Melbourne
The self-proclaimed 'queen of rice-paper rolls', Misschu (the enigmatic Nahji Chu, a former Laotian refugee) serves cheap and tasty Laotian-Vietnamese…
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Phillip Island
It's hard to conceive of more inept service than that on offer during our recent visit to this noisy bistro. The food (wood-fired pizzas and Mediterranean…
Victoria
Located on the Sorrento back beach, this place hosts loads of weddings and functions and is often closed to the public as a result. It serves simple…
Great Ocean Road
The best Italian food you'll get for some distance, Casalingo is a no-brainer if you're after thin-crust pizza or homemade pastas, including the likes of…
New South Wales
With an emphasis on food that is healthy and filling, this cheery open-fronted cafe in Tamworth offers salad-stuffed baguettes, wraps and sandwiches that…
Outback Northern Territory
Mataranka's supermarket is quite large, but you'll find plenty of empty shelves – it's fine for basic supplies. Alcohol can be purchased only from 2pm to…
Broken Hill
You can't go past Hocko's for the best fried chicken and general fast-food goodness (burgers, fries, all top-notch!) in Broken Hill. Drive through or sit…
Melbourne
This open-air vegetarian cafe is situated just outside Queen Vic Market's Deli Hall. Most menu items are vegan or can be made so on request, and there's…
The East Coast
Fingal's best (only) cafe is the little Hayshed on the main drag, serving pasties, quiches, sausage rolls, lasagne, scones, impressive-looking cakes…
Melbourne Region
This shopping-mall-style cafe on Olinda's main strip is popular for its all-day breakfasts and simple lunch and dinner dishes. Indoor and outdoor seating…
Great Ocean Road
Tasty selection of homemade pies, including the signature scallop pie (though these days it's exorbitantly priced). Also does sandwiches on freshly baked…
Southern NSW & The Murray
Griffith's go-to Chinese joint, serving standard Australian Chinese fare, for when you just can't stomach another bowl of pasta. Lunch specials are good…
Warrnambool
Within the historic Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village, this 19th-century-inspired teahouse does teas, cakes and pies.
Kakadu National Park
Self-caterers should head to the reasonably well-stocked Foodland. Note that there’s no takeaway alcohol available here or anywhere in Kakadu.
Tasmania
This buzzy bakehouse serves takeaway pies, pasties, sandwiches, cakes and coffee. Food quality isn't too high, but then neither are the prices.
Victorian High Country
A traditional country pub serving meals; try the Milawa chicken stuffed with local camembert, wrapped in bacon and served with Milawa mustard.
Byron Bay & Northern NSW
For healthy fast food check out this salad bar on the main strip. Its predominately veggie options include falafel wraps, burgers and salads.
Phillip Island
Outdoor tables and a retro lounge with a wood-fired heater and old couches are on offer here, but the surroundings could be a lot cleaner.
Victoria
Though best known for its vanilla slices (recipe: top secret), this cafe and deli also serves all-day breakfasts and simple lunches.
Victoria
Great for a light lunch or coffee and cake, Tog's has artwork on the walls and a wide selection of cheeses at its next-door deli.
Launceston
A super-casual drive-up food hall where you can score budget eats dipping into a variety of cuisines (plenty of carbs).
South Coast NSW
Fresh from the trawlers, this yellow shack by the harbour sells quality fish, tiger prawns and oysters to take away.
Byron Bay
Order your spicy takeaway treats and hotfoot it to the beach. Tip: the fish tacos make for a tasty pre-swim snack.
Phillip Island
Ever-bustling, this downmarket cafe opposite the main beach is a reliable if uninspired breakfast and lunch stop.
Victoria
Established in 1896, this Sorrento institution serves a simple menu of sandwiches, soups, pastas and curries.
Outback Northern Territory
Opposite the post office, this supermarket has a pretty extensive selection of groceries and other supplies.
South Coast NSW
Hefty cooked breakfasts, sandwiches and great gateaux in a sweet, old-fashioned tea shop on the main street.
Tasmania
Marrawah's pub serves steaks, parmas and fried fish; don't expect much in terms of quality.
Melbourne Region
This long-standing Dandenongs eatery offers a range of pies, cakes and scones.
Melbourne
Is this happening place a bakery or a bar? Whatever. Rock up early or late to taste a freshly baked American-style sweet pie – banoffi perhaps, or the…
