Harry's Cafe de Wheels in Woolloomooloo is a famous food van that serves pies, hot dogs, and chips. The pies are made with high-quality meat and are served in a flaky pastry.
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Harry's Cafe de Wheels in Woolloomooloo is a famous food van that serves pies, hot dogs, and chips. The pies are made with high-quality meat and are served in a flaky pastry. The price is $8 to $12 for a pie and chips. The food van is open from 9am to 4am on weekends and from 9am to 10pm on weekdays. The food van is accessible by bus or ferry.
Pancakes on the Rocks in The Rocks is a restaurant that serves pancakes, ice cream, and desserts. The pancakes are made to order and come in a range of flavours, including traditional, banana, and chocolate. The price is $12 to $18 for a stack of pancakes. The restaurant is open from 8am to 10pm on weekdays and from 8am to 11pm on weekends. The restaurant is accessible by train to Circular Quay station.
Chatime in various locations is a bubble tea chain that serves milk tea, fruit tea, and slush. The drinks are made to order and come in a range of flavours, including classic, fruit, and seasonal. The price is $5 to $8 for a drink. Chatime is accessible by train or bus to most locations.
Sushi Hub in various locations is a sushi chain that serves sushi rolls, sashimi, and bento boxes. The sushi is made fresh daily and comes in a range of varieties, including salmon, tuna, and vegetable. The price is $10 to $15 for a sushi set. Sushi Hub is accessible by train or bus to most locations.
Pho 24 in various locations is a Vietnamese restaurant that serves pho, banh mi, and rice paper rolls. The pho is made with a rich broth and fresh ingredients and comes in a range of varieties, including beef, chicken, and vegetarian. The price is $12 to $15 for a bowl of pho. Pho 24 is accessible by train or bus to most locations.
Spice Alley in Chippendale is a laneway with a range of Asian food stalls. The stalls serve Thai, Vietnamese, Chinese, and Korean food. The dishes are made fresh to order and are priced between $10 and $15. The alley is open from 11am to 9pm on weekdays and from 11am to 10pm on weekends. The alley is accessible by train to Central station.
Eat Street Markets in various locations are pop-up night markets with a range of food stalls. The stalls serve a range of cuisines, including Mexican, Lebanese, and American. The dishes are made fresh to order and are priced between $10 and $20. The markets are open from 5pm to 10pm on weekends.
Food Trucks in various locations are mobile food vendors that serve a range of cuisines, including Mexican, Korean, and American. The food trucks are usually located in popular areas, such as the CBD, the inner west, and the eastern suburbs. The dishes are made fresh to order and are priced between $10 and $15.
The Local Taphouse in Chippendale is a pub with a lunch special of $15 for a burger and a beer. The burger is made with grass-fed beef and comes with chips and salad. The pub is open from 11am to 10pm on weekdays and from 11am to 11pm on weekends. The pub is accessible by train to Central station.
The Lady Hampshire in Newtown is a pub with a lunch special of $12 for a pie and a beer. The pie is made with local ingredients and comes with chips and salad. The pub is open from 11am to 10pm on weekdays and from 11am to 11pm on weekends. The pub is accessible by train to Newtown station.
The Oxford Tavern in Paddington is a pub with a lunch special of $14 for a schnitzel and a beer. The schnitzel is made with local pork and comes with chips and salad. The pub is open from 11am to 10pm on weekdays and from 11am to 11pm on weekends. The pub is accessible by bus from Bondi Junction station.
Food Court at Westfield Sydney in the CBD is a food court with a range of food stalls offering cheap meal deals. The food court has Asian, Mediterranean, and Australian food stalls. The lunch deals are $10 to $15 and include a main and a drink. The food court is open from 10am to 5pm on weekdays and from 10am to 4pm on weekends. The food court is accessible by train to Town Hall station.
Food Court at Westfield Bondi Junction in Bondi Junction is a food court with a range of food stalls offering cheap meal deals. The food court has Asian, Mediterranean, and Australian food stalls. The lunch deals are $10 to $15 and include a main and a drink. The food court is open from 10am to 5pm on weekdays and from 10am to 4pm on weekends. The food court is accessible by train to Bondi Junction station.
The District in Barangaroo is a food hall with a range of food stalls offering cheap meal deals. The food hall has Asian, Mediterranean, and Australian food stalls. The lunch deals are $12 to $15 and include a main and a drink. The food hall is open from 11am to 3pm on weekdays. The food hall is accessible by train to Wynyard station or by ferry to Barangaroo.
The following tips can help you eat cheap in Sydney:
Eat in food courts. Food courts in shopping centres and office buildings offer cheap meal deals. The food is usually fresh and the portions are generous.
Eat in pubs. Pubs offer cheap meal deals, particularly at lunchtime. The food is usually simple and hearty, and the portions are generous.
Eat in suburban restaurants. Suburban restaurants are usually cheaper than CBD restaurants. Look for restaurants in the inner west, the northern beaches, and western Sydney.
Eat street food. Street food is usually cheap and fresh. Look for food trucks and street food markets in Sydney.
Bring your own lunch. If you work in the CBD, bring your own lunch to save money. The cost of a sandwich and a coffee in the CBD is usually $15 to $20, while the cost of making your own lunch is $5 to $10.
More information about cheap eats in Sydney is available at Broadsheet and Time Out Sydney.
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