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.
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
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
A boutique cafe and provisions store locals have leaned on for more than twenty years, known for its lasagna and daily baking.
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Monty Cafe & Restaurant
A cafe by day that turns out genuinely good Indian curries Thursday to Sunday nights, with beer on tap and wine by the glass.
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Stone's Throw
A relaxed, family-friendly cafe at the station end of the strip doing fresh brunch plates and reliable coffee.
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Max's Woodfired Pizza & Burgers
A family-run spot at the top of the hill for wood-fired pizza, burgers and midweek parma and pasta deals.
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The Grape & Hop
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.
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Na Songkhla Thai
A no-frills, BYO Thai restaurant that has built a loyal following on honest cooking and good-value banquets.
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Monty Fish & Chips
The local fish and chip shop, cooking in tallow and turning out a much-loved potato cake.
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Pizza A Casa
A neighbourhood pizzeria doing wood-fired pizza and pasta for dine-in, takeaway and delivery, with gluten-free bases done well.
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Food & grocery
For the weekly shop
FoodWorks
The village supermarket for the weekly shop, with a deli, butcher counter and bottle section under one roof.
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Natural Food Market
A small organic and wholefoods grocer run by a nutrition practitioner, with fresh produce, smoothies and house-made dips.
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Greensborough Gourmet Meats
A well-loved butcher at the top of Were Street with quality cuts, friendly service and spit-roaster hire for parties.
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Bakers Delight Montmorency
The local branch of the bakery for fresh loaves, rolls and the after-school treat run.
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Montmorency Bakehouse
A bakery turning out pies, banh mi, custard tarts and slices that pull people in from well beyond Monty.
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Thirsty Camel
The local bottle shop for wine, beer and spirits, with knowledgeable staff and a loyalty scheme.
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Monty Convenience Store
The corner store for milk, the paper and the odds and ends you forgot.
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Retail, gifts & creative
Where the arts streak shows
Montmorency Newsagency & Were St Trading
A family-run newsagent, post office and gift shop backing local and Australian designers, and home to the Were St Window coffee hatch.
Montflora
A florist with a strong local name for bouquets, wedding work and funeral arrangements at short notice.
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Claydreamers Pottery Studio
A pottery studio and class space near Petrie Park, running lessons and birthday parties in a bush setting.
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Craft Villa
A bead and jewellery-making supply shop run by a jeweller who is generous with advice for first-timers.
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Echo
A long-standing balloon and homewares shop handling arrangements, gifts and party orders.
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American Candy
A small shop stocking American lollies, drinks and the snacks the kids ask for by brand.
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Hair & barber
Cuts and colour
Harper Hair Company
A welcoming hair salon up near Rattray Road, good with cuts, colour and curly hair.
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Sass & Mane Hair Co
A modern hair salon doing cuts and colour, with late nights midweek.
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Hair & Body Workshop
A long-running salon offering hair, nails and brows under one roof.
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New Cuts Barber Shop
A traditional barber where regulars have come for years for a sharp, no-fuss cut.
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Barbers Vision
A consistently five-star barber doing scissor and clipper cuts for all ages, coffee while you wait included.
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Health, beauty & fitness
Looking after yourself
TerryWhite Chemmart Montmorency
The local pharmacy for scripts and advice, with a home delivery service regulars rate highly.
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Were Street Dentists
A family dental practice that is good with kids and fits in emergencies when it can.
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Montmorency Osteopathic Clinic
An osteopathy clinic for backs, necks and sports niggles, with a thorough, listen-first approach.
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Little Rockets Children's Clinic
A children's allied health clinic for occupational and play therapy, with help navigating the NDIS.
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Allawah Beauty Therapy
A busy beauty salon for facials, lashes, brows and massage, with a knack for fitting people in.
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Pamper Mi
A nail and beauty salon at the top of the street with a friendly, at-home feel.
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Radiance by Kathrine
A cosmetic skin clinic offering treatments like fillers and skin rejuvenation in a calm, one-on-one setting.
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Powerhouse Strength & Conditioning
A coaching-led strength gym with a tight community and trainers who keep a close eye on technique.
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Body Constructions (BDYX)
A 24-hour gym with group training, a sauna and ice bath, run by a hands-on owner who has built a real community.
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Professional & everyday services
The practical end of the strip
DEKA Finance
A local mortgage and lending broker on the street since 2012, covering home and investment loans.
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Whitings Advisors
An accounting and advisory firm handling tax and business advice for locals and small businesses.
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GWS Accountants
A small accounting practice for tax returns and business numbers.
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JDF Legal
A well-reviewed local law firm covering conveyancing, wills and powers of attorney, with transparent fees.
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Still Architecture
A residential architecture studio with strong local knowledge of Banyule council and a collaborative approach.
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Buckingham & Company
A busy local real estate agency handling sales and property management across the north-east.
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Delta Holidays
An independent boutique travel agency that builds trips to order and looks after clients when plans go sideways.
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BP Service Station
The service station at the end of the strip for fuel, LPG and the late convenience run.
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Reece Plumbing
A compact branch of the plumbing supplier where staff sort out the exact part you need.
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Also along the strip: De Francesco Vella & Associates, RF Legal, QuickFit, Common Cents, The Happy Loft, Steel Cut Create, Miss June, Wings 'n' Things, Global Pizza, Little Angels and Little Meow Cattery.