Whatever your reason, sometimes cooking yourself is just not an option, so when you’re craving something delicious but not sure where to order from, use this as your guide! Whether you’re in the mood for something quick and satisfying or looking to indulge in a gourmet meal from the comfort of your couch, the right takeaway spot is key. From Italian-style pizza and healthy bowls to comforting Thai and that ‘treat yourself’ burger, we’ve rounded up the best takeaway options in Canberra that promise to hit the spot.
Terra
Working predominantly with flame, Terra takes BBQ up a notch. Offering a counter service menu for lunch, the ‘Terra Bench’ features an abundance of proteins and sides for you to customise your own plate to take away. This could be a piece of smoked beef brisket or rotisserie-style roast chicken with a side salad or fries. Available for pick-up in-store or delivery via UberEats and DoorDash.
Lazy Su
Continuing to push the boundaries with fun Asian fusion dishes and showing us time and time again how good vegan food can taste, Lazy Su is pretty hard to beat! And, they do takeaway. Known for their wagyu cheeseburger spring rolls, prawn & bacon wontons, and kimchi fried rice, expect to try Asian-style combinations you never thought possible, but just work. Get the best of the menu takeaway, including their regular and vegan banquets. Available to order and pick-up or delivery through their website.
Brodburger
From the flame-grilled patty down to the housemade aioli, Brodburger’s menu is all available to takeaway. An institution and for good reason, Canberrans can never seem to get enough of this iconic staple. With so much to love and the perfect ratio of it all, you’ll find most don’t have just one favourite burger as there are many on high rotation. Available to order for pick-up through the website or delivery via DoorDash.
Baby
A Japanese Korean fusion where healthy bowls and bao-gers are everyone’s order of choice and grab-and-go is welcomed, Baby (formerly Baby Su) has your lunch and dinner takeaway sorted. A delicious, affordable meal that goes beyond just the standard, whether it’s a teriyaki salmon rice or noodle bowl, fried chicken ramen, or a pork belly bao-ger with waffle fries, expect the perfect portion with maximised flavour. Available to order pick-up through the website or delivery via UberEats and DoorDash.
Grease Monkey
Nailing the art of the perfect burger so well that they have time to experiment with different flavour combinations, Grease Monkey gets our need for a good burger, to-go. Starting with their signature beef burger, it only goes up from there, giving you the full-service (literally, they even have a burger called Full-Service) where things get dirtier and greaser as the menu goes on (in the best way, of course). Their American Detroit style pizzas are also available for takeaway, making it the perfect deliciously naughty treat when you don’t feel like cooking. Available for pick-up in-store or delivery via UberEats and DoorDash.
Eightysix South
Eightysix South has got your whole family covered with their homemade take-home lasagna trays and signature banoffee pie. Feeding 6-8 people, the lasagne flavours change regularly with pick-up available on Saturday arvo. All you have to do is reheat and serve at home. Meanwhile, the full-sized banoffee pie can be yours in 24 hours. Orders can be made by phone or email.
Lanterne Rooms
Delivering elevated Malaysian dining through refined and elegantly drafted dishes, get the best of Lanterne Rooms’ menu to-go. From the famous Tom Yum infused prawns to Black Angus rendang, choose a la carte or one of their banquet meals for a proper at-home feast. Orders can be made via the website for pick-up only.
Al’s Deli & Diner
Permeating with New York deli vibes at every corner, Al’s Deli & Diner has a sandwich menu that will have you counting down the minutes until you can head off on your lunch break. Find classics such as the Meat and Pickles, Egg & Lettuce, Schnitty and B&E Roll, as well as rotating specials, with grab-and-go convenience in mind. Available for pick-up in-store or delivery via UberEats.
Rosa’s
With a fully takeaway-friendly menu that transitions from day to night, Rosa’s is the perfect to-go option. During the morning, pick up pastries and coffees, and then delicious wood-fired pizzas for lunch and dinner. Available for pick-up in-store or delivery via UberEats for pizzas only.
Wonderburger
Bringing back retro diners with burgers, dogs, shakes and soft serves, Wonderburger is making last-minute family mealtimes greater with takeaway. A menu where everything on the menu is wonderful, from the signature Wonder beef burger, Wonderbird, Wondersmash and Wonderdog, finish it off with crinkle-cut chips and your favourite soft-serve, and you’ll be golden! Available for pick-up in-store or delivery via UberEats or Menulog.
Agostinis
Family-owned restaurant Agostinis has a passion for unpretentious Italian cooking. With an authentic seasonal menu full of wonderful dishes that the family themselves cook at home, get all the takeaway-friendly dishes to-go, including antipasti, pasta, pizza, and tiramisu. Available to order and pick-up through their website or delivery via UberEats.
Zaab
Bringing traditional flavours from the humming streets of Thailand and Laos, and giving them a unique modern twist, Zaab’s intense, fiery and creamy flavours certainly pack a punch! On the ‘Zaab Station’ takeaway menu, find Thai favourites such as massamun beef curry and satay chicken, pad Thai, and chicken larb. Available for pre-order and pick-up via the website.
Mama Dough
Enjoy a little slice of Italy at home from Ainslie Shops’ cosy Mama Dough. Throwing Napoletana-style pizzas in the wood-fire daily (using a 7-year-old starter), take a bite into a well-balanced slice with the perfect, chewy crust. Flavours range from the classic salami and ham & pineapple to the more unique including caramelised onion with goats cheese and honey, and radicchio with gorgonzola and candied walnuts. Order takeaway for pick-up via the website or for delivery via DoorDash.
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