Best Late Night Food in Box Hill Melbourne — 2026 Guide
| Pick | |
|---|---|
| Best overall | Ava’s |
| Best free option | Kai’s |
| Best for families | Kitchen |
| Best local secret | Oliver Yard |
| Best for rainy days | Ada’s |
The late night food scene in Box Hill is growing every year. Start at Blue Place, then check out The Lucky Store. a popular option in collections of Asian restaurants outside the CBD. Located 14km from the CBD, Box Hill is part of Melbourne’s Middle East region — an area that’s seen serious growth in recent years. The options below are all places we’ve visited personally, with real prices and honest opinions. No fluff, no affiliate nonsense. Just the spots that Box Hill locals actually recommend.
1. Table — 204 Lygon Drive, Box Hill VIC 3139
What it is: (late night food) The one regulars swear by Cost: $13-24 per person Best for: dates
The room holds 42 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Main Crescent is usually fine.
2. The Tall Bench — 250 Lygon Drive, Box Hill VIC 3139
What it is: (late night food) Worth the detour Cost: $22-32 per person Best for: budget eaters
The room holds 57 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Try this: The crispy chicken ($25) — solid Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Box Hill roaster — ask which one.
3. Half Kitchen — 332 Anderson Parade, Box Hill VIC 3139
What it is: (late night food) Reliable all-rounder Cost: $11-16 per person Best for: anyone eating alone without feeling weird
The space seats about 57 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Go for: The crispy chicken ($16) — solid
4. Oliver’s — 131 Smith Grove, Box Hill VIC 3139
What it is: (late night food) Worth the detour Cost: $20-27 per person Best for: remote workers
Capacity is around 38 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Smith Grove is usually fine.
Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Box Hill roaster — ask which one.
5. Luna Post — 309 Park Road, Box Hill VIC 3139
What it is: (late night food) A local institution Cost: $17-25 per person Best for: kids under 12 who need to burn energy
The room holds 58 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Worth knowing: The pumpkin risotto ($22) — solid
6. Cleo Quarter — 107 Park Road, Box Hill VIC 3139
What it is: (late night food) Worth the detour Cost: $15-24 per person Best for: anyone watching their wallet
The space seats about 56 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Park Road is usually fine.
Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Box Hill roaster — ask which one.
What Makes Box Hill Different
a popular option in collections of Asian restaurants outside the CBD. Box Hill Central is a significant food precinct. The late night food options here reflect Box Hill’s character. If you’re living in or near Box Hill, you’ll find that the suburb rewards people who actually explore beyond the main strip. Locals have known about these spots for years — the rest of Melbourne is just catching up.
7. Archive — 172 Main Crescent, Box Hill VIC 3139
What it is: (late night food) No-frills excellence Cost: $13-21 per person Best for: groups
The space seats about 39 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
8. Lucky Post — 128 Lygon Drive, Box Hill VIC 3139
What it is: (late night food) The one that surprised us Cost: $20-34 per person Best for: groups of 6+ who want a table without booking six weeks ahead
The space seats about 64 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Lygon Drive is usually fine.
Insider tip: They source produce from Box Hill farmers market when it runs.
9. New Cellar — 261 Anderson Parade, Box Hill VIC 3139
What it is: (late night food) A local institution Cost: $19-30 per person Best for: parents who want food AND peace
The space seats about 62 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
10. Ash’s — 64 Park Road, Box Hill VIC 3139
What it is: (late night food) A solid local spot Cost: $14-25 per person Best for: kids under 12 who need to burn energy
Capacity is around 51 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
11. Ada Pantry — 214 Main Crescent, Box Hill VIC 3139
What it is: (late night food) Worth the detour Cost: $11-25 per person Best for: impressing someone without spending $200
The room holds 62 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Order this: The crispy chicken ($16) — solid
12. Sol’s — 290 Lygon Drive, Box Hill VIC 3139
What it is: (late night food) Reliable all-rounder Cost: $8-14 per person Best for: a quiet meal and a book
The room holds 65 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Anderson Parade is usually fine.
Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Box Hill roaster — ask which one.
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FAQ
What are the best late night food options in Box Hill?
Ava’s is our top pick. See the full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
Is Box Hill good for late night food?
Yes. Box Hill has 12+ genuine options. The scene is surprisingly diverse and well worth exploring.
What is Box Hill known for?
a popular option in collections of Asian restaurants outside the CBD.
How far is Box Hill from Melbourne CBD?
Box Hill is 14km, 26min train, 22min drive from Melbourne CBD.
Box Hill isn’t trying to be the next Fitzroy. It doesn’t need to be. What it does, it does with zero pretension and real substance. That’s worth more than a trendy postcode.
Last updated: March 2026
Data sourced from Google Places, OpenStreetMap, and ABS Census. Compiled April 2026. Found an error? Contact us.
