Hidden gems - places in Essendon, Australia not to miss (Updated December, 2023)

Hidden gems: places in Essendon

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Essendon. Ratings are based from 1.3K places in the city.

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Team Ellis Gym

Gym

👍👍 Team Ellis is has the most amazing trainers and staff they make you feel so welcome and such a wonderful community to be apart of, feels like family all trainers put so much time and work in to each of us clients. All classes are perfect for anyone that walks into the gym as they provide all differe...

5.00 (141 reviews) (~5.61 km from centre)

G-Force Mixed Martial Arts

Martial arts school

👍👍 Moved from another MA Center due to lack of training my kids receiving from under aged staff. They lost all interest in sports after our experience with them. Kids have been doing BJJ at Gforce for under 3months not only they love going but also I can see an improvement in there physical and mental...

5.00 (134 reviews) (~6.33 km from centre)

F45 Training Essendon

Gym

👍👍 Awesome staff.. Harry & staff go above and beyond to motivate and keep you going! I never thought I would enjoy training. Glad I’m back! Anya is the most efficient, generous and professional owner I have ever dealt with. Awesome 11/10 Team Essendon all the way! This is the place to book & train at!...

5.00 (131 reviews) (~0.39 km from centre)

Aegis Gym

Fitness center

👍👍 So incredibly grateful I stumbled across Aegis gym when looking to get out of my post Covid exercise slump. I absolutely love the variety of classes that are offered and tailored to all levels of fitness from beginner to expert! Not to mention very reasonable membership pricing with no hidden fees...

5.00 (123 reviews) (~4.03 km from centre)

Aussie Home Loans Sunshine

Mortgage broker

👍👍 We couldn't be more happy with Vu. As first home buyers, my husband and I had a lot of questions, so he took the time to make sure we understood everything. He was very communicative and guided us throughout the process. He also assisted us with schemes etc, to help us be in the optimum position to...

5.00 (116 reviews) (~8.12 km from centre)

Sweet Nata

Coffee shop

👍👍 To die for!! In a different league to the kind of Portuguese tarts we’ve come to expect in Melbourne, the pastry is thin, flaky and so buttery, and the custard is rich and creamy but still light. And you can get different flavours, I had plain and sour cherry. The coffee was very good: I had a magic...

5.00 (115 reviews) (~4.39 km from centre)

Madera Bar & Cafe

Cafe

👍👍 I didn't think I'd ever write a review just to mention the humble Vegimite & Cheese scrolls, but here we are! Fantastic service and excellent coffee. And as mentioned, the scroll was out of this world.

5.00 (106 reviews) (~6.55 km from centre)

Melbourne Lifestyle Apartments - Docklands Accommodation

Self-catering accommodation

👍👍 We had the best stay in our Apartment at docklands, our St Kilda friends stayed with us and it was perfect, both the apartment and the location. Apartment was really nice, awesome views, well equipped and comfy beds. Easy free tram rides around the city centre. We stayed in the three bedroom apar...

5.00 (104 reviews) (~8.2 km from centre)

F45 Training Brunswick West

Gym

👍👍 Great workouts with a welcoming community vibe and awesome trainers!

5.00 (93 reviews) (~3.71 km from centre)

OneGym

Fitness center

👍👍 What an amazing facility. This place has everything you need from saunas, therapists, ice baths, the best selection of equipment I have ever come across and some of the best trainers in Australia all here to help you understand it all. Thank you OG GYM

5.00 (92 reviews) (~9.77 km from centre)

Max Results Personal Training Studio

Personal trainer

5.00 (91 reviews) (~3.34 km from centre)

Radiant Sol Yoga

Yoga studio

👍👍 A welcoming place with a sense of community, beautiful, smells great, wonderfully knowledgeable teachers- I love it there!

5.00 (88 reviews) (~9.81 km from centre)

Aster European Dining

Restaurant

👍👍 I went for a Friday night dinner with a friend, and the food, service, and atmosphere were impeccable. They were not busy, so the food came out in such a timely manner and was cooked to perfection. The Steaks in particular stood out, but all of our meals were amazing. I would highly recommend this r...

5.00 (88 reviews) (~9.88 km from centre)

BFT Fitzroy

Fitness center

👍👍 Such a great studio, especially for someone like myself who is a major beginner with all things gym. The trainers are super helpful and supportive as well as being knowledgeable in their craft. I actually look forward to working out for every session I’m booked in! The studio is modern and clean and...

5.00 (87 reviews) (~7.46 km from centre)

At One Studio

Yoga studio

👍👍 At One is hands-down one of the loveliest studios I've been to - I moved to the area recently and have been searching for the right place for me for a while. It is At One's wonderful studio set-up, peaceful atmosphere, friendly community, the presence of the beautiful tree (you'll have to visit to s...

5.00 (85 reviews) (~0.74 km from centre)

F45 Training Reservoir

Gym

👍👍 F45 reservoir is an amazing community with outstanding trainers. They always make sure my posture is right during exercises, so I get the most out of each workout. Everyday feels like a new adventure, so it never gets boring. The trainers push me to do my best and help me to reach my health and fitn...

5.00 (84 reviews) (~7.59 km from centre)

Amphawa cafe & Thai restaurant

Traditional restaurant

👍👍 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ highly recommend We ordered two fantastic food which was Khao-Soi Chicken and Spaghetti Kee Mao. The food was amazing and reasonable prices! We finished them all! The service and staff was very friendly. Really good food in a lovely atmosphere. 🥰

5.00 (84 reviews) (~9.81 km from centre)

3 Point Training

Personal trainer

👍👍 I began training with 3PT mid-2021 and have not looked back since. The atmosphere is friendly, the variety of equipment is amazing and the coaches are extremely knowledge and are actually invested in helping and supporting you to reach your fitness and health goals by providing a tailored program. I...

5.00 (81 reviews) (~9.33 km from centre)

Strike Studio

Muay Thai boxing gym

5.00 (78 reviews) (~1.2 km from centre)

VegMeUp

Meal delivery

👍👍 Love Veg Me Up meals! Such a time saver and so inspiring to try fresh and exciting plant based meals throughout the week that don't take too long and are easy to put together. My favourite so far is the sweet potato and broccoli laksa - very zesty and creamy. I love that there is no polystyrene and...

5.00 (78 reviews) (~8 km from centre)

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Hidden gems: places in Essendon, Australia