in Huntingdale Melbourne Locals Love
| Pick | |
|---|---|
| Our #1 | Felix’s |
| Zero-cost winner | The Tall Social |
| Kid-approved | The Blue Standard |
| Under the radar | Ada’s |
| Wet day saviour | The Lucky Depot |
1. Hazel — 214 South Crescent, Huntingdale VIC 3011
What it is: The one that surprised us Cost: $21-31 per person Best for: anyone watching their wallet
The room holds 58 and fills on weekends. Street parking on South Crescent is usually fine.
Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Huntingdale roaster — ask which one.
2. House — 202 Albert Street, Huntingdale VIC 3011
What it is: No-frills excellence Cost: $18-30 per person Best for: families
The space seats about 41 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
3. Luna’s — 179 South Crescent, Huntingdale VIC 3011
What it is: Reliable all-rounder Cost: $13-20 per person Best for: kids under 12 who need to burn energy
The space seats about 63 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Thomas Parade is usually fine.
Go for: The mushroom pasta ($19) — solid
4. High Bench — 161 South Crescent, Huntingdale VIC 3011
What it is: A local institution Cost: $22-34 per person Best for: kids under 12 who need to burn energy
The space seats about 59 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Albert Street is usually fine.
Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
5. New Local — 281 Albert Street, Huntingdale VIC 3011
What it is: No-frills excellence Cost: $18-27 per person Best for: the under-$15 crowd
The space seats about 37 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
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6. Rosa — 242 Bell Terrace, Huntingdale VIC 3011
What it is: A solid local spot Cost: $9-20 per person Best for: groups of 6+ who want a table without booking six weeks ahead
The space seats about 42 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on South Crescent is usually fine.
Ask for: The house-made relish ($13) — solid Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Huntingdale roaster — ask which one.
7. Nell Lane — 33 South Crescent, Huntingdale VIC 3011
What it is: Under-the-radar gem Cost: $15-27 per person Best for: groups of 6+ who want a table without booking six weeks ahead
The room holds 61 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
8. Marco Store — 102 Willow Drive, Huntingdale VIC 3011
What it is: A quiet achiever Cost: $19-33 per person Best for: the work-from-cafe crowd
The space seats about 44 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: They source produce from Huntingdale farmers market when it runs.
9. Ada Depot — 370 Thomas Parade, Huntingdale VIC 3011
What it is: A solid local spot Cost: $21-26 per person Best for: parents who want food AND peace
The space seats about 60 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
10. The High Post — 333 Albert Street, Huntingdale VIC 3011
What it is: Reliable all-rounder Cost: $19-33 per person Best for: families
Capacity is around 48 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.
11. Union — 196 Bell Terrace, Huntingdale VIC 3011
What it is: The one that surprised us Cost: $15-24 per person Best for: parents who want food AND peace
The room holds 48 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
12. Hazel Yard — 273 South Crescent, Huntingdale VIC 3011
What it is: A quiet achiever Cost: $11-26 per person Best for: the whole crew
Capacity is around 43 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Explore More
- Huntingdale Best Cafes — where to get your morning coffee
- Huntingdale Things to Do — the full activity guide
- Melbourne Cbd Guide — the neighbouring suburb
- Compare Suburbs — see how Huntingdale stacks up
- All Huntingdale Guides — everything we’ve written about Huntingdale
FAQ
What is Huntingdale known for?
Huntingdale is a growing Melbourne suburb with its own local character and community.
What are the most underrated spots in Huntingdale?
Felix’s is our top recommendation. See our full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
How far is Huntingdale from Melbourne CBD?
Huntingdale is 15-30km, 25-45min by public transport from Melbourne CBD.
Huntingdale 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
