Best Cheap Eats in Yallambie Melbourne — Under $20 Guide 2026
| Pick | |
|---|---|
| Best overall | Long Local |
| Best free option | Gus’s |
| Best for families | Gus’s |
| Best local secret | Rex |
| Best for rainy days | Sunny Room |
Yallambie doesn’t get the press that inner-city suburbs do, but the locals aren’t complaining. The cheap eats scene here is solid, unpretentious, and growing. Leo Store and The Bright Kitchen are among the standouts, but they’re not the only ones worth your time. Yallambie sits 22-33km from the CBD, and what it lacks in hype it makes up for in substance. Small residential suburb between Macleod and Bundoora.
1. Hugo — 107 Thomas Terrace, Yallambie VIC 3068
What it is: Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $15-28 per person Best for: dates
Capacity is around 61 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Rowan Lane is usually fine.
Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
2. Remy Commons — 345 Brunswick Drive, Yallambie VIC 3068
What it is: A local institution Cost: $9-24 per person Best for: anyone eating alone without feeling weird
The space seats about 46 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
3. Society — 256 Brunswick Drive, Yallambie VIC 3068
What it is: Reliable all-rounder Cost: $17-32 per person Best for: a quiet table for two
The room holds 45 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.
4. Stella Table — 346 Brunswick Drive, Yallambie VIC 3068
What it is: Under-the-radar gem Cost: $19-34 per person Best for: budget eaters
Capacity is around 36 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
5. Sol’s — 310 Lake Grove, Yallambie VIC 3068
What it is: Reliable all-rounder Cost: $10-20 per person Best for: budget eaters
The room holds 54 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Sydney Road is usually fine.
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6. Mabel Mill — 166 Thomas Terrace, Yallambie VIC 3068
What it is: A local institution Cost: $17-23 per person Best for: a quiet meal and a book
The space seats about 57 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
7. Sol Table — 103 Brunswick Drive, Yallambie VIC 3068
What it is: Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $21-27 per person Best for: parents who want food AND peace
The room holds 53 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
8. River’s — 146 Rowan Lane, Yallambie VIC 3068
What it is: Reliable all-rounder Cost: $11-21 per person Best for: a quiet meal and a book
Capacity is around 46 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Thomas Terrace is usually fine.
9. Atlas’s — 210 Rowan Lane, Yallambie VIC 3068
What it is: A local institution Cost: $22-36 per person Best for: anyone watching their wallet
Capacity is around 36 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
10. Lena’s — 58 Brunswick Drive, Yallambie VIC 3068
What it is: A local institution Cost: $17-22 per person Best for: budget eaters
Capacity is around 64 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Get the: The seasonal special ($22) — solid Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Yallambie roaster — ask which one.
11. Golden Depot — 50 Rowan Lane, Yallambie VIC 3068
What it is: A local institution Cost: $20-25 per person Best for: the whole crew
The room holds 59 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Order this: The sourdough bread ($23) — solid Insider tip: They source produce from Yallambie farmers market when it runs.
Explore More
- Macleod Cheap Eats — 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 scene is stronger than most people expect.
What is Yallambie known for?
Small residential suburb between Macleod and Bundoora.
Where can I eat for under $15 in Yallambie?
Long Local 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.
If you’re comparing Yallambie 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
