Things to Do in Nunawading This Weekend — 2026
| Pick | |
|---|---|
| Our #1 | Vera Store |
| Zero-cost winner | Lucky Post |
| Kid-approved | Luna’s |
| Under the radar | Remy’s |
| Wet day saviour | Stella Quarter |
We’ve spent months eating, drinking, and exploring Nunawading 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. Rex’s is the one everyone knows. Iris Quarter is the one they should know. Nunawading has whitehorse road strip and nunawading station.
1. The Blue Store — 89 Market Terrace, Nunawading VIC 3154
What it is: Under-the-radar gem Cost: $15-21 per person Best for: the work-from-cafe crowd
Capacity is around 60 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Willow Grove is usually fine.
Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Nunawading roaster — ask which one.
2. The Half Room — 108 Blake Terrace, Nunawading VIC 3154
What it is: A local institution Cost: $19-29 per person Best for: a quiet meal and a book
The room holds 36 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
3. Collective — 246 Blake Terrace, Nunawading VIC 3154
What it is: Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $10-15 per person Best for: remote workers
Capacity is around 65 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Go for: The fish special ($15) — solid Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
4. Marco — 79 Blake Terrace, Nunawading VIC 3154
What it is: The one regulars swear by Cost: $10-24 per person Best for: parents who want food AND peace
Capacity is around 44 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Nunawading roaster — ask which one.
5. Table — 379 Market Terrace, Nunawading VIC 3154
What it is: The one that surprised us Cost: $14-19 per person Best for: solo diners
Capacity is around 55 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Worth knowing: The mushroom pasta ($19) — solid Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
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6. Sunny Room — 160 Blake Terrace, Nunawading VIC 3154
What it is: Under-the-radar gem Cost: $10-23 per person Best for: dates
The room holds 38 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Barkly Crescent is usually fine.
Insider tip: They source produce from Nunawading farmers market when it runs.
7. Pilgrim — 70 Barkly Crescent, Nunawading VIC 3154
What it is: Under-the-radar gem Cost: $19-33 per person Best for: groups of 6+ who want a table without booking six weeks ahead
Capacity is around 49 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Book ahead for: The pumpkin risotto ($21) — solid Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
8. Iris’s — 217 Bourke Road, Nunawading VIC 3154
What it is: Under-the-radar gem Cost: $9-22 per person Best for: parents who want food AND peace
The space seats about 47 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
9. Yard — 160 Blake Terrace, Nunawading VIC 3154
What it is: Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $16-26 per person Best for: remote workers
The space seats about 35 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
10. Southern Bench — 56 Market Terrace, Nunawading VIC 3154
What it is: The one that surprised us Cost: $21-36 per person Best for: anyone eating alone without feeling weird
The room holds 51 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Get the: The crispy chicken ($27) — solid Insider tip: They source produce from Nunawading farmers market when it runs.
11. Blue Mill — 290 Bourke Road, Nunawading VIC 3154
What it is: Worth the detour Cost: $15-23 per person Best for: a quiet table for two
The space seats about 44 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Blake Terrace is usually fine.
Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Nunawading roaster — ask which one.
12. The New Bench — 108 Bourke Road, Nunawading VIC 3154
What it is: The one that surprised us Cost: $21-27 per person Best for: budget eaters
The space seats about 54 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
Explore More
- Mitcham Things To Do This Weekend — same vibe, different suburb
- Nunawading Best Cafes — where to get your morning coffee
- Nunawading Things to Do — the full activity guide
- Blackburn Guide — the neighbouring suburb
- Compare Suburbs — see how Nunawading stacks up
- All Nunawading Guides — everything we’ve written about Nunawading
FAQ
Yes. The things to do this weekend scene is stronger than most people expect.
What is Nunawading known for?
Whitehorse Road strip and Nunawading station.
What is there to do in Nunawading on a Sunday?
Vera Store is our top recommendation. See our full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
How far is Nunawading from Melbourne CBD?
Nunawading is 24-35km, 35-52min train, 28-40min drive from Melbourne CBD.
If you’re comparing Nunawading to inner-city options, stop. Different league, different game. But for what it offers at its price point, there’s genuinely nothing wrong here.
Last updated: March 2026
