Best Late Night Food in Warranwood Melbourne — 2026 Guide
| Pick | |
|---|---|
| Best overall | Hugo’s |
| Best free option | The New Room |
| Best for families | The Red Mill |
| Best local secret | Cleo’s |
| Best for rainy days | Vera |
We’ve tested every late night food option in Warranwood to put this list together. The verdict: this suburb delivers. The High House is the one everyone knows. The Green Press is the sleeper. Prices are fair — coffee at $4.00-4.50, dinner at $18-32. Quiet residential suburb between Ringwood and Croydon. Warranwood sits in the Outer East corridor, 28km from Melbourne’s CBD, and the late night food scene here is better than most give it credit for. We’ve been covering Warranwood since MELBZ launched, and the suburb’s options have only improved.
1. River — 220 Margaret Avenue, Warranwood VIC 3161
What it is: (late night food) The one regulars swear by Cost: $18-27 per person Best for: families
Capacity is around 45 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Margaret Avenue is usually fine.
Order this: The fish special ($21) — solid Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
2. Nell’s — 273 Anderson Drive, Warranwood VIC 3161
What it is: (late night food) Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $16-22 per person Best for: the whole crew
Capacity is around 32 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Johnston Street is usually fine.
Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Warranwood roaster — ask which one.
3. Corner — 129 Johnston Street, Warranwood VIC 3161
What it is: (late night food) The one that surprised us Cost: $21-32 per person Best for: a quiet table for two
The room holds 35 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Johnston Street is usually fine.
Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
4. Leo — 349 Margaret Avenue, Warranwood VIC 3161
What it is: (late night food) Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $16-21 per person Best for: the work-from-cafe crowd
The space seats about 34 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
5. The Blue Kitchen — 291 Maple Road, Warranwood VIC 3161
What it is: (late night food) The one that surprised us Cost: $15-28 per person Best for: a quiet table for two
The room holds 33 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: They source produce from Warranwood farmers market when it runs.
Why Warranwood Is Worth Knowing
Quiet residential suburb between Ringwood and Croydon. Warranwood Reserve. Close to Eastlink access. The late night food options here reflect Warranwood’s character. Whether you’re based in Warranwood or visiting from nearby, 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. Otto’s — 55 Maple Road, Warranwood VIC 3161
What it is: (late night food) The one regulars swear by Cost: $10-23 per person Best for: the under-$15 crowd
The space seats about 34 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Ask for: The sourdough bread ($12) — solid
7. High Bench — 217 Anderson Drive, Warranwood VIC 3161
What it is: (late night food) The one that surprised us Cost: $9-17 per person Best for: the under-$15 crowd
The room holds 31 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
8. Long Table — 332 Margaret Avenue, Warranwood VIC 3161
What it is: (late night food) The one that surprised us Cost: $16-29 per person Best for: parents who want food AND peace
Capacity is around 43 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Start with: The crispy chicken ($19) — solid
9. Half Pantry — 292 Anderson Drive, Warranwood VIC 3161
What it is: (late night food) Under-the-radar gem Cost: $20-31 per person Best for: families
The room holds 51 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Park Crescent is usually fine.
10. Lena Depot — 291 Park Crescent, Warranwood VIC 3161
What it is: (late night food) The one regulars swear by Cost: $11-25 per person Best for: solo diners
The room holds 35 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Get the: The daily soup ($13) — solid Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
11. Ava Kitchen — 296 Johnston Street, Warranwood VIC 3161
What it is: (late night food) The one regulars swear by Cost: $19-27 per person Best for: parents who want food AND peace
The room holds 52 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
Explore More
- Montrose Late Night Food — same vibe, different suburb
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- Warranwood Things to Do — the full activity guide
- Warranwood Complete Guide — everything about Warranwood
- Compare Suburbs — see how Warranwood stacks up
- All Warranwood Guides — everything we’ve written
FAQ
What are the best late night food options in Warranwood?
Hugo’s is our top pick. See the full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
Is Warranwood good for late night food?
Yes. Warranwood has 11+ genuine options. The scene is growing and well worth exploring.
What is Warranwood known for?
Quiet residential suburb between Ringwood and Croydon.
How far is Warranwood from Melbourne CBD?
Warranwood is 28km, no direct train, 33min drive from Melbourne CBD.
If you’re comparing Warranwood to inner-city options, stop. Different league, different game. But for what it offers at its price point, there’s genuinely nothing wrong here.
Last updated: March 2026
