Things to Do in Caulfield South This Weekend — 2026
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| No-cost pick | The White Local | | Best with kids | Oliver | | Hidden spot | Felix Works | | Bad weather pick | Marco |
We’ve spent months eating, drinking, and exploring Caulfield South to put this guide together. The suburb is 4.00-4.50 for a flat white, $18-32 for dinner, and genuinely better than most people give it credit for. Ash’s is the one everyone knows. Blue Bench is the one they should know. Caulfield South has quiet residential suburb between caulfield and glen huntly.
1. Ivy Standard — 61 Plenty Crescent, Caulfield South VIC 3053
What it is: A quiet achiever Cost: $22-32 per person Best for: a quiet meal and a book
The room holds 65 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Order this: The fish special ($27) — solid Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Caulfield South roaster — ask which one.
2. Leo Kitchen — 45 Brunswick Place, Caulfield South VIC 3053
What it is: A quiet achiever Cost: $8-20 per person Best for: a quiet table for two
The space seats about 61 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Brunswick Place is usually fine.
Try this: The lamb shoulder ($13) — solid Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
3. Ash Pantry — 361 Barkly Road, Caulfield South VIC 3053
What it is: Worth the detour Cost: $10-24 per person Best for: kids under 12 who need to burn energy
Capacity is around 50 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Go for: The pumpkin risotto ($15) — solid Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Caulfield South roaster — ask which one.
4. Luna Kitchen — 203 Smith Crescent, Caulfield South VIC 3053
What it is: The one regulars swear by Cost: $18-30 per person Best for: families
The room holds 56 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Caulfield South roaster — ask which one.
5. Felix Pantry — 221 Plenty Crescent, Caulfield South VIC 3053
What it is: A quiet achiever Cost: $14-24 per person Best for: groups
Capacity is around 51 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Brunswick Place is usually fine.
Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
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6. Ada’s — 27 Plenty Crescent, Caulfield South VIC 3053
What it is: The one that surprised us Cost: $22-32 per person Best for: families
The space seats about 50 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Brunswick Place is usually fine.
Ask for: The lamb shoulder ($28) — solid
7. Little Store — 146 Barkly Road, Caulfield South VIC 3053
What it is: A solid local spot Cost: $14-20 per person Best for: budget eaters
The room holds 31 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
8. Ash Works — 368 Plenty Crescent, Caulfield South VIC 3053
What it is: Worth the detour Cost: $12-17 per person Best for: groups of 6+ who want a table without booking six weeks ahead
Capacity is around 43 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
9. The Long Lane — 334 South Grove, Caulfield South VIC 3053
What it is: Under-the-radar gem Cost: $15-25 per person Best for: parents who want food AND peace
Capacity is around 63 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Come back for: The mushroom pasta ($18) — solid
10. Marco’s — 165 Brunswick Place, Caulfield South VIC 3053
What it is: A local institution Cost: $14-29 per person Best for: solo diners
The space seats about 53 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Explore More
- Caulfield North Things To Do This Weekend — same vibe, different suburb
- Caulfield South Best Cafes — where to get your morning coffee
- Caulfield South Things to Do — the full activity guide
- Elwood Guide — the neighbouring suburb
- Compare Suburbs — see how Caulfield South stacks up
- All Caulfield South Guides — everything we’ve written about Caulfield South
FAQ
Yes. The things to do this weekend scene is stronger than most people expect.
What is Caulfield South known for?
Quiet residential suburb between Caulfield and Glen Huntly.
What is there to do in Caulfield South on a Sunday?
The Lucky Works is our top recommendation. See our full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
How far is Caulfield South from Melbourne CBD?
Caulfield South is 10km, 20min train, 16min drive from Melbourne CBD.
Caulfield South 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
