Your guide to Elwood and surrounding suburbs
Essentials
A great little supermarket a short stroll from our apartment selling all your essentials as well as a good selection of fresh fruit and veggies.
9 locals recommend
Elwood Licensed Supermarket
170-172 Tennyson StA great little supermarket a short stroll from our apartment selling all your essentials as well as a good selection of fresh fruit and veggies.
Although our apartment has a washing machine, if you were partial to shlepping your laundry to a coin laundromat this one's around the corner ;)
Tennyson Street Laundry
166 Tennyson StAlthough our apartment has a washing machine, if you were partial to shlepping your laundry to a coin laundromat this one's around the corner ;)
Laird's Pharmacy
146-150 Tennyson StreetYour local pharmacy, minutes from your front door.
We just love Leaf. Whilst not the cheapest they stock organic fruits and veggies and other gourmet foods.
39 locals recommend
The Leaf Store
111 Ormond RdWe just love Leaf. Whilst not the cheapest they stock organic fruits and veggies and other gourmet foods.
Under 10 minutes walk from our front door is this medical clinic where you can see a GP if you are in need of one. Open 8am - 8pm Monday - Friday and until 6pm on both Saturday and Sunday.
6 locals recommend
Medical One - Elwood
61 Brighton RdUnder 10 minutes walk from our front door is this medical clinic where you can see a GP if you are in need of one. Open 8am - 8pm Monday - Friday and until 6pm on both Saturday and Sunday.
Breakfast & Brunch around the hood
You really are spoiled for choice in Elwood, another jewel in the crown of Elwood is this recently opened cafe. I personally dig the Harissa Eggs
Tickled Pink - Elwood
156-158 Tennyson StreetYou really are spoiled for choice in Elwood, another jewel in the crown of Elwood is this recently opened cafe. I personally dig the Harissa Eggs
Probably the cafe I frequented the most during Melbourne's notoriously long lockdowns! Great coffee, great brekki and they also have a great Cambodian fare.
https://www.broadsheet.com.au/melbourne/elwood/cafes/mr-tuppy
17 locals recommend
Mr Tuppy
164 Tennyson StProbably the cafe I frequented the most during Melbourne's notoriously long lockdowns! Great coffee, great brekki and they also have a great Cambodian fare.
https://www.broadsheet.com.au/melbourne/elwood/cafes/mr-tuppy
Head straight down Byron Street, turn left at Broadway and you'll come to a roundabout with afew eateries. Turtle Cafe is an establishment in Elwood, come down here on a Saturday or Sunday morning for breakfast, sit outside and watch world go by.
25 locals recommend
Turtle Cafe
34 Glen Huntly RoadHead straight down Byron Street, turn left at Broadway and you'll come to a roundabout with afew eateries. Turtle Cafe is an establishment in Elwood, come down here on a Saturday or Sunday morning for breakfast, sit outside and watch world go by.
Gorgeous little place to have a scrumptious breakfast or brunch.
20 locals recommend
Little Sunflower Café
15 Ormond RdGorgeous little place to have a scrumptious breakfast or brunch.
Under a 20 minute walk straight down Tennyson street and onto St Kilda street through leafy Elwood will bring you to this great cafe, where you can sit opposite the park for breakfast, brunch or a sneaky glass of vino after work.
Repeat Offender
201 Ormond RoadUnder a 20 minute walk straight down Tennyson street and onto St Kilda street through leafy Elwood will bring you to this great cafe, where you can sit opposite the park for breakfast, brunch or a sneaky glass of vino after work.
Feeling peckish for some freshly baked bread or pastries? Fifteen minutes walk from front door is this little neighbourhood bakery (which also happens to be right opposite one of our fave Elwood cafes - The Turtle). If you're struggling to choose from the vast array of goodies they offer we recommend the flourless chocolate cake and pistachio cheesecake.
9 locals recommend
Elwood Patisserie & Bakery
75 Glen Huntly RdFeeling peckish for some freshly baked bread or pastries? Fifteen minutes walk from front door is this little neighbourhood bakery (which also happens to be right opposite one of our fave Elwood cafes - The Turtle). If you're struggling to choose from the vast array of goodies they offer we recommend the flourless chocolate cake and pistachio cheesecake.
If you happen to cross Brighton Road and take a short stroll over to Ripponlea Village on a Wednesday or a Friday, you might wonder why people are queuing down the street. It's for Zelda's bakery of course. What started as a lockdown hobby quickly grew and now people come from far and wide to get their fix of sourdough bread, delicious pastries and their now infamous babka cake. Worth the wait in line!
Zelda Bakery
54 Glen Eira RdIf you happen to cross Brighton Road and take a short stroll over to Ripponlea Village on a Wednesday or a Friday, you might wonder why people are queuing down the street. It's for Zelda's bakery of course. What started as a lockdown hobby quickly grew and now people come from far and wide to get their fix of sourdough bread, delicious pastries and their now infamous babka cake. Worth the wait in line!
One of our personal favorites, just a short walk over Nepean highway to Ripponlea Village and you'll find this little local gem. Breakfast or brunch hits the spot. Grab our favorite dish (any of the Shakshukas) and sit on the bench in the sun and watch Ripponlea Village bustle.
31 locals recommend
Spout Cafe
48 Glen Eira RdOne of our personal favorites, just a short walk over Nepean highway to Ripponlea Village and you'll find this little local gem. Breakfast or brunch hits the spot. Grab our favorite dish (any of the Shakshukas) and sit on the bench in the sun and watch Ripponlea Village bustle.
Dinner
Can't be bothered cooking? Just 8 minutes walk from our front door down Brighton Road is this cute underrated Italian restaurant serving up Italian dishes and the best thin crust pizzas outside of Naples. Head down a little earlier for a glass of vino and enjoy the Elwood local vibe.
7 locals recommend
FIGO Pizza
73 Brighton RdCan't be bothered cooking? Just 8 minutes walk from our front door down Brighton Road is this cute underrated Italian restaurant serving up Italian dishes and the best thin crust pizzas outside of Naples. Head down a little earlier for a glass of vino and enjoy the Elwood local vibe.
Great food and wine bar in Ripponlea Village...just a short walk over Nepean Highway.
44 locals recommend
Ripponlea Food and Wine
15 Glen Eira RdGreat food and wine bar in Ripponlea Village...just a short walk over Nepean Highway.
If you are a foodie, this restaurant - just a mere stone's throw from our apartment is a must. Regularly featured in the World’s 50 Best list, reservations are taken on the first Wednesday of each month for the following three months and are typically filled within hours. Ben Shewry’s multi-course tasting menu draws on local myths and personal experiences to reimagine native ingredients. A must for your stay in Ripponlea
59 locals recommend
Attica
74 Glen Eira RdIf you are a foodie, this restaurant - just a mere stone's throw from our apartment is a must. Regularly featured in the World’s 50 Best list, reservations are taken on the first Wednesday of each month for the following three months and are typically filled within hours. Ben Shewry’s multi-course tasting menu draws on local myths and personal experiences to reimagine native ingredients. A must for your stay in Ripponlea
Drinks & Nightlife
Step off Tennyson Street into this gorgeous Tiki style bar serving beers and spirits - sometimes with live music. Great place to sit and enjoy a G&T or your favourite wine with locals on a warm evening and watch the goings on in Tennyson Street. Just a few minutes walk from our door!
21 locals recommend
The King of Tonga
164A Tennyson StStep off Tennyson Street into this gorgeous Tiki style bar serving beers and spirits - sometimes with live music. Great place to sit and enjoy a G&T or your favourite wine with locals on a warm evening and watch the goings on in Tennyson Street. Just a few minutes walk from our door!
Blue Tongue is a Wine Bar & Restaurant in the heart of Elwood Village. Serving a modern Australian menu specialising in steaks & paired with a huge range of wines.
http://www.goodfood.com.au/blue-tongue-wine-bar-elwood/blue-tongue-wine-bar-20160509-4eqc4
30 locals recommend
Blue Tongue Wine Bar
62-64 Ormond RdBlue Tongue is a Wine Bar & Restaurant in the heart of Elwood Village. Serving a modern Australian menu specialising in steaks & paired with a huge range of wines.
http://www.goodfood.com.au/blue-tongue-wine-bar-elwood/blue-tongue-wine-bar-20160509-4eqc4
Think amazing food, food trucks, heated beer garden and cocktails galore. This converted church-turned bar is a 10 minute walk down Brighton Road towards the start of Chapel Street. No need for designated drivers! Closed Monday and Tuesday.
Trinity St Kilda
Think amazing food, food trucks, heated beer garden and cocktails galore. This converted church-turned bar is a 10 minute walk down Brighton Road towards the start of Chapel Street. No need for designated drivers! Closed Monday and Tuesday.
A 15 minute walk along the canal and streets of Elwood will take you to one of our fave cocktail bars in Melbourne. And it's in our beloved Ormond Road, Elwood.
Brooklyn Cocktail Bar
A 15 minute walk along the canal and streets of Elwood will take you to one of our fave cocktail bars in Melbourne. And it's in our beloved Ormond Road, Elwood.
Nature and Parks
There are so many options for nature and parks right on the doorstep of our apartment that we often find it difficult to choose! The main one that we can't go past is being able to walk to the beach in under 20 minutes. Laini is a walkaholic and walks the canal down to the beach almost everyday. There is nothing better for mental and physical health than vitamin Sea!
Walk down Byron street (away from Nepean Highway) and within minutes you will find yourself alongside one of Elwood's best kept secrets...the Elwood Canal (officially known as Elster Canal). The Elster Canal path winds through Elwood and is popular with walkers, joggers, runners and cyclists alike. There are benches to sit and watch the ducks and enjoy the local birdlife. The path leads you right to the opening of the canal at Elwood beach.
Elwood Canal
Walk down Byron street (away from Nepean Highway) and within minutes you will find yourself alongside one of Elwood's best kept secrets...the Elwood Canal (officially known as Elster Canal). The Elster Canal path winds through Elwood and is popular with walkers, joggers, runners and cyclists alike. There are benches to sit and watch the ducks and enjoy the local birdlife. The path leads you right to the opening of the canal at Elwood beach.
Elwood beach is one of the best features of our apartment as it is so damn close! Once you get to the beach, you have the choice of veering to the right which will take you along the Bay Trail to St Kilda and beyond (you can walk all the way along the foreshore to Port Melbourne) or you can veer to the left and walk along the Bay Trail on Elwood beach towards Brighton beach. We tend to take it in turns. There are also great cafes along the path in each direction.
140 locals recommend
Elwood Beach
Elwood beach is one of the best features of our apartment as it is so damn close! Once you get to the beach, you have the choice of veering to the right which will take you along the Bay Trail to St Kilda and beyond (you can walk all the way along the foreshore to Port Melbourne) or you can veer to the left and walk along the Bay Trail on Elwood beach towards Brighton beach. We tend to take it in turns. There are also great cafes along the path in each direction.
A short ten minute stroll will bring you to one of Melbourne's most beautiful gardens...the St Kilda Botanical Gardens. Registered with Heritage Victoria, the gardens contain 810 mature tree specimens, a rose garden, a Sub-Tropical Rain-forest conservatory, a lake and many local indigenous and native plants.
The Garden is open between sunrise and sunset seven days a week and the conservatory is open between 10.30 am and 3.30 pm all weekdays and from dawn to dusk Saturday to Sunday and on public holidays. Grab some food from Ripponlea Village, pack a picnic and spend an afternoon by the lake and exploring the gardens. It's another world in there.
276 locals recommend
St Kilda Botanical Gardens
11 Herbert StA short ten minute stroll will bring you to one of Melbourne's most beautiful gardens...the St Kilda Botanical Gardens. Registered with Heritage Victoria, the gardens contain 810 mature tree specimens, a rose garden, a Sub-Tropical Rain-forest conservatory, a lake and many local indigenous and native plants.
The Garden is open between sunrise and sunset seven days a week and the conservatory is open between 10.30 am and 3.30 pm all weekdays and from dawn to dusk Saturday to Sunday and on public holidays. Grab some food from Ripponlea Village, pack a picnic and spend an afternoon by the lake and exploring the gardens. It's another world in there.
Also known by locals as the Elwood canal, once you hit the canal from Byron Street, you can choose to veer right and walk the canal to the beach or to veer left and walk towards Elsternwick Park and Elsternwick Park Nature Reserve (essentially two parks side by side separated by Bent Avenue, Elwood). The Elster Canal Path is a great place to walk, jog, run or cycle or simply pull up a piece of grass and watch the ducks and local birdlife.
Elster Creek
Also known by locals as the Elwood canal, once you hit the canal from Byron Street, you can choose to veer right and walk the canal to the beach or to veer left and walk towards Elsternwick Park and Elsternwick Park Nature Reserve (essentially two parks side by side separated by Bent Avenue, Elwood). The Elster Canal Path is a great place to walk, jog, run or cycle or simply pull up a piece of grass and watch the ducks and local birdlife.
During lockdown, my husband and I oscillated between walking Elwood beach and the Elsternwick Park Nature Reserve. One gave us our dose of beach and the horizon and the other gave us our tree and green fix. The nature reserve is huge and contains a small lake, walking trails and much flora and fauna. The former golf course is currently being transformed into a vibrant nature park reserve with a "chain of ponds,” woodlands and wetlands, a “conservation island,” a look-out knoll and bird hides. A fabulous green lung 15 minutes from your front door.
Elsternwick Park Nature Reserve
558 New StreetDuring lockdown, my husband and I oscillated between walking Elwood beach and the Elsternwick Park Nature Reserve. One gave us our dose of beach and the horizon and the other gave us our tree and green fix. The nature reserve is huge and contains a small lake, walking trails and much flora and fauna. The former golf course is currently being transformed into a vibrant nature park reserve with a "chain of ponds,” woodlands and wetlands, a “conservation island,” a look-out knoll and bird hides. A fabulous green lung 15 minutes from your front door.
Getting Around
Ripponlea train station is about a 7 minute walk up Glen Eira Road and the train will take you straight into Melbourne's city (Flinders Street Station) in under 15 minutes. Fantastic for business travellers who are looking for a location close to the city but in a cool urban suburb. You can also jump on a tram and enjoy a ride on one of Melbourne's icons...it will also take you direct to the city but will take about 35 minutes.
26 locals recommend
Ripponlea Station
Ripponlea train station is about a 7 minute walk up Glen Eira Road and the train will take you straight into Melbourne's city (Flinders Street Station) in under 15 minutes. Fantastic for business travellers who are looking for a location close to the city but in a cool urban suburb. You can also jump on a tram and enjoy a ride on one of Melbourne's icons...it will also take you direct to the city but will take about 35 minutes.
Nearby neighbourhoods
our other fave place for coffee, food, and essentials. Ripponlea village is a small strip of shops but packs a punch with amazing cafes, eateries, wine bars (2), bakeries (2) and the list goes on. Definitely worth exploring!
18 locals recommend
Ripponlea
our other fave place for coffee, food, and essentials. Ripponlea village is a small strip of shops but packs a punch with amazing cafes, eateries, wine bars (2), bakeries (2) and the list goes on. Definitely worth exploring!
In under 20 minutes walk via the stunning St Kilda Botanical Gardens, arrive in foodie and shopping haven, St Kilda. Take a walk down iconic Acland Street and have a coffee and cake in one of the numerous cake shops, pose for a photo under the big mouth at Luna Park and walk along the St Kilda foreshore, (Melbourne's most frequented beach!) dotted with bars and eateries.
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In under 20 minutes walk via the stunning St Kilda Botanical Gardens, arrive in foodie and shopping haven, St Kilda. Take a walk down iconic Acland Street and have a coffee and cake in one of the numerous cake shops, pose for a photo under the big mouth at Luna Park and walk along the St Kilda foreshore, (Melbourne's most frequented beach!) dotted with bars and eateries.