AFFORDABLE EATS IN THE CBD

In the spirit of eating well on a budget, we have selected some of our favourite cheap eats destinations located throughout Melbourne’s inner suburbs. If you’re looking for budget-friendly groceries, takeaway options and dine-in experiences, hopefully these suggestions expand your repertoire beyond the ole faithfuls.

GROCERIES AND MARKETS

Queen Vic Market (3–4pm on a Sunday for the most competitive prices) Queen Sreet, Melbourne

Senserrick ($15 fruit & veg boxes on Sunday) 384 Rathdowne Sreet, Carlton North

Preston Market (Saturday arvo for the most competitive prices) 30A The Centreway, Preston

KT Mart (comprehensive and cheap Asian grocer in the CBD) 600 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne

Cheaper Buy Miles (up to ninety percent cheaper than regular supermarkets) 160 Barkly Street, Footscray

Oasis Bakery (bulk buy your spices here) 92–96 Station Street, Fairfield

EATING OUT

Melbourne CBD:

Mekong Pho 241 Swanston Street, Melbourne

N.Lee Bakery 61 Little Collins Street, Melbourne, 220 Smith St, Collingwood

Borek Shop QVM 481 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne Lulu’s Char Koay Teow 27–31 Hardware Lane, Melbourne Soi 38 38 Mcilwraith Place, Melbourne

Butcher’s Diner 10 Bourke Street, Melbourne Spleen 41 Bourke Street, Melbourne Shujinko 225 Russell Street, Melbourne

Collingwood:

Hotel Jesus ($2 Taco Tuesdays) 174 Smith Street, Collingwood

Old Raffles Place 68–70 Johnston Street, Collingwood

Trang Bakery and Café 382 Smith Street, Collingwood

Fitzroy:

Mile End 14 Johnston Street, Fitzroy

The Evelyn ($10 jugs) 351 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy

Shop Ramen 329 Smith Street, Fitzroy

Fitzroy North:

Moroccan Soup Bar 316 St Georges Road, Fitzroy North

Good Times 214 St Georges Road, Fitzroy North

Just Falafs 207 St Georges Road, Fitzroy North

Brunswick:

Greens Refectory 115 Sydney Road, Brunswick

A1 Bakery 643–645 Sydney Road, Brunswick and 122 Station Sreet, Fairfield

Very Good Falafel 629 Sydney Road, Brunswick

Flemington:

Chef Lagenda 16 Pin Oak Crescent, Flemington

Al Amin 264 Racecourse Road, Flemington

I Love Dumplings 297 Racecourse Road, Flemington

Richmond:

Hector’s Deli 1/94 Buckingham Street, Richmond

Loving Hut 10/242 Victoria Street, Richmond

I Love Pho 264 Victoria Street, Richmond