‘Cheap’ and ‘Sydney’ aren’t two words you often hear used together. That said, there are loads of amazing cheap eats all over this city. We’ve curated this list of our top recommendations spanning a range of cuisines and neighbourhoods, and it includes both old-fave institutions and some impressive newcomers.
Looking for some frugal food? Check out these Time Out Sydney Recommended Cheap Eats for 2024. (Time Out Recommends 2024 is presented in partnership with Tyro.)
- Tan Viet Noodle House, Cabramatta
- Albee's Kitchen, Campsie
- Mami's Casa Latina, Bondi
- Kood, Surry Hills
- Chatkazz, Harris Park
- Bar Reggio, Darlinghurst
- Spicy Joint, Haymarket
- Hariri Chickens, Kogarah
- Emma’s Snack Bar, Enmore
- Chinese Noodle Restaurant, Haymarket
- Small’s Deli, Potts Point
- Derrel’s, Camperdown
- Tamaleria and Mexican Deli, Dulwich Hill
- Peranakan Place, Auburn
- Cairo Takeaway, Newtown
- Chaco Ramen, Darlinghurst
- Norma's Deli, Manly
- Medan Ciak, CBD
- Top Ryde Baker's House, Ryde
- Malay Chinese, Circular Quay
- Banh Cuon Ba Oanh, Marrickville
- Sydney Cebu Lechon, Blacktown
- Spice I Am, Surry Hills
- Banh Xeo Bar, Rosebery
- Out of the Blue, Clovelly
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