Your Weekend in Essendon (2026)
Saturday Morning
Start with coffee at Ten one ate — 1018 Mount Alexander Road.
Then walk through Fanny Reserve.
Saturday Afternoon
Browse the local shops and galleries.
Lunch options:
- BAM (Breakfast, Brunch)
- Rubicon
- Demazzi
Saturday Evening
Dinner at BAM, then drinks at Lincolnshire Arms Hotel.
Sunday
Brunch at Friends of Ours Cafe, followed by a walk through Montgomery Reserve.
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 |
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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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