10 places to find late-night bites in Canberra
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Whether you’ve been putting in extra hours at the office or need a little something after an evening out on the town, you’ll be sure to find a late-night bite at one of these places to eat.
Ranging from dessert destinations to Indonesian, Korean, Mexican and Japanese cuisine, bookmark, pin and save these 10 places for when you need them most.
Kita (Narrabundah)
You can’t talk about late-night bites without mentioning Kita. Canberra’s own nocturnal hotspot, Kita has long been a haven for those seeking quality food and coffee beyond traditional operating hours.
Open Tuesday to Saturday from 6 pm until 6 am, the kitchen closes at 4 am with a limited menu served from 1 am, making it a true gem for late-night eats. With laksa, nasi goreng and curry on the menu (along with coffee, tea and shakes), they promise top-notch service at any time of the night.
59 Boolimba Crescent, Narrabundah | kitakafe.com.au
Ikigai Ramen (Gungahlin)
Craving ramen? Ikigai is Canberra’s only late-night ramen spot serving up an authentic taste of Tokyo. Open Tuesday to Sunday from 5.30 pm until midnight, the menu caters to shift workers, night owls, people with late-night food cravings and everyone in between.
Featuring rich, creamy Tonkotsu; velvety chicken-based Tori Paitan; umami-filled Shoyu Miso; and an innovative Ebi Curry, Ikigai is transforming Gungahlin’s nighttime dining scene one steaming bowl at a time. And yes, your stomach will thank you.
139/43 Hibberson Street, Gungahlin | ikigairamen.au
Bunny Beans Night Café (Kippax)
This cosy hidden gem serves up Japanese-style night desserts and drinks till late, with the kitchen closing at 10 pm – perfect for date night.
Known for their Bingsu and Shibuya Toast, the menu includes options like Tiramisu Bingsu, Banoffee Shibuya Toast, Ube Bingsu and Matcha Crème Brulée Shibuya Toast. Everything is delicious and worth trying.
16/64 Hardwick Crescent, Holt | @bunnybeansnightcafe.kippax
Oishii Go (Belconnen)
For anyone looking for a late-night sweet treat in Belconnen, Oishii Go has you sorted. Serving Asian inspired desserts until 9.30 pm Wednesday to Sunday (with the kitchen closing at 9 pm), Dubai Pistachio Bingsu, Caramelized Banana Toast, and Lotus Biscoff Croffle are just examples of what you can order.
10 Lathlain Street, Belconnen | @_oishiigo
The Mandalay Bus (Braddon)
Open Wednesday to Saturday from 6 pm until 1 am, no matter what time you finish work, the Mandalay Bus will be waiting for you. Located in the carpark next to Haig Park, it serves a mix of Burmese, Chinese, and Spanish cuisine as well as ‘gourmet fast food’ – hearty, comforting and just what you want after a long day.
Corner Girraween and Lonsdale Street, Braddon | @mandalaybuscanberra
Back Lane Bird (City)
The newest addition to Canberra’s late night food scene, the concept behind Back Lane Bird is simple: a window serving fried chicken 9 pm until 3 am, Thursday to Saturday.
Exactly what you want to be eating when a big night calls for something substantial (or you’re just craving something comforting), the menu includes buttermilk fried chicken burgers with house-made mayo, chicken chilli burgers, buffalo wings, tenders with honey mustard, and chips with gravy or cheese.
Odgers Lane, City (Next to VICE and Molly) | @backlanebird
Bite & Savor (City)
Canberra’s late-night artisan bakery serving fresh breads, pastries, burgers, pizza and coffee, Bite & Savor is your savour (get it?). Open Monday to Wednesday until 10 pm and Thursday to Saturday until 3 am, it’s one of the only places that you can get coffee after 2 pm and they also specialise in carbs. What else could you want?
45 East Row, City | biteandsavor.com.au
Bar Beirut (City)
Did you know that this multi-award winning modern Middle Eastern restaurant and cocktail bar serves food until late? Taking last orders at 10 pm, Bar Beirut is a popular place to go for a late-night drink and bite to eat.
The menu is best designed to be shared, so organise an evening catch-up with your nearest and dearest – late night mischief optional.
25 Garema Place, City | barbeirut.com.au
Loquita (City)
Tacos always taste better late at night, which is why the kitchen at Loquita is open until 9 pm Tuesday to Thursday and Sunday and 9.30 pm Friday and Saturday. Along with tacos, the menu includes street corn ribs, ceviche, and loaded fries, so you won’t be leaving hungry. Some hot tips? The guacamole is available all night, and on Tuesdays, you can get tacos for just $4!
17 Garema Place, City | loquita.com.au
B One Restaurant (City)
Open midnight and serving Korean fried chicken, B One on West Row is the place to go for all your comfort food cravings. With a menu packed full of Asian fusion dishes – including bao, tteokbokki, dumplings and more – they’re open seven days a week, perfect for an after-work bite or late-night pick-me-up.
16 West Row, City | b-one.com.au
Feature image: Ikigai Ramen. Supplied.
