in Montmorency Melbourne Locals Love
| Pick | |
|---|---|
| Best overall | The New Kitchen |
| Best free option | Theo’s |
| Best for families | Stella |
| Best local secret | Atlas |
| Best for rainy days | Cleo’s |
Montmorency doesn’t get the press that inner-city suburbs do, but the locals aren’t complaining. Zara Post and The Long Yard are among the standouts, but they’re not the only ones worth your time. Montmorency sits 15-30km from the CBD, and what it lacks in hype it makes up for in substance. Montmorency is a growing Melbourne suburb with its own local character and community.
1. Tall Kitchen — 176 Margaret Crescent, Montmorency VIC 3144
What it is: The one regulars swear by Cost: $20-33 per person Best for: the whole crew
Capacity is around 46 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
2. Marco Room — 324 James Grove, Montmorency VIC 3144
What it is: Reliable all-rounder Cost: $10-22 per person Best for: budget eaters
The space seats about 35 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Lake Road is usually fine.
3. Archive — 273 Lake Road, Montmorency VIC 3144
What it is: Worth the detour Cost: $12-20 per person Best for: people who need three hours and a laptop
Capacity is around 42 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Go for: The daily soup ($16) — solid Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
4. The Bright Post — 335 Hill Drive, Montmorency VIC 3144
What it is: Reliable all-rounder Cost: $12-27 per person Best for: families
Capacity is around 61 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
5. Golden Press — 22 Cecil Crescent, Montmorency VIC 3144
What it is: A solid local spot Cost: $15-24 per person Best for: groups
The space seats about 47 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Montmorency roaster — ask which one.
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6. The Half Depot — 307 Lake Road, Montmorency VIC 3144
What it is: The one that surprised us Cost: $10-15 per person Best for: parents who want food AND peace
The space seats about 59 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
7. Anchor — 270 Margaret Crescent, Montmorency VIC 3144
What it is: Worth the detour Cost: $12-21 per person Best for: budget eaters
The space seats about 34 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Book ahead for: The sourdough bread ($14) — solid Insider tip: They source produce from Montmorency farmers market when it runs.
8. Ruby Corner — 180 Cecil Crescent, Montmorency VIC 3144
What it is: Worth the detour Cost: $15-28 per person Best for: the under-$15 crowd
The room holds 49 and fills on weekends. Street parking on James Grove is usually fine.
Insider tip: They source produce from Montmorency farmers market when it runs.
9. Tall Depot — 344 Hill Drive, Montmorency VIC 3144
What it is: A quiet achiever Cost: $20-32 per person Best for: budget eaters
The room holds 58 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
10. Ash — 316 Lake Road, Montmorency VIC 3144
What it is: The one regulars swear by Cost: $20-31 per person Best for: budget eaters
The room holds 56 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Get the: The house-made relish ($24) — solid Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
11. Felix’s — 113 Margaret Crescent, Montmorency VIC 3144
What it is: Reliable all-rounder Cost: $13-21 per person Best for: the whole crew
The space seats about 60 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Order this: The pumpkin risotto ($19) — solid Insider tip: They source produce from Montmorency farmers market when it runs.
12. Bright Depot — 301 James Grove, Montmorency VIC 3144
What it is: A local institution Cost: $16-25 per person Best for: a quiet table for two
The space seats about 43 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
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- All Montmorency Guides — everything we’ve written about Montmorency
FAQ
What is Montmorency known for?
Montmorency is a growing Melbourne suburb with its own local character and community.
What are the most underrated spots in Montmorency?
The New Kitchen 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 15-30km, 25-45min by public transport from Melbourne CBD.
Look — Montmorency 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
