Your Weekend in East Melbourne (2026)
Saturday Morning
Start with coffee at Cafe Ecco — 6-8 Nicholson Street.
Then walk through Fitzroy Gardens.
Saturday Afternoon
Browse the local shops and galleries.
Lunch options:
- Cafe On Bourke (Italian)
- Hochi Mama (Asian)
- Tonka (Indian)
Saturday Evening
Dinner at Cafe On Bourke, then drinks at Verge.
Sunday
Brunch at Lane’s Edge, followed by a walk through Treasury Gardens.
Weekend Budget
| Activity | Cost |
|---|---|
| Coffee ×4 | $20–$24 |
| Brunch ×1 | $18–$28 |
| Dinner ×1 | $35–$55 pp |
| Drinks ×1 | $15–$25 pp |
| Weekend total (solo) | ~$90–$130 |
Related Guides
- Best Restaurants in East Melbourne
- Best Cafes in East Melbourne
- Best Bars in East Melbourne
- Cost of Living in East Melbourne
- East Melbourne Neighbourhood Guide
- Family Guide to East Melbourne
- Is East Melbourne Safe?
- East Melbourne Transport Guide
Last updated: March 2026. This guide is refreshed when OpenStreetMap data changes — new openings, closures and corrections are reflected automatically. Found something wrong? Let us know.
Sources
- OpenStreetMap Contributors — openstreetmap.org — accessed March 2026
- ABS Census 2021 — abs.gov.au/census
- REIV Quarterly Median Prices — reiv.com.au
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