Duck Sausages at Riverland

Riverland sits in Federation Wharf, just below Federation Square on the banks of the Yarra. It's a great place for lunch on a sunny day, it's probably the best 'beer garden' in the CBD. My highlight is the Outdoor BBQ, where excellent and good value sausages can be had.
On my last visit I had duck and pistachio, but there's always three or four options. All sausages sit between $7-$8 and come with a good bun, onions, sauerkraut and of course sauce and mustard. It's basically a really good hot-dog, in a beautiful setting.

Riverland is open 7-midnight 7 days a week and the do a nifty breakfast as well with rowers swishing past down the Yarra to add ambiance.

Vaults 1-9, Federation Wharf, off Princes Bridge

The Ruben at CH2

CH2 is a new(ish) cafe/bar/restaurant integrated into the base of Council House 2. It's a nice indoor/outdoor space that has lots of nooks and crannies for perching or lunching. There is a swanky lunch menu and wine list but the sandwich list is equally good and great value.

I could have had the chicken and avocado for $8, but elected for the $10 Ruben. The Ruben is a largish toasted sanga filled with good Gruyere, pickles and unsurprisingly a good slab of Ruben (like a pastrami). It was exactly as it should be. If you're feeling fancy there's a Club Sandwich with house-made lattice crisps but that pushes you past $15.

It's a nice space, and nice to pay $10 or less and get a sanga freshly made from good product served on a plate with cutlery and a glass of water.

Open Mo-Sa 730am-1130pm

240 Little Collins Street