Sydney suburbs dominate the after-dark food scene

• A study by El Jannah has revealed the best Australian cities and suburbs for 24/7 food.
• Sydney was awarded the late-night food capital of Australia, with 157 round-the-clock venues.
• Bankstown and Auburn were two Western Sydney suburbs that were recognised, alongside the Inner West suburb of Mascot.

24/7 food spots are a blessing, whether you’re stumbling out of a club at 4am in search of a feed or a tradie up before dawn who’s not in the mood to cook breakfast, these places have you covered.

Sydneysiders can celebrate — our city has officially been crowned Australia’s late-night food capital, with the highest number of 24/7, seven-day-a-week dining spots in the country.

With 157 of these establishments dotted around the city, Sydney has dominated the study’s findings, followed by Melbourne, with 127 venues, Brisbane with 115, Perth with 38, Adelaide with 22 and Hobart with 2. The ACT, notably, has no 24/7 foodie spots at all.

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New South Wales also leads the way in the number of round-the-clock suburbs offering at least one venue open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. There are 91 such suburbs in NSW offering at least one late-night foodie option. Victoria follows with 83 suburbs, and then Queensland, with 68.

Auburn, Bankstown and Mascot lead the way

Leading the way for the most round-the-clock eateries are the Western Sydney suburbs of Bankstown and Auburn, as well as the Inner West suburb of Mascot. Each of these suburbs has at least four 24/7 eateries operating seven days a week. Mascot’s array of 24/7 eateries is no surprise, thanks to its proximity to the Kingsford Smith Airport; however, there are also notable 24/7 food spots in Circular Quay and Parramatta.

City Extra

One of Sydney’s most famous 24/7 eateries, City Extra is located in a prime position in Circular Quay, with a picturesque view of the Harbour Bridge. They say on their website, “whether you are a shift worker, hospital employee, night club staff, student, opera goer, office worker, police officer or ambulance driver (the list goes on), there is always a place to get the meal you want, when you want it.” Serving up classics such as fish and chips, chicken schnitzel and burgers, City Extra is perfect for those who eat at unconventional times.

Where: E4 East Podium Between Wharf 3 and 4 (Where the Manly Ferry Pulls in, Sydney NSW 2000.

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Frankie B’s

Frankie B’s is a popular Parramatta eatery, serving breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Serving American and Italian-style dishes including steaks, fresh pasta and wood-fired pizza, and even a triple-truffle burger, Frankie B’s is perfect for a very indulgent midnight snack.

Where: 291 Church St, Parramatta NSW 2150.

Marosh Bakery and Café

Marosh Bakery and Café in Bankstown is one of the establishments open 24/7. With a reputable Google rating of 4.6 stars, the Lebanese restaurant and cafe serves a variety of dishes, from a peri peri chicken pide to a delicious manoosh pizza. They also do coffees, mini pastries and a Lebanese breakfast spread, for those visiting earlier in the day.

Where: 2/2 -10 Restwell St, Bankstown NSW 2200.

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Junktion Street Food

Junktion Street Food serves authentic Nepalese street food all day, every day. Highlight dishes include their Chicken Steam Momo (which is similar to a dumpling), the Kathi Rolls and flavourful paneer chowmein.

Where: P17/57-59 Queen Street, Auburn, NSW 2144.