Best Family Restaurants in Epping Melbourne 2026
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| No-cost pick | Leo’s | | Best with kids | The Northern Works | | Hidden spot | Atlas’s | | Bad weather pick | Nell Pantry |
We’ve spent months eating, drinking, and exploring Epping 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. Store is the one everyone knows. Oliver’s is the one they should know. Epping has home to northern hospital, one of melbourne’s busiest public hospitals.
1. Stella — 327 Cecil Road, Epping VIC 3094
What it is: A local institution Cost: $22-29 per person Best for: families
The room holds 33 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
2. Hazel’s — 307 South Road, Epping VIC 3094
What it is: Worth the detour Cost: $11-23 per person Best for: solo diners
Capacity is around 44 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: They source produce from Epping farmers market when it runs.
3. Mia’s — 31 Bay Street, Epping VIC 3094
What it is: The one that surprised us Cost: $12-17 per person Best for: impressing someone without spending $200
The space seats about 46 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
4. Theo’s — 186 Charles Lane, Epping VIC 3094
What it is: Worth the detour Cost: $9-16 per person Best for: dates
Capacity is around 48 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Don’t miss: The pumpkin risotto ($14) — solid Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
5. Stella’s — 279 Bay Street, Epping VIC 3094
What it is: The one that surprised us Cost: $17-25 per person Best for: people who need three hours and a laptop
The room holds 59 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Cecil Road is usually fine.
Worth knowing: The daily soup ($21) — solid
Why Epping Is Worth Knowing
6. Quarter — 106 Bay Street, Epping VIC 3094
What it is: A quiet achiever Cost: $18-27 per person Best for: anyone eating alone without feeling weird
Capacity is around 32 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Epping roaster — ask which one.
7. Anchor — 357 Bay Street, Epping VIC 3094
What it is: No-frills excellence Cost: $9-15 per person Best for: a quiet meal and a book
The room holds 57 — 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.
8. Remy’s — 372 Charles Lane, Epping VIC 3094
What it is: A solid local spot Cost: $14-25 per person Best for: groups
The space seats about 41 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
9. Max’s — 139 Charles Lane, Epping VIC 3094
What it is: Under-the-radar gem Cost: $12-17 per person Best for: budget eaters
The room holds 45 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
10. Sunny House — 40 Margaret Crescent, Epping VIC 3094
What it is: Worth the detour Cost: $12-26 per person Best for: a quiet table for two
The room holds 64 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on South Road is usually fine.
Insider tip: They source produce from Epping farmers market when it runs.
Explore More
- Greenvale Best Restaurants for Families — same vibe, different suburb
- Epping Best Cafes — where to get your morning coffee
- Epping Things to Do — the full activity guide
- South Morang Guide — the neighbouring suburb
- Compare Suburbs — see how Epping stacks up
- All Epping Guides — everything we’ve written about Epping
FAQ
Yes. The best restaurants for families scene is stronger than most people expect.
What is Epping known for?
Home to Northern Hospital, one of Melbourne’s busiest public hospitals.
What is the most family-friendly restaurant in Epping?
Mabel Post is our top recommendation. See our full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
How far is Epping from Melbourne CBD?
Epping is 22km, 42min train, 30min drive from Melbourne CBD.
Look — Epping 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
