{"id":517560,"date":"2026-03-04T06:35:15","date_gmt":"2026-03-04T06:35:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/517560\/"},"modified":"2026-03-04T06:35:15","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T06:35:15","slug":"the-best-food-venues-from-charrd-to-a1-and-el-jannah","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/517560\/","title":{"rendered":"The best food venues, from Charrd to A1 and El Jannah"},"content":{"rendered":"

Some of Melbourne\u2019s hottest eateries have revved up the food offerings trackside at Albert Park this year. Beat the queues and make a beeline for our top picks.<\/p>\n

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Summer may be officially over, but punters are primed for a final lap of warm weather this weekend when the F1 Australian Grand Prix revs up Albert Park. Whether you\u2019re a diehard fan, casual Drive to Survive viewer, or just keen to catch Rita Ora\u2019s performance, there\u2019s something for everyone at one of the city\u2019s biggest annual sporting events \u2013 particularly when it comes to food. These are our top dining picks for a pit stop among the action.<\/p>\n

\"CharrdCharrd is serving its signature beef burgers alongside an exclusive fried chicken burger.Joe ArmaoFor smashing burgers<\/p>\n

Melbourne\u2019s hottest burger joint of 2025, Charrd<\/a>, is heading trackside for its grand prix debut. Wrap your hands around one of its signature beef burgers as either a single (100g) or double (200g) patty \u2013 cooked over a gas flame in lieu of the usual charcoal treatment \u2013 stacked with caramelised onions, truffle aioli and chilli jam. Punters will also be treated to an exclusive Caesar-style fried chicken burger not available on the regular menu. Here\u2019s hoping the queue is shorter than the one at its Brunswick East store. <\/p>\n

Cost: $31 for a single pattie burger, fries and side of Charrd sauce.<\/p>\n

Melbourne Junction (Oval 17), instagram.com\/charrdbk<\/a><\/p>\n

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Sign up<\/a>\"Edita'sEdita’s famous fried fish burger.<\/p>\n

In a win for racing fans, another viral hit joins the circuit this year in Edita\u2019s<\/a>. The Carlton North fish and chip shop is frying up its cult-favourite fish burger \u2013 a potato roll stuffed with battered fish, cheese, and lashings of house-made tartare sauce. Better yet for your wallet, it comes with a side of hand-cut, triple-cooked chips. There\u2019s also a standard flake and chips pack, plus potato cakes and Marathon dimmies. <\/p>\n

Cost: $23 for a fish burger and chips; $21 for fish and chips; extra $10 for a serve of three dim sims or potato cakes.<\/p>\n

Melbourne Junction (Oval 17), instagram.com\/editasmelb<\/a><\/p>\n

Also try: If queues prove too long at Melbourne Junction, old faithfuls 300 Grams and Royal Stacks are flipping burgers nearby at the Motorsport Straight precinct and Oval 20, respectively. <\/p>\n

\"A1A1 Bakery is serving chicken and falafel wraps, halloumi pies and more.Eddie JimFor chook wraps and Middle Eastern flavours<\/p>\n

It\u2019s about time the institution that is Lebanese bakery A1<\/a> had its moment in the trackside sun. Following the momentum of its 2025 Australian Open debut, the bakery is once again teasing sports fans with a line-up of its famous halloumi cheese pies and spinach and cheese triangles (both $12), plus marinated chicken and falafel wraps. Be sure to spare $8.50 for a custard baklava donut. <\/p>\n

Cost: $29.50 for a chicken wrap with a side of chips and toum garlic sauce ($19 standalone).<\/p>\n

Melbourne Junction (Oval 17), a1bakery.com.au<\/a><\/p>\n

\"GetGet El Jannah’s marinated chicken and chilli chicken wraps at the Motorsport Straight precinct.<\/p>\n

Lebanese charcoal chicken chain El Jannah<\/a> is firing up the flame grill for the first time at the grand prix. Expect menu favourites, including grilled chicken burgers and spicy chicken wraps made with El Jannah\u2019s signature smoky chilli sauce (if you know, you know). Fattoush salad and toum garlic sauce also join the line-up.<\/p>\n

Cost: $33.50 for a wrap with a side of chips and toum sauce.<\/p>\n

Motorsport Straight, eljannah.com.au<\/a><\/p>\n

Also try: An honourable mention for Shane Delia\u2019s Biggie Smalls, returning to Pit Stop Park this year with fried chicken kebabs, halloumi loaded fries and more. <\/p>\n

\"ChewyChewy brown butter bikkies from Butter Days.Luis Enrique AscuiFor baked goods and sweet treats<\/p>\n

We\u2019re spoiled for choice in the sweet treat department this year with a host of newcomers joining the F1 food cast. Among them is Butter Days<\/a>, Malvern\u2019s Scandinavian-inspired bakery. The bakery\u2019s chewy, brown butter bikkies ($6) are on the menu, alongside a decadent cinnamon scroll soaked in butterscotch and finished with bruleed cream cheese. You can also grab brekkie croissants and an F1-exclusive snack, chocolate covered strawberries.<\/p>\n

Cost: $20.50 for a ham and cheese croissant and cinnamon scroll.<\/p>\n

Motorsport Straight, butterdaysbakery.com.au<\/a><\/p>\n

\"GelatoGelato Messina\u2019s \u2018fast and frozen\u2019 ice cream sandwich with vanilla sable, baked cheesecake gelato, burnt honey caramel and chocolate.<\/p>\n

Power unit gelateria Messina<\/a> is racing into Albert Park with an exclusive \u201cfast and frozen\u201d ice cream sandwich just for the F1. Vanilla sable, the French butter cookie, flanks layers of baked cheesecake gelato swirled with burnt honey caramel, all dipped in chocolate. Scoops in five signature flavours including pistachio praline, chocolate peanut fudge, and dulce de leche are also available. <\/p>\n

Cost: $14 for the ice cream sandwich; $8 for a single scoop; $10 for two scoops, $12 for three.<\/p>\n

Melbourne Junction (Oval 17), gelatomessina.com<\/a><\/p>\n

\"BerryBerry Donut Van is heading to the Grand Prix this year. <\/p>\n

Also try: Hailing from the small NSW village of Berry, the mobile Berry Donut Van is making Albert Park its next stop, serving its hot, fluffy cinnamon donuts to F1 fans alongside coffee, milkshakes and hot dogs. Lune<\/a> is also returning to the track with croissants from kouign amann to ham and gruyere to twice-baked Tim Tam pain au chocolat. <\/p>\n

\"ChinChin Chin executive chef Ben Cooper at the grand prix pop-up restaurant.Eddie JimFor a touch of luxury<\/p>\n

Chris Lucas has the monopoly on seated dining at this year\u2019s grand prix. Chin Chin<\/a> is popping up at the Melbourne Junction precinct with two $95 per person banquet-style feasts. Bookings are required for general admission guests, with priority given to American Express customers. <\/p>\n

Melbourne Junction (Oval 17), chinchin.melbourne<\/a><\/p>\n

For a truly premium experience, head to Grill Americano<\/a> at the American Express lounge, where dining is included in your lounge ticket. It\u2019s serving dishes like lobster tortellini and sliced tagliata di manzo steak, alongside Moet & Chandon and other drops by Penfolds. <\/p>\n

American Express lounge, grillamericano.com<\/a><\/p>\n

\"CocktailsCocktails at the American Express lounge.Eddie Jim<\/p>\n

Also try: Over at the Mercedes-Benz Lounge, ticketholders will be treated to dishes like prawn toast, wagyu beef burgers and miso black cod. The adjacent Mercedes-AMG Grandstand is a separate group and family-friendly space with food available to purchase including 400 Gradi pizza, plus sushi, fish and chips and more.<\/p>\n

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