Best Cheap Eats Under $15 in Laverton Melbourne 2026
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| No-cost pick | Luna’s | | Best with kids | River Lane | | Hidden spot | Finn’s | | Bad weather pick | Luna’s |
The cheap eats under 15 options here are genuine, well-priced, and run by people who actually live in the suburb. Start at Iris’s, then work your way to The Sunny Yard. Home to RAAF Base Williams. This is Laverton in 2026.
1. Nico Mill — 285 Rowan Crescent, Laverton VIC 3071
What it is: Worth the detour Cost: $18-27 per person Best for: the work-from-cafe crowd
The space seats about 46 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Maple Drive is usually fine.
Order this: The seasonal special ($20) — solid Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
2. High Kitchen — 13 Ash Crescent, Laverton VIC 3071
What it is: Reliable all-rounder Cost: $12-18 per person Best for: anyone watching their wallet
The space seats about 55 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Try this: The seasonal special ($16) — solid Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
3. Old Store — 196 Henry Lane, Laverton VIC 3071
What it is: Under-the-radar gem Cost: $18-23 per person Best for: people who need three hours and a laptop
Capacity is around 49 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
4. Luna’s — 95 Rowan Crescent, Laverton VIC 3071
What it is: No-frills excellence Cost: $13-18 per person Best for: anyone watching their wallet
The room holds 62 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Don’t miss: The daily soup ($15) — solid Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
5. Store — 277 Maple Drive, Laverton VIC 3071
What it is: A solid local spot Cost: $11-25 per person Best for: impressing someone without spending $200
The room holds 61 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Ash Crescent is usually fine.
Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
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6. Nico Room — 310 Elizabeth Place, Laverton VIC 3071
What it is: No-frills excellence Cost: $16-21 per person Best for: impressing someone without spending $200
The room holds 63 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Ash Crescent is usually fine.
Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
7. The Half House — 255 Ash Crescent, Laverton VIC 3071
What it is: A quiet achiever Cost: $14-23 per person Best for: remote workers
Capacity is around 32 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Book ahead for: The mushroom pasta ($17) — solid Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
8. Hazel — 109 Henry Lane, Laverton VIC 3071
What it is: Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $15-21 per person Best for: kids under 12 who need to burn energy
Capacity is around 45 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Henry Lane is usually fine.
9. Archive — 262 Rowan Crescent, Laverton VIC 3071
What it is: The one regulars swear by Cost: $22-28 per person Best for: families
The room holds 60 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Laverton roaster — ask which one.
10. Marco Yard — 113 Elizabeth Place, Laverton VIC 3071
What it is: A local institution Cost: $18-26 per person Best for: solo diners
The space seats about 47 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
11. Felix’s — 116 Elizabeth Place, Laverton VIC 3071
What it is: Worth the detour Cost: $19-25 per person Best for: parents who want food AND peace
Capacity is around 49 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
12. Red Corner — 110 Maple Drive, Laverton VIC 3071
What it is: A solid local spot Cost: $19-27 per person Best for: parents who want food AND peace
Capacity is around 36 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Try this: The daily soup ($21) — solid Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
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- All Laverton Guides — everything we’ve written about Laverton
FAQ
Yes. The cheap eats under 15 scene is stronger than most people expect.
What is Laverton known for?
Home to RAAF Base Williams.
What can you eat for $10 or less in Laverton?
Hazel’s is our top recommendation. See our full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
How far is Laverton from Melbourne CBD?
Laverton is 30-40km, 40-55min train, 35-45min drive from Melbourne CBD.
Look — Laverton 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
