Things to Do in Chadstone This Weekend — 2026
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| No-cost pick | River’s | | Best with kids | Remy’s | | Hidden spot | The Little Room | | Bad weather pick | Bench |
We’ve spent months eating, drinking, and exploring Chadstone 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. Iris Store is the one everyone knows. Pearl Local is the one they should know. Chadstone has home to chadstone shopping centre — the largest shopping centre in the southern hemisphere.
1. The Half Social — 132 Willow Crescent, Chadstone VIC 3164
What it is: No-frills excellence Cost: $12-22 per person Best for: anyone eating alone without feeling weird
The room holds 49 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Order this: The mushroom pasta ($15) — solid Insider tip: They source produce from Chadstone farmers market when it runs.
2. Ash — 6 Willow Crescent, Chadstone VIC 3164
What it is: No-frills excellence Cost: $12-26 per person Best for: the whole crew
The room holds 52 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
3. Max Commons — 127 Bay Place, Chadstone VIC 3164
What it is: No-frills excellence Cost: $8-23 per person Best for: budget eaters
The space seats about 35 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
4. Pearl’s — 285 Creek Lane, Chadstone VIC 3164
What it is: A solid local spot Cost: $21-32 per person Best for: a quiet table for two
Capacity is around 36 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
5. Little Store — 30 Willow Crescent, Chadstone VIC 3164
What it is: Worth the detour Cost: $20-34 per person Best for: the work-from-cafe crowd
Capacity is around 65 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
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6. Vera House — 195 Margaret Drive, Chadstone VIC 3164
What it is: Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $9-21 per person Best for: remote workers
The space seats about 34 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Ask for: The fish special ($14) — solid
7. Luna Lane — 295 Bay Place, Chadstone VIC 3164
What it is: Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $12-19 per person Best for: budget eaters
The space seats about 60 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Bay Place is usually fine.
8. Rosa — 206 Creek Lane, Chadstone VIC 3164
What it is: Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $21-28 per person Best for: impressing someone without spending $200
Capacity is around 64 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Start with: The sourdough bread ($27) — solid
9. The Tall Kitchen — 161 Creek Lane, Chadstone VIC 3164
What it is: A local institution Cost: $12-22 per person Best for: the whole crew
The room holds 50 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
10. Otto’s — 79 Willow Crescent, Chadstone VIC 3164
What it is: Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $21-29 per person Best for: anyone eating alone without feeling weird
Capacity is around 59 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
11. Oliver’s — 358 Creek Lane, Chadstone VIC 3164
What it is: A local institution Cost: $9-18 per person Best for: anyone watching their wallet
The space seats about 56 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
12. River’s — 90 Creek Lane, Chadstone VIC 3164
What it is: No-frills excellence Cost: $17-27 per person Best for: kids under 12 who need to burn energy
The room holds 39 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
Explore More
- Oakleigh East Things To Do This Weekend — same vibe, different suburb
- Chadstone Best Cafes — where to get your morning coffee
- Chadstone Things to Do — the full activity guide
- Carnegie Guide — the neighbouring suburb
- Compare Suburbs — see how Chadstone stacks up
- All Chadstone Guides — everything we’ve written about Chadstone
FAQ
Yes. The things to do this weekend scene is stronger than most people expect.
What is Chadstone known for?
Home to Chadstone Shopping Centre — the largest shopping centre in the Southern Hemisphere.
What is there to do in Chadstone on a Sunday?
Felix Room is our top recommendation. See our full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
How far is Chadstone from Melbourne CBD?
Chadstone is 12-18km, 20-30min train, 18-25min drive from Melbourne CBD.
Look — Chadstone won’t win any design awards. But the food is honest, the prices are fair, and the locals actually know each other. In Melbourne, that’s increasingly rare.
Last updated: March 2026
