ascot vale

Cafes

Happy Eats Gelato

Cafe

This fruit-forward gelateria fights fruit waste with every scoop. Find experimental specials – like lamington and coconut sesame caramel – alongside classics such as pistachio and the crowd-favourite Snickers. Plus, choc-tops, ice-cream cakes and plenty of dairy-free options.

Old Man Drew

Cafe

A whimsical cafe with old-world charm, featuring a dog-friendly garden and top floor tea rooms.

No. 19

Cafe

One of the prettiest cafes in Melbourne.

Little Byrd

Cafe

An eclectic, travel-inspired cafe in Ascot Vale.

Bars

Union Wine Store

Bar

Shop number two from the team behind Seddon Wine Store is a simple yet sophisticated follow-up. An equally impressive range is split between the homey front section and the futuristic bank of fridges out back. Local smallgoods, cheese and tinned seafood make for wine-friendly snacking.