Correction (10 October 2026): an earlier version of this page listed places and details we could not stand behind. It has been rewritten from scratch: every place below was confirmed at two independent sources on 9 October 2026, and every price was copied from the page it was published on.
Some places simply sit off the main strip. This page collects four of them in and around Knoxfield, one each in Knoxfield, Rowville, Scoresby and Wantirna South.
Each was checked against two independent sources on the record, such as OpenStreetMap and the place’s own website, and the gelateria also against the Australian Good Food Guide. Prices are copied from the menus where we could read them, and nothing here relies on rumour.
The quick picks
| If you’re after | Head to | Order this | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gelato on Ferntree Gully Road | Just a Little Bit Gelateria | see below | not printed here |
| Sit-down meal in Rowville | Stamford Park Homestead | Bowl of chips | $9 |
| Roller skating session | Caribbean Rollerama | see below | not printed here |
| Dumplings and pancakes | Studfield Dumpling House | A16. Red Bean Pancakes | $11.00 |
Just a Little Bit Gelateria — 1591 Ferntree Gully Rd, Knoxfield VIC 3180
Just a Little Bit Gelateria is an ice cream shop on Ferntree Gully Road, and its own site now carries the name JALB Gelato & Panini Bar, so you may see either on the way. AGFG tags it with Takeaway. Its AGFG listing is owner-maintained, so hours there can drift.
We have not copied any prices for it, so we print none.
On the record: AGFG’s listing shows it closed on Tuesday and open from 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM on Monday.
Stamford Park Homestead — 8 Emmeline Row, Rowville VIC 3178
Stamford Park Homestead is a restaurant in Rowville, and its own site and OpenStreetMap agree on the address. The menu PDF on its site prints Bowl of chips at $9 and Baked parmigiana at $29, which gives you a sense of the range from snack to main.
A parmigiana is a crumbed cutlet topped with sauce and cheese, a pub-and-bistro staple in Melbourne. The menu also lists a Tex mex style parmigiana, which is a variation on that theme.
On the menu (copied from stamfordparkhomestead.com.au menu PDF on 9 October 2026):
- Bowl of chips: $9
- Baked parmigiana: $29
- Tex mex style parmigiana: $29
- Cookies and ice cream: $8
The tell: the menu PDF is what we copied from, and we have not printed hours because the sources we saw disagree.
Caribbean Rollerama — 1298 Ferntree Gully Road, Scoresby VIC 3179
Caribbean Rollerama is a roller rink in Scoresby, right next to Knoxfield, and OpenStreetMap and the rink’s own site agree on the address. Its site talks about special themed nights and family-friendly sessions.
We copied no prices and no session times for it, so check the rink’s site before you lace up.
Find it: on Ferntree Gully Road in Scoresby, a short hop from Knoxfield.
Studfield Dumpling House — 239 Stud Road, Wantirna South VIC 3152
Studfield Dumpling House is a Chinese restaurant on Stud Road in Wantirna South, and its site and OpenStreetMap agree on the address. Its menu prints A16. Red Bean Pancakes at $11.00, and red bean pancakes are a sweet filled pancake, a common way to end a Chinese meal.
The same menu prints A14. Steamed Prawn Dumplings (3 Pcs) at $8.75, a small plate for sharing.
On the menu (copied from studfielddumplinghouse.com.au/menu on 9 October 2026):
- A16. Red Bean Pancakes: $11.00
- A10. Homemade Spring Onion Cake: $9.55
- A7. Vegetable Spring Rolls (4 Pcs): $10.80
- A14. Steamed Prawn Dumplings (3 Pcs): $8.75
On the record: the menu page prints A10. Homemade Spring Onion Cake at $9.55, copied exactly as shown.
Quick answers
What lesser-known places are there around Knoxfield?
This page covers four: Just a Little Bit Gelateria in Knoxfield, Stamford Park Homestead in Rowville, Caribbean Rollerama in Scoresby and Studfield Dumpling House in Wantirna South.
Is there somewhere to roller skate near Knoxfield?
Caribbean Rollerama in Scoresby, next to Knoxfield. Its own site mentions special themed nights and family-friendly sessions. We have not printed times or prices, so check the site.
Where can I get a sit-down meal in Rowville?
Stamford Park Homestead is a restaurant in Rowville. Its menu PDF prints Baked parmigiana at $29 and Bowl of chips at $9, copied on 9 October 2026.
Is the gelateria open on Tuesday?
The AGFG listing for Just a Little Bit Gelateria shows it closed on Tuesday. That listing is owner-maintained and may be out of date, so confirm with the shop before you go.
How we checked
We checked every place on this page against at least two independent sources on 9 October 2026: OpenStreetMap, the places’ own websites and the Australian Good Food Guide. Every price is copied exactly as printed on the page linked under Sources, on 9 October 2026. Menus, prices and opening hours change, so check with the venue before you go. The cover photo is illustrative, from Unsplash, and does not show any place on this page.
Seen something out of date? Email [email protected] with the page link and what has changed, and we will check it again.
Sources
- Just a Little Bit Gelateria: openstreetmap.org/1185225767, justalittlebitgelateria.com, agfg.com.au/just-a-little-bit-gelateria-96197
- Stamford Park Homestead: openstreetmap.org/53256296, stamfordparkhomestead.com.au, stamfordparkhomestead.com.au menu PDF
- Caribbean Rollerama: openstreetmap.org/26946910, caribbeanrollerama.com.au, caribbeanrollerama.com.au/events-2
- Studfield Dumpling House: openstreetmap.org/1389964326, studfielddumplinghouse.com.au, studfielddumplinghouse.com.au/menu
