The original jam doughnuts of American Doughnut Kitchen are hard to beat.

From $2.20 doughnuts to cult chicken nuggets:Where to find Melbourne’s top 20 snacks

Whether you like your snacks palm-sized and less than $2 or built for sharing,this list from The Age Good Food Guide 2025 covers plenty of ground.

  • Claire Adey andEmma Breheny
A huge curved screen above the buffet projects an undulating underwater seascape into the 220-seater diner.

It’s an all-you-can-eat adventure at Dainty Sichuan’s new hotpot and barbecue buffet

Come hungry – and prepared to wait. This colourful 220-seater,complete with kid-friendly desserts,is already pulling crowds.

  • Tomas Telegramma
Mini Core-teaser at The Bar at Oncore by Clare Smyth.

From cut-price margaritas to mini tasting menus:10 of Sydney’s best-value dining deals

A three-hatted restaurant experience for less,$10 yum cha and other dining specials that give you more bang for buck this month.

  • Bianca Hrovat
The original jam doughnuts of American Doughnut Kitchen are now joined by new flavours at the second shop.

Queen Vic Market’s famous doughnut van sets up shop southside − plus more new market moves

Multimillion dollar renewal efforts have added stalls that sell Hong Kong-inspired desserts,regional Italian pizza and snacks made with market-fresh ingredients.

  • Emma Breheny
Pie,creamy mash and peas are the $22 special at The Woolwich.

From posh pies to juicy pork chops:10 of Sydney’s best pub dining specials

Dining out just got more affordable and fun,with these great value specials all for under $30 a meal. Meet you at the pub!

  • Isabel Cant
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Pasta and wine at Cafe Fredas.

Fine Italian dining on a budget:10 of Sydney’s best pasta nights

The servings are generous,the wine is flowing. These great-value deals make going out more fun,filling and affordable right now. Give them a twirl.

  • Isabel Cant
Kate Matheson from Cake Creations by Kate sells her cakes from a vending machine as well as a shop.

From birthday cakes to choc tops:Vending machines gather momentum around Melbourne

At a time of rising costs,robots are coming to the rescue,ushering in a new age of food on the run.

  • Bianca Hrovat,Tomas Telegramma andEmma Breheny
Cake Mail founder Jonathan Mussaad at his new Chatswood vending machine.

The new-wave vending machines making cakes,steaks and cocktails more convenient than ever

At a time of rising costs,robots are coming to the rescue,ushering in a new age of food on the run.

  • Bianca Hrovat
More than 60 per cent of bookings fall between 5pm and 6pm at King Clarence.

The surprising toddler-inspired dining trend sweeping Sydney restaurants

Forget the 7.30pm dinner. Sydneysiders now prefer to eat at 6pm or even earlier,according to dining data and veteran restaurateurs.

  • Scott Bolles
Cammy Millar and Sean Coughlan share Shea’s Irish pub spice bag.

Hot chips with Chinese food? The unexpected fast-food phenomenon sweeping Sydney

Irish Chinese food might make Aussies “a wee bit angry” but it hasn’t stopped them lining up for hours. (Plus:Colin Fassnidge’s pick of the bunch).

  • Bianca Hrovat