in Melton South Melbourne Locals Love
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| No-cost pick | Stella’s | | Best with kids | Mia Yard | | Hidden spot | Ava’s | | Bad weather pick | Marco |
We’ve spent months eating, drinking, and exploring Melton South 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. Pearl’s is the one everyone knows. Old Social is the one they should know. Melton South has contains the original melton township around coburns road, predating the modern growth corridor.
1. Old Union — 354 Elizabeth Terrace, Melton South VIC 3226
What it is: A local institution Cost: $13-25 per person Best for: anyone watching their wallet
Capacity is around 38 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Edward Road is usually fine.
Order this: The pumpkin risotto ($19) — solid Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
2. The High Commons — 126 South Grove, Melton South VIC 3226
What it is: Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $8-15 per person Best for: the under-$15 crowd
The space seats about 40 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
3. Northern Kitchen — 89 Maple Crescent, Melton South VIC 3226
What it is: The one regulars swear by Cost: $22-29 per person Best for: the under-$15 crowd
The room holds 36 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Melton South roaster — ask which one.
4. Green Social — 132 Edward Road, Melton South VIC 3226
What it is: Under-the-radar gem Cost: $10-18 per person Best for: the under-$15 crowd
The space seats about 39 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.
5. The Blue Yard — 55 Elizabeth Terrace, Melton South VIC 3226
What it is: Reliable all-rounder Cost: $20-31 per person Best for: groups
The space seats about 30 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Edward Road is usually fine.
Melton South — The Honest Version
6. The Honest Cellar — 329 Elizabeth Terrace, Melton South VIC 3226
What it is: Worth the detour Cost: $19-29 per person Best for: people who need three hours and a laptop
The room holds 41 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Ask for: The charcuterie board ($25) — solid
7. Mia’s — 237 Victoria Road, Melton South VIC 3226
What it is: Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $19-31 per person Best for: the work-from-cafe crowd
The space seats about 44 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Victoria Road is usually fine.
8. Ruby’s — 136 Edward Road, Melton South VIC 3226
What it is: No-frills excellence Cost: $13-27 per person Best for: impressing someone without spending $200
The space seats about 51 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Melton South roaster — ask which one.
9. High Commons — 174 Elizabeth Terrace, Melton South VIC 3226
What it is: Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $16-27 per person Best for: the work-from-cafe crowd
The room holds 55 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
10. Gus — 128 Elizabeth Terrace, Melton South VIC 3226
What it is: Reliable all-rounder Cost: $19-25 per person Best for: the under-$15 crowd
The room holds 36 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Elizabeth Terrace is usually fine.
Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
Explore More
- Melton South Best Cafes — where to get your morning coffee
- Melton South Things to Do — the full activity guide
- Melton West Guide — the neighbouring suburb
- Compare Suburbs — see how Melton South stacks up
- All Melton South Guides — everything we’ve written about Melton South
FAQ
What is Melton South known for?
Contains the original Melton township around Coburns Road, predating the modern growth corridor.
What are the most underrated spots in Melton South?
Corner is our top recommendation. See our full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
How far is Melton South from Melbourne CBD?
Melton South is 30-40km, 40-55min train, 35-45min drive from Melbourne CBD.
Somewhere in that gap is a suburb that rewards people who actually live there.
Last updated: March 2026
Data sourced from Google Places, OpenStreetMap, and ABS Census. Compiled April 2026. Found an error? Contact us.
