Food Scene
Dolcelatte
272-274 Union RdGood coffee, icecream, food and cakes.
Crumbs Organic Bakehouse
170 Union Rdorganinc. Awesome. We love it.
Hunky Dory Fish & Chips Moonee Ponds
28 Pratt StGreat fish and chips anytime.
Grill'd Moonee Ponds
69 Puckle StAwesome burgers.
Traditional (and a bit expensive) but very good pizza
6 locals recommend
Scoozi Traditional Pizza & Pasta
136 Union RdTraditional (and a bit expensive) but very good pizza
Carosello: Pizza, Pasta & Grill
22 Margaret StVery tasty Italian
Yokoso Izakaya
702 Mt Alexander RdBrilliant Japanese. Make sure you book.
Darling Street Espresso
146 Athol StSecret, quiet, in a sleepy side street. Short walk away.
Essentials
Try the happy apple and woodworks (next-door) for great fruit and veg. basic shopping and pre-made meals.
9 locals recommend
The Happy Apple
185 Union RdTry the happy apple and woodworks (next-door) for great fruit and veg. basic shopping and pre-made meals.
Woolworths Moonee Ponds
13 Pratt StGood supermarket - 5 minute walk from house
Caltex Woolworths
294-296 Ascot Vale RdClosest fuel
Parks & Nature
Queens Park/Pascoe Vale Rd station
Great park with lake, cafe, play equipment
Aberfeldie Park
20 Corio Sthuge park, great running track around the river.
Shopping
Huge, loads of parking, movies, food, shops
40 locals recommend
Highpoint Shopping Centre/Wests Rd station
Huge, loads of parking, movies, food, shops
Getting Around
Moonee Ponds Station
Norwood Crescent5 minute walk to the station - 11 minutes to the city.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Valley Cellardoor
18-20 Hall StWine Bar (and other drinks) always busy
Public Life
162 Union RdHip.
Everything Else
Really up and coming street, lots of new bars, cafes, food. Has banks, Chemists, and everything you need.
Union Road
Union RoadReally up and coming street, lots of new bars, cafes, food. Has banks, Chemists, and everything you need.
Some good shops, supermarkets, a couple of good cafes, Kmart, hair dressers.
6 locals recommend
Puckle Street Precinct
1 Puckle StSome good shops, supermarkets, a couple of good cafes, Kmart, hair dressers.