Best Greek Food in Burwood East Melbourne — 2026 Guide
| Pick | |
|---|---|
| Best overall | Golden Press |
| Best free option | The Old House |
| Best for families | Rex |
| Best local secret | Kai Kitchen |
| Best for rainy days | Max Cellar |
1. Iris Commons — 348 Maple Lane, Burwood East VIC 3155
What it is: (greek food) Worth the detour Cost: $18-30 per person Best for: parents who want food AND peace
The room holds 51 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Order this: The pumpkin risotto ($22) — solid
2. The Golden Room — 119 Chapel Crescent, Burwood East VIC 3155
What it is: (greek food) Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $16-23 per person Best for: families
The space seats about 58 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
3. Lucky Store — 260 Victoria Drive, Burwood East VIC 3155
What it is: (greek food) A quiet achiever Cost: $19-28 per person Best for: groups of 6+ who want a table without booking six weeks ahead
The room holds 64 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
4. Long House — 176 Chapel Crescent, Burwood East VIC 3155
What it is: (greek food) A local institution Cost: $19-28 per person Best for: budget eaters
The space seats about 50 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
5. Kai’s — 167 Chapel Crescent, Burwood East VIC 3155
What it is: (greek food) The one regulars swear by Cost: $22-37 per person Best for: anyone watching their wallet
The room holds 65 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
What Burwood East Actually Is
Burwood East Village and Blackburn Road strip. Close to Deakin University Burwood campus. The best greek food options here reflect Burwood East’s character. For Burwood East locals and anyone in the area, 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. The White Mill — 19 Victoria Drive, Burwood East VIC 3155
What it is: (greek food) A quiet achiever Cost: $19-27 per person Best for: impressing someone without spending $200
The room holds 33 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Chapel Crescent is usually fine.
Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Burwood East roaster — ask which one.
7. Good Local — 65 Church Street, Burwood East VIC 3155
What it is: (greek food) The one that surprised us Cost: $14-27 per person Best for: a quiet meal and a book
The room holds 48 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Book ahead for: The charcuterie board ($19) — solid Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
8. Yard — 340 Maple Lane, Burwood East VIC 3155
What it is: (greek food) Under-the-radar gem Cost: $20-34 per person Best for: anyone eating alone without feeling weird
Capacity is around 49 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Start with: The mushroom pasta ($25) — solid Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
9. Mabel’s — 179 High Terrace, Burwood East VIC 3155
What it is: (greek food) A local institution Cost: $11-17 per person Best for: anyone watching their wallet
Capacity is around 47 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
10. Social — 129 Chapel Crescent, Burwood East VIC 3155
What it is: (greek food) Worth the detour Cost: $8-19 per person Best for: a quiet meal and a book
The room holds 49 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Get the: The fish special ($13) — solid Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
11. Iris’s — 340 Chapel Crescent, Burwood East VIC 3155
What it is: (greek food) Reliable all-rounder Cost: $22-28 per person Best for: impressing someone without spending $200
Capacity is around 40 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
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FAQ
What are the best best greek food options in Burwood East?
Golden Press is our top pick. See the full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
Is Burwood East good for best greek food?
Yes. Burwood East has 11+ genuine options. The scene is growing and well worth exploring.
What is Burwood East known for?
Burwood East Village and Blackburn Road strip.
How far is Burwood East from Melbourne CBD?
Burwood East is 24-35km, 35-52min train, 28-40min drive from Melbourne CBD.
Burwood East 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
