Best Cheap Eats Under $15 in Yallambie Melbourne 2026
| Pick | |
|---|---|
| Our #1 | Leo’s |
| Zero-cost winner | Otto’s |
| Kid-approved | Remy House |
| Under the radar | The Half Cellar |
| Wet day saviour | Long House |
The cheap eats under 15 options here are genuine, well-priced, and run by people who actually live in the suburb. Start at Ava Local, then work your way to Long Works. Small residential suburb between Macleod and Bundoora. This is Yallambie in 2026.
1. Collective — 161 Lake Grove, Yallambie VIC 3068
What it is: Worth the detour Cost: $14-29 per person Best for: anyone eating alone without feeling weird
Capacity is around 37 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
2. The Good Place — 121 Sydney Road, Yallambie VIC 3068
What it is: Worth the detour Cost: $20-29 per person Best for: budget eaters
The space seats about 45 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
3. Hugo Cellar — 78 Thomas Terrace, Yallambie VIC 3068
What it is: A local institution Cost: $19-29 per person Best for: a quiet meal and a book
Capacity is around 57 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
4. Lane — 10 Rowan Lane, Yallambie VIC 3068
What it is: A quiet achiever Cost: $18-26 per person Best for: the under-$15 crowd
Capacity is around 31 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Yallambie roaster — ask which one.
5. Rex — 97 Lake Grove, Yallambie VIC 3068
What it is: The one regulars swear by Cost: $15-21 per person Best for: a quiet meal and a book
Capacity is around 44 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
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6. Rosa’s — 2 Brunswick Drive, Yallambie VIC 3068
What it is: A solid local spot Cost: $12-24 per person Best for: parents who want food AND peace
The space seats about 59 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Ask for: The daily soup ($15) — solid Insider tip: They source produce from Yallambie farmers market when it runs.
7. Kai’s — 309 Lake Grove, Yallambie VIC 3068
What it is: Worth the detour Cost: $12-21 per person Best for: the under-$15 crowd
Capacity is around 37 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
8. Remy Post — 89 Rowan Lane, Yallambie VIC 3068
What it is: The one that surprised us Cost: $15-26 per person Best for: dates
Capacity is around 42 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Start with: The charcuterie board ($21) — solid Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
9. Iris — 206 Sydney Road, Yallambie VIC 3068
What it is: A solid local spot Cost: $8-18 per person Best for: families
The room holds 35 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
10. Golden Depot — 53 Brunswick Drive, Yallambie VIC 3068
What it is: Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $13-27 per person Best for: anyone watching their wallet
The room holds 46 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Explore More
- Macleod Cheap Eats Under 15 — same vibe, different suburb
- Yallambie Best Cafes — where to get your morning coffee
- Yallambie Things to Do — the full activity guide
- Craigieburn Guide — the neighbouring suburb
- Compare Suburbs — see how Yallambie stacks up
- All Yallambie Guides — everything we’ve written about Yallambie
FAQ
Yes. The cheap eats under 15 scene is stronger than most people expect.
What is Yallambie known for?
Small residential suburb between Macleod and Bundoora.
What can you eat for $10 or less in Yallambie?
Leo’s is our top recommendation. See our full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
How far is Yallambie from Melbourne CBD?
Yallambie is 22-33km, 40-50min train, 30-40min drive from Melbourne CBD.
Yallambie 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
