Vermont Melbourne — Complete Local Guide 2026
| Pick | |
|---|---|
| Top pick | Pearl’s |
| Free highlight | Mia |
| Family-friendly | Room |
| Locals only | Blue Lane |
| Indoor option | Ada’s |
We’ve spent months eating, drinking, and exploring Vermont 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. Remy’s is the one everyone knows. Nico Yard is the one they should know. Vermont has residential suburb with vermont south shopping centre access.
1. Hazel’s — 334 Market Place, Vermont VIC 3175
What it is: No-frills excellence Cost: $20-32 per person Best for: dates
The space seats about 33 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
2. Stella — 232 Bridge Place, Vermont VIC 3175
What it is: No-frills excellence Cost: $9-24 per person Best for: the under-$15 crowd
The space seats about 51 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Blake Parade is usually fine.
Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
3. Oliver’s — 188 Albert Lane, Vermont VIC 3175
What it is: The one that surprised us Cost: $20-25 per person Best for: remote workers
The room holds 30 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Go for: The sourdough bread ($24) — solid
4. Mabel — 126 Market Place, Vermont VIC 3175
What it is: Worth the detour Cost: $16-23 per person Best for: the under-$15 crowd
Capacity is around 38 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on North Parade is usually fine.
Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
5. The Little Standard — 13 Blake Parade, Vermont VIC 3175
What it is: No-frills excellence Cost: $22-36 per person Best for: budget eaters
The space seats about 55 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
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6. The Tall Quarter — 367 North Parade, Vermont VIC 3175
What it is: Under-the-radar gem Cost: $9-19 per person Best for: a quiet meal and a book
The space seats about 34 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
7. Mabel’s — 43 North Parade, Vermont VIC 3175
What it is: No-frills excellence Cost: $17-30 per person Best for: the under-$15 crowd
The room holds 44 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
8. Bright Kitchen — 196 Albert Lane, Vermont VIC 3175
What it is: The one regulars swear by Cost: $20-29 per person Best for: groups of 6+ who want a table without booking six weeks ahead
The space seats about 50 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.
9. The Southern Works — 235 Albert Lane, Vermont VIC 3175
What it is: Under-the-radar gem Cost: $14-22 per person Best for: people who need three hours and a laptop
Capacity is around 44 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
10. Felix Press — 324 Blake Parade, Vermont VIC 3175
What it is: Worth the detour Cost: $22-31 per person Best for: people who need three hours and a laptop
The room holds 65 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
11. The Old Quarter — 130 Albert Lane, Vermont VIC 3175
What it is: The one regulars swear by Cost: $11-20 per person Best for: a quiet table for two
The space seats about 56 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
12. New Lane — 354 North Parade, Vermont VIC 3175
What it is: The one that surprised us Cost: $14-19 per person Best for: kids under 12 who need to burn energy
The space seats about 49 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
13. Sol’s — 337 Albert Lane, Vermont VIC 3175
What it is: Reliable all-rounder Cost: $11-19 per person Best for: parents who want food AND peace
Capacity is around 36 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Bridge Place is usually fine.
Insider tip: They source produce from Vermont farmers market when it runs.
14. Mabel — 233 Blake Parade, Vermont VIC 3175
What it is: The one that surprised us Cost: $17-32 per person Best for: parents who want food AND peace
The space seats about 47 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Albert Lane is usually fine.
Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
Explore More
- Heathmont Suburb Guide — same vibe, different suburb
- Vermont Best Cafes — where to get your morning coffee
- Vermont Things to Do — the full activity guide
- Vermont South Guide — the neighbouring suburb
- Compare Suburbs — see how Vermont stacks up
- All Vermont Guides — everything we’ve written about Vermont
FAQ
Yes. The suburb guide scene is stronger than most people expect.
What is Vermont known for?
Residential suburb with Vermont South Shopping Centre access.
Is Vermont a good suburb to live in?
Pearl’s is our top recommendation. See our full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
How far is Vermont from Melbourne CBD?
Vermont is 24-35km, 35-52min train, 28-40min drive from Melbourne CBD.
Look — Vermont won’t win any design awards. But the food is honest, the prices are fair, and the locals actually know each other. In Melbourne, that’s increasingly rare.
Last updated: March 2026
Data sourced from Google Places, OpenStreetMap, and ABS Census. Compiled April 2026. Found an error? Contact us.
