The ultimate Soccer Dad guide to the best Saturday morning canteen grub in Canberra
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It’s that time of year again.
You’ve pulled your Kathmandu jacket out from the back of the wardrobe and mentally prepared yourself to slice 20 oranges at the crack of dawn to keep your son’s soccer team fuelled for their Under 8 clash at 9 am in Antarctic temperatures.
If you’re a local soccer mum or dad, I’ve got some good news. I’ve quizzed the ultimate Soccer Dad, Warren Apps, to track down the best winter field feeds in town. Like me, he is a lover of good quality food that warms your soul and your belly.
Here are his picks for Canberra’s best sideline feeds. So good it’s worth borrowing a junior sportsperson to get your hands on some.
Curries and cupcakes at Majura FC
If you find yourself heading to the inner north on a crisp Saturday morning, you’re in for a treat. Majura Football Club has earned legendary status among local families for their famous Saturday curries.
The club serves up two piping hot, house-made curries, always offering a rich meat option alongside a hearty vegetarian alternative. For an incredibly reasonable price, you get a steaming bowl of fluffy rice, a generous ladle of fragrant curry, and a mini pappadum for that perfect crunch. It is the ultimate way to thaw out your frozen fingers.
Once you’ve finished your mains, look out for their gourmet cupcakes. Baked with love and beautifully iced, they’re the perfect full-time reward for you and the kids.
Dickson Playing Fields, Antill Street, Dickson
Enjoy Mediterranean at Olympic FC
You don’t even need to open your eyes to know you’ve arrived at O’Connor Playing Fields. The heavenly aroma of spit-roasted meat wafts right across the car park, acting like a siren song for hungry and sleep-deprived parents.
Olympic Football Club proudly embraces its heritage with a Greek-inspired menu that puts standard canteen food to shame. We are talking perfectly charred spit-roasted chicken, juicy kebabs, and authentic souvlaki wrapped in warm, fluffy pita bread.
O’Connor Playing Fields, Piavanini Seas, O’Connor
The ultimate bacon & egg roll at Brindabella Blues
Now, we know that declaring the city’s “best bacon and egg roll” is a fast track to starting a heated debate. But for those in the know, this has to be considered. The Brindabella Blues Football Club down at Calwell Playing Fields has mastered the breakfast staple as a fine art.
They use premium, fresh bread, and the bacon is grilled to that elusive sweet spot, crisp on the edges but still a bit tender. I mean, how can you argue with that?
Calwell Playing Fields, Were Street, Calwell
Marist College’s mighty kransky
Over in Pearce, the team running the Marist barbecue clearly takes their weekend responsibilities very seriously. If you’re looking for something hearty enough to carry you through until lunchtime, their sizzling Kranskies are a must-try.
These aren’t your average supermarket sausie. Popped into a fresh roll with a generous squeeze of mustard and tomato sauce, it’s a deliciously simple luxury to help beat the Canberra cold. It’s a go-to whenever visiting the Southside fields.
Marist College Fields, Marr Street, Pearce
