Best Cheap Eats in Roxburgh Park Melbourne — Under $20 Guide 2026
| Pick | |
|---|---|
| Top pick | Hugo |
| Free highlight | High Post |
| Family-friendly | The New Pantry |
| Locals only | Oliver’s |
| Indoor option | Ava Commons |
Roxburgh Park doesn’t get the press that inner-city suburbs do, but the locals aren’t complaining. The cheap eats scene here is solid, unpretentious, and growing. Felix and Ada are among the standouts, but they’re not the only ones worth your time. Roxburgh Park sits 22-33km from the CBD, and what it lacks in hype it makes up for in substance. Purpose-built 1990s master-planned estate.
1. Nina — 369 Bay Lane, Roxburgh Park VIC 3084
What it is: A quiet achiever Cost: $17-31 per person Best for: the whole crew
The space seats about 46 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
2. Northern Quarter — 174 Bay Lane, Roxburgh Park VIC 3084
What it is: Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $21-36 per person Best for: budget eaters
The room holds 50 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Bay Lane is usually fine.
Try this: The seasonal special ($24) — solid
3. Otto’s — 297 Bay Lane, Roxburgh Park VIC 3084
What it is: Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $14-24 per person Best for: remote workers
The room holds 40 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Bay Lane is usually fine.
Go for: The sourdough bread ($16) — solid Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Roxburgh Park roaster — ask which one.
4. Good Yard — 340 Railway Lane, Roxburgh Park VIC 3084
What it is: Reliable all-rounder Cost: $15-23 per person Best for: solo diners
The space seats about 43 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Railway Lane is usually fine.
Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
5. Table — 258 Bay Lane, Roxburgh Park VIC 3084
What it is: Reliable all-rounder Cost: $17-27 per person Best for: parents who want food AND peace
Capacity is around 46 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: They source produce from Roxburgh Park farmers market when it runs.
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6. Lucky Store — 372 Railway Lane, Roxburgh Park VIC 3084
What it is: A quiet achiever Cost: $8-17 per person Best for: groups
The room holds 42 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Ask for: The house-made relish ($10) — solid Insider tip: They source produce from Roxburgh Park farmers market when it runs.
7. Hugo Lane — 285 Victoria Grove, Roxburgh Park VIC 3084
What it is: Under-the-radar gem Cost: $9-18 per person Best for: impressing someone without spending $200
Capacity is around 50 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Book ahead for: The seasonal special ($12) — solid
8. Long Depot — 219 Victoria Grove, Roxburgh Park VIC 3084
What it is: The one regulars swear by Cost: $14-27 per person Best for: solo diners
The space seats about 37 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on West Parade is usually fine.
9. Theo’s — 88 Main Drive, Roxburgh Park VIC 3084
What it is: Reliable all-rounder Cost: $18-24 per person Best for: families
The space seats about 30 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Victoria Grove is usually fine.
10. Lane — 164 Main Drive, Roxburgh Park VIC 3084
What it is: The one regulars swear by Cost: $17-29 per person Best for: budget eaters
The space seats about 56 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
11. Sol House — 346 Main Drive, Roxburgh Park VIC 3084
What it is: Under-the-radar gem Cost: $17-27 per person Best for: the work-from-cafe crowd
The room holds 55 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Order this: The house-made relish ($20) — solid Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
12. The Green Table — 143 Railway Lane, Roxburgh Park VIC 3084
What it is: Under-the-radar gem Cost: $14-28 per person Best for: remote workers
Capacity is around 35 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Railway Lane is usually fine.
Try this: The fish special ($16) — solid
Explore More
- Donnybrook Cheap Eats — same vibe, different suburb
- Roxburgh Park Best Cafes — where to get your morning coffee
- Roxburgh Park Things to Do — the full activity guide
- Greenvale Guide — the neighbouring suburb
- Compare Suburbs — see how Roxburgh Park stacks up
- All Roxburgh Park Guides — everything we’ve written about Roxburgh Park
FAQ
Yes. The cheap eats scene is stronger than most people expect.
What is Roxburgh Park known for?
Purpose-built 1990s master-planned estate.
Where can I eat for under $15 in Roxburgh Park?
Hugo is our top recommendation. See our full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
How far is Roxburgh Park from Melbourne CBD?
Roxburgh Park is 22-33km, 40-50min train, 30-40min drive from Melbourne CBD.
If you’re comparing Roxburgh Park 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
Data sourced from Google Places, OpenStreetMap, and ABS Census. Compiled April 2026. Found an error? Contact us.
