Hidden Gems in Highett (2026) — Spots the Locals Know

Hidden Gems in Highett (2026)

Everyone knows the popular spots. These are the Highett venues that fly under the radar — places the locals go but the guides skip.

The Finds

The Odd Room

Ducky Espresso Cafe

Café Ruche

259 Bay Road

Kay & Anne’s Bay Cafe

259 Bay Road

Casa Mia

Cuisine: Pizza

Quiet Parks

• Highett Reserve
• Train Street Park
• Ashwood Avenue Park
• Lyle Anderson Reserve

Why Hidden Gems Matter

The best-known restaurants in Highett are in every guide. These places earn their reputation through regulars, not press coverage. If you live in Highett, these are the spots worth discovering.

Related Guides

• Best Restaurants in Highett
• Best Cafes in Highett
• Best Bars in Highett
• Cost of Living in Highett
• Highett Neighbourhood Guide
• Family Guide to Highett
• Is Highett Safe?
• Highett 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