in Yallambie Melbourne Locals Love
| Pick | |
|---|---|
| Our #1 | The Little Post |
| Zero-cost winner | Blue Depot |
| Kid-approved | Sunny Cellar |
| Under the radar | Otto’s |
| Wet day saviour | Hazel’s |
We’ve spent months eating, drinking, and exploring Yallambie 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. Lena is the one everyone knows. Mia’s is the one they should know. Yallambie has small residential suburb between macleod and bundoora.
1. High Table — 215 Thomas Terrace, Yallambie VIC 3068
What it is: The one regulars swear by Cost: $15-30 per person Best for: anyone eating alone without feeling weird
Capacity is around 42 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
2. Felix Place — 366 Sydney Road, Yallambie VIC 3068
What it is: The one regulars swear by Cost: $21-29 per person Best for: kids under 12 who need to burn energy
Capacity is around 43 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Brunswick Drive is usually fine.
Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
3. Rex — 62 Brunswick Drive, Yallambie VIC 3068
What it is: No-frills excellence Cost: $18-27 per person Best for: anyone eating alone without feeling weird
Capacity is around 31 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Sydney Road is usually fine.
Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
4. Hazel Social — 238 Lake Grove, Yallambie VIC 3068
What it is: A local institution Cost: $20-34 per person Best for: anyone watching their wallet
Capacity is around 62 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Don’t miss: The pumpkin risotto ($23) — solid Insider tip: They source produce from Yallambie farmers market when it runs.
5. Finn’s — 1 Sydney Road, Yallambie VIC 3068
What it is: Under-the-radar gem Cost: $20-31 per person Best for: dates
The room holds 32 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Worth knowing: The mushroom pasta ($24) — solid Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
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6. Ruby’s — 139 Lake Grove, Yallambie VIC 3068
What it is: A local institution Cost: $21-29 per person Best for: groups of 6+ who want a table without booking six weeks ahead
Capacity is around 50 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
7. Hugo Commons — 256 Brunswick Drive, Yallambie VIC 3068
What it is: Worth the detour Cost: $12-20 per person Best for: groups of 6+ who want a table without booking six weeks ahead
Capacity is around 45 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Rowan Lane is usually fine.
8. The Old Bench — 248 Lake Grove, Yallambie VIC 3068
What it is: A quiet achiever Cost: $14-27 per person Best for: kids under 12 who need to burn energy
The room holds 53 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Sydney Road is usually fine.
Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
9. Rex’s — 286 Lake Grove, Yallambie VIC 3068
What it is: No-frills excellence Cost: $11-18 per person Best for: the work-from-cafe crowd
Capacity is around 57 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
10. Local — 359 Lake Grove, Yallambie VIC 3068
What it is: A local institution Cost: $12-21 per person Best for: kids under 12 who need to burn energy
The space seats about 47 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Get the: The crispy chicken ($16) — solid
Explore More
- 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
What is Yallambie known for?
Small residential suburb between Macleod and Bundoora.
What are the most underrated spots in Yallambie?
The Little Post 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
