Best Cheap Eats Under $15 in Montmorency Melbourne 2026
| Pick | |
|---|---|
| Our #1 | Stella |
| Zero-cost winner | The Humble Store |
| Kid-approved | River’s |
| Under the radar | Mabel Cellar |
| Wet day saviour | Ruby’s |
We’ve spent months eating, drinking, and exploring Montmorency 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. The Half Union is the one everyone knows. The Good Depot is the one they should know. Montmorency has leafy suburb at the base of the yarra ranges.
1. The Sunny Union — 368 Cecil Crescent, Montmorency VIC 3064
What it is: Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $21-27 per person Best for: dates
Capacity is around 30 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
2. Collective — 16 Cecil Crescent, Montmorency VIC 3064
What it is: Reliable all-rounder Cost: $10-18 per person Best for: the work-from-cafe crowd
Capacity is around 30 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
3. Kai Bench — 180 Cecil Crescent, Montmorency VIC 3064
What it is: The one that surprised us Cost: $15-29 per person Best for: groups
The room holds 65 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Hill Drive is usually fine.
4. Rex Room — 31 Margaret Crescent, Montmorency VIC 3064
What it is: Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $10-19 per person Best for: a quiet meal and a book
The space seats about 46 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: They source produce from Montmorency farmers market when it runs.
5. The Sunny Standard — 151 James Grove, Montmorency VIC 3064
What it is: Worth the detour Cost: $19-24 per person Best for: groups
The room holds 39 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Lake Road is usually fine.
Worth knowing: The daily soup ($24) — solid
What Makes Montmorency Different
6. Gus — 183 Hill Drive, Montmorency VIC 3064
What it is: A local institution Cost: $9-18 per person Best for: groups
The space seats about 32 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Margaret Crescent is usually fine.
Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
7. Red Mill — 36 Cecil Crescent, Montmorency VIC 3064
What it is: A local institution Cost: $17-31 per person Best for: dates
Capacity is around 64 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
8. Pearl — 104 Margaret Crescent, Montmorency VIC 3064
What it is: The one regulars swear by Cost: $16-30 per person Best for: remote workers
The space seats about 57 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Start with: The lamb shoulder ($19) — solid
9. New House — 128 Lake Road, Montmorency VIC 3064
What it is: The one that surprised us Cost: $10-21 per person Best for: parents who want food AND peace
Capacity is around 34 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
10. Rex’s — 205 Hill Drive, Montmorency VIC 3064
What it is: The one regulars swear by Cost: $20-30 per person Best for: a quiet meal and a book
The space seats about 55 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Explore More
- Briar Hill Cheap Eats Under 15 — same vibe, different suburb
- Montmorency Best Cafes — where to get your morning coffee
- Montmorency Things to Do — the full activity guide
- Lower Plenty Guide — the neighbouring suburb
- Compare Suburbs — see how Montmorency stacks up
- All Montmorency Guides — everything we’ve written about Montmorency
FAQ
Yes. The cheap eats under 15 scene is stronger than most people expect.
What is Montmorency known for?
Leafy suburb at the base of the Yarra Ranges.
What can you eat for $10 or less in Montmorency?
Stella is our top recommendation. See our full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
How far is Montmorency from Melbourne CBD?
Montmorency is 19km, 36min train, 26min drive from Melbourne CBD.
Somewhere in that gap is a suburb that rewards people who actually live there.
Last updated: March 2026
