Breakfast bargains

Are you a breakfast-on-the-go kind of person? Visit The Bagel Boys on George Street for a the B.R.A.T bagel for $12.50 or O Bagel on Elizabeth Street with cream cheese bagels starting at $8 and meaty goodness from $11. Just around the corner, you can find  Yo-Chi for a refreshing acai or yoghurt bowl that is completely customisable - you just pay for the weight of your creation. And if you’re looking for something sweet and hearty, The Pancake Manor offers pancakes for less than $10.

Cheap Asian Eats

The City is filled with delicious Asian eateries, ready to exchange your lunch money for a delicious bite. Our recommendations? We’ve got plenty! Take advantage of $1 dumplings on Tuesdays and Thursdays at Steamed on Turbot Street, eight steamed xiao long bao pork dumplings for $13.70 from New Shanghai or Nagahama ramen for $16.50 from Hakataya Ramen. Test your spice levels with spicy and sour soft pork bone soup for $21 from Kinn-Imm in QueensPlaza. Choose to keep it simple with $4.80 plates of sushi from Sushi Edo on Elizabeth Street, sushi roll selections starting at $3.50 from Sushi Hub at George Street, Albert Street, Uptown and Post Office Square or the Mr Pow signature bowl for $14.90 from Malolo Poke in Gresham Lane.

Make your way to Elizabeth Arcade to indulge in a wide variety of Asian eats all that offer great options for an affordable meal or drink.

Spend less on salad and sandwiches

If you’re on a fitness journey and chasing something that will leave you feeling healthy, there are salads galore in The City. Grab a salad combo of up to four choices for $17.90 from Vege Rama on Adelaide Street, Luke’s famous Vietnamese chicken salad for $20 from Fat Noodle at The Star, or the delicious avocado and chicken salad from Strauss, Elizabeth Street for $17.50. Sandwiches more your vibe? Pick up the Salami and grilled veggie panini for $15 at Marchetti Café, Tattersall’s Arcade. Join in the celebrations at the top of each week with meat-free Mondays at Grill’d Wintergarden and grab 2-for-1 tasty meat-free burgers. If you’re looking for a Korean inspired bites Ant Bowl has you covered with daily specials filled with flavours like pork kimchi, crispy fried chicken, strawberry matcha and loaded toasties. 

Big meals, small prices

Looking for something a little more substantial? For $13.95, grab an M.C. Cheesy mac ’n’ cheese toastie with maple bacon from Melt Brothers in either Post Office Square or  Uptown  Food Court, or grab the Brooklyn cheeseburger for $14 from Red Hook in Gresham Lane. Enjoy McDonnells curry fries with friends for only $18 at Irish Murphy’s on George Street, or indulge in the delicious Tzimmy classic pita wrap with house tzatziki for $13.50 at Zeus Street Greek.

Lover of chicken wings? Fly into Nene Chicken in Uptown for its Korean chicken drumsticks duo lunch box and salad for $11.90, Embassy Bar & Kitchen on a Tuesday for $30 tacos and a beer or house wine deal Whether you’re craving a juicy, char-grilled burger or a fresh loaded wrap, you’re in for a flavour-packed treat for just $26 at the Pig ‘N’ Whistle. Wing lovers, don’t miss Hellcat Maggie’s $1 Wing’n it Wednesdays! Grab your mates and enjoy a midweek feast with any drink purchased

Save on sweet treats

The City is jam-filled with spots to get your sweet fix. Start your day the right way and snag the Nodo doughnuts where a delicious gluten-free classic doughnut is only $7 daily or spread your doughnut-loving bites throughout the day and pick up five gluten-free doughnuts from G-Free Donuts every Wednesday at Brisbane City Markets for just $10. There’s more than just cheap doughnuts in The City, grab a chocolate and almond croissant from Coffee Anthology or take home a selection of macarons for only $3.30 each from Le Bon Choix. Go on, you’ve earnt it!