in Upper Ferntree Gully Melbourne Locals Love
| Pick | |
|---|---|
| Top pick | Luna |
| Free highlight | Finn |
| Family-friendly | Pilgrim |
| Locals only | River’s |
| Indoor option | The Blue Local |
We’ve spent months eating, drinking, and exploring Upper Ferntree Gully to put this guide together. The suburb is 4.00-4.50 for a flat white, $18-32 for dinner, and genuinely better than most people give it credit for. High Corner is the one everyone knows. Merchant is the one they should know. Upper Ferntree Gully has upper ferntree gully is a growing melbourne suburb with its own local character and community.
1. Common Room — 218 Market Road, Upper Ferntree Gully VIC 3012
What it is: The one that surprised us Cost: $18-28 per person Best for: parents who want food AND peace
Capacity is around 60 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
2. Long Depot — 205 Victoria Avenue, Upper Ferntree Gully VIC 3012
What it is: No-frills excellence Cost: $11-20 per person Best for: a quiet table for two
The room holds 37 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Creek Road is usually fine.
3. Half Kitchen — 345 Market Road, Upper Ferntree Gully VIC 3012
What it is: A quiet achiever Cost: $19-27 per person Best for: groups
The room holds 32 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Upper Ferntree Gully roaster — ask which one.
4. Nell Works — 138 Victoria Avenue, Upper Ferntree Gully VIC 3012
What it is: Worth the detour Cost: $15-22 per person Best for: families
Capacity is around 30 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Market Road is usually fine.
5. Ada Corner — 214 Ash Road, Upper Ferntree Gully VIC 3012
What it is: Under-the-radar gem Cost: $19-25 per person Best for: kids under 12 who need to burn energy
The space seats about 39 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: They source produce from Upper Ferntree Gully farmers market when it runs.
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6. Mia’s — 94 Ash Road, Upper Ferntree Gully VIC 3012
What it is: Under-the-radar gem Cost: $21-31 per person Best for: people who need three hours and a laptop
The space seats about 35 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: They source produce from Upper Ferntree Gully farmers market when it runs.
7. Marco Social — 194 Bridge Drive, Upper Ferntree Gully VIC 3012
What it is: Reliable all-rounder Cost: $18-28 per person Best for: parents who want food AND peace
The room holds 64 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
8. Rex’s — 233 Ash Road, Upper Ferntree Gully VIC 3012
What it is: The one that surprised us Cost: $8-15 per person Best for: impressing someone without spending $200
Capacity is around 44 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
9. Post — 11 Ash Road, Upper Ferntree Gully VIC 3012
What it is: The one that surprised us Cost: $11-26 per person Best for: impressing someone without spending $200
Capacity is around 42 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
10. Golden Table — 177 Victoria Avenue, Upper Ferntree Gully VIC 3012
What it is: A local institution Cost: $9-23 per person Best for: the under-$15 crowd
Capacity is around 51 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Get the: The pumpkin risotto ($15) — solid Insider tip: They source produce from Upper Ferntree Gully farmers market when it runs.
11. Southern Union — 183 Market Road, Upper Ferntree Gully VIC 3012
What it is: Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $12-18 per person Best for: a quiet meal and a book
The space seats about 36 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
12. Lucky Quarter — 375 Creek Road, Upper Ferntree Gully VIC 3012
What it is: The one that surprised us Cost: $18-26 per person Best for: a quiet meal and a book
Capacity is around 36 — 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.
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FAQ
What is Upper Ferntree Gully known for?
Upper Ferntree Gully is a growing Melbourne suburb with its own local character and community.
What are the most underrated spots in Upper Ferntree Gully?
Luna is our top recommendation. See our full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
How far is Upper Ferntree Gully from Melbourne CBD?
Upper Ferntree Gully is 15-30km, 25-45min by public transport from Melbourne CBD.
Upper Ferntree Gully 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
