Cheap Eats in Broadmeadows (2026)
You do not need to spend $50 a head to eat well in Broadmeadows. Here are the budget-friendly options from the suburb’s 50 dining venues. Greek food in Melbourne has a 70-year head start on most cuisines. This kitchen carries that history without being weighed down by it. The kind of restaurant that makes you eat slower because you want it to last.
Phone: +61 3 9309 1194 | Website: Ella’s Bistro Greco
In summer, the courtyard is the whole point. In winter, the inside is better than you expect.
Source: OpenStreetMap + Google Places, verified March 2026
#1 King Street Pizza
Pizza | Outdoor seating
What makes it great: King Street Pizza opened quietly and got loud fast. The dough is everything. Fermentation time, hydration level, oven temperature — get any of them wrong and it is just bread with stuff on it. This place gets them right. You will not Instagram it. You will remember it.
Hours: Tu-Su 15:00-23:00 | Phone: +61 3 9359 3636
In summer, the courtyard is the whole point. In winter, the inside is better than you expect.
Source: OpenStreetMap + Google Places, verified March 2026
#1 Moudy Vegetarian Falafel
Falafel | Takeaway
What makes it great: The queue outside Moudy Vegetarian Falafel tells you everything before you walk in. This is the kind of place that a neighbourhood builds around. Not a destination — a reason to stay local. This is not destination dining. This is your neighbourhood doing what it should.
Source: OpenStreetMap + Google Places, verified March 2026
#1 Ziyka
Indian
What makes it great: Nobody goes to Ziyka for the decor. They go for the feeling that you have been here before, even if you have not. Spice is not heat. Spice is complexity. This kitchen builds layers — each bite reveals something the last one hid. A restaurant that respects the ingredients, respects your time, and respects your wallet.
Hours: Mo-Th 17:30-23:30, Fr 17:30-24:00, Sa 10:00-14:00,17:30-24:00, Su 11:00-14:00,17:30-23:30
Source: OpenStreetMap + Google Places, verified March 2026
Cheap Eats Tips for Broadmeadows
- Lunch specials — many restaurants offer cheaper lunch menus
- BYO — saves $15–$30 on drinks per person
- Takeaway — often 10–15% cheaper than dine-in
- Weekday dining — some places have weeknight specials
Related Guides
- Best Restaurants in Broadmeadows
- Best Cafes in Broadmeadows
- Best Bars in Broadmeadows
- Cost of Living in Broadmeadows
- Broadmeadows Neighbourhood Guide
- Family Guide to Broadmeadows
- Is Broadmeadows Safe?
- Broadmeadows Transport Guide
Last updated: March 2026. This guide is refreshed when OpenStreetMap data changes — new openings, closures and corrections are reflected automatically. Found something wrong? Let us know.
Sources
- OpenStreetMap Contributors — openstreetmap.org — accessed March 2026
- ABS Census 2021 — abs.gov.au/census
- REIV Quarterly Median Prices — reiv.com.au
Check venue websites for current menus and hours.
