Best Weekend Guide in Tottenham Melbourne — 2026 Guide
| Pick | |
|---|---|
| Best overall | Felix’s |
| Best free option | Kai’s |
| Best for families | Atlas |
| Best local secret | Stella’s |
| Best for rainy days | Cleo |
The weekend guide options here are genuine, well-priced, and run by people who actually live in the suburb. Start at Otto, then work your way to River. Tottenham is a growing Melbourne suburb with its own local character and community. This is Tottenham in 2026.
1. Theo’s — 320 Main Terrace, Tottenham VIC 3109
What it is: Worth the detour Cost: $10-17 per person Best for: a quiet meal and a book
The space seats about 61 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Order this: The crispy chicken ($16) — solid Insider tip: They source produce from Tottenham farmers market when it runs.
2. New Local — 165 Lygon Grove, Tottenham VIC 3109
What it is: Worth the detour Cost: $18-29 per person Best for: a quiet meal and a book
The room holds 54 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Try this: The crispy chicken ($22) — solid Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Tottenham roaster — ask which one.
3. The White Quarter — 207 Station Place, Tottenham VIC 3109
What it is: Under-the-radar gem Cost: $22-33 per person Best for: impressing someone without spending $200
The space seats about 58 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Tottenham roaster — ask which one.
4. Finn Press — 143 North Street, Tottenham VIC 3109
What it is: A local institution Cost: $18-25 per person Best for: budget eaters
Capacity is around 38 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: They source produce from Tottenham farmers market when it runs.
5. Cleo’s — 153 Lygon Grove, Tottenham VIC 3109
What it is: A solid local spot Cost: $16-23 per person Best for: families
Capacity is around 42 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Worth knowing: The daily soup ($22) — solid Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
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6. Post — 81 Main Terrace, Tottenham VIC 3109
What it is: No-frills excellence Cost: $18-23 per person Best for: kids under 12 who need to burn energy
The space seats about 43 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
7. Finn — 256 North Street, Tottenham VIC 3109
What it is: The one that surprised us Cost: $16-25 per person Best for: the work-from-cafe crowd
The space seats about 38 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Book ahead for: The daily soup ($18) — solid Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
8. The Honest Commons — 178 Station Place, Tottenham VIC 3109
What it is: Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $12-26 per person Best for: solo diners
The space seats about 44 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.
9. Union — 357 Plenty Avenue, Tottenham VIC 3109
What it is: The one that surprised us Cost: $15-25 per person Best for: kids under 12 who need to burn energy
The room holds 33 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Station Place is usually fine.
Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
10. Marco’s — 99 Main Terrace, Tottenham VIC 3109
What it is: No-frills excellence Cost: $18-32 per person Best for: the whole crew
The space seats about 62 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
Explore More
- Melbourne Cbd Weekend Guide — same vibe, different suburb
- Tottenham Best Cafes — where to get your morning coffee
- Tottenham Things to Do — the full activity guide
- Melbourne Cbd Guide — the neighbouring suburb
- Compare Suburbs — see how Tottenham stacks up
- All Tottenham Guides — everything we’ve written about Tottenham
FAQ
Yes. The weekend guide scene is stronger than most people expect.
What is Tottenham known for?
Tottenham is a growing Melbourne suburb with its own local character and community.
What is Tottenham best known for?
Felix’s is our top recommendation. See our full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
How far is Tottenham from Melbourne CBD?
Tottenham is 15-30km, 25-45min by public transport from Melbourne CBD.
Tottenham isn’t trying to be the next Fitzroy. It doesn’t need to be. What it does, it does with zero pretension and real substance. That’s worth more than a trendy postcode.
Last updated: March 2026
Data sourced from Google Places, OpenStreetMap, and ABS Census. Compiled April 2026. Found an error? Contact us.
