The train pulls into Parkdale Station and you are in Mentone. 18km from the CBD, outer ring, with 21 train stops and 96 bus stops connecting the suburb to the wider city. What the timetable does not tell you is what you find when you walk out of the station.
Quick Stats
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total verified venues | 15 |
| Experience types covered | 7 |
| Highest rated | Lucy & Co. (4.8/5) |
| Top experiences | For a quiet morning, When you’re hungry, For the active |
| Data source | Google Places API |
| Last verified | 2026-04-10 |
For a quiet morning (6 venues)
Lucy & Co. | 4.8/5 from 1,667 reviews | $$ 349 Railway Pde, Mentone VIC 3662
A Railway Pde cafe that has been drawing crowds. Coffee first, conversation second. They have their priorities right. The numbers say top-tier, and the experience says the same.
Henry’s Bistro | 4.6/5 from 1,271 reviews | $$$ 441 Albert Rd, Mentone VIC 3445
Henry’s Bistro sits on Albert Rd, operating as a cafe. Morning ritual territory – the kind of place that remembers your order. At 4.6 stars, Henry’s Bistro earns its reputation. Not cheap, but you are paying for the experience.
Mentone Reserve | 4.5/5 from 3,226 reviews 14 William St, Mentone VIC 3690
A public park at the William St end of the strip. The green space this neighbourhood relies on. One of the area’s standouts.
Mentone Library | 4.1/5 from 248 reviews 260 Church St, Mentone VIC 3116
A Church St library that has been drawing crowds. A cultural anchor for the neighbourhood. Rated 4.1 by 248+ people, which tracks.
The Village Table | 3.9/5 from 3,022 reviews | $ 38 Princes Hwy, Mentone VIC 3579
The Village Table is a cafe on Princes Hwy. Coffee first, conversation second. They have their priorities right. A 3.9-star showing from 3,022+ reviews. Acceptable. Budget-friendly – your wallet will thank you.
Mentone Park | 3.9/5 from 474 reviews 159 William St, Mentone VIC 3328
Mentone Park: public park territory on William St. A patch of green that actually functions as a community gathering point. Rated 3.9 – decent, not exceptional.
When you’re hungry (6 venues)
Lucy & Co. | 4.8/5 from 1,667 reviews | $$ 349 Railway Pde, Mentone VIC 3662
A Railway Pde cafe that has been drawing crowds. Coffee first, conversation second. They have their priorities right. The numbers say top-tier, and the experience says the same.
The Blue Kitchen | 4.6/5 from 1,641 reviews | $$$ 107 George St, Mentone VIC 3254
The Blue Kitchen: restaurant territory on George St. Portions are honest and the flavours are direct. One of the area’s standouts. Not cheap, but you are paying for the experience.
Henry’s Bistro | 4.6/5 from 1,271 reviews | $$$ 441 Albert Rd, Mentone VIC 3445
Henry’s Bistro sits on Albert Rd, operating as a cafe. Morning ritual territory – the kind of place that remembers your order. At 4.6 stars, Henry’s Bistro earns its reputation. Not cheap, but you are paying for the experience.
Cafe Henry | 4.6/5 from 373 reviews | $$ 172 High St, Mentone VIC 3828
A High St restaurant that has been drawing crowds. What comes out of the kitchen is consistent, which in this area is rare. One of the area’s standouts.
Ella’s Tap House | 4.0/5 from 2,714 reviews | $ 276 Railway Pde, Mentone VIC 3457
Ella’s Tap House is a bar on Railway Pde. The cocktail list is tight and the bartenders know their craft. Reliable, well-reviewed at 4.0 stars. Budget-friendly – your wallet will thank you.
The Village Table | 3.9/5 from 3,022 reviews | $ 38 Princes Hwy, Mentone VIC 3579
The Village Table is a cafe on Princes Hwy. Coffee first, conversation second. They have their priorities right. A 3.9-star showing from 3,022+ reviews. Acceptable. Budget-friendly – your wallet will thank you.
For the active (3 venues)
Mentone Reserve | 4.5/5 from 3,226 reviews 14 William St, Mentone VIC 3690
A public park at the William St end of the strip. The green space this neighbourhood relies on. One of the area’s standouts.
Mentone Park | 3.9/5 from 474 reviews 159 William St, Mentone VIC 3328
Mentone Park: public park territory on William St. A patch of green that actually functions as a community gathering point. Rated 3.9 – decent, not exceptional.
Mentone Gym | 3.5/5 from 225 reviews 390 King St, Mentone VIC 3280
A gym on King St. Functional, consistent, and known to the regulars. Middle of the pack at 3.5 stars.
With kids (3 venues)
Mentone Reserve | 4.5/5 from 3,226 reviews 14 William St, Mentone VIC 3690
A public park at the William St end of the strip. The green space this neighbourhood relies on. One of the area’s standouts.
Mentone Library | 4.1/5 from 248 reviews 260 Church St, Mentone VIC 3116
A Church St library that has been drawing crowds. A cultural anchor for the neighbourhood. Rated 4.1 by 248+ people, which tracks.
Mentone Park | 3.9/5 from 474 reviews 159 William St, Mentone VIC 3328
Mentone Park: public park territory on William St. A patch of green that actually functions as a community gathering point. Rated 3.9 – decent, not exceptional.
Culture fix (2 venues)
Mentone Gallery | 4.2/5 from 620 reviews 54 Station St, Mentone VIC 3173
Mentone Gallery: gallery territory on Station St. The curation is deliberate – every show has a point of view. Solid 4.2 from 620+ reviews – consistent performer.
Mentone Library | 4.1/5 from 248 reviews 260 Church St, Mentone VIC 3116
A Church St library that has been drawing crowds. A cultural anchor for the neighbourhood. Rated 4.1 by 248+ people, which tracks.
Retail therapy (2 venues)
Mentone Shopping Centre | 4.5/5 from 975 reviews 414 Queen St, Mentone VIC 3805
Mentone Shopping Centre is a shopping destination on Queen St. A straightforward operation that does not try to be more than it is. At 4.5 stars, Mentone Shopping Centre earns its reputation.
Alice Boutique | 3.9/5 from 1,198 reviews 66 William St, Mentone VIC 3087
A shopping destination on William St. A local fixture that serves its purpose without fuss. Rated 3.9 – decent, not exceptional.
After dark (5 venues)
The Blue Kitchen | 4.6/5 from 1,641 reviews | $$$ 107 George St, Mentone VIC 3254
The Blue Kitchen: restaurant territory on George St. Portions are honest and the flavours are direct. One of the area’s standouts. Not cheap, but you are paying for the experience.
Cafe Henry | 4.6/5 from 373 reviews | $$ 172 High St, Mentone VIC 3828
A High St restaurant that has been drawing crowds. What comes out of the kitchen is consistent, which in this area is rare. One of the area’s standouts.
Ella’s Tap House | 4.0/5 from 2,714 reviews | $ 276 Railway Pde, Mentone VIC 3457
Ella’s Tap House is a bar on Railway Pde. The cocktail list is tight and the bartenders know their craft. Reliable, well-reviewed at 4.0 stars. Budget-friendly – your wallet will thank you.
The Silver Bar | 3.5/5 from 130 reviews | $ 29 King St, Mentone VIC 3570
The Silver Bar sits on King St, operating as a bar. Dark lighting, good pours, and a crowd that is there for the right reasons. Middle of the pack at 3.5 stars. Budget-friendly – your wallet will thank you.
The Tom Hotel | 3.5/5 from 753 reviews | $$ 442 Park Ave, Mentone VIC 3787
A bar at the Park Ave end of the strip. The cocktail list is tight and the bartenders know their craft. Rated 3.5 – decent, not exceptional.
Neighbourhood Tips for Mentone
- Parkdale Station is the closest train station to central Mentone, with 21 station stops within the suburb boundary. From here it is a direct run into the city loop, 18km from the CBD.
- Parking in Mentone is straightforward – free residential street parking is the norm and shopping centres have dedicated lots. At 18km from the CBD, most residents here drive daily so parking infrastructure keeps pace.
- With 117 public transport stops, Mentone gets congested during the 4pm to 6pm weekday peak. If you are driving through, avoid the main arterials between those hours and use the residential back streets instead.
- We have verified venue data for Mentone including restaurants and cafes with real Google Places ratings. For an outer-ring suburb 18km out, the dining options are worth mapping before you dismiss this as a drive-through suburb.
- Rental data for Mentone is pending from RTBA. At 18km from the CBD in the outer ring, this is generally where you get more space for less rent – check current listings on Domain for actual numbers.
- Mentone sits in City of Kingston, 18km from the CBD. At this distance, having a car is close to non-negotiable – the 96 bus stops connect to train lines but frequency drops off sharply outside peak hours.
Getting Around Mentone
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Venue data sourced from Google Places API, verified April 2026. Ratings and review counts reflect the latest available data. Got a correction? [email protected]
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