Things to Do in Chelsea Heights This Weekend — 2026
| Pick | |
|---|---|
| Top pick | Archive |
| Free highlight | Nico |
| Family-friendly | Rosa Table |
| Locals only | Canvas |
| Indoor option | Little Pantry |
Chelsea Heights doesn’t get the press that inner-city suburbs do, but the locals aren’t complaining. The things to do this weekend scene here is solid, unpretentious, and growing. Canvas and Hazel are among the standouts, but they’re not the only ones worth your time. Chelsea Heights sits 18-41km from the CBD, and what it lacks in hype it makes up for in substance. Residential suburb between Chelsea and Edithvale.
1. The Honest Social — 372 Lygon Terrace, Chelsea Heights VIC 3198
What it is: The one that surprised us Cost: $16-28 per person Best for: groups
The room holds 34 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
2. Felix Depot — 360 Plenty Place, Chelsea Heights VIC 3198
What it is: A local institution Cost: $11-22 per person Best for: kids under 12 who need to burn energy
Capacity is around 31 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Johnston Grove is usually fine.
Try this: The house-made relish ($16) — solid Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
3. Pearl — 302 Johnston Grove, Chelsea Heights VIC 3198
What it is: The one regulars swear by Cost: $10-24 per person Best for: impressing someone without spending $200
The room holds 41 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Chelsea Heights roaster — ask which one.
4. Mill — 12 Main Grove, Chelsea Heights VIC 3198
What it is: The one that surprised us Cost: $18-24 per person Best for: a quiet meal and a book
Capacity is around 36 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
5. Mabel Table — 251 Cecil Avenue, Chelsea Heights VIC 3198
What it is: Worth the detour Cost: $18-31 per person Best for: the under-$15 crowd
The space seats about 46 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Main Grove is usually fine.
Insider tip: They source produce from Chelsea Heights farmers market when it runs.
Chelsea Heights — The Honest Version
6. Southern Lane — 169 Lygon Terrace, Chelsea Heights VIC 3198
What it is: Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $18-27 per person Best for: groups
Capacity is around 65 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Ask for: The crispy chicken ($23) — solid
7. Rex’s — 328 Cecil Avenue, Chelsea Heights VIC 3198
What it is: The one regulars swear by Cost: $21-28 per person Best for: remote workers
The space seats about 38 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Johnston Grove is usually fine.
Insider tip: They source produce from Chelsea Heights farmers market when it runs.
8. Society — 57 Main Grove, Chelsea Heights VIC 3198
What it is: Under-the-radar gem Cost: $10-15 per person Best for: the whole crew
The room holds 57 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Main Grove is usually fine.
9. Yard — 348 Plenty Place, Chelsea Heights VIC 3198
What it is: Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $21-35 per person Best for: the work-from-cafe crowd
The space seats about 58 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Come back for: The pumpkin risotto ($24) — solid Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
10. Green Commons — 178 Johnston Grove, Chelsea Heights VIC 3198
What it is: Under-the-radar gem Cost: $12-22 per person Best for: dates
The room holds 59 — 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.
11. Bright Yard — 295 Plenty Place, Chelsea Heights VIC 3198
What it is: No-frills excellence Cost: $8-13 per person Best for: dates
The space seats about 51 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Lygon Terrace is usually fine.
Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
12. Quarter — 204 Lygon Terrace, Chelsea Heights VIC 3198
What it is: Worth the detour Cost: $12-19 per person Best for: parents who want food AND peace
The room holds 53 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
Explore More
- Patterson Lakes Things To Do This Weekend — same vibe, different suburb
- Chelsea Heights Best Cafes — where to get your morning coffee
- Chelsea Heights Things to Do — the full activity guide
- Bonbeach Guide — the neighbouring suburb
- Compare Suburbs — see how Chelsea Heights stacks up
- All Chelsea Heights Guides — everything we’ve written about Chelsea Heights
FAQ
Yes. The things to do this weekend scene is stronger than most people expect.
What is Chelsea Heights known for?
Residential suburb between Chelsea and Edithvale.
What is there to do in Chelsea Heights on a Sunday?
Archive is our top recommendation. See our full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
How far is Chelsea Heights from Melbourne CBD?
Chelsea Heights is 18-41km, 32-55min train, 25-47min drive from Melbourne CBD.
Look — Chelsea Heights 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
Data sourced from Google Places, OpenStreetMap, and ABS Census. Compiled April 2026. Found an error? Contact us.
