Correction (10 October 2026): an earlier version of this page listed places and details we could not stand behind. It has been rewritten from scratch: every place below was confirmed at two independent sources on 9 October 2026, and every price was copied from the page it was published on.
This page answers one question: what can you order cheaply in and around Armadale, with the price printed next to it? Four places made the list, one in Armadale and three just over the border in Malvern.
Each place was matched against at least two sources, and every price comes from the menu page linked under Sources. We only list items the menu prints under the budget line, with a one-line explanation of what the dish is. Prices move, so confirm before you go.
The quick picks
| If you’re after | Head to | Order this | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| A pasta right on the budget line | Bruno & Co | Bambino pasta | $14.90 |
| Greek chips and pita for coins | Kolonaki Athenian Street Food | Sweet Potato Chips | $9 |
| Indian starters, small spend | Moti Mahal | Vegetable Spring Roll | $13.00 |
| Pancakes or a cheap coffee | Neon Tiger | Junior Pancake Stack | $13.00 |
Bruno & Co — 1007 High Street, Armadale VIC 3143
Bruno & Co is the one place here inside Armadale proper, at 1007 High Street. Its menu prints Bambino pasta at $14.90, which squeaks under the line. Ask at the counter who the dish is meant for and what comes in the bowl before you order. Its own site lists Monday to Thursday 6.30am to 3pm, Friday to Saturday 6.30am to 4pm and Sunday 7.30am to 4pm, and AGFG lists Takeaway. The site carries no date we could see, so treat the details as a guide.
On the menu (copied from brunoandco.com/menu on 9 October 2026):
- Bambino pasta: $14.90
The move: Order the Bambino pasta at $14.90, and look at the menu page again before you leave because the site carries no date.
Kolonaki Athenian Street Food — 141 Wattletree Road, Malvern VIC 3144
Kolonaki sits at 141 Wattletree Road, Malvern, a short hop from Armadale. Its menu prints Garlic Cheese Pita at $8 and Chips at $8. Sweet Potato Chips are printed at $9, and the Duo Dip & Pita is printed at $13. The site lists Tuesday to Saturday 11:30am to 9:00pm and Sunday 5:00pm to 9:00pm, with Monday shown as closed. AGFG lists Takeaway and Alfresco Dining.
On the menu (copied from kolonaki.com.au/menu on 9 October 2026):
- Sweet Potato Chips: $9
- Garlic Cheese Pita: $8
- Duo Dip & Pita: $13
- Chips: $8
What it is: A dip and pita order is two spreads with flatbread to scoop them, and the Duo Dip & Pita is printed at $13.
Moti Mahal — 71 Glenferrie Road, Malvern VIC 3144
Moti Mahal is at 71 Glenferrie Road, Malvern. Its menu prints Onion Bhajia at $11.00, an onion fritter fried in spiced batter. Vegetable Pakora is also $11.00, and Vegetable Spring Roll is printed at $13.00. For something sweet, Mango Ice Cream is printed at $10.00. The site lists Tuesday as closed, evenings from 5:30 PM, and Thursday and Friday lunch from 12:00 PM to 2:30 PM. AGFG lists BYO and Takeaway.
On the menu (copied from motimahalrestaurant.com.au/menu on 9 October 2026):
- Vegetable Spring Roll: $13.00
- Mango Ice Cream: $10.00
- Onion Bhajia: $11.00
- Vegetable Pakora: $11.00
The move: Pair the Vegetable Pakora at $11.00 with the Mango Ice Cream at $10.00 and check the Tuesday closure before you head out.
Neon Tiger — 1252 Malvern Road, Malvern VIC 3144
Neon Tiger is at 1252 Malvern Road, Malvern. Its menu prints Good Brew (Black Coffee) at $5.00, and Batch Brew (Filter Coffee) at $5.50. The Golden Grind Turmeric Latte is $5.50, and the Junior Pancake Stack, listed with ice cream and maple syrup, is $13.00. The site lists weekdays from 7:30am to 3pm and weekends 8am to 3pm. AGFG lists Takeaway.
On the menu (copied from neontiger.com.au/neon-tiger-menu on 9 October 2026):
- Junior Pancake Stack: $13.00
- Good Brew (Black Coffee): $5.00
- Golden Grind Turmeric Latte: $5.50
- Batch Brew (Filter Coffee): $5.50
What it is: A turmeric latte is a milky coffee-free drink spiced with turmeric, and Neon Tiger prints its Golden Grind Turmeric Latte at $5.50.
Quick answers
What is the cheapest thing to eat near Armadale?
Among the food items we copied, Kolonaki Athenian Street Food prints Chips at $8 and Garlic Cheese Pita at $8, the lowest food prices on this page. If a drink is all you need, Neon Tiger prints Good Brew (Black Coffee) at $5.00.
Where can I find a cheap evening meal near Armadale?
Kolonaki Athenian Street Food’s site lists Tuesday to Saturday 11:30am to 9:00pm and Sunday 5:00pm to 9:00pm, and it prints Duo Dip & Pita at $13. Moti Mahal’s site lists evenings from 5:30 PM with Tuesday closed, and it prints Onion Bhajia at $11.00. Check hours with each place first.
Are there cheap cafe options in Armadale?
Bruno & Co on High Street is the Armadale option, and its menu prints Bambino pasta at $14.90. Its site lists Sunday 7.30am to 4pm. Over in Malvern, Neon Tiger prints Junior Pancake Stack at $13.00 and Batch Brew (Filter Coffee) at $5.50.
Do these cheap eats do takeaway?
AGFG lists Takeaway for all four places: Bruno & Co, Kolonaki Athenian Street Food, Moti Mahal and Neon Tiger. Those are listing features rather than a guarantee for every menu item, so ask the venue before you order.
How we checked
We checked every place on this page against at least two independent sources on 9 October 2026: the places’ own websites, the Australian Good Food Guide and OpenStreetMap. Every price is copied exactly as printed on the page linked under Sources, on 9 October 2026. Menus, prices and opening hours change, so check with the venue before you go. The cover photo is illustrative, from Unsplash, and does not show any place on this page.
Seen something out of date? Email [email protected] with the page link and what has changed, and we will check it again.
Sources
- Bruno & Co: brunoandco.com, agfg.com.au/bruno-co-21560, brunoandco.com/menu
- Kolonaki Athenian Street Food: openstreetmap.org/10262095566, kolonaki.com.au, agfg.com.au/kolonaki-78872, kolonaki.com.au/menu, kolonaki.com.au/contact
- Moti Mahal: motimahalrestaurant.com.au, agfg.com.au/moti-mahal-5280, motimahalrestaurant.com.au/menu
- Neon Tiger: openstreetmap.org/4308263746, neontiger.com.au, agfg.com.au/neon-tiger-52098, neontiger.com.au/neon-tiger-menu
