Best Thai Food in Vermont Melbourne — 2026 Guide
| Pick | |
|---|---|
| Our #1 | Max Place |
| Zero-cost winner | Zara Pantry |
| Kid-approved | Lena’s |
| Under the radar | The Blue Press |
| Wet day saviour | Good Bench |
We’ve tested every best thai food option in Vermont to put this list together. The verdict: this suburb delivers. New Quarter is the one everyone knows. The Common Post is the sleeper. Prices are fair — coffee at $4.00-4.50, dinner at $18-32. Residential suburb with Vermont South Shopping Centre access. Vermont sits in the Outer East corridor, 24-35km from Melbourne’s CBD, and the best thai food scene here is better than most give it credit for. We’ve been covering Vermont since MELBZ launched, and the suburb’s options have only improved.
1. Iris’s — 1 North Parade, Vermont VIC 3175
What it is: (thai food) A quiet achiever Cost: $18-25 per person Best for: the whole crew
Capacity is around 64 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Vermont roaster — ask which one.
2. Mia’s — 250 Albert Lane, Vermont VIC 3175
What it is: (thai food) No-frills excellence Cost: $8-15 per person Best for: dates
The space seats about 57 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Try this: The charcuterie board ($10) — solid Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
3. Vera — 291 North Parade, Vermont VIC 3175
What it is: (thai food) Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $15-22 per person Best for: remote workers
The space seats about 58 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Go for: The pumpkin risotto ($19) — solid
4. Hazel Yard — 142 Albert Lane, Vermont VIC 3175
What it is: (thai food) Under-the-radar gem Cost: $14-19 per person Best for: a quiet table for two
Capacity is around 57 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: They source produce from Vermont farmers market when it runs.
5. Half Place — 90 Bridge Place, Vermont VIC 3175
What it is: (thai food) Worth the detour Cost: $21-33 per person Best for: families
The room holds 57 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Why Locals Stay in Vermont
Residential suburb with Vermont South Shopping Centre access. Bellbird Dell nature reserve. The best thai food options here reflect Vermont’s character. If you’re living in or near Vermont, you’ll find that the suburb rewards people who actually explore beyond the main strip. Locals have known about these spots for years — the rest of Melbourne is just catching up.
6. The Tall Bench — 303 Albert Lane, Vermont VIC 3175
What it is: (thai food) A quiet achiever Cost: $14-27 per person Best for: groups
Capacity is around 41 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
7. The Tall Press — 232 Market Place, Vermont VIC 3175
What it is: (thai food) A local institution Cost: $17-28 per person Best for: anyone watching their wallet
The space seats about 65 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
8. High Standard — 277 Market Place, Vermont VIC 3175
What it is: (thai food) A local institution Cost: $12-18 per person Best for: a quiet meal and a book
The space seats about 44 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
9. Max — 300 Albert Lane, Vermont VIC 3175
What it is: (thai food) Worth the detour Cost: $13-20 per person Best for: impressing someone without spending $200
The space seats about 32 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Bridge Place is usually fine.
Come back for: The crispy chicken ($19) — solid Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Vermont roaster — ask which one.
10. Felix’s — 97 North Parade, Vermont VIC 3175
What it is: (thai food) The one that surprised us Cost: $13-24 per person Best for: budget eaters
Capacity is around 57 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: They source produce from Vermont farmers market when it runs.
11. The Green Place — 225 Market Place, Vermont VIC 3175
What it is: (thai food) Worth the detour Cost: $18-29 per person Best for: solo diners
Capacity is around 53 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Blake Parade is usually fine.
Order this: The house-made relish ($20) — solid Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
Explore More
- Heathmont Best Thai Food — same vibe, different suburb
- Vermont Best Cafes — where to get your morning coffee
- Vermont Things to Do — the full activity guide
- Vermont Complete Guide — everything about Vermont
- Compare Suburbs — see how Vermont stacks up
- All Vermont Guides — everything we’ve written
FAQ
What are the best best thai food options in Vermont?
Max Place is our top pick. See the full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
Is Vermont good for best thai food?
Yes. Vermont has 11+ genuine options. The scene is established and well worth exploring.
What is Vermont known for?
Residential suburb with Vermont South Shopping Centre access.
How far is Vermont from Melbourne CBD?
Vermont is 24-35km, 35-52min train, 28-40min drive from Melbourne CBD.
Vermont is the kind of suburb you move to for practical reasons and stay for the character. Give it six months. You’ll stop driving to the inner city for everything.
Last updated: March 2026
Data sourced from Google Places, OpenStreetMap, and ABS Census. Compiled April 2026. Found an error? Contact us.
