The barista whose workplace is closest to the makeshift floral memorial to the Bourke Street rampage says he's relieved at the decision to dismantle it.

Jordan Briggs, whose coffee booth on the GPO verandah overlooks the carpet of toys, flowers and cards, said he felt "emotionally overwhelmed" 10 days after the tragedy, and removing the shrine would help him move on.

The 21-year-old has been a shoulder for distressed mourners to cry on, he's listened to angry vows to kill and maim the perpetrator. Tourists ask "what's going on"? so he'll tell them, once again, how just metres away, a car mowed down dozens of people, killing five.

Mr Briggs himself saw the January 20 rampage's immediate aftermath, including seeing bodies, hearing sirens and feeling terror that he might be in danger. He said the floral tribute had been "a constant reminder" of that day.