Looking for a quick bite before Riverfire by Australian Retirement Trust? Whether you’re after something sweet, savoury or seriously satisfying, these South Bank takeaway spots have your pre-fireworks feast sorted without blowing the budget.

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Great Aussie Sweet Company
Got a sweet tooth? Make a beeline for Great Aussie Sweet Company and fill a bag with all your favourite lollies. It’s the perfect pick-me-up while you’re settling into your prime fireworks viewing spot.

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Brooklyn Slice
Pizza lovers, rejoice. Your pre-fireworks feed is sorted with giant New York-style pizza slices made for eating on the go. Our pick is the meat lovers, loaded with BBQ sauce, ham, meatballs, pepperoni and mozzarella for $8.40 a pop.

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Mebami
When it comes to cheap eats, Mebami is a firm favourite. Pick up a crispy Vietnamese baguette or fresh rice paper rolls, then pair it with one of their homemade drinks, like the sweet lychee tea. Consider your Riverfire feast sorted.

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Gnocchi Gnocchi Brothers
Fancy something a little more gourmet without the gourmet price tag? Gnocchi Gnocchi Brothers has you covered with bowls of pillowy, freshly made gnocchi for just $19.90 takeaway. Our pick is the puttanesca, tossed with fresh cherry tomatoes, black olives and chilli peppers.

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Zeus
Get your Greek fix without spending big, with plenty of Zeus favourites coming in under $10. Pick up a Greek salad for $9.90, pita chips with garlic aioli dip for $4.50, a large Yia Yia’s chips for $7.90, Nutella loukoumades (6) for $6.90 or a chicken mini tzimmy for $9.90. Go on, grab a few for the table.

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Café Lagoonas
With views over the South Bank Arbour, Café Lagoonas is an easy win for a quick pre-Riverfire feed. The menu is packed with crowd-pleasers, from freshly made sandwiches to jumbo burgers and fries, making it a solid choice for keeping the whole crew fed without blowing the budget.

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Riverside Café and Bar
For something a little more relaxed, swing by Riverside Café and Bar for a selection of share plates, wraps and easy takeaway options. Our current fave pick? The pulled pork tacos.

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K-Snax
When only something deep-fried will do, K-Snax is the answer. Their loaded dagwood dogs feature gourmet sausage and gooey mozzarella, finished with a generous drizzle of mustard and tomato sauce. Messy? Maybe. Exactly what you want before fireworks? Absolutely.

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Cosmos Café
Keep hunger at bay before the main event with a quick bite from Cosmos Café. Think fish and chips, burgers, hot dogs, sandwiches and savoury pies, with plenty of options to grab and take along for your Riverfire picnic.

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Harajuku Gyoza
Turn your Riverfire takeaway into a mini Japanese feast with a plate of hand-rolled gyoza for as little as $12 for five. Add a few sides, like chilli or garlic soy edamame, and you’ve got yourself a very decent spread without the hefty price tag.

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Happy Pops
Cool down with a hand-crafted gelato or sorbet pop from Happy Pops. Create your own with your choice of toppings or grab one of the ready-made creations. We’re currently obsessed with the choc smarties pop, drizzled in chocolate and finished with Smarties and sprinkles.

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