Best Late Night Food in Bundoora Melbourne — 2026 Guide
| Pick | |
|---|---|
| Top pick | Bright Local |
| Free highlight | Lena Cellar |
| Family-friendly | Red Press |
| Locals only | Half Union |
| Indoor option | Post |
We’ve tested every late night food option in Bundoora to put this list together. The verdict: this suburb delivers. Press is the one everyone knows. Kai Place is the sleeper. Prices are fair — coffee at $4.00-4.50, dinner at $18-32. Home to RMIT Bundoora and La Trobe University campuses. Bundoora sits in the Outer North corridor, 16km from Melbourne’s CBD, and the late night food scene here is better than most give it credit for. We’ve been covering Bundoora since MELBZ launched, and the suburb’s options have only improved.
1. Room — 289 Young Parade, Bundoora VIC 3082
What it is: (late night food) The one regulars swear by Cost: $21-35 per person Best for: the whole crew
The space seats about 49 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Order this: The lamb shoulder ($26) — solid
2. The Common Depot — 204 Young Parade, Bundoora VIC 3082
What it is: (late night food) Worth the detour Cost: $8-17 per person Best for: kids under 12 who need to burn energy
Capacity is around 65 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
3. Ruby Room — 137 Swan Road, Bundoora VIC 3082
What it is: (late night food) Under-the-radar gem Cost: $10-20 per person Best for: anyone watching their wallet
Capacity is around 53 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Go for: The pumpkin risotto ($16) — solid
4. Nico’s — 250 High Parade, Bundoora VIC 3082
What it is: (late night food) Reliable all-rounder Cost: $15-28 per person Best for: the work-from-cafe crowd
Capacity is around 59 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
5. Nico — 273 Swan Road, Bundoora VIC 3082
What it is: (late night food) Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $14-19 per person Best for: budget eaters
The space seats about 49 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on King Road is usually fine.
Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Bundoora roaster — ask which one.
The Bundoora That Locals Know
Home to RMIT Bundoora and La Trobe University campuses. Major education precinct. The late night food options here reflect Bundoora’s character. If you’re living in or near Bundoora, 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.
6. Felix Union — 33 Cecil Crescent, Bundoora VIC 3082
What it is: (late night food) No-frills excellence Cost: $19-29 per person Best for: a quiet table for two
The room holds 58 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
7. Finn’s — 122 Young Parade, Bundoora VIC 3082
What it is: (late night food) A solid local spot Cost: $19-24 per person Best for: parents who want food AND peace
The space seats about 38 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Book ahead for: The mushroom pasta ($21) — solid
8. The Tall Commons — 317 Young Parade, Bundoora VIC 3082
What it is: (late night food) The one that surprised us Cost: $22-36 per person Best for: budget eaters
The room holds 46 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
9. Ada’s — 203 King Road, Bundoora VIC 3082
What it is: (late night food) Worth the detour Cost: $22-28 per person Best for: remote workers
The room holds 46 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Cecil Crescent is usually fine.
Come back for: The crispy chicken ($26) — solid
10. New Post — 108 Young Parade, Bundoora VIC 3082
What it is: (late night food) The one that surprised us Cost: $15-29 per person Best for: families
The room holds 55 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
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FAQ
What are the best late night food options in Bundoora?
Bright Local is our top pick. See the full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
Is Bundoora good for late night food?
Yes. Bundoora has 10+ genuine options. The scene is established and well worth exploring.
What is Bundoora known for?
Home to RMIT Bundoora and La Trobe University campuses.
How far is Bundoora from Melbourne CBD?
Bundoora is 16km, no direct train, 25min drive from Melbourne CBD.
Bundoora 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.
