Cheap Eats in Melbourne CBD: 3 Lunches Under $15

Melbourne is famous for food — and you don't need a big budget to enjoy it. Here are three CBD lunch spots where a meal usually comes in under $15, based on RMIT University's student cheap-eats guide (March 2026).

1. Udon Yasan — Bourke Street

Quick, hot and filling udon noodle bowls, typically under $10. A great warm-up on a cold Melbourne day.

2. VB Rolls — Bourke Street

Vietnamese bánh mì and rice paper rolls for around $10–12. Easy to take away and eat on the go.

3. Goz City — QV Melbourne

Turkish pide (flatbread) under $10, with vegetarian options around $6–8.

Extra snacks under $5

• Tokui Sushi (Lonsdale Street) — sushi rolls from about $2.

• Breadtop (QV Melbourne) — buns and pastries around $3–5.

Tips for eating cheap in the city

• Travel around the CBD for free inside the Free Tram Zone.

• Lunch is often better value than dinner — look for lunch specials.

• Prices and opening hours change, so check before you go.

In Sydney instead? Try our Thaitown cheap eats guide. Got a favourite cheap eat in Melbourne? Tell us on social media.

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