Easey’s burgers, Little Havana sandwiches among AO Opening Week food

Tennis fans can enjoy Australian Open action a week earlier than usual in 2024 – including food from a host of Melbourne-famous eateries. See what’s being served.

Ace Collingwood burger joint Easey’s will make its Australian Open debut next month.

The eatery’s Melbourne Park pop-up will be open at Grand Slam Oval from the final day of AO Opening Week, January 13, and through the main tournament.

It’s one of several Melbourne-famous food and drink outlets that will be available to fans attending AO Opening Week, a new six-day event presented by the Herald Sun and kicking off on January 8.

Katie Fennelly and Jimmy Hurlston showcase burgers and hotdogs from Collingwood institution Easey's, which tennis fans will be able to eat during AO Opening Week and the main tournament. Picture: Jason Edwards

Others include Cuban sandwich shop Little Havana, healthy bowl bar Green-On and Lygon St trio King & Godfree, D.O.C and Brunetti Classico.

Easey’s co-owner Jimmy Hurlston said he couldn’t wait to bring a taste of his restaurant to the Australian Open.

“I’ve been a tennis fan for a very long time,” he said. “It’s really nice to be involved in one of the biggest showcases Melbourne – and Australia – has to the rest of the world.”

Four types of burgers – including a southern fried chicken sandwich, a cheeseburger and a plant-based option – will be on Easey’s AO menu, alongside gourmet hot dogs and chips.

Green-On chef Frankie Cox and Little Havana chef Charlie Carrington will be serving a delicious spread at the 2024 Australian Open. Picture: David Caird

AO Opening Week offers fans the chance watch reigning champions, rising stars and Aussie favourites in practice sessions and qualifying matches for just $10.

Nightly charity matches featuring superstars Novak Djokovic, Naomi Osaka, Carlos Alcaraz and Alex de Minaur will also take place on Rod Laver Arena from January 9-12, priced from $20, followed by Kids Tennis Day on January 13.

The Australian Open main draw begins on January 14.

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AO Opening Week food and drink offerings

Peach Melbourne

Little Havana

Green-On

Lygon Street Italian: King & Godfree, D.O.C, Brunetti Classico

Cambio de Tercio*

Oakberry*

Wonder Pies*

Uncle Charlie’s Popcorn*

Stalactites*

Light Years*

Easey’s*

Somersby*

Balter Bar*

Tanqueray*

AO Courtside Bar

*Available on select days during AO Opening Week

Easey’s AO menu

Burgers

Fried Chicken Sandwich, $17.90

Cheeseburger, $16.90

Easey Cheesy, $17.90

Impossible Burger (plant-based), $19.50

+ gluten-free burger bun, $1.50

Hot dogs

Classic Smoked Dog, $15.50

Chilli Cheese Dog, $18.50

Kids Hot Dog & Chips, $13.90

Sides

Easey’s Chips, $13.90