A standard stadium dog goes for $5.50 (you can upgrade to a $12 el loco hot dog with a scoop of pico de gallo,jalapenos and queso fresco).
But your best bet is the beef pie by Sonoma ($8.50) with a lick of “gourmet” tomato sauce. The pastry is thick and flaky,the braised beef is rich and flavourful,and it was easily the hottest meal on offer. (And if the price tag’s too steep you can shave $2 off your spend and opt for a cheaper Four’n Twenty.)
If it’s a drink you’re after,you’ll only find light or zero-alcohol beers in this price range. Hahn Light and Heineken 0.0% are $9.30 and $8.20 respectively. A schooner of XXXX Gold will set you back $10.50,Furphy is $11.10 and Stone&Wood Pacific Ale stings a little at $13.50.
About $15
The cheapest item on the menu of Ms G’s Noodles&Dumplings is Dan Hong’s daring cheeseburger spring rolls. Diners can decide for themselves whether $13 is worth fulfilling the morbid curiosity,but the $17 prawn har gow dumplings or chicken dim sim are definitely a safer option.
Vinnie’s $15.50 slabs of pizza mightn’t look dazzling. But the thick,focaccia-style crust is a winner. There’s margherita,pepperoni and “Hawaiana” (their spin on Hawaiian) on offer.
The potato and rosemary pizza is the star of the show. It’s packed with warm garlic,fragrant rosemary,pillowy chunks of potato and flakes of salt that crack between your teeth. A hunger killer.
At the $17 mark is another excellent option;the late night edition wrap from Jimmy’s Falafel. Crispy pita bread encases lamb kafta,parsley,sumac onions,tomato,Aleppo pepper and intense,zesty lemon.
A handheld feed grabbed between halves doesn’t get much better.
Approaching $20
El Loco’s brisket,fish and pork belly soft tacos go for $15 each,but you’ll probably need more than one to fill up. The fish taco is crunchy and served with a delicious coating of green goddess sauce,but it desperately needs some zing. Grab a squeezy chilli sauce sachet on your way through.
Salads are hardly traditional footy fare,but if you’re keen to skip the grease,the Healthy Bowl outlet serves up a miso lime and chicken bowl ($18.50),a grilled chicken bowl ($18) and a vegetarian-friendly,gluten-free kale bowl ($17.50).
The kale bowl has generous heaps of soft sweet potato,roasted capsicum,fresh cucumber and a healthy scoop of tangy feta. It’s a great option for those looking for a lighter feed.
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