What to Do in Mentone This Weekend

The weekend version of Mentone is different from the weekday version. Streets are quieter in the morning, busier by brunch, and the whole suburb shifts into a more relaxed gear. Here is what a good weekend here looks like.

Saturday Morning

Early walk along the beach or foreshore path before it gets busy. Coffee from one of the cafes near the water. If there is a surf report worth checking, the locals will already be out. By 10am the beach fills up and the cafes hit peak brunch mode.

Saturday Afternoon

This is when Mentone settles into weekend mode. Options include catching a local game, browsing the shops on the main strip, or heading to a pub for an afternoon drink. If the weather is good, the parks fill up — bring a picnic or grab takeaway from nearby.

Sunday

Sundays are for sleeping in. Brunch is the main event, and most cafes have their best menu running. Afternoon means a longer walk — explore the residential streets, check out the local reserve, or grab a late afternoon beer somewhere quiet. Sunday sessions (live music at pubs) are worth checking in Mentone.

If you need groceries, the supermarkets are less busy on Sunday mornings than Saturdays.

Wet Weather Plan

Rain does not stop weekends in Melbourne — it just moves them indoors. In Mentone, your options include: a long brunch with the papers, afternoon pub sessions, catching up on the independent bookshop or record store, or heading to a nearby shopping centre. Some cafes in the area welcome people who settle in for a few hours.

Budget Weekend

A full weekend in Mentone does not have to cost much. Free options include: park walks and trails, window-shopping the main strip, community events (check the local council website), and bayside or creek-side walks. A coffee and brunch is the only real expense if you keep it casual.

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