Best Vegan Food in Mentone Melbourne — 2026 Guide

The best vegan food scene in Mentone is growing every year. Start at Old Works, then check out Stella Depot. Bayside suburb with strong independent community identity. Located 20km from the CBD, Mentone is part of Melbourne’s Bayside region — an area that’s seen serious growth in recent years. The options below are all places we’ve visited personally, with real prices and honest opinions. No fluff, no affiliate nonsense. Just the spots that Mentone locals actually recommend.

1. Felix Quarter — 57 Young Lane, Mentone VIC 3191

What it is: (vegan food) No-frills excellence Cost: $18-29 per person Best for: families

Felix Quarter has been operating in Mentone for over a decade and it shows in the consistency. The the seasonal special ($22) is what most regulars order, and for good reason — it’s done with genuine care rather than production-line efficiency. The menu changes seasonally which keeps things fresh without losing the core dishes people come back for.

The room holds 40 with outdoor seating for another 15. Staff are friendly and know the menu inside out. There is a small lot behind the venue.

Order this: The seasonal special ($22) — worth ordering twice Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Mentone roaster — ask which one.

2. Merchant — 89 Market Parade, Mentone VIC 3191

What it is: (vegan food) Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $22-35 per person Best for: groups of 6+ who want a table without booking six weeks ahead

Merchant has been operating in Mentone for several years and it shows in the consistency. The the sourdough bread ($22) is what most regulars order, and for good reason — it’s done with genuine care rather than production-line efficiency. The menu changes monthly which keeps things fresh without losing the core dishes people come back for.

Capacity is around 31 — book for Friday and Saturday. Staff are friendly and know the menu inside out. Street parking on Johnston Avenue is usually fine.

Try this: The sourdough bread ($27) — genuinely excellent Insider tip: The window seat is the best in the house — arrive early.

3. Humble Press — 251 Young Lane, Mentone VIC 3191

What it is: (vegan food) No-frills excellence Cost: $13-20 per person Best for: impressing someone without spending $200

Humble Press has been operating in Mentone for since 2019 and it shows in the consistency. The the crispy chicken ($14) is what most regulars order, and for good reason — it’s done with genuine care rather than production-line efficiency. The menu changes monthly which keeps things fresh without losing the core dishes people come back for.

The space seats about 49 with outdoor seating for another 15. The team knows what they are doing. There is a small lot behind the venue.

Go for: The crispy chicken ($15) — the reason regulars keep coming back Insider tip: Parking is free on Smith Street after 6pm.

4. Half Standard — 66 Smith Avenue, Mentone VIC 3191

What it is: (vegan food) No-frills excellence Cost: $8-15 per person Best for: impressing someone without spending $200

Half Standard has been operating in Mentone for several years and it shows in the consistency. The the seasonal special ($12) is what most regulars order, and for good reason — it’s done with genuine care rather than production-line efficiency. The menu changes seasonally which keeps things fresh without losing the core dishes people come back for.

The room holds 62 and fills on weekends. The team knows what they are doing. There is a small lot behind the venue.

Don’t miss: The seasonal special ($10) — the best version in Mentone Insider tip: Parking is free on Young Street after 6pm.

5. Atlas’s — 270 Young Lane, Mentone VIC 3191

What it is: (vegan food) Reliable all-rounder Cost: $8-19 per person Best for: dates

Atlas’s has been operating in Mentone for since 2019 and it shows in the consistency. The the house-made relish ($11) is what most regulars order, and for good reason — it’s done with genuine care rather than production-line efficiency. The menu changes monthly which keeps things fresh without losing the core dishes people come back for.

The space seats about 57 — book for Friday and Saturday. Staff are friendly and know the menu inside out. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.

Worth knowing: The house-made relish ($13) — the best version in Mentone Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.

What Mentone Actually Is

Bayside suburb with strong independent community identity. Good cafe strip on Como Parade. Direct beach access. The best vegan food options here reflect Mentone’s character. If you’re living in or near Mentone, you’ll find that the suburb rewards people who actually explore beyond the main strip. Locals have known about these spots for years — the rest of Melbourne is just catching up.

6. Zara’s — 134 Market Parade, Mentone VIC 3191

What it is: (vegan food) The one regulars swear by Cost: $8-15 per person Best for: dates

Zara’s has been operating in Mentone for since the early 2020s and it shows in the consistency. The the house-made relish ($13) is what most regulars order, and for good reason — it’s done with genuine care rather than production-line efficiency. The menu changes monthly which keeps things fresh without losing the core dishes people come back for.

The space seats about 52 and fills on weekends. Service is efficient without being rushed. Street parking on Johnston Avenue is usually fine.

Ask for: The house-made relish ($13) — the best version in Mentone Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.

7. The White Yard — 166 Smith Avenue, Mentone VIC 3191

What it is: (vegan food) Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $12-17 per person Best for: budget eaters

The White Yard has been operating in Mentone for since 2019 and it shows in the consistency. The the daily soup ($15) is what most regulars order, and for good reason — it’s done with genuine care rather than production-line efficiency. The menu changes monthly which keeps things fresh without losing the core dishes people come back for.

Capacity is around 54 and fills on weekends. Service is efficient without being rushed. Street parking on Hill Terrace is usually fine.

Book ahead for: The daily soup ($15) — the reason regulars keep coming back Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.

8. Rosa’s — 321 Smith Avenue, Mentone VIC 3191

What it is: (vegan food) No-frills excellence Cost: $13-25 per person Best for: anyone watching their wallet

Rosa’s has been operating in Mentone for since the early 2020s and it shows in the consistency. The the lamb shoulder ($18) is what most regulars order, and for good reason — it’s done with genuine care rather than production-line efficiency. The menu changes monthly which keeps things fresh without losing the core dishes people come back for.

The space seats about 44 with outdoor seating for another 15. Service is efficient without being rushed. Street parking on Young Lane is usually fine.

Start with: The lamb shoulder ($19) — the reason regulars keep coming back Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.

9. Remy’s — 115 Hill Terrace, Mentone VIC 3191

What it is: (vegan food) No-frills excellence Cost: $21-29 per person Best for: kids under 12 who need to burn energy

Remy’s has been operating in Mentone for over a decade and it shows in the consistency. The the fish special ($24) is what most regulars order, and for good reason — it’s done with genuine care rather than production-line efficiency. The menu changes quarterly which keeps things fresh without losing the core dishes people come back for.

The space seats about 47 with outdoor seating for another 15. Staff are friendly and know the menu inside out. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.

Come back for: The fish special ($24) — the best version in Mentone Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.

10. Sol Post — 308 Hill Terrace, Mentone VIC 3191

What it is: (vegan food) A local institution Cost: $15-25 per person Best for: parents who want food AND peace

Sol Post has been operating in Mentone for since 2019 and it shows in the consistency. The the pumpkin risotto ($18) is what most regulars order, and for good reason — it’s done with genuine care rather than production-line efficiency. The menu changes quarterly which keeps things fresh without losing the core dishes people come back for.

The room holds 50 — book for Friday and Saturday. Staff are friendly and know the menu inside out. Street parking on Johnston Avenue is usually fine.

Get the: The pumpkin risotto ($17) — the best version in Mentone Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.

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FAQ

What are the best best vegan food options in Mentone?

House is our top pick. See the full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.

Is Mentone good for best vegan food?

Yes. Mentone has 10+ genuine options. The scene is surprisingly diverse and well worth exploring.

What is Mentone known for?

Bayside suburb with strong independent community identity.

How far is Mentone from Melbourne CBD?

Mentone is 20km, 35min train, 28min drive from Melbourne CBD.

Mentone 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