In the thick of a lockdown, times are tough for many Canberra businesses. Fortunately, however, we still need to eat, so let’s take the opportunity to get behind those restaurants, cafes and eateries making the best of a bad situation.
Region Media put a call-out on our social channels for those food businesses that have moved their services to takeaway and contact-free delivery. We were inundated with responses.
For those at home in Belconnen, Gungahlin, and the Inner North, including the city, here’s a selection of what’s on the menu (but make sure you consider more than one option in case there are unforeseen shutdowns at the last minute).
Inner North (including Civic)
Amici Bar
Where: 59 Northbourne Avenue, Civic.
When: 4:00 to 8:00 pm, every day.
How: Pick up; delivery via Uber Eats, Menulog, and Deliveroo.
AKIBA
Where: 40 Bunda Street, Civic.
When: From 5:00 pm, every day.
How: Pick up in-store; free delivery on orders over $60.
Brodburger Kingston
Where: Canberra Glassworks, 11 Wentworth Avenue, Kingston.
When: Lunch from 11:00 am to 2:30 pm, Tuesday to Friday; Dinner from 5:00 to 9:00 pm, Tuesday to Saturday; Lunch from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm, Saturday and Sunday.
How: Pick up; home delivery within 5 km radius.
Fricken Fried Chicken
Where: Shop 58, 10 Londsdale Street, Braddon.
When: Lunch from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm; Dinner from 5:00 to 9:00 pm; Seven days a week.
How: Pick up; delivery via Menulog and Deliveroo.
Mookie – burgers, frozen custard, fries, beers, shakes
Where: Shop 4a, 21 Genge Street, Civic.
When: Lunch from 12:00 to 2:30 pm, dinner from 5:30 to 8:00 pm, Monday to Thursday; Lunch from 12:00 to 3:00 pm, dinner from 5:00 to 9:00 pm, Friday and Saturday; Lunch from 12:00 to 3:00 pm, dinner from 5:00 to 8:00 pm, Sunday.
How: Pick up; free delivery via Deliveroo.
Salotto Bar – authentic Italian cuisine
Where: Shop 1, 25 Kennedy Street, Kingston.
When: 5:30 to 9:30 pm, Tuesday to Saturday.
How: Pick up; delivery via Menulog and Deliveroo.
Tikka Take
Where: Shop 6, 21 Genge Street, Civic.
When: 11:00 am to 9:00 pm, Sunday to Thursday; 11:00 am to 10:00 pm, Friday and Saturday.
How: Pick up; delivery on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Tokyo Canteen
Where: 38 Eyre Street, Kingston.
When: 10:30 am to 8:00 pm, every day.
How: Pick up; delivery via Menulog.
Trevs@Dickson
Where: 20 Challis Street, Dickson.
When: Lunch from 11:30 am to 2:00 pm, Monday to Friday; Dinner from 5:30 to 9:00 pm, Monday to Saturday.
How: Pick up; delivery via Uber Eats, Deliveroo and DoorDash.
Belconnen
Bunny Beans Café
Where: Shop 16, 64 Hardwick Crescent, Holt.
When: 7:00 am to 3:00 pm, Monday to Friday; 8:00 am to 3:00 pm, Saturday and Sunday.
How: Pick up; delivery via Uber Eats, Menulog, and Deliveroo.
Stella’s by the Lake
Where: 1 Beissel Street, Belconnen.
When: 8:00 am to 2:00 pm, every day.
How: Pick up; delivery via DoorDash.
Gungahlin
Sunday in Canberra
Where: 54 Earnest Cavanagh Street, Gungahlin.
When: 8:00 am to 2:00 pm, every day.
How: Pick up; delivery via Uber Eats and Deliveroo.
Thinking of something else? Drop your recommendation in the comments.