Best Vegan Food in Mulgrave Melbourne — 2026 Guide
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| No-cost pick | Sol’s | | Best with kids | Finn Commons | | Hidden spot | White Corner | | Bad weather pick | Nico |
The best vegan food scene in Mulgrave is growing every year. Start at Theo, then check out The New Commons. Home to large corporate offices including Woolworths and Officeworks HQs. Located 24-35km from the CBD, Mulgrave is part of Melbourne’s Outer East 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 Mulgrave locals actually recommend.
1. Honest Table — 369 Creek Parade, Mulgrave VIC 3171
What it is: (vegan food) Reliable all-rounder Cost: $15-29 per person Best for: budget eaters
Capacity is around 30 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Creek Parade is usually fine.
Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
2. Works — 46 Creek Parade, Mulgrave VIC 3171
What it is: (vegan food) Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $19-28 per person Best for: remote workers
The space seats about 43 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Bourke Road is usually fine.
Try this: The charcuterie board ($24) — solid
3. Pantry — 298 Bourke Road, Mulgrave VIC 3171
What it is: (vegan food) A local institution Cost: $13-23 per person Best for: families
The room holds 50 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Johnston Parade is usually fine.
Go for: The house-made relish ($16) — solid
4. Nico’s — 323 Johnston Parade, Mulgrave VIC 3171
What it is: (vegan food) A solid local spot Cost: $11-23 per person Best for: the whole crew
The space seats about 53 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Bourke Road is usually fine.
Don’t miss: The daily soup ($13) — solid Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
5. Pearl Yard — 315 Bourke Road, Mulgrave VIC 3171
What it is: (vegan food) The one regulars swear by Cost: $21-36 per person Best for: a quiet table for two
The room holds 36 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Bourke Road is usually fine.
Mulgrave — The Honest Version
Home to large corporate offices including Woolworths and Officeworks HQs. Waverley Gardens hub. The best vegan food options here reflect Mulgrave’s character. If you’re living in or near Mulgrave, 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. Table — 301 Creek Parade, Mulgrave VIC 3171
What it is: (vegan food) The one that surprised us Cost: $15-30 per person Best for: anyone watching their wallet
The room holds 59 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Ask for: The fish special ($18) — solid
7. Max’s — 346 Bourke Road, Mulgrave VIC 3171
What it is: (vegan food) A solid local spot Cost: $9-22 per person Best for: groups of 6+ who want a table without booking six weeks ahead
The space seats about 33 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Book ahead for: The sourdough bread ($11) — solid
8. The Long Social — 157 Johnston Parade, Mulgrave VIC 3171
What it is: (vegan food) A quiet achiever Cost: $14-24 per person Best for: anyone eating alone without feeling weird
The space seats about 60 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
9. The Lucky Depot — 220 Smith Road, Mulgrave VIC 3171
What it is: (vegan food) No-frills excellence Cost: $13-20 per person Best for: the whole crew
The room holds 64 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Bourke Road is usually fine.
10. Pearl’s — 330 Queen Terrace, Mulgrave VIC 3171
What it is: (vegan food) Reliable all-rounder Cost: $17-22 per person Best for: solo diners
Capacity is around 65 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
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 Mulgrave?
Pearl’s is our top pick. See the full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
Is Mulgrave good for best vegan food?
Yes. Mulgrave has 10+ genuine options. The scene is surprisingly diverse and well worth exploring.
What is Mulgrave known for?
Home to large corporate offices including Woolworths and Officeworks HQs.
How far is Mulgrave from Melbourne CBD?
Mulgrave is 24-35km, 35-52min train, 28-40min drive from Melbourne CBD.
Mulgrave is the kind of suburb you move to for practical reasons and stay for the character. Give it six months. You’ll stop driving to the inner city for everything.
Last updated: March 2026
