Australian foodies are flocking to a groundbreaking drive-thru that sells ‘delicious’ and ‘healthy’ budget meals.

Marketcart recently opened up a brand new location in Kedron, Queensland, and all the meals cost less than $13.

Marketcart has struck a balance between ‘fast food’ and ‘healthy meals’, with all menu items made from scratch every day using high-quality Australian ingredients.

The eatery offers customers whole foods you’d expect to find in your local farmer’s market, from fresh sandwiches and salads to burritos and hot breakfasts on the go. 

‘Our philosophy is simple,’ co-owner Andrea Harcourt said. ‘We believe fast food can be healthy and we combine whole foods values with today’s convenience.’

Mrs Harcourt told FEMAIL that the brand’s goal is to make eating healthy as effortless as getting into your car and buying junk food. 

‘A big reason we’re able to offer such low prices is because we’ve been in the business for ten years and have two other restaurants,’ she said.

‘We wanted to see if we could apply our concept of healthy eating for less to a drive-thru.

‘Our customers value their health and want to be able to eat healthy, even when they’re on the go.’

She revealed that special attention is put into sourcing high-quality ingredients locally from other small businesses and farmers.

‘All our smoothies are made from 100 per cent Australian-grown fruit, and all the meat and milk we use is locally sourced as well. Nothing is imported,’ she said.

None of the food contains any additives and preservatives that are common in mass production.

‘We offer the drive thru alternative for people who want to look after themselves and appreciate good coffee,’ Andrea said proudly.

She also said that Marketcart’s meals are nutritionally balanced using evidence-based nutrition.

‘It’s not diet food or rabbit food. It’s simply real food because it’s unprocessed, handmade and balanced.’

The Marketcart Kedron Drive Thru is open seven days a week from 5am on weekdays and 6am on weekends for breakfast and lunch.

Marketcart also has cafes in the Royal Brisbane Hospital precinct and at the St Lucia campus for University of Queensland.

All locations also sell their specialty coffee, which is sourced from popular Fortitude Valley roasters Bear Bones.