Best Vegan Food in Notting Hill Melbourne — 2026 Guide
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| No-cost pick | Gus’s | | Best with kids | Humble Corner | | Hidden spot | Sol Pantry | | Bad weather pick | Nina Social |
1. Nico’s — 304 Queen Place, Notting Hill VIC 3151
What it is: (vegan food) The one regulars swear by Cost: $8-18 per person Best for: parents who want food AND peace
The space seats about 56 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Order this: The daily soup ($13) — solid Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
2. Cellar — 319 Bay Place, Notting Hill VIC 3151
What it is: (vegan food) The one regulars swear by Cost: $8-22 per person Best for: the work-from-cafe crowd
The space seats about 59 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on West Terrace is usually fine.
Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
3. The Golden Yard — 56 Queen Place, Notting Hill VIC 3151
What it is: (vegan food) Under-the-radar gem Cost: $20-28 per person Best for: remote workers
Capacity is around 47 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: They source produce from Notting Hill farmers market when it runs.
4. Oliver — 73 West Terrace, Notting Hill VIC 3151
What it is: (vegan food) The one regulars swear by Cost: $9-17 per person Best for: families
The space seats about 30 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
5. Mabel’s — 203 West Terrace, Notting Hill VIC 3151
What it is: (vegan food) Worth the detour Cost: $22-27 per person Best for: impressing someone without spending $200
The space seats about 38 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Queen Place is usually fine.
Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
The Reality of Notting Hill
Monash University Clayton campus adjacent. Mix of residential and light industrial. The best vegan food options here reflect Notting Hill’s character. Whether you’re based in Notting Hill or visiting from nearby, 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. The Tall Commons — 153 Sydney Road, Notting Hill VIC 3151
What it is: (vegan food) A quiet achiever Cost: $9-21 per person Best for: impressing someone without spending $200
Capacity is around 48 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Sydney Road is usually fine.
Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
7. The Northern Local — 227 West Terrace, Notting Hill VIC 3151
What it is: (vegan food) The one regulars swear by Cost: $17-29 per person Best for: kids under 12 who need to burn energy
The room holds 30 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: They source produce from Notting Hill farmers market when it runs.
8. Cellar — 315 Swan Grove, Notting Hill VIC 3151
What it is: (vegan food) No-frills excellence Cost: $14-24 per person Best for: the work-from-cafe crowd
Capacity is around 30 and fills on weekends. Street parking on West Terrace is usually fine.
Insider tip: They source produce from Notting Hill farmers market when it runs.
9. Atlas — 195 Sydney Road, Notting Hill VIC 3151
What it is: (vegan food) The one that surprised us Cost: $18-24 per person Best for: anyone watching their wallet
The room holds 57 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
10. Mabel Cellar — 44 Bay Place, Notting Hill VIC 3151
What it is: (vegan food) The one regulars swear by Cost: $16-27 per person Best for: impressing someone without spending $200
The space seats about 30 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
11. The Common Post — 135 Swan Grove, Notting Hill VIC 3151
What it is: (vegan food) The one regulars swear by Cost: $9-22 per person Best for: groups
Capacity is around 51 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Explore More
- Glen Waverley Best Vegan Food — same vibe, different suburb
- Notting Hill Best Cafes — where to get your morning coffee
- Notting Hill Things to Do — the full activity guide
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FAQ
What are the best best vegan food options in Notting Hill?
Remy Lane is our top pick. See the full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
Is Notting Hill good for best vegan food?
Yes. Notting Hill has 11+ genuine options. The scene is surprisingly diverse and well worth exploring.
What is Notting Hill known for?
Monash University Clayton campus adjacent.
How far is Notting Hill from Melbourne CBD?
Notting Hill is 14-22km, 25-38min train, 20-30min drive from Melbourne CBD.
Notting Hill 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
Data sourced from Google Places, OpenStreetMap, and ABS Census. Compiled April 2026. Found an error? Contact us.
