Correction (4 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 4 October 2026, and every price was copied from the page it was published on.
A cheap feed is easier to find when the price is on the board. This page lists six places in and around Brunswick, four in Brunswick and two in Brunswick East, with single items that sat under $15 when we checked.
Each entry gives the price, a line on what the dish is, and one move. Every price is copied from the venue’s own menu page with the item named beside it, and every place was checked against OpenStreetMap and its own website.
Menus change quick smart, so confirm with the venue before you head over.
The quick picks
| If you’re after | Head to | Order this | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest bite on the list | A1 Lebanese Bakery | Zaatar | $2.50 |
| Bagel with cream cheese | Mile End Bagels | Pickled jalapeños & cream cheese | $13.0 |
| Vietnamese banh mi | Hanoi Rose | Crispy roast pork belly banh mi | $14.5 |
| Dumplings and rolls | Hoian Corner Cafe | Steamed Dumpling (6) | $12.00 |
| Banh mi and a coffee | Long Banh Mi | Grilled chicken Gà Nướng Best seller | $13.80 |
| Vegan falafel | Tawooq | Falafel (VG) | $14 |
A1 Lebanese Bakery — 643-645 Sydney Road, Brunswick VIC 3056
A1 Lebanese Bakery’s menu lists Zaatar at $2.50, a mixed herb pizza of thyme, oregano, sumac and sesame seeds. The Cheese Pie, made with halloumi, is $7.00 on the same menu. The Spinach Triangle, spinach marinated in lemon, oil, onion and spices, is also $7.00. The Falafel Wrap, with pickles, lettuce, tomato and tahini sauce, is $14.00, and the bakery’s site lists Mon to Sun 7 am – 5 pm.
On the menu (copied from a1bakery.com.au on 4 October 2026):
- Zaatar: $2.50
- Cheese Pie: $7.00
- Spinach Triangle: $7.00
- Falafel Wrap: $14.00
The move: Grab the Zaatar at $2.50 first, then add the Cheese Pie at $7.00 if you want something more filling.
Mile End Bagels — 1 Wilkinson Street, Brunswick VIC 3056
A bagel is a ring of dough boiled and then baked, which gives it a dense chew. Mile End Bagels’ menu lists Pickled jalapeños & cream cheese at $13.0 and Cream cheese, tomato, basil oil & cracked pepper at $13.5. Avocado, chive cream cheese, tomato, pink salt & chilli oil is listed at $14.5. The site lists separate hours for each of its stores, so check the Brunswick line before you go.
On the menu (copied from mile-end.com.au on 4 October 2026):
- Pickled jalapeños & cream cheese: $13.0
- Cream cheese, tomato, basil oil & cracked pepper: $13.5
- Avocado, chive cream cheese, tomato, pink salt & chilli oil: $14.5
What it is: Mile End Bagels lists its Pickled jalapeños & cream cheese at $13.0, the lowest of the three prices on this page.
Hanoi Rose — 161 Sydney Road, Brunswick VIC 3056
A banh mi is a Vietnamese baguette sandwich, usually filled with meat or tofu and pickled vegetables. Hanoi Rose’s own site lists a Crispy roast pork belly banh mi at $14.5 and a Tofu & eggplant banh mi at $14. AGFG tags the restaurant with Takeaway and Vegan Options. The site prints Tuesday as CLOSED and opening at 12:00pm on the other days.
On the menu (copied from hanoirose.com.au on 4 October 2026):
- Crispy roast pork belly banh mi: $14.5
- Tofu & eggplant banh mi: $14
The move: Go for the Tofu & eggplant banh mi at $14 if you want the lower price, or the Crispy roast pork belly banh mi at $14.5.
Hoian Corner Cafe — 10-14 Hope Street, Brunswick VIC 3056
Hoian Corner Cafe’s menu lists Steamed Dumpling (6) at $12.00 and a Crispy Roll at $12.00. The Bao Bun, a soft steamed bun, is $14.00. Rice Paper Rolls (2) are $10.00, and the site mentions a Vegetarian and Vegan Menu. For hours we only have an OpenStreetMap tag, Monday off and Tuesday to Sunday 10:00-21:00, and it may be out of date.
On the menu (copied from hoiancornercafe.com.au on 4 October 2026):
- Steamed Dumpling (6): $12.00
- Bao Bun: $14.00
- Crispy Roll: $12.00
- Rice Paper Rolls (2): $10.00
What it is: Rice paper rolls are fresh rolls wrapped in a thin translucent sheet, and Hoian Corner Cafe lists Rice Paper Rolls (2) at $10.00.
Long Banh Mi — 112 Lygon Street, Brunswick East VIC 3057
Long Banh Mi’s menu lists Grilled chicken Gà Nướng Best seller at $13.80, Char siu Xá Xíu at $13.80 and Tofu Đậu Hủ Vegan at $13.80. A Prawn roll is listed at $4.50, and the site says a full vegan range is available. Its own pages disagree on trading hours, so check with the shop before you go.
On the menu (copied from longbanhmi.com.au on 4 October 2026):
- Grilled chicken Gà Nướng Best seller: $13.80
- Char siu Xá Xíu: $13.80
- Tofu Đậu Hủ Vegan: $13.80
- Prawn roll: $4.50
The move: Long Banh Mi lists a Short black at $4.00 and a Prawn roll at $4.50, which makes a small snack and a coffee.
Tawooq — 109 Lygon Street, Brunswick East VIC 3057
Falafel are fried chickpea balls, and Tawooq’s menu lists Falafel (VG) at $14. A Cleanse (Drink) is listed at $10. The site prints Sun to Thu 11AM - 11PM and Fri to Sat 11AM - 12AM, so it keeps long hours.
On the menu (copied from tawooq.com.au on 4 October 2026):
- Falafel (VG): $14
- Cleanse (Drink): $10
The move: Order the Falafel (VG) at $14 from Tawooq, and check the menu page for the day’s drinks.
Quick answers
What is the cheapest thing on these Brunswick menus?
A1 Lebanese Bakery’s menu lists Zaatar at $2.50, the lowest price on this page. Long Banh Mi lists a Prawn roll at $4.50 and a Short black at $4.00.
Where can I get a cheap banh mi in Brunswick?
Hanoi Rose lists a Tofu & eggplant banh mi at $14 on its own site. Long Banh Mi lists Grilled chicken Gà Nướng Best seller at $13.80 on its menu page.
Are there cheap vegan options in Brunswick?
A1 Lebanese Bakery marks its Falafel Wrap as vegan and lists it at $14.00. Tawooq lists Falafel (VG) at $14. Long Banh Mi lists Tofu Đậu Hủ Vegan at $13.80 and says a full vegan range is available.
Which of these cheap eats are open late?
Tawooq’s site lists Sun to Thu 11AM - 11PM and Fri to Sat 11AM - 12AM. Hanoi Rose’s site lists closing at 9:30pm on Friday and Saturday, with kitchen closing around 9PM. Hours can change, so confirm with the venue.
How we checked
We checked every place on this page against at least two independent sources on 4 October 2026: OpenStreetMap, the places’ own websites and the Australian Good Food Guide. Every price is copied exactly as printed on the page linked under Sources, on 4 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
- A1 Lebanese Bakery: openstreetmap.org/2367924709, a1bakery.com.au, a1bakery.com.au/locations, a1bakery.com.au/contact
- Mile End Bagels: openstreetmap.org/8872097276, mile-end.com.au, mile-end.com.au/menu
- Hanoi Rose: openstreetmap.org/6687010927, agfg.com.au/hanoi-rose-69292, hanoirose.com.au
- Hoian Corner Cafe: openstreetmap.org/6333059642, hoiancornercafe.com.au, hoiancornercafe.com.au/menu
- Long Banh Mi: openstreetmap.org/11556056771, longbanhmi.com.au, longbanhmi.com.au/menu.html
- Tawooq: openstreetmap.org/12418142300, tawooq.com.au, tawooq.com.au/menu
