her 2nd work anniversary at Joey Zaza's Perth sandwich bar and cafe with a team lunch

Plant-based dairy alternatives from The Alternative Dairy Co. Poster shows oat milk, almond milk, and soy milk options.

Shoutout again again (final 2 revised 222 final) to Blacklist Coffee Roasters, Brownes Dairy, and The Alternative Dairy, Co. for epic morning fuel for every_body! Plant-based and full dairy creamy coffee? Made it happen.

All-Day Brekkie Wraps, Now and Forever

Wednesday was an incredibly booked day for Joey Zaza’s Perth sandwich bar. We had a 9:15am catering booked for that day, coffee-slinging for the fortnightly Morning Startup event at Riff, on top of running the shop BAU.

That didn’t stop us from launching our new brekkie wraps, though. Make way for Napoli Brekkie Wrap and ZaZa’s Club.

ZaZa's Club brekkie wrap is inspired by classic sandwiches ZaZa’s Club

Napoli Brekkie Wrap

Stack ‘Em Up, Up, Up! A Catchy Hit

We introduced our stacked up sanga last 27 March, and it’s here to stay. Thursday bosses got a load of our Perth sandwich bar’s Loaded Conti free for just that day.

The Mondo Doro team posing with Loaded Conti rolls filled with Mondo Doro cold cuts during Joey Zaza's 2025 birthday and food tasting event

Proof or it didn’t happen? Here’s layers of delectable cold cuts brought to ‘ya by mate Carl of Mondo Doro. Never miss our tasty birthday blasts again~

All-Out Friday Fizz

Something was fizzing for everyboss who loved our Loaded Conti event. On 28 March, we capped off the birthday celeb with a pop and sizzle thanks to Coca-Cola giving away free Coke Zero with our Loaded Conti.

Yellow birthday cupcakes from Cakes by Laura C for Joey Zaza's 2025 birthday in Perth City

Not only that, the saying’s true! The early boss catches the warm. Cakes by Laura C handed in the most heartwarming mini birthday cupcakes early. It made good old Joey Zaza’s Perth sandwich bar feel very festive. Glad to party with one of our shop’s most loyal.

Year 1 Flashbacks of a Perth Sandwich Bar

Our 5th year’s online event turnout reminded us of yaz back in our 1st year. We got busy in our 2nd and 3rd, and we’re picking back up, up, up since our 4th birthday event. Let’s keep those numbers up next year!

More Community Birthdays and Anniversaries

All these events make us realize how March to April is Joey Zaza’s season. It’s not just the Perth sandwich bar’s birthday season, it’s also:

Chief ZaZa’s birthday (15 March)
Queen coffee slinger Geo’s work anniversary (25 March)
Champ sanga maker Jess’s birthday (1 April)
Queen coffee slinger Geo’s birthday (2 April)

‘Ya got the dates, make sure to greet! See yaz next year.

Jess of Perth sandwich bar Joey Zaza's celebrates her birthday on 1 April Geo of Perth sandwich bar Joey Zaza's celebrates her birthday on 2 April

Michelle, ZaZa of Joey Zaza's, celebrates her birthday on 15 March

FIND US IN PTOWN

To taste Perth best sandwiches and best coffee, keep an eye out for our bright yellow store just right by the curb at 45 Saint Georges Terrace Corner, Barrack Street, Perth City.

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Joey Zaza's storefront on St Georges Terrace

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WHAT’S THE VERDICT?

Wonderful service - great food and love my coffee every morning. My order is ready in a jiffy!
Laura C.

Absolutely delicious sandwiches. The coffee is good as well. The two owners work so hard and it shows; the place is clean and well organised and they are so friendly. I come here 1-2 times a week now.
Orange

Food, coffee and service are terrific 💯 Staff is friendly and always keen to chat! Love it!
Alexandre S.

Amazing sandwiches, amazing coffee, amazing service! They really know what they are doing here, and that shows in how passionate they are about top-quality hospo. Would give TEN STARS if that was a possibility!
Michael O.

Great service and a lovely crew! Sandwiches are always fresh and tasty. Razzle Dazzle Pork Crackle is the best!
Jonathan P.

Delish food, awesome staff and just great vibe. Love the Joey Zaza's crew!
Justin B.

Michelle and Joe are very customer service-focused. Always have a big smile. They do everything to please you. Super efficient. Awesome sandwich range. They can cater for any diet requirement. The catering website is super handy and makes my life easier. Give it a GO!
Amandine T.

Love the convenient location, amazing customer service, and the Blacklist Coffee Roaster beans hit the morning wake-up feels. The Mushroom, Feta & Spinach Melt is delicious.
Alisa J.

Joey Zaza’s is a must-visit in the city! The food is incredibly flavorful, and the cozy atmosphere makes it perfect for a quick grab-and-go or a relaxed meal. Friendly staff and great vibes all around. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a delicious city spot!
Jeny R.

Very conveniently situated just at the ground floor of our office building. Staff are very friendly and food are so yummy!
Karren S.

Great team providing positive service – great coffee, great "BOSS" sandwiches. Reward points, a great incentive. Well-worth making Joey Zaza's your daily coffee stop.
Jim C.

Honestly the best lunch/coffee option in the city by far. Their Razzle Dazzle Pork sando is by far one of the crunchiest delicious sandwiches in town!
Nicholas

Awesome sandwiches and the ladies who work there are always so friendly and polite.
Lynne W.

Been twice now with a friend for lunch, I can’t have gluten or dairy and they had lots of options and the two items I had tasted great! Staff where very friendly. Dietary restrictions: Very good options available
Samuel P.

Love grabbing a coffee here on my way to work! The staff are very friendly and often up for a chat; they always manage to brighten up even the most difficult of days. If you work in the area, definitely ask about the magic golden ticket.
Francine V.

This is a team of LEGENDS. They support us at some of our events and make great food. We appreciate the support and connection. Thank you, Joey Zaza's team!
Perth Networking Club

The best sandwiches in the city! Absolutely delicious food & coffee. Friendly staff & great service. Highly recommend for catering too.
Amanda A.

Have ordered from Joey Zaza’s many times and I always get consistent and excellent quality sandwiches. The gluten bread is soft and fresh, and each sandwich is prepared with care. Customer service for corporate orders is faultless and delivery on time.
Martine vB

Joey Zaza’s is the Coffee God's second coming to Planet (P)earth. Its aromatic and deliciously bitter coffee is my favourite on the Terrace.
Wojciech A.

Fantastic owner-operated café! This is my go-to coffee spot. Joe & Michelle (ZaZa) are super friendly lovely people, and the coffee and food are always on point!
Keith M.

I wanted to let you know that feedback about the food was very positive. In fact, many people have returned to this workshop due to the food. The number of bagels was just perfect and all the bliss balls were gone, too.
Veronika, CISWA

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