Top 6 Sydney Food Deals You Need to Know About

Eating out in Sydney doesn’t always have to be pricey, there are still some seriously good-value food deals hiding around the city. Whether you’re looking for a cheap lunch after or during uni or your work break, or somewhere affordable to catch up with friends and get a bite - here are 6 food and drink deals worth checking out.

City Quokka Tip: Current deals, prices and trading hours can change, so check out the websites before making the trip to avoid disappointment.

1.Luca & Luca, Bondi - $4 Hot Chocolate

A drink in Sydney for only $4 in this economy feels impossible, let alone in Bondi, but Luca & Luca is serving up their hot chocolate for just $4 between 4-6pm everyday!

The deal

• $4 hot chocolate
• Where: Luca & Luca, Bondi
• When: 4–6pm daily
• Best for: An afternoon warm pick me up or post-beach stop

2.Matteo - $15 Cocktail + Focaccia & Prosciutto

Matteo brings the traditional Italian aperitivo tradition to Sydney - for only $15 you get your choice of cocktail paired with focaccia and prosciutto. This deal is perfect after-work drinks or a catch-up that doesn’t need to turn into a full dinner and makes something feel expensive that actually isn’t.

The deal

• $15 cocktail + focaccia and prosciutto
• Matteo Downtown: 3–5pm, Tuesday–Friday
• Matteo Double Bay: selected Wednesday–Friday times
• Best for: After-work drinks, date night or aperitivo with friends

There are also selected $8 beers and wines available during aperitivo hours.

3.Str’eats Pasta Bar & Desserts in Chippendale - $10 Pesto Pasta and $14 Aglio E Olio

When the craving for pasta hits but you don’t want to spend $30, head to Str’eats Pasta Bar located on Kensington Street in the Spice Alley venue - which makes it super convenient for UTS students.

The deal

• Pesto pasta: $10
• Aglio e olio: $14
• Where: Str’eats Pasta Bar & Dessert, Chippendale
• Hours: 11:30am–3pm and 5–8:30pm daily
• Best for: Cheap lunch, casual dinner or a carb-heavy study break

4.Oiden Bowl Bar, Sydney CBD - $6.50 Small Beef Bowl

This lunch deal located in the CBD on George Street, is less than the price of some morning coffees. This Japanese-style rice bowl spot serves budget-friendly beef and curry bowls, with a small stewed beef bowl starting at $6.50. You can go larger if you are hungrier, but the small option makes this one of the most affordable quick lunches in the CBD and is perfect as a quick meal when you are rushing or feeling a bit peckish and want Asian flavours.

The deal

• Small stewed beef bowl: $6.50
• Larger sizes available
• Where: Oiden Bowl Bar, George Street, Sydney
• Hours: 11am–9pm daily
• Best for: Quick CBD lunches and budget-friendly meals

5.Uncle Ming’s, Sydney CBD - $1 Dumplings

Yes, you read that right - $1 dumplings still exist in Sydney!

Hidden beneath the CBD in a funky Chinese-style basement bar, Uncle Ming’s runs a lunchtime special where dumplings are just $1 each every Tuesday and Wednesday from 12–2pm. Although, there is one important catch to note: the offer is available with the purchase of an alcoholic drink or another eligible selected drink, so factor that into the total cost before ordering 20 dumplings on its own.

The deal

• $1 dumplings
• Where: Uncle Ming’s, Sydney CBD
• When: Tuesday & Wednesday, 12–2pm
• Requires the purchase of an eligible drink
• Best for: Midweek lunch with friends

6.Piqle, Westfield Burwood - 2 Burgers for $10

Our last choice is a new edition to Westfield Burwood and is a great option for something out of the CBD. Buy 1 burger and that equals 2 and it is just $10! This makes it perfect for splitting lunch with a friend, while shopping or even if you happen to be in Burwood.

The deal

• Two burgers from $10
• Where: Piqle, Westfield Burwood
• Hours: From 10:30am daily, with extended Thursday trading
• Best for: Cheap lunch or splitting a meal with a friend

Quick picks

• Cheapest overall: Oiden Bowl Bar
• Best sweet option: Luca & Luca
• Best for students: Str’eats Pasta Bar & Dessert
• Best after-work pick: Matteo
• Best “I can’t believe that’s the price” deal: Uncle Ming’s
• Best to share: Piqle