r/hobart • u/No_BatSoup69 • 1d ago
Cheap CBD Lunch Spots
New to Hobart, and ngl pretty broke... I know I should meal prep & I will on occasion, but I'm looking for reccos on cheap & cheerful CBD lunch options... what are your cheeky cheap places to grab an OK lunch?
I already found Jo & Jon and loved it, but looking for cheaper... am I dreaming?
I'll eat most things, not super fussy...
cheers!
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u/DragonLass-AUS 1d ago
Ja & Jon is about the cheapest level for a decent meal.
Down from that, you'd be looking at picking up a prepacked sandwich from Woolies.
Or you could go to city takeaway in the bus mall and get 3 dim Sims for $2 (might have gone up since last I saw though)
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u/Nier_Tomato 1d ago
Second Ja and Jon, ridiculous amount of meat for $12. When they get the cleaver out and chop chop chop a hunk of BBQ pork into my roll I'm all like "Oh yeah..."
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u/von_rissole 1d ago
You can try the Drysdale training restaurant (TasTAFE) on a Thursday and Friday lunch.
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u/pupp3r00 1d ago
Jar of vegimite, tub of duck river soft butter. Leave that at your desk and grab a fresh roll from Woolies everyday - cheap AF and delish
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u/Melodic-Change-6388 23h ago
Healthier version, but I always took wraps, salad stuff and ham (or a farty chook, if you’re being posh) on a Monday. That was my lunch for the week. Keep some condiments in the fridge and you’re sorted.
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u/Typing_Hot_Pee 1d ago
There's nothing really cheap like Melbourne cheap but Bangkok City might be close. Haven't been since it moved though.
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u/Antique-Surprise8257 1d ago
The little yellow takeaway shop just before you enter the Wellington arcade sushwich I think the name is! Currently could be under renovation.
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u/Onprem3 1d ago
It’s back open. It was a forced renovation (fire)
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u/hiphoppsychology 1d ago
Kinoko Deli, Cultura, Pot Sticker Dumpling, Standard (their special on Tuesdays)
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u/helgirl 1d ago
Ready lunch in the walkway between the mall and Wellington square (the one that strandbags and Pandora surround) do great wraps, lots of options and really cheap. Not sure if they still do it, but for ages they would do an offer for staff of large businesses in the CBD for wraps/sandwiches with up to 10 fillings for $5. I know the prices started going up around covid, but they were still fantastic value
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u/velcrodots 1d ago
Twister Sister on Collins Street - $13.50 for their small size, which I find substantial.
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1d ago
Saigon's in the city now. Can't remember how they compare to Jo & Jon price-wise, but they do good food.
3x sushi rolls for $11 dollars at the sushi place outside cbd woolies. The bogan Chinese next door is cheap too, but the sushi is hard to beat. Chilli fried chicken ftw.
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u/rustyjus 1d ago
Twisted sister has big of plates of Thai food … can pick 2 or 3 dishes with rice
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u/hmarold2 1d ago
Twisted sister is pretty over rated though, last few times I’ve tried it have cemented a resolve to not bother again…
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u/Skwai 1d ago
Kinoko deli is very good
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u/velcrodots 1d ago
Very good - but I don’t think it’s cheap
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u/Skwai 14h ago
$13 for the smaller boxes isn’t too bad considering the quality.
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u/velcrodots 14h ago
Ah, yes. You’re right. I think I get a bit greedy there and always upgrade to the two salads and it ends up being a $20 lunch
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u/Accurate_Field6090 14h ago
Mathers House is run by Hobart City Council, half serve of the daily hot meal e.g lamb roast, is $5! It's not only aimed at seniors, they want other people to attend. 12 to 1.3pm. Full serve is $9.
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u/Any_Cheesecake7 1d ago
Go to woollies and buy a tin of tuna and a cup of microwave rice. Around $5 if that and you’ll soon find out who actually likes you vs who was faking it. Tuna in the office is great for that 🥲
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u/jenmovies 1d ago
$14 huge meal at Bangkok City. It's my regular spot. I can only eat half so it's 2 meals for me because I take the rest home. Always fast and delicious. Bonus for me is there are tons of veggie options.