Cheap Bites at the Sunshine Coast
Ever ordered an expensive dish, had one bite and felt that hard-hitting buyer’s remorse? If food is your happiness, we understand the disappointment of a bad meal. Worry no more about breaking the bank for a good bite to eat, we’ve found the best places at the Sunny Coast where you can get more bang for your buck.
Serving slow-cooked soul food inspired by the American Southern culture, you’ll find meats galore at Dirty Moe’s. Unbuckle your belt, and dig in to their $20 weekly specials. On Tuesday, you and a mate can enjoy a 250g smoked beef brisket with 2 sides of your choice. On Wednesday, indulge in a 400g BBQ pork ribs with fries and slaw. On Thursdays, you can bite into a burger and fries from $17.
Open Tuesday to Thursday, 5.00pm till late | Friday and Saturday 12.00pm till late.
Nothing is more satisfying than scraping a bowl of curry clean with some delicious fresh roti. Luckily for us, Roti and Bao are serving up delicious Asian street-style inspired food, and it’s all so flipping good! Their signature Jumbo bao buns are guaranteed to fill you up, and are made fresh to order.
Open 7 days a week, 11.00am to 8.00pm.
It’s quintessential to eat fish, chips and salad by the seaside at the Sunny Coast, and it doesn’t get much better than Crumbed or Naked. With a huge variety of salads, wraps and burgers, you’re spoilt for choice. It’s also super vegan friendly, so the plant-based folk can eat here too.
Open 7 days, Sunday to Thursday 6.00am to 5.00pm | Friday and Saturday 6.00am to 8.00pm.
Is there a person alive who doesn’t like Italian food? Always a crowd favourite, you can always rely on a pizza to be a tasty meal. All Antica has been serving authentic, home-made Italian food to the Sunny Coast for over three decades. With entree specials, quality ingredients from local produce and imported, you’re going to feel super full after a meal here.
Open Tuesday to Saturday, 4.30pm to 8.30pm (9.00pm on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays).
A popular local hotspot, just after one dining experience at Junk and you’ll understand the hype. With a menu filled with modern Asian bites, you’ll find all your familiar favourites, including succulent, crispy pork belly. With a chef menu designed to be shared, you and mates can be well fed, without saving up the big bucks.
Open 7 days, 11.00am to 9.00pm (10.00pm on Fridays and Saturdays).
American style food is always a glutton’s dream, and Ninth Street makes those dreams a reality. With a policy of ‘bigger is better,’ you’re gunna want make sure you're wearing your comfy, stretchy pants. On Tuesdays, take advantage of their $10 wings and beer combo, or enjoy a $9 hotdog every Thursday. No matter what, you’re not going to need to budget too much for a big meal here.
Open 7 days, 11.30am to 8.30pm.
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and grabbing a tasty cheap brekky is definitely a win. Nambour Social offers you large servings for no more $16, meaning you can score your morning meal for less than $20. If you’re in a hurry, you can grab one of their cabinet items to go.
Open 7 days, 7.30am to 2.00pm.
Ramen is a like a big hug in the shape of hot soup and noodles, and we welcome it with open arms. Umami Ramen will serve you a bowl of goodness that won’t set you back more than $17. So, you’ll be slurping full bodied broths, pork and more without splashing out too much cash.
Open Wednesday to Sunday | 11.30am to 2.30pm, 5.00pm to 8.00pm.
With a whole menu of drool-worthy burgers and sides, you’re gunna want to pop in and say g’day to Hello Harry. With a huge selection burgers, including plant-based options, you’re spoilt for choice at the range of succulent burgers. If you join their Burger club (which is free to join), you also get points and benefits. They even have monthly specials where you can snack on limited edition burger.
Open 7 days, 11.30am to 8.00pm.
Written by Megan Turner
