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.
Fifteen dollars is a real budget, and a printed price is the only proof that counts. Five places in Lilydale have at least one menu item priced under that line, copied as printed.
Each entry gives the price, a one-line explanation of the dish for anyone reading the menu cold, and one move to make. We checked every place against OpenStreetMap and its own site, and prices can change, so confirm before you go.
The quick picks
| If you’re after | Head to | Order this | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Handheld bun, cafe-bar | Hendriks | Bacon & Egg Bun | $10.00 |
| Eggs and bacon on toast | Bean Seen Cafe | Egg and bacon on toast | $12 |
| Sushi-shop side to start | J Sushi Cafe | Crumbled Scallops (6Pcs) | $7.65 |
| Mexican snack under the line | Taco Bill | POPCORN PRAWNS | $12 |
| Thai starters and sides | Imm Oon Thai Restaurant & Bar | Curry Puffs (4pcs) | $10 |
Hendriks — 54 John Street, Lilydale VIC 3140
Hendriks lists a Bacon & Egg Bun at $10.00 on its site; a bun is a soft roll, so this is a handheld rather than a plate. The same menu prints Cheese Burger, Chips at $14.00, which keeps it just under the fifteen-dollar line. AGFG lists Hendriks with Takeaway, Child Friendly, BYO and Vegan Options ticked. Its site lists Monday to Saturday from 11:30AM to late and Sunday 8:30AM to 7.30PM.
On the menu (copied from hendriksbar.com on 9 October 2026):
- Bacon & Egg Bun: $10.00
- Cheese Burger, Chips: $14.00
The move: Order the Bacon & Egg Bun at $10.00 and treat the Cheese Burger, Chips at $14.00 as the upper limit of this page’s budget.
Bean Seen Cafe — 178 Main Street, Lilydale VIC 3140
Bean Seen Cafe prints Toast at $10, worded on the menu as toast with spreads. Its site lists Monday to Friday 6am to 3pm, Saturday 6.30am to 3pm and Sunday closed, while OpenStreetMap’s tag runs later, so check before a late visit. AGFG lists Takeaway, Child Friendly and Alfresco Dining.
On the menu (copied from beanseencafe.com.au/menu on 9 October 2026):
- Egg and bacon on toast: $12
- Toast: $10
What it is: Toast with spreads is the menu’s own wording, and Bean Seen Cafe prints it at $10.
J Sushi Cafe — 98 Main Street, Lilydale VIC 3140
J Sushi Cafe’s menu prints Crumbled Scallops (6Pcs) at $7.65 and Vegetable Tempura (8Pcs) at $9.65; tempura is vegetables dipped in a light batter and fried. The same menu prints Salmon California Maki at $9.15, listing salmon, avocado, cucumber, carrot, sesame and mayo. AGFG lists Takeaway and Child Friendly, and its own site lists Sunday closed with weekday hours from 9:30am.
On the menu (copied from jsushicafe-online.com.au/menu on 9 October 2026):
- Crumbled Scallops (6Pcs): $7.65
- Prawn and Vegetable Tempura: $12.20
- Vegetable Tempura (8Pcs): $9.65
- Salmon California Maki: $9.15
The move: Order ahead inside the listed hours, since the site lists Sunday closed, and note the Prawn and Vegetable Tempura at $12.20 sits just inside the fifteen-dollar line.
Taco Bill — 190 Main Street, Lilydale VIC 3140
Taco Bill’s menu lists POPCORN PRAWNS at $12 as crunchy prawns coated in a spice crust served with chipotle aioli, and CHAR GRILLED CORN at $10. It also lists CRUNCHY FRIES at $10. That menu is the chain-wide one, so Lilydale prices may differ by store. Taco Bill’s Lilydale page lists take-away and dine-in, with dinner six nights from 5.30pm and Monday closed.
On the menu (copied from tacobill.com.au/menu on 9 October 2026):
- POPCORN PRAWNS: $12
- CHAR GRILLED CORN: $10
- CRUNCHY FRIES: $10
What it is: CHAR GRILLED CORN at $10 is Mexican street-style corn on the cob, chargrilled then rolled in creamy chipotle aioli, according to Taco Bill’s menu.
Imm Oon Thai Restaurant & Bar — 133-139 Main Street Service Road, Lilydale VIC 3140
Imm Oon Thai Restaurant & Bar lists Curry Puffs (4pcs) at $10 and Por Pia Moo - Pork Spring Rolls (6pcs) at $10 on the takeaway menu PDF its site links. Imm Oon Thai Restaurant & Bar also prices Bao Bun Fried Chicken at $9 and Steamed Rice at $4, and the PDF says prices include GST. Its contact page lists 5.00 to 8.30 every day except Wednesday. AGFG lists Child Friendly and Takeaway.
On the menu (copied from immoon.com.au/Imm-Oon-Takeaway-Menu-Nov-2025-ab.pdf on 10 October 2026):
- Curry Puffs (4pcs): $10
- Por Pia Moo - Pork Spring Rolls (6pcs): $10
- Bao Bun Fried Chicken: $9
- Steamed Rice: $4
The move: Add Steamed Rice at $4 to the Curry Puffs (4pcs) at $10 only if you want a bigger feed; Imm Oon Thai Restaurant & Bar lists both on its takeaway PDF.
Quick answers
What can I eat in Lilydale for under fifteen dollars?
Hendriks prints a Bacon & Egg Bun at $10.00. Bean Seen Cafe prints Toast with spreads at $10. J Sushi Cafe prints Crumbled Scallops (6Pcs) at $7.65. Taco Bill’s menu lists POPCORN PRAWNS at $12. Imm Oon Thai Restaurant & Bar lists Curry Puffs (4pcs) at $10. Prices may have changed since we copied them.
Which of these Lilydale places are open on Sunday?
Hendriks lists Sunday 8:30AM to 7.30PM on its site. Imm Oon Thai Restaurant & Bar lists Sunday 5.00 to 8.30 on its contact page. Bean Seen Cafe and J Sushi Cafe both list Sunday closed on their sites. Taco Bill’s Lilydale page lists dinner six nights with Monday closed. Confirm by phone before you go.
Where can I get cheap takeaway in Lilydale?
AGFG lists Takeaway for Hendriks, Bean Seen Cafe, J Sushi Cafe and Imm Oon Thai Restaurant & Bar. Taco Bill’s own page lists take-away and dine-in. AGFG tags are the listing’s, not ours, so confirm the takeaway menu when you ring.
Are Taco Bill’s Lilydale prices the same as its online menu?
Not necessarily. Taco Bill’s menu is the chain-wide one, so Lilydale prices may differ by store. It lists POPCORN PRAWNS at $12, CHAR GRILLED CORN at $10 and CRUNCHY FRIES at $10, so ask the Lilydale store to confirm before you order.
How we checked
We checked every place on this page against at least two independent sources on 9 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, between 9 October 2026 and 10 October 2026, the date given beside each menu. 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
- Hendriks: openstreetmap.org/8431744755, hendriksbar.com, agfg.com.au/hendriks-cafe-76440
- Bean Seen Cafe: openstreetmap.org/8613859111, beanseencafe.com.au/location, agfg.com.au/bean-seen-cafe-61233, beanseencafe.com.au/menu
- J Sushi Cafe: openstreetmap.org/2537465962, jsushicafe-online.com.au, agfg.com.au/j-sushi-cafe-83973, jsushicafe-online.com.au/menu
- Taco Bill: openstreetmap.org/8613859108, tacobill.com.au/lilydale, tacobill.com.au/menu
- Imm Oon Thai Restaurant & Bar: openstreetmap.org/9780481240, immoon.com.au, agfg.com.au/imm-oon-69496, immoon.com.au/Imm-Oon-Takeaway-Menu-Nov-2025-ab.pdf
