in Hurstbridge Melbourne Locals Love
| Pick | |
|---|---|
| Top pick | Lucky Kitchen |
| Free highlight | The Southern Cellar |
| Family-friendly | Leo |
| Locals only | Kai Local |
| Indoor option | Kitchen |
We’ve spent months eating, drinking, and exploring Hurstbridge 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. Ash’s is the one everyone knows. New Kitchen is the one they should know. Hurstbridge has hurstbridge is a growing melbourne suburb with its own local character and community.
1. Blue Room — 95 Hill Avenue, Hurstbridge VIC 3125
What it is: No-frills excellence Cost: $18-25 per person Best for: anyone eating alone without feeling weird
Capacity is around 34 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on South Crescent is usually fine.
Order this: The sourdough bread ($23) — solid
2. Remy’s — 20 Pine Street, Hurstbridge VIC 3125
What it is: A solid local spot Cost: $16-26 per person Best for: anyone eating alone without feeling weird
The room holds 53 and fills on weekends. Street parking on South Crescent is usually fine.
Try this: The crispy chicken ($20) — solid Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
3. Marco’s — 328 Hill Avenue, Hurstbridge VIC 3125
What it is: Worth the detour Cost: $10-17 per person Best for: budget eaters
The space seats about 62 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Go for: The lamb shoulder ($12) — solid
4. Ash Yard — 261 Pine Street, Hurstbridge VIC 3125
What it is: No-frills excellence Cost: $16-23 per person Best for: anyone watching their wallet
The space seats about 60 — 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.
5. Ava Mill — 176 Pine Street, Hurstbridge VIC 3125
What it is: Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $21-36 per person Best for: budget eaters
Capacity is around 38 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Worth knowing: The seasonal special ($25) — solid
Why Locals Stay in Hurstbridge
6. New Kitchen — 155 South Crescent, Hurstbridge VIC 3125
What it is: Worth the detour Cost: $10-21 per person Best for: impressing someone without spending $200
The room holds 65 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
7. Kai — 26 South Crescent, Hurstbridge VIC 3125
What it is: Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $20-35 per person Best for: the under-$15 crowd
Capacity is around 41 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: They source produce from Hurstbridge farmers market when it runs.
8. Old Lane — 224 South Crescent, Hurstbridge VIC 3125
What it is: The one regulars swear by Cost: $19-24 per person Best for: people who need three hours and a laptop
Capacity is around 61 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Start with: The daily soup ($23) — solid
9. White Union — 69 Station Parade, Hurstbridge VIC 3125
What it is: Worth the detour Cost: $9-22 per person Best for: people who need three hours and a laptop
The space seats about 35 — 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.
10. Lena’s — 176 Hill Avenue, Hurstbridge VIC 3125
What it is: The one that surprised us Cost: $20-33 per person Best for: people who need three hours and a laptop
The space seats about 42 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Bay Terrace is usually fine.
Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Hurstbridge roaster — ask which one.
11. Felix Depot — 314 Hill Avenue, Hurstbridge VIC 3125
What it is: A quiet achiever Cost: $14-24 per person Best for: a quiet meal and a book
The space seats about 62 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
12. Rex Yard — 121 Bay Terrace, Hurstbridge VIC 3125
What it is: The one that surprised us Cost: $19-28 per person Best for: the whole crew
Capacity is around 36 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
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- Hurstbridge Best Cafes — where to get your morning coffee
- Hurstbridge Things to Do — the full activity guide
- Melbourne Cbd Guide — the neighbouring suburb
- Compare Suburbs — see how Hurstbridge stacks up
- All Hurstbridge Guides — everything we’ve written about Hurstbridge
FAQ
What is Hurstbridge known for?
Hurstbridge is a growing Melbourne suburb with its own local character and community.
What are the most underrated spots in Hurstbridge?
Lucky Kitchen is our top recommendation. See our full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
How far is Hurstbridge from Melbourne CBD?
Hurstbridge is 15-30km, 25-45min by public transport from Melbourne CBD.
Somewhere in that gap is a suburb that rewards people who actually live there.
Last updated: March 2026
