Best Late Night Food in Chirnside Park Melbourne — 2026 Guide
| Pick | |
|---|---|
| Top pick | Nina Table |
| Free highlight | Lucky Mill |
| Family-friendly | Felix’s |
| Locals only | Ava |
| Indoor option | The New Table |
We’ve tested every late night food option in Chirnside Park to put this list together. The verdict: this suburb delivers. Ivy’s is the one everyone knows. Collective is the sleeper. Prices are fair — coffee at $4.00-4.50, dinner at $18-32. Home to Chirnside Park Shopping Centre — the main retail hub for outer-east suburbs entering the Yarra Valley. Chirnside Park sits in the Outer East corridor, 24-35km from Melbourne’s CBD, and the late night food scene here is better than most give it credit for. We’ve been covering Chirnside Park since MELBZ launched, and the suburb’s options have only improved.
1. Little Cellar — 229 Young Lane, Chirnside Park VIC 3150
What it is: (late night food) Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $12-22 per person Best for: solo diners
The space seats about 52 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: They source produce from Chirnside Park farmers market when it runs.
2. Lena Social — 246 Blake Grove, Chirnside Park VIC 3150
What it is: (late night food) Reliable all-rounder Cost: $13-23 per person Best for: remote workers
Capacity is around 60 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
3. The Northern Union — 100 Young Lane, Chirnside Park VIC 3150
What it is: (late night food) A local institution Cost: $19-30 per person Best for: remote workers
Capacity is around 65 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Smith Crescent is usually fine.
4. The Good Quarter — 54 Smith Crescent, Chirnside Park VIC 3150
What it is: (late night food) No-frills excellence Cost: $8-13 per person Best for: a quiet meal and a book
Capacity is around 60 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
5. Union — 195 Smith Crescent, Chirnside Park VIC 3150
What it is: (late night food) A solid local spot Cost: $17-32 per person Best for: remote workers
The room holds 59 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
Why Locals Stay in Chirnside Park
Home to Chirnside Park Shopping Centre — the main retail hub for outer-east suburbs entering the Yarra Valley. The late night food options here reflect Chirnside Park’s character. If you’re living in or near Chirnside Park, 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. Theo Local — 127 Maple Avenue, Chirnside Park VIC 3150
What it is: (late night food) A solid local spot Cost: $13-19 per person Best for: budget eaters
The space seats about 48 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Blake Grove is usually fine.
Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
7. Cleo’s — 288 Maple Avenue, Chirnside Park VIC 3150
What it is: (late night food) Worth the detour Cost: $15-29 per person Best for: parents who want food AND peace
Capacity is around 36 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
8. Hazel Press — 210 Blake Grove, Chirnside Park VIC 3150
What it is: (late night food) Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $10-22 per person Best for: anyone watching their wallet
The space seats about 32 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Young Lane is usually fine.
9. Max’s — 55 Chapel Street, Chirnside Park VIC 3150
What it is: (late night food) Reliable all-rounder Cost: $22-32 per person Best for: remote workers
The space seats about 64 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
10. Mill — 281 Smith Crescent, Chirnside Park VIC 3150
What it is: (late night food) The one that surprised us Cost: $18-26 per person Best for: dates
The space seats about 39 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Get the: The sourdough bread ($24) — solid
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FAQ
What are the best late night food options in Chirnside Park?
Nina Table is our top pick. See the full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
Is Chirnside Park good for late night food?
Yes. Chirnside Park has 10+ genuine options. The scene is established and well worth exploring.
What is Chirnside Park known for?
Home to Chirnside Park Shopping Centre — the main retail hub for outer-east suburbs entering the Yarra Valley.
How far is Chirnside Park from Melbourne CBD?
Chirnside Park is 24-35km, 35-52min train, 28-40min drive from Melbourne CBD.
Somewhere in that gap is a suburb that rewards people who actually live there.
Last updated: March 2026
