Meals For Ten Dollars Or Under In Melbourne

On the look out for an affordable, good quality meal in Melbourne?  Here are our picks for the best meals for ten dollars or under in Melbourne, ranging from Australian cuisine, slices of pizza, to vegetarian all-you-can-eat buffets!

The Asian Beer Café

Feel like discovering traditional East Asian flavours for under $10 this lunchtime? Make your way to The Asian Beer Café in Melbourne for an experience rich in culture, style and atmosphere. The interior boasts authentic Asian materials, and their dishes are prepared with the freshest Asian ingredients. Treat yourself to a Bento lunch box for just $9.50, with a choice of delectable Asian cuisine ranging from Kung Fu Chicken, Crab Croquette, Chilli Squid and Kumera Tempura as a vegetarian option.

Unwind this lunch in one of their five elegant, minimalistic private dining rooms, with a balcony boasting remarkable views of Swanston. Fancying enjoying the scenery with alcoholic beverage? For just an extra $3.50 you can quench your thirst with the melon spice cocktail featuring premium Wyborowa vodka. With affordable lunchtime meals and lavish surroundings, the Asian Beer café truly is a worthwhile experience which will not pull on the purse-strings!
Level 3, Melbourne Central
www.asianbeercafe.com.au

Penny Black

Cheap and cheerful, Penny Black, is situated in Brunswick and is considered by many as having Melbourne’s best beer garden. This vibrant, welcoming bar is famed for its weekly live music as well as its inexpensive selection of pizzas. Serving dinner seven nights a week, you are invited to whet your appetite with a $4 pizza and locally sourced Carlton Draught. The film lovers among us should head down to Penny Black on Tuesday for their weekly movie night beneath the heated marquee! Who can say no to free entry and popcorn?
420 Sydney Rd, Brunswick, Victoria
www.facebook.com/thepennyblack.420sydneyroad

Snag Stand

Are you on the lookout for a quick, healthy and inexpensive meal? The Snag Stand offers affordable, artisanal and gluten free hand crafted sausages with no artificial flavours or colourings! Using Australia’s most esteemed artisan butchers, Rodriguez Bros, The Snag Stand is proud to serve wholesome, low-fat and nutritious haute dogs. With vegetarian options ranging from potato and sage sausage to veggie chorizo in a toasted brioche roll, the Snag Stand caters for a variety of dietary requirements. With all haute dogs priced under $10, customers are guaranteed all natural ingredients at low prices!
Cnr La Trobe & Swanston St, Melbourne
snagstand.com.au

Om Vegetarian

Fancy an all-you-can-eat vegetarian and vegan Indian cuisine for under $10? If so, Om Vegetarian is an ideal destination for you to quench your appetite. This delightful Indian restaurant offers affordable vegetarian dining without compromising on quality! Customers can choose from a selection of vegan samosas, vegetarian curries and gluten-free nans for just $6.50. Situated in Melbourne’s city centre, the restaurant is easily accessible by transport links and is open from 11am-9pm seven days a week.
First Floor – number 28, Elizabeth Street.
www.omvegetarian.com

The Lucky Coq

The Lucky Coq, a local favourite, is famed for its eclectic mix of entertainment alongside the $4 pizzas that are served daily. From 11.30am-3am on week days and 10pm-3am on weekends, customers are invited to choose from a selection of flavoursome toppings, ranging from Pepperonata to Taleggio. After a meal you can kick back with an Australian beer or refreshing cocktail on the outdoor rooftop whilst soaking in the relaxing atmosphere. The entertainment on offer includes live music, film screenings and pool tables, so customers are certain to have a fun-filled evening!
Corner Chapel Street & High Street Windsor
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