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| Pick | |
|---|---|
| Best overall | Cellar |
| Best free option | Stella |
| Best for families | Nell’s |
| Best local secret | Remy’s |
| Best for rainy days | Northern Corner |
We’ve spent months eating, drinking, and exploring Sandhurst 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. New Depot is the one everyone knows. Sol Kitchen is the one they should know. Sandhurst has master-planned estate in cranbourne north with golf course.
1. Honest Corner — 271 Rowan Grove, Sandhurst VIC 3806
What it is: Reliable all-rounder Cost: $22-37 per person Best for: a quiet table for two
Capacity is around 33 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
2. The Sunny Store — 238 James Grove, Sandhurst VIC 3806
What it is: Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $15-24 per person Best for: parents who want food AND peace
Capacity is around 44 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: They source produce from Sandhurst farmers market when it runs.
3. Common Standard — 170 James Grove, Sandhurst VIC 3806
What it is: Reliable all-rounder Cost: $13-26 per person Best for: people who need three hours and a laptop
Capacity is around 56 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Go for: The seasonal special ($16) — solid Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
4. Hazel’s — 73 James Grove, Sandhurst VIC 3806
What it is: A quiet achiever Cost: $19-26 per person Best for: groups
The space seats about 43 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
5. Archive — 229 East Grove, Sandhurst VIC 3806
What it is: Reliable all-rounder Cost: $21-26 per person Best for: remote workers
Capacity is around 49 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
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6. The Humble Yard — 293 Bay Lane, Sandhurst VIC 3806
What it is: Reliable all-rounder Cost: $19-33 per person Best for: the work-from-cafe crowd
The room holds 45 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
7. Half Local — 88 Swan Street, Sandhurst VIC 3806
What it is: A quiet achiever Cost: $11-18 per person Best for: a quiet meal and a book
The room holds 55 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Book ahead for: The seasonal special ($13) — solid Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
8. Leo’s — 6 James Grove, Sandhurst VIC 3806
What it is: A quiet achiever Cost: $19-30 per person Best for: a quiet table for two
The room holds 53 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Start with: The charcuterie board ($22) — solid Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
9. Vera Post — 20 East Grove, Sandhurst VIC 3806
What it is: The one regulars swear by Cost: $18-29 per person Best for: parents who want food AND peace
Capacity is around 50 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Come back for: The fish special ($22) — solid Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
10. Gus’s — 299 Rowan Grove, Sandhurst VIC 3806
What it is: Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $15-23 per person Best for: parents who want food AND peace
The space seats about 47 — 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.
11. Golden Cellar — 111 East Grove, Sandhurst VIC 3806
What it is: Reliable all-rounder Cost: $16-31 per person Best for: a quiet table for two
The room holds 64 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Order this: The house-made relish ($18) — solid Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
12. Stella’s — 133 East Grove, Sandhurst VIC 3806
What it is: A solid local spot Cost: $22-28 per person Best for: people who need three hours and a laptop
Capacity is around 46 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
13. The Northern Kitchen — 20 Bay Lane, Sandhurst VIC 3806
What it is: The one that surprised us Cost: $14-23 per person Best for: a quiet meal and a book
Capacity is around 57 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
14. Zara’s — 350 Swan Street, Sandhurst VIC 3806
What it is: The one that surprised us Cost: $15-30 per person Best for: budget eaters
Capacity is around 62 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
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- Eumemmerring Things To Do — same vibe, different suburb
- Sandhurst Best Cafes — where to get your morning coffee
- Sandhurst Things to Do — the full activity guide
- Bangholme Guide — the neighbouring suburb
- Compare Suburbs — see how
