As much as we strive to be those shining examples of humans who arrive at work each day with freshly packed homemade goodies for lunch, the morning rush can sometimes get the better of us and instead we’re forced to trawl the streets looking for fast food that won’t leave us both broke and bloated. If you find your suited self in the CBD looking for a healthy weekday nibble, follow our guide to some of the best speedy lunch options on Adelaide Street.

Operating out of a minute space in a former bank vault along Adelaide Street, NamNam dishes out fresh Vietnamese rice paper rolls as well as a selection of banh mi baguettes, noodle salads and pho to go. Order ahead online to speed up the service, and grab a Vietnamese iced coffee or coconut water to wash it all down. Nearby Saigon Alley Cafe also serves a range of Vietnamese street food delights, with pork buns, vermicelli dishes and rice paper rolls nourishing workers Monday to Friday. Just around the corner, Korea Food Kofoo offers sushi, bibimbap and bento plus a spot of K-pop musical support as you muse over the menu.

When the city is too steamy to stomach solids, opt for a liquid lunch from organic juice and salad bar Raw ‘n Juicy. All ingredients used are 100% organic, raw and gluten free. Alternatively, a cup of takeaway soup from Anzac Square’s Soupa might provide the sustenance your body is craving. Soups are made from scratch daily and are free from preservatives and artificial flavours – think combinations like sweet potato, spinach and roasted cashew, or chicken and vegetable.

Tucked inside Post Office Square, Vege Rama is a health-focused hotspot that sustains workers with a range of plant-based, organic, gluten-free and low-fat lunch options every weekday. Give your guts a nourishing hug with a dip into the loaded vegetarian buffet.

Those who need a few more bites in their workday meal can opt for a packed wrap from takeaway joint Pita Pit. Fill a plain or wholemeal pita shell with fillings like roast lamb, chicken breast, falafel or tuna.