Originally Posted by
onedog
Any other good, inexpensive eats in Sydney? I'm traveling with the family and we definitely could use some tips for good, inexpensive eats. We are staying in the CBD at the Sheraton (hoarded SPG for a long time!) so any nearby specific recommendations are greatly appreciated. Is Chinatown close to the CBD? We love chiinese food & kebabs. Simple but tasty food is always a plus when foraging for food for the kids. Is there a grocery store nearby the Sheraton so I can stock up on snacks and maybe buy food to pack for picnic lunches as we are touring about? We won't have a car and will be relying on public transit.
Thanks,
Onedog
There's no shortage of inexpensive eats around the Sheraton. There's a whole underground of food courts in the CBD. One of my favorites is the one right underneath Myers (entrance on Pitt Street). It has all the sorts of ethnic choices. The one at QVB is good too.
Across from Town Hall there's a Woolworth's with a supermarket and internet kiosks. You can enter from George Street or at Town Hall station, which also connects to QVB.
Other recommendations. If your kids like model airplanes and trains, visit the Hobbyco inside QVB. Also Haigh's Chocolates at the Strand Arcade is pricey but worth the indulgence. They have unique truffles like lemon myrtle cream, passionfruit, and wattleseed crunch. There's a large Apple store on George Street on your way to Town Hall.
Chinatown is a good 15-20 minute walk from your hotel. You'll pass Town Hall on the way. You can take the monorail. They sell day passes, and the ride across Darling Harbour is worth it.
Have fun!