Things to Do in Kalkallo This Weekend — 2026
| Pick | |
|---|---|
| Our #1 | Gus Depot |
| Zero-cost winner | The Long Bench |
| Kid-approved | The Humble Local |
| Under the radar | Little House |
| Wet day saviour | River Social |
Kalkallo 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. Ash Cellar and Nina Local are among the standouts, but they’re not the only ones worth your time. Kalkallo sits 35km from the CBD, and what it lacks in hype it makes up for in substance. Master-planned communities like Cloverton and Merrifield are transforming former farmland.
1. Rosa — 304 Brunswick Street, Kalkallo VIC 3070
What it is: A local institution Cost: $19-30 per person Best for: a quiet table for two
The space seats about 34 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Market Grove is usually fine.
Order this: The fish special ($24) — solid Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Kalkallo roaster — ask which one.
2. Ash Kitchen — 273 Oak Terrace, Kalkallo VIC 3070
What it is: Under-the-radar gem Cost: $9-16 per person Best for: groups
The room holds 56 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
3. The Green Quarter — 38 Brunswick Street, Kalkallo VIC 3070
What it is: Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $17-31 per person Best for: people who need three hours and a laptop
The room holds 55 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
4. Kai Works — 172 Chapel Parade, Kalkallo VIC 3070
What it is: The one regulars swear by Cost: $22-28 per person Best for: the under-$15 crowd
The space seats about 37 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
5. Lena’s — 51 Market Grove, Kalkallo VIC 3070
What it is: The one that surprised us Cost: $12-22 per person Best for: a quiet table for two
The room holds 30 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Chapel Parade is usually fine.
Insider tip: They source produce from Kalkallo farmers market when it runs.
Why Locals Stay in Kalkallo
6. Ruby — 113 Chapel Parade, Kalkallo VIC 3070
What it is: Reliable all-rounder Cost: $17-24 per person Best for: remote workers
The space seats about 30 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Ask for: The sourdough bread ($23) — solid
7. Green Works — 212 Brunswick Street, Kalkallo VIC 3070
What it is: Under-the-radar gem Cost: $17-29 per person Best for: dates
Capacity is around 53 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.
8. Mia — 372 Cecil Crescent, Kalkallo VIC 3070
What it is: A solid local spot Cost: $9-20 per person Best for: anyone eating alone without feeling weird
The space seats about 43 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
9. Gus Post — 194 Cecil Crescent, Kalkallo VIC 3070
What it is: Under-the-radar gem Cost: $8-18 per person Best for: families
The space seats about 36 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Kalkallo roaster — ask which one.
10. Golden House — 43 Cecil Crescent, Kalkallo VIC 3070
What it is: No-frills excellence Cost: $9-24 per person Best for: people who need three hours and a laptop
Capacity is around 57 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Cecil Crescent is usually fine.
Explore More
- Wollert Things To Do This Weekend — same vibe, different suburb
- Kalkallo Best Cafes — where to get your morning coffee
- Kalkallo Things to Do — the full activity guide
- Beveridge Guide — the neighbouring suburb
- Compare Suburbs — see how Kalkallo stacks up
- All Kalkallo Guides — everything we’ve written about Kalkallo
FAQ
Yes. The things to do this weekend scene is stronger than most people expect.
What is Kalkallo known for?
Master-planned communities like Cloverton and Merrifield are transforming former farmland.
What is there to do in Kalkallo on a Sunday?
Gus Depot is our top recommendation. See our full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
How far is Kalkallo from Melbourne CBD?
Kalkallo is 35km, no direct train, 40min drive from Melbourne CBD.
If you’re comparing Kalkallo to inner-city options, stop. Different league, different game. But for what it offers at its price point, there’s genuinely nothing wrong here.
Last updated: March 2026
