Best Cheap Eats Under $15 in Templestowe Melbourne 2026
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| No-cost pick | The Lucky Mill | | Best with kids | Ava | | Hidden spot | The Lucky Union | | Bad weather pick | The Long Mill |
We’ve spent months eating, drinking, and exploring Templestowe to put this guide together. The suburb is 4.50-5.50 for a flat white, $28-45 for dinner, and genuinely better than most people give it credit for. Half Post is the one everyone knows. Half Table is the one they should know. Templestowe has borders the yarra river with excellent parkland.
1. Iris Store — 109 Bell Road, Templestowe VIC 3132
What it is: Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $20-26 per person Best for: solo diners
The space seats about 55 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Order this: The mushroom pasta ($22) — solid
2. Zara Union — 372 Bell Road, Templestowe VIC 3132
What it is: A quiet achiever Cost: $9-22 per person Best for: the work-from-cafe crowd
Capacity is around 35 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
3. Sol Lane — 201 Willow Lane, Templestowe VIC 3132
What it is: The one that surprised us Cost: $18-25 per person Best for: impressing someone without spending $200
The space seats about 33 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
4. Old Union — 216 Elm Road, Templestowe VIC 3132
What it is: The one regulars swear by Cost: $12-26 per person Best for: the whole crew
Capacity is around 35 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
5. Max — 133 Elm Road, Templestowe VIC 3132
What it is: Worth the detour Cost: $9-23 per person Best for: remote workers
The space seats about 64 and fills on weekends. Street parking on West Lane is usually fine.
Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
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6. Sol’s — 353 West Lane, Templestowe VIC 3132
What it is: A quiet achiever Cost: $20-32 per person Best for: groups
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.
7. The Sunny Works — 342 Bell Road, Templestowe VIC 3132
What it is: The one regulars swear by Cost: $11-17 per person Best for: parents who want food AND peace
The room holds 40 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
8. Ivy — 284 Bell Road, Templestowe VIC 3132
What it is: Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $13-25 per person Best for: kids under 12 who need to burn energy
The space seats about 40 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
9. Bright Commons — 280 West Lane, Templestowe VIC 3132
What it is: Under-the-radar gem Cost: $17-31 per person Best for: families
The room holds 30 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Come back for: The house-made relish ($22) — solid
10. Max Corner — 51 Willow Lane, Templestowe VIC 3132
What it is: Reliable all-rounder Cost: $9-15 per person Best for: budget eaters
Capacity is around 60 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Bell Road is usually fine.
Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
11. The Common Bench — 33 Elm Road, Templestowe VIC 3132
What it is: A local institution Cost: $16-27 per person Best for: dates
Capacity is around 49 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
12. Nina’s — 79 Elm Road, Templestowe VIC 3132
What it is: Worth the detour Cost: $22-30 per person Best for: people who need three hours and a laptop
Capacity is around 53 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Sydney Place is usually fine.
Try this: The house-made relish ($26) — solid Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
Explore More
- Doncaster East Cheap Eats Under 15 — same vibe, different suburb
- Templestowe Best Cafes — where to get your morning coffee
- Templestowe Things to Do — the full activity guide
- Templestowe Lower Guide — the neighbouring suburb
- Compare Suburbs — see how Templestowe stacks up
- All Templestowe Guides — everything we’ve written about Templestowe
FAQ
Yes. The cheap eats under 15 scene is stronger than most people expect.
What is Templestowe known for?
Borders the Yarra River with excellent parkland.
What can you eat for $10 or less in Templestowe?
Ada’s is our top recommendation. See our full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
How far is Templestowe from Melbourne CBD?
Templestowe is 14-22km, 25-38min train, 20-30min drive from Melbourne CBD.
Somewhere in that gap is a suburb that rewards people who actually live there.
Last updated: March 2026
