Where to Eat When You're Saving but Don't Feel Like Another Meal at Home

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Where to Eat When You're Saving but Don't Feel Like Another Meal at Home

Places for a weeknight feed that won't blow the budget.

Fonda Collingwood

Melbourne's cheap and colourful Mexican chain takes over two storeys on Smith Street.

Heartattack and Vine

The new Italian kid on the Carlton block is cool, comfy and serves chicchetti all night.

Trippy Taco

A Fitzroy favourite for vegos.

Tuck Shop Take Away

Tuck shop delights worth ditching class for.

Samurai

Reliable, humble Japanese classics on the cheap.

Penang Coffee House - CLOSED

With nothing over $20 and corkage a staggering 80c, this is the place to fill up any night of the week.

Bimbo - CLOSED

Revamped and refreshed — this Brunswick Street institution serves up $5 pizzas and a weekly party schedule.

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