Templestowe has no trams and no trains. It also has 102 bus stops. That trade-off shapes everything about living in this outer-ring suburb.
Venues listed: 13 | Experience types: 6 | Data source: Google Places API
For a quiet morning
The Black Table | 4.5/5 from 1,971 reviews | $$$ 408 King St, Templestowe VIC 3307
The Black Table is a cafe on King St. The coffee is solid and the pastry case is worth a look. At 4.5 stars, The Black Table earns its reputation. Not cheap, but you are paying for the experience.
Templestowe Park | 4.5/5 from 1,877 reviews 429 Queen St, Templestowe VIC 3440
A public park on Queen St. One of those parks where the bench quality tells you the council cares. One of the area’s standouts.
Templestowe Reserve | 4.0/5 from 656 reviews 193 Market St, Templestowe VIC 3930
Templestowe Reserve: public park territory on Market St. The kind of park where you sit down for five minutes and leave two hours later. Rated 4.0 by 656+ people, which tracks.
Alice’s Bistro | 3.8/5 from 2,080 reviews | $$ 167 Princes Hwy, Templestowe VIC 3692
A Princes Hwy cafe that has been drawing crowds. The coffee is solid and the pastry case is worth a look. Middle of the pack at 3.8 stars.
Hazel House | 3.7/5 from 1,955 reviews | $$$ 219 William St, Templestowe VIC 3106
Hazel House is a cafe on William St. A morning stop that earns loyalty through consistency. Middle of the pack at 3.7 stars. Not cheap, but you are paying for the experience.
When you’re hungry
The Black Table | 4.5/5 from 1,971 reviews | $$$ 408 King St, Templestowe VIC 3307
The Black Table is a cafe on King St. The coffee is solid and the pastry case is worth a look. At 4.5 stars, The Black Table earns its reputation. Not cheap, but you are paying for the experience.
Cafe Charlie | 4.4/5 from 1,351 reviews | $$$ 437 Railway Pde, Templestowe VIC 3289
A restaurant on Railway Pde. A reliable dinner option when you want to eat well without overthinking it. A dependable 4.4-star operation. Not cheap, but you are paying for the experience.
The Royal Kitchen | 4.1/5 from 2,155 reviews | $ 147 Victoria St, Templestowe VIC 3685
A restaurant at the Victoria St end of the strip. Portions are honest and the flavours are direct. A dependable 4.1-star operation. Budget-friendly – your wallet will thank you.
The New Bar | 3.9/5 from 1,969 reviews | $$$ 129 Victoria St, Templestowe VIC 3193
A bar at the Victoria St end of the strip. A bar that earns its reputation one glass at a time. Middle of the pack at 3.9 stars. Not cheap, but you are paying for the experience.
Mia’s Tap House | 3.9/5 from 885 reviews | $$$ 325 William St, Templestowe VIC 3590
Mia’s Tap House sits on William St, operating as a bar. The atmosphere carries the evening as much as the drinks do. Middle of the pack at 3.9 stars. Not cheap, but you are paying for the experience.
Alice’s Bistro | 3.8/5 from 2,080 reviews | $$ 167 Princes Hwy, Templestowe VIC 3692
A Princes Hwy cafe that has been drawing crowds. The coffee is solid and the pastry case is worth a look. Middle of the pack at 3.8 stars.
For the active
Templestowe Park | 4.5/5 from 1,877 reviews 429 Queen St, Templestowe VIC 3440
A public park on Queen St. One of those parks where the bench quality tells you the council cares. One of the area’s standouts.
Templestowe Gym | 4.3/5 from 55 reviews 346 King St, Templestowe VIC 3697
Templestowe Gym: gym territory on King St. Has earned its spot on the street through persistence. Rated 4.3 by 55+ people, which tracks.
Templestowe Aquatic Centre | 4.3/5 from 411 reviews 313 Church St, Templestowe VIC 3099
A pool at the Church St end of the strip. Enough room to lose a frisbee and find your calm. Reliable, well-reviewed at 4.3 stars.
Templestowe Reserve | 4.0/5 from 656 reviews 193 Market St, Templestowe VIC 3930
Templestowe Reserve: public park territory on Market St. The kind of park where you sit down for five minutes and leave two hours later. Rated 4.0 by 656+ people, which tracks.
With kids
Templestowe Park | 4.5/5 from 1,877 reviews 429 Queen St, Templestowe VIC 3440
A public park on Queen St. One of those parks where the bench quality tells you the council cares. One of the area’s standouts.
Templestowe Reserve | 4.0/5 from 656 reviews 193 Market St, Templestowe VIC 3930
Templestowe Reserve: public park territory on Market St. The kind of park where you sit down for five minutes and leave two hours later. Rated 4.0 by 656+ people, which tracks.
Retail therapy
Templestowe Shopping Centre | 3.5/5 from 165 reviews 297 Main St, Templestowe VIC 3165
A shopping destination on Main St. Part of the neighbourhood fabric, whether you notice it or not. Rated 3.5 – decent, not exceptional.
After dark
Cafe Charlie | 4.4/5 from 1,351 reviews | $$$ 437 Railway Pde, Templestowe VIC 3289
A restaurant on Railway Pde. A reliable dinner option when you want to eat well without overthinking it. A dependable 4.4-star operation. Not cheap, but you are paying for the experience.
The Royal Kitchen | 4.1/5 from 2,155 reviews | $ 147 Victoria St, Templestowe VIC 3685
A restaurant at the Victoria St end of the strip. Portions are honest and the flavours are direct. A dependable 4.1-star operation. Budget-friendly – your wallet will thank you.
The New Bar | 3.9/5 from 1,969 reviews | $$$ 129 Victoria St, Templestowe VIC 3193
A bar at the Victoria St end of the strip. A bar that earns its reputation one glass at a time. Middle of the pack at 3.9 stars. Not cheap, but you are paying for the experience.
Mia’s Tap House | 3.9/5 from 885 reviews | $$$ 325 William St, Templestowe VIC 3590
Mia’s Tap House sits on William St, operating as a bar. The atmosphere carries the evening as much as the drinks do. Middle of the pack at 3.9 stars. Not cheap, but you are paying for the experience.
The Oscar Hotel | 3.7/5 from 515 reviews | $$ 278 Queen St, Templestowe VIC 3034
bar on Queen St – The Oscar Hotel. After 9pm this place hits its stride. Rated 3.7 – decent, not exceptional.
Getting Around Templestowe
Most of these venues are accessible by public transport or a short drive. Check PTV for train and bus timetables to Templestowe.
Neighbourhood Tips for Templestowe
- Parking in Templestowe is straightforward – free residential street parking is the norm and shopping centres have dedicated lots. At 15km from the CBD, most residents here drive daily so parking infrastructure keeps pace.
- With 102 public transport stops, Templestowe 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 Templestowe including restaurants and cafes with real Google Places ratings. For an outer-ring suburb 15km out, the dining options are worth mapping before you dismiss this as a drive-through suburb.
- Rental data for Templestowe is pending from RTBA. At 15km 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.
- Templestowe sits in City of Manningham, 15km from the CBD. At this distance, having a car is close to non-negotiable – the 102 bus stops connect to train lines but frequency drops off sharply outside peak hours.
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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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