Some nights you feel like cooking. Some nights you don’t. Around Wicks Place, both options tend to work out very well. When dinner needs to happen without too much planning, cooking, cleaning or another round of deciding “what’s for dinner?”, there’s always something close by that answers the ask. It’s one of the many advantages of living in our corner of Marrickville.
The even better news is that we’ve done the thinking for you and mapped out a week of easy eats right here. Whether you’re after something quick on the way home, a family dinner that keeps everyone happy, or a Friday night that earns its stripes with proper pizza and a good reason to delay bedtime, between what’s downstairs and what’s a short walk away, you’re well covered.
Monday
Chargrill Charlie’s Marrickville
📍Downstairs at Wicks Place
Monday is a good night to start the week well. Chargrill Charlie’s makes that easy. Roast chicken, wraps, nuggets, chips and milkshakes if you’re in the mood. It works for families, solo dinners and anyone who appreciates leftovers waiting in the fridge the next day.
There’s also a Monday deal worth knowing about. Buy a whole chicken and choose any large salad, on the house. Dinner feels generous, tomorrow’s lunch is sorted, and the week gets off on the right foot. Grab takeaway and head across to Wicks Park, or sit down, eat early, and be home with time to spare.
Thursday
Zambrero Marrickville
📍Downstairs at Wicks Place
Tuesday nights have a habit of being fickle. Enter: Zambrero’s build-your-own bowls, burritos and quesadillas. Fast without feeling rushed, fresh without being fussy, and flexible enough to keep everyone happy in one order. A true midweek MVP. Milder options for the more sensitive tongues among us, heartier bowls for those busy days that end begging for fuel, and the option to go light when you’re not ready to be slowing the night down.
Wednesday
Sushi Train Marrickville
📍Right downstairs at Wicks Place
Midweek dinners are better with a bit of fun. Sushi Train brings it. The conveyor belt keeps things moving, the robot waiter quickly becomes the star of the show, and everyone eats at their own pace. The kids’ box with udon and familiar favourites keeps small diners happy, while BYO and licensed drinks mean grown-ups are sorted too. Don’t skip on the desert either! Shaved ice with chewy pops of brown sugar boba and crunchy cornflakes is a strong way to end a summer night.
Thursday
Harris Farm Markets Marrickville
📍Downstairs at Wicks Place
Thursday is prime “home night” territory, and Harris Farm is built for it. Grab pizzas, garlic bread, ready-made salads, fruit for tomorrow’s lunch boxes, and something sweet while you’re at it. It’s one stop, many boxes ticked, and exactly the kind of place you’re glad is downstairs when you want dinner sorted stress-free and on the double.
Friday
Pizza Madre Marrickville
📍4-minute walk from Wicks Place
Friday night rolls around and the night still feels young. Pizza Madre is close enough to wander to and good enough to feel like a proper end-of-week treat. Pizzas arrive hot, the dough is worth paying attention to, and no one’s in a hurry to wrap things up. Eat in and linger a little longer than planned, or grab takeaway and head home with a box under your arm. Friday wins, either way.
