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Top Food Recommendations of the Hills…
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items Some of our top places to eat in the Dandenong Ranges… cafes, restaurants and pubs 🌟 So many iconic spots, and hidden gems.
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Best Gluten Free pizza we’ve ever had - couldn’t recommend it more highly, and the staff are all so nice. Love the community feel!
Upwey Pizza – First Stop In The Hills
Gluten free parmas… hell yes! Always a great vibe and atmosphere too.
Micawber Tavern
A must try of the hills… the most incredible pastries and foods with a bustling vibe… you will be mind blown!
Proserpina Bakehouse
Lots of pastries and foods, and for fellow gluten free people, some gluten free cake and slice options as well as gluten free toasties!
Quarry Bakehouse
A great place to visit with friends in the hills for a drink and charcuterie board!
Killik Handcrafted Rum
Good food with some gf options but overall a nice vibe, particularly for relaxed and casual catch ups.
Maria Cafe
An intimate and cosy place for a drink and good food in the foothills.
The Peacock Den
A great little hidden gem of the hills! Lovely family Italian restaurant with great service and good food.
Bam Bam Italian
Cogniscenti Food & Wine in Belgrave is a cosy spot for good food, great wine and a relaxed night out in the Hills. With a warm atmosphere, thoughtful dishes and a strong focus on quality local produce and drinks, it’s perfect for date night, dinn...
Cognoscenti Food & Wine
Delicious, chocolatey goodness with so many gluten free options including crepes, milkshakes, hot chocolates and more! Super cheap too.
Hahndorf's Upper Ferntree Gully
Brood is a cosy little café in Upper Ferntree Gully with a relaxed, welcoming feel and a great local vibe. It’s a lovely spot for breakfast, brunch or a coffee catch-up, with plenty of tasty options and friendly service. A great neighbourhood café to...
Cafe Brood
Olinda Tea House is a beautiful hidden gem in the Dandenong Ranges, surrounded by lush gardens and peaceful bushland. The menu has a modern Asian influence, with everything from dumplings and bao to beautifully presented mains, plus their popular hig...
Olinda Tea House
Honey Lane in Upwey is a bright and welcoming local café with a relaxed Hills vibe. It’s a great spot for breakfast, brunch or coffee, with fresh, beautifully presented food and a cosy atmosphere that makes it easy to linger. Perfect for a casual cat...
honey lane
Tacos & Tequila in Belgrave is a fun, vibrant spot for Mexican-inspired food, cocktails and an easy night out in the Hills. Expect plenty of flavour, a lively atmosphere and a menu made for sharing, from tacos and snacks to margaritas and tequila...
Tacos N Tequila’s Belgrave
Augustus Gelatery in Upper Ferntree Gully is a must for gelato lovers, with loads of fun flavours, generous scoops and plenty of options to choose from. It’s the perfect spot for an after-dinner treat, a weekend stop with the family or whenever you’r...
Augustus Gelatery
Great one for a nicer lunch or dinner; modern bistro feel and one of the standout Olinda options.
Citrine Olinda
A classic cosy Hills pub, especially good when it’s cold and miserable outside.
Pig and Whistle Tavern
Very touristy, but also completely synonymous with the Dandenong Ranges. Devonshire tea, scones and old-school English tearoom vibes.
Miss Marple's Tearoom, Sassafras, Melbourne
Earthly Pleasures Café in Belgrave is a cosy, leafy spot with a relaxed Dandenong Ranges feel. Set in a beautiful old building with plenty of character, it’s a great choice for breakfast, brunch or coffee, with a welcoming atmosphere that makes it pe...
Earthly Pleasures Cafe - Belgrave Restaurants
Casual South Indian/Keralan food and a Belgrave institution; great for something flavour-packed and a little different from most things in the hills!
Babaji's Kerala Kitchen - Belgrave