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Shops & services · Were Street

The Were Street village, top to bottom

Almost all of Monty's shopping happens on one street. Were Street has around 58 businesses, most of them independent, run by a traders association with a real arts streak. Watch for the mosaics underfoot while you browse.

Shops and cafes along Were Street, Montmorency, under a large gum tree — Were Street, shops beneath the gumsPhoto: I Hear Melbourne

Here is the village, grouped by what you came for. Cafes and restaurants get their own rundown on the eat & drink page, so this is the wider mix of food, retail, health and the everyday services that keep Monty running.

Eat, drink & takeaway

From a quick coffee to dinner

Espresso 3094, Were Street village, Montmorency

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Espresso 3094

44 Were St

A busy all-day cafe named after the postcode, with a sunny courtyard out the back and a big cabinet of cakes and house-made meals.

Were St Food Store, Were Street village, Montmorency

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Were St Food Store

30 Were St

A boutique cafe and provisions store locals have leaned on for more than twenty years, known for its lasagna and daily baking.

Monty Cafe & Restaurant, Were Street village, Montmorency

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Monty Cafe & Restaurant

14 Were St

A cafe by day that turns out genuinely good Indian curries Thursday to Sunday nights, with beer on tap and wine by the glass.

Stone's Throw, Were Street village, Montmorency

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Stone's Throw

5 Were St

A relaxed, family-friendly cafe at the station end of the strip, opened in 2018 by an ex-Allpress coffee man, doing fresh seasonal brunch plates and reliable coffee.

Max's Woodfired Pizza & Burgers, Were Street village, Montmorency

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Max's Woodfired Pizza & Burgers

8 Were St

A family-run spot at the top of the hill since 2013 for wood-fired pizza and burgers, with $12 pizza Wednesdays and midweek parma deals.

The Grape & Hop, Were Street village, Montmorency

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The Grape & Hop

10 Were St

A snug wine and craft beer bar with live music on weekends and an open mic on Tuesdays, where you can bring in food from the strip.

Na Songkhla Thai

40 Were St

A no-frills, BYO Thai restaurant that has built a loyal following on honest cooking and good-value banquets.

Monty Fish & Chips, Were Street village, Montmorency

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Monty Fish & Chips

9 Were St

The local fish and chip shop, cooking in tallow and turning out a much-loved potato cake.

Pizza A Casa, Were Street village, Montmorency

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Pizza A Casa

24 Were St

A neighbourhood pizzeria run by a family with Sicilian baking roots. Wood-fired pizza and pasta for dine-in, takeaway and delivery, and gluten-free bases done well.

Ya Halla

38 Were St

A Lebanese bakery and takeaway for manoush, wraps and pastries, with an acai bar alongside.

Wings 'n' Things, Montmorency

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Wings 'n' Things

31 Were St

A charcoal chicken takeaway doing chook, souvlaki, burgers, wraps and chips, open daily.

Global Pizza, Montmorency

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Global Pizza

2/7 Were St

A busy takeaway for gourmet and traditional pizza, fresh pasta and kebabs, with gluten-free bases and delivery.

Food & grocery

For the weekly shop

FoodWorks

49-55 Were St

The village supermarket for the weekly shop, with a deli, butcher counter and bottle section under one roof.

Natural Food Market, Were Street village, Montmorency

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Natural Food Market

33 Were St

A small organic and wholefoods grocer run by a nutrition practitioner, with fresh produce, smoothies and house-made dips.

Greensborough Gourmet Meats

59 Were St

A well-loved butcher at the top of Were Street with quality cuts, friendly service and spit-roaster hire for parties.

Bakers Delight Montmorency

36 Were St

The local branch of the bakery for fresh loaves, rolls and the after-school treat run.

Montmorency Bakehouse, Were Street village, Montmorency

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Montmorency Bakehouse

18 Were St

Baking fresh on the strip since 2003: pies, banh mi, custard tarts and lamingtons good enough to make the Herald Sun's top five in Melbourne.

Thirsty Camel (bottle shop), Were Street village, Montmorency

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Thirsty Camel

57 Rattray Rd

The local bottle shop for wine, beer and spirits, with knowledgeable staff and a loyalty scheme.

Monty Convenience Store

Were St

The corner store for milk, the paper and the odds and ends you forgot.

Retail, gifts & creative

Where the arts streak shows

Montmorency Newsagency & Were St Trading, Were Street village, Montmorency

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Montmorency Newsagency & Were St Trading

41-43 Were St

A family-run newsagent, post office and gift shop, in the same hands since 2013. The shelves lean local and Australian, and the Were St Window coffee hatch runs out the front.

Montflora (florist), Were Street village, Montmorency

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Montflora

27 Were St

A family florist that has traded on Were Street for more than 45 years. Known for wedding work, and they can turn funeral flowers around at short notice.

Claydreamers Pottery Studio, Were Street village, Montmorency

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Claydreamers Pottery Studio

61 Were St

A pottery studio and class space near Petrie Park, running lessons and birthday parties in a bush setting.

Craft Villa, Were Street village, Montmorency

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Craft Villa

1 Were St

A bead and jewellery-making supply shop stocking Swarovski and Miyuki ranges, run by a jeweller who is generous with advice for first-timers.

Echo (balloons & homewares), Were Street village, Montmorency

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Echo

20 Were St

A balloon and homewares shop the same family has run for close to twenty years, still the first stop on the strip for party orders.

Common Cents, Montmorency

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Common Cents

Shop 2/19 Were St

A discount variety store packed with homewares, party supplies, stationery, craft bits and novelties at bargain prices.

Steel Cut & Create, Montmorency

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Steel Cut & Create

8 Binns St

A custom metal art studio just off the strip on Binns Street, plasma-cutting gates, screens, letterboxes and garden sculptures in mild steel and Corten.

Hair & barber

Cuts and colour

Harper Hair Company, Were Street village, Montmorency

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Harper Hair Company

55 Rattray Rd

A welcoming hair salon up near Rattray Road, good with cuts, colour and curly hair.

Sass & Mane Hair Co, Were Street village, Montmorency

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Sass & Mane Hair Co

26A Were St

A L'Oreal Professionnel partner salon doing cuts and colour, with late nights on Thursdays.

Hair & Body Workshop, Were Street village, Montmorency

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Hair & Body Workshop

21 Were St

A long-running salon offering hair, nails and brows under one roof.

New Cuts Barber Shop

16 Were St

A traditional barber where regulars have come for years for a sharp, no-fuss cut.

Barbers Vision, Were Street village, Montmorency

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Barbers Vision

29 Were St

A consistently five-star barber doing scissor and clipper cuts for all ages, coffee while you wait included.

Health, beauty & fitness

Looking after yourself

TerryWhite Chemmart Montmorency

45 Were St

The local pharmacy for scripts and advice, with a home delivery service regulars rate highly.

Were Street Dentists, Were Street village, Montmorency

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Were Street Dentists

28 Were St

A family practice that has been in Monty for more than 30 years, good with kids, and they fit in emergencies when they can.

Montmorency Osteopathic Clinic, Were Street village, Montmorency

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Montmorency Osteopathic Clinic

35 Were St

Dana Robbins' osteopathy clinic for backs, necks and sports niggles, with a thorough, listen-first approach.

Little Rockets Children's Clinic, Were Street village, Montmorency

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Little Rockets Children's Clinic

22 Were St

A children's allied health clinic for occupational and play therapy, with help navigating the NDIS.

Allawah Beauty Therapy

26 Were St

A busy beauty salon for facials, lashes, brows and massage, with a knack for fitting people in.

Pamper Mi, Were Street village, Montmorency

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Pamper Mi

16 Were St

A nail and beauty salon at the top of the street with a friendly, at-home feel.

Radiance by Kathrine

21 Were St

A cosmetic skin clinic offering treatments like fillers and skin rejuvenation in a calm, one-on-one setting.

Powerhouse Strength & Conditioning, Were Street village, Montmorency

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Powerhouse Strength & Conditioning

17B Were St

A coaching-led strength gym with a tight community and trainers who keep a close eye on technique.

Body Constructions BDYX 24:7, Were Street village, Montmorency

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Body Constructions (BDYX)

11 Were St

A 24-hour gym with group training, a sauna and ice bath, run by a hands-on owner who has built a real community.

The Happy Loft, Montmorency

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The Happy Loft

15 Were St

A boutique wellness studio on Were Street running reformer Pilates classes and infrared sauna sessions.

Professional & everyday services

The practical end of the strip

DEKA Finance, Were Street village, Montmorency

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DEKA Finance

37 Were St

A local mortgage and lending broker on the street since 2012, covering home and investment loans.

Whitings Advisors, Were Street village, Montmorency

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Whitings Advisors

37 Were St

An accounting and advisory firm handling tax and business advice for locals and small businesses.

GWS Accountants

17 Were St

A small accounting practice for tax returns and business numbers.

JDF Legal, Were Street village, Montmorency

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JDF Legal

37 Were St

A well-reviewed local law firm covering conveyancing, wills and powers of attorney, with transparent fees.

Still Architecture, Were Street village, Montmorency

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Still Architecture

10 Binns St

A residential architecture studio with strong local knowledge of Banyule council and a collaborative approach.

Buckingham & Company, Were Street village, Montmorency

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Buckingham & Company

53 Rattray Rd

A busy local real estate agency handling sales and property management across the north-east.

Delta Holidays

Unit 1/4 Binns St

An independent boutique travel agency that builds trips to order and looks after clients when plans go sideways.

BP Service Station

59 Rattray Rd

The service station at the end of the strip for fuel, LPG and the late convenience run.

Reece Plumbing

Cnr Station Rd

A compact branch of the plumbing supplier where staff sort out the exact part you need.

RF Legal

25 Were St

A local law firm led by Robert Frajsman, covering family law, property settlements and conveyancing, wills and probate, and mediation.

Little Meow Cattery, Montmorency

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Little Meow Cattery

57A Rattray Rd

A cat boarding house up on Rattray Road run by Lyn, a vet nurse of more than 30 years, doing short stays and day visits.

Also along the strip: De Francesco Vella & Associates, QuickFit, Miss June and Little Angels.

About this directory This covers the Were Street traders, with a Google Maps link on each listing so you can find current hours and contact details. The village also runs live music and street events through the year, like Music in the Park.

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