Things to Do in Burwood This Weekend — 2026
| Pick | |
|---|---|
| Our #1 | Post |
| Zero-cost winner | Ava |
| Kid-approved | Leo Place |
| Under the radar | Ruby Kitchen |
| Wet day saviour | Marco |
We’ve spent months eating, drinking, and exploring Burwood to put this guide together. The suburb is 4.50-5.00 for a flat white, $22-38 for dinner, and genuinely better than most people give it credit for. Mia is the one everyone knows. The Tall House is the one they should know. Burwood has deakin university burwood campus anchors the suburb.
1. Canvas — 25 Cecil Avenue, Burwood VIC 3164
What it is: The one regulars swear by Cost: $13-23 per person Best for: people who need three hours and a laptop
Capacity is around 45 — 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.
2. Green Yard — 189 Blake Parade, Burwood VIC 3164
What it is: No-frills excellence Cost: $20-27 per person Best for: dates
Capacity is around 32 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Try this: The seasonal special ($23) — solid Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Burwood roaster — ask which one.
3. The Southern Standard — 47 Cecil Avenue, Burwood VIC 3164
What it is: A quiet achiever Cost: $8-13 per person Best for: anyone watching their wallet
Capacity is around 58 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Cecil Avenue is usually fine.
Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
4. Rex — 224 Blake Parade, Burwood VIC 3164
What it is: The one that surprised us Cost: $17-23 per person Best for: a quiet table for two
The room holds 30 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Cecil Avenue is usually fine.
Don’t miss: The crispy chicken ($21) — solid Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Burwood roaster — ask which one.
5. Iris’s — 317 Lygon Lane, Burwood VIC 3164
What it is: No-frills excellence Cost: $14-28 per person Best for: families
The room holds 38 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Worth knowing: The pumpkin risotto ($16) — solid Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
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6. Rex’s — 299 Cecil Avenue, Burwood VIC 3164
What it is: A local institution Cost: $13-22 per person Best for: a quiet meal and a book
Capacity is around 33 — 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.
7. Lena Lane — 230 James Grove, Burwood VIC 3164
What it is: A local institution Cost: $11-16 per person Best for: the under-$15 crowd
The room holds 33 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Blake Parade is usually fine.
Book ahead for: The daily soup ($16) — solid Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
8. The White Kitchen — 296 Blake Parade, Burwood VIC 3164
What it is: No-frills excellence Cost: $19-34 per person Best for: budget eaters
The room holds 45 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Lygon Lane is usually fine.
Insider tip: They source produce from Burwood farmers market when it runs.
9. Marco Pantry — 135 Cecil Avenue, Burwood VIC 3164
What it is: A quiet achiever Cost: $8-18 per person Best for: remote workers
The room holds 35 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
10. White Pantry — 259 Lygon Lane, Burwood VIC 3164
What it is: The one regulars swear by Cost: $8-23 per person Best for: people who need three hours and a laptop
Capacity is around 60 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Get the: The house-made relish ($11) — solid Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
11. Ruby’s — 71 Blake Parade, Burwood VIC 3164
What it is: No-frills excellence Cost: $14-29 per person Best for: solo diners
The room holds 61 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Lygon Lane is usually fine.
Order this: The mushroom pasta ($20) — solid Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
12. Cleo’s — 304 Henry Drive, Burwood VIC 3164
What it is: The one regulars swear by Cost: $21-35 per person Best for: parents who want food AND peace
Capacity is around 42 and fills on weekends. Street parking on James Grove is usually fine.
Explore More
- Ashwood Things To Do This Weekend — same vibe, different suburb
- Burwood Best Cafes — where to get your morning coffee
- Burwood Things to Do — the full activity guide
- Oakleigh Guide — the neighbouring suburb
- Compare Suburbs — see how Burwood stacks up
- All Burwood Guides — everything we’ve written about Burwood
FAQ
Yes. The things to do this weekend scene is stronger than most people expect.
What is Burwood known for?
Deakin University Burwood campus anchors the suburb.
What is there to do in Burwood on a Sunday?
Post is our top recommendation. See our full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
How far is Burwood from Melbourne CBD?
Burwood is 12-18km, 20-30min train, 18-25min drive from Melbourne CBD.
Somewhere in that gap is a suburb that rewards people who actually live there.
Last updated: March 2026
