Guidebook for Footscray
Food Scene
Station Hotel
59 Napier StGreat Gastropub, with fantastic food and great beer
Sourdough Kitchen
172 Victoria StThe best pastries and bread baked on the premises!
Everyone knows that they have the best Cannoli in Melbourne, but the coffee and cookies are fantastic and all made on the premises
16 locals recommend
T. Cavallaro & Sons
98 Hopkins StEveryone knows that they have the best Cannoli in Melbourne, but the coffee and cookies are fantastic and all made on the premises
Subway
15 Spencer StToasted Veggie delight mm
Expect slow-cooked meats, craft beer on tap and a grocery store selling all your barbecue needs.
28 locals recommend
Up in Smoke
28 Hopkins StExpect slow-cooked meats, craft beer on tap and a grocery store selling all your barbecue needs.
Sleek, light-filled cafe in a shipping container with a garden, offering an inventive brekkie menu.
32 locals recommend
Rudimentary
16-20 Leeds StSleek, light-filled cafe in a shipping container with a garden, offering an inventive brekkie menu.
I rate 8bit's burgers as some of Melbourne's finest. I love their Altered Beast w/jalapeño but their Golden Axe with Sriracha Mayo is a real find. The queue is worth the wait for a delicious bite at 8bit
57 locals recommend
8bit
8 Droop StI rate 8bit's burgers as some of Melbourne's finest. I love their Altered Beast w/jalapeño but their Golden Axe with Sriracha Mayo is a real find. The queue is worth the wait for a delicious bite at 8bit
Great value, always packed. Last order 8.30pm so get in early so as not to miss out. Recommend chicken pho, mixed order pork and prawn spring rolls. BBQ chicken also worth a look
16 locals recommend
Pho Hung Vuong Saigon Restaurant
128 Hopkins StGreat value, always packed. Last order 8.30pm so get in early so as not to miss out. Recommend chicken pho, mixed order pork and prawn spring rolls. BBQ chicken also worth a look
We now have a new favourite Vietnamese Restaurant. Our lovely waiter was so friendly & helpful, recommending dishes for us to try. We had rice paper rolls, special spring rolls & beef wrapped in leaves - WOW, So delicious!
Viet Kitchen
110 Hopkins StWe now have a new favourite Vietnamese Restaurant. Our lovely waiter was so friendly & helpful, recommending dishes for us to try. We had rice paper rolls, special spring rolls & beef wrapped in leaves - WOW, So delicious!
This place was buzzing on a Friday night. No booking, they happily accommodated us. Friendly staff. Reasonably tasty Malaysian cuisine. Price was also pretty good. Food presentation is a plus!
26 locals recommend
Roti Road
193 Barkly StThis place was buzzing on a Friday night. No booking, they happily accommodated us. Friendly staff. Reasonably tasty Malaysian cuisine. Price was also pretty good. Food presentation is a plus!
I like the dosas and the biryanis there. The staff is very efficient and friendly. Fair prices. I will keep going back and eat myself through the menu.
7 locals recommend
Dosa Hut
604 Barkly StI like the dosas and the biryanis there. The staff is very efficient and friendly. Fair prices. I will keep going back and eat myself through the menu.
Moda Kitchen and Bar
140 Victoria Stmodakitchenandbar.com.au
cosy, casual and good for groups
Industrial-chic venue specialising in choice seasonal pub grub, plus craft beers and cocktails.
12 locals recommend
Charles & Gamon
2 Gamon StIndustrial-chic venue specialising in choice seasonal pub grub, plus craft beers and cocktails.
Pasta, grills and wood-fired pizza in a roomy, casual bistro with exposed beams and brickwork.
14 locals recommend
Mozzarella Bar
103 Victoria StPasta, grills and wood-fired pizza in a roomy, casual bistro with exposed beams and brickwork.
Bright, minimalist cafe with light wood tones, for Modern Australian brunch and artisan coffee.
25 locals recommend
Common Galaxia
130 Victoria StBright, minimalist cafe with light wood tones, for Modern Australian brunch and artisan coffee.
Casa di Tutti
160 Victoria Stcasaditutti.com.au
Great food, great space, great people
Copper Pot Seddon
105 Victoria StExcellent food, service and people! Highly recommended
Wok Noodle
92 Charles StReally tasty Malaysian food with a broader Asian influence
Thai On Charles
88 Charles StVery attentive and friendly staff food yummy what more can I say - get here!!
Every single dish we have tried has been outstanding. Service is also outstanding. The staff are so warm and friendly. We have recommended this place to friends who also love it. Such a great vibe. My husband and I love trying new places to eat and this place is definitely our new favourite!!!
6 locals recommend
Luxsmith
5 Gamon StEvery single dish we have tried has been outstanding. Service is also outstanding. The staff are so warm and friendly. We have recommended this place to friends who also love it. Such a great vibe. My husband and I love trying new places to eat and this place is definitely our new favourite!!!
Japan's Kitchen
34 Ballarat StSmall space but it is clean and a good variety for choice
Sun Mei Chinese Restaurant
83 Charles StBest Chinese Take Away Food. In the Inner West
Fancy brunch plates and artisan coffee crafted in a casual space with tiles and white brick walls.
8 locals recommend
The Little Man Cafe
158 Victoria StFancy brunch plates and artisan coffee crafted in a casual space with tiles and white brick walls.
Bohemian vegetarian restaurant staffed by volunteers, offering casual, pay-as-you-feel dining.
21 locals recommend
Lentil As Anything, Footscray
229-233 Barkly StBohemian vegetarian restaurant staffed by volunteers, offering casual, pay-as-you-feel dining.
Seddon Fish & Chips Shop
154 Victoria StFriendly service, good food, super cheap
Innovative brekkie menu with global flavours, served in a cool cafe with an outdoor courtyard.
22 locals recommend
Seddon Deadly Sins Cafe
148 Victoria StInnovative brekkie menu with global flavours, served in a cool cafe with an outdoor courtyard.
Bo De Vegetarian Restaurant
94 Hopkins StCheap and cheery, fantastic stuffed tofu, lamb hot-pot and vegie soups
Lola Café
77 Charles StEnjoy great coffee + any of the Huevos dishes for breakfast."
Great for young kids
Brunch and an eclectic lunch menu in a homey place with outdoor tables and a large lawn area
19 locals recommend
Andy's Remedy
45 Moreland StGreat for young kids
Brunch and an eclectic lunch menu in a homey place with outdoor tables and a large lawn area
Everything Else
Fantastic park for relaxing and getting a meal from the trucks in the evening.
23 locals recommend
Yarraville Gardens station
Fantastic park for relaxing and getting a meal from the trucks in the evening.
Footscray Station
Irving StreetMain station close to the city
Olympic Doughnuts
51 Irving StreetTasty Jam donuts!
A.Bongiovanni & Son
176-178 Victoria StGreat supermarket!
Plump Organic Grocery
24 Ballarat StGreat veggies
Melbourne Star Observation Wheel
101 Waterfront WayGreat view
Marvel Stadium
740 Bourke StGo the Saints!
Flemington Racecourse
448 Epsom RoadMelbourne Cup!
Melbourne Sport and Aquatic Centre
30 Aughtie DrSwimming and Diving
O'Brien Icehouse
105 Pearl River RdOlympic Ice Sports!
Costco Docklands
381 Footscray RdBest prices !
Budget Car & Truck Rental Footscray
28 Whitehall StHandy to the house
Thrifty Car & Truck Rental Footscray
Handy to the house
Shopping
Footscray Milking Station
35 Bunbury StGreat cakes!
State Netball Hockey Centre/Royal Park
Fantastic centre!
Coles Footscray
Paisley StreetFootscray Market
18 Irving StAmazing produce for ridiculously cheap prices
Great shopping centre with lots of food options available. Good selection of clothing and other stores
129 locals recommend
The Bavarian Highpoint
120-200 Rosamond RdGreat shopping centre with lots of food options available. Good selection of clothing and other stores
DFO South Wharf
20 Convention Centre PlGreat shopping and some good bargains to be had!
Friendly staff. Great opening hours! One of the biggest chemist warehouse I've been! I tend to always buy something else when I'm here
Chemist Warehouse Footscray
190 Barkly St
Friendly staff. Great opening hours! One of the biggest chemist warehouse I've been! I tend to always buy something else when I'm here
Chemist Warehouse Spencer Outlet Centre
201 Spencer StSightseeing
Block Arcade
282 Collins StEntrance to laneways of Melbourne
Melbourne Zoo
Elliott AvenueSee the butterfly enclosure!
7C-MCG - Hisense Arena/Melbourne Park station
Museum tour is Great!
Albert Park
Grand Prix!
AAMI Park
Olympic BoulevardFun!
Rod Laver Arena/Melbourne Park station
Tennis!
Drinks & Nightlife
Abandoned multi-level warehouse turned westside watering hole, Back Alley Sally's is offering Footscray a new place to drink, eat and play - all without the hassle of commuting to the city for that cheeky post-work drink, night out, or casual hang with mates.
28 locals recommend
Back Alley Sally's
4 Yewers StAbandoned multi-level warehouse turned westside watering hole, Back Alley Sally's is offering Footscray a new place to drink, eat and play - all without the hassle of commuting to the city for that cheeky post-work drink, night out, or casual hang with mates.
Littlefoot is a bar in Footscray with a love of community and a desire to increase our environment’s happiness quota, with minimal negative impact.
37 locals recommend
Littlefoot Bar
223 Barkly StLittlefoot is a bar in Footscray with a love of community and a desire to increase our environment’s happiness quota, with minimal negative impact.
Fantastic wine cellar and a good choice of micro/small scale beer
27 locals recommend
Seddon Wine Store
101 Victoria StFantastic wine cellar and a good choice of micro/small scale beer
Getting Around
I love travelling in Melbourne because they know how to do Public Transport! When you arrive at the airport or are returning to the airport after spending time in this metropolis - take the Skybus to the airport. It is easy to get to Spencer Street station where the buses terminate and they leave so often it doesn't matter if you just miss one. You can pay online and then just wave your phone at the man who checks the tickets - brilliant! Lots of space on board for all those suitcases, rucksacks etc etc and nice friendly drivers who introduce themselves and explain where to get on and off for the different airlines!
272 locals recommend
Skybus
44 Spencer St
I love travelling in Melbourne because they know how to do Public Transport! When you arrive at the airport or are returning to the airport after spending time in this metropolis - take the Skybus to the airport. It is easy to get to Spencer Street station where the buses terminate and they leave so often it doesn't matter if you just miss one. You can pay online and then just wave your phone at the man who checks the tickets - brilliant! Lots of space on board for all those suitcases, rucksacks etc etc and nice friendly drivers who introduce themselves and explain where to get on and off for the different airlines!
Tullamarine
Melbourne airport!