Best Late Night Food in St Albans Melbourne — 2026 Guide
| Pick | |
|---|---|
| Best overall | Luna’s |
| Best free option | Stella’s |
| Best for families | Cleo’s |
| Best local secret | Northern Table |
| Best for rainy days | Rex |
We’ve tested every late night food option in St Albans to put this list together. The verdict: this suburb delivers. High Place is the one everyone knows. Works is the sleeper. Prices are competitive — coffee at $4.00-4.50, dinner at $18-32. One of Melbourne’s most significant Vietnamese communities. St Albans sits in the Outer West corridor, 16km from Melbourne’s CBD, and the late night food scene here is better than most give it credit for. We’ve been covering St Albans since MELBZ launched, and the suburb’s options have only improved.
1. Gus’s — 327 Johnston Avenue, St Albans VIC 3286
What it is: (late night food) A local institution Cost: $18-29 per person Best for: budget eaters
Capacity is around 58 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Order this: The mushroom pasta ($24) — solid Insider tip: They source produce from St Albans farmers market when it runs.
2. House — 13 Johnston Avenue, St Albans VIC 3286
What it is: (late night food) The one regulars swear by Cost: $15-25 per person Best for: people who need three hours and a laptop
The space seats about 65 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Albert Terrace is usually fine.
Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
3. Stella’s — 90 Main Road, St Albans VIC 3286
What it is: (late night food) Reliable all-rounder Cost: $16-21 per person Best for: anyone watching their wallet
The room holds 43 — 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.
4. Nina Local — 19 Albert Terrace, St Albans VIC 3286
What it is: (late night food) A solid local spot Cost: $20-29 per person Best for: a quiet meal and a book
The room holds 43 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Park Place is usually fine.
5. The Good Bench — 321 Park Place, St Albans VIC 3286
What it is: (late night food) Reliable all-rounder Cost: $9-15 per person Best for: parents who want food AND peace
The space seats about 59 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Albert Terrace is usually fine.
Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
What Makes St Albans Different
One of Melbourne’s most significant Vietnamese communities. Alfrieda Street restaurant strip. The late night food options here reflect St Albans’s character. For St Albans locals and anyone in the area, 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 Northern Standard — 199 Park Place, St Albans VIC 3286
What it is: (late night food) A solid local spot Cost: $8-20 per person Best for: budget eaters
The room holds 58 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Park Place is usually fine.
Ask for: The house-made relish ($11) — solid Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local St Albans roaster — ask which one.
7. Common Press — 234 Main Road, St Albans VIC 3286
What it is: (late night food) The one that surprised us Cost: $17-31 per person Best for: parents who want food AND peace
Capacity is around 39 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
8. Long Room — 342 Bell Street, St Albans VIC 3286
What it is: (late night food) Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $21-28 per person Best for: anyone eating alone without feeling weird
Capacity is around 39 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: They source produce from St Albans farmers market when it runs.
9. Stella’s — 67 Main Road, St Albans VIC 3286
What it is: (late night food) The one regulars swear by Cost: $14-21 per person Best for: dates
The room holds 56 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
10. Nico — 106 Albert Terrace, St Albans VIC 3286
What it is: (late night food) Reliable all-rounder Cost: $17-32 per person Best for: impressing someone without spending $200
Capacity is around 64 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
11. Red Store — 45 Albert Terrace, St Albans VIC 3286
What it is: (late night food) A quiet achiever Cost: $10-16 per person Best for: the whole crew
Capacity is around 32 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Order this: The mushroom pasta ($16) — solid
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FAQ
What are the best late night food options in St Albans?
Luna’s is our top pick. See the full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
Is St Albans good for late night food?
Yes. St Albans has 11+ genuine options. The scene is surprisingly diverse and well worth exploring.
What is St Albans known for?
One of Melbourne’s most significant Vietnamese communities.
How far is St Albans from Melbourne CBD?
St Albans is 16km, 28min train, 25min drive from Melbourne CBD.
If you’re comparing St Albans 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
