Grounded House Kensington

Kensington, Melbourne, VIC ☕ Cafés & Brunch

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Opening hours

Monday6:15 am – 2 pm
Tuesday6:15 am – 2 pm
Wednesday6:15 am – 2 pm
Thursday6:15 am – 2 pm
Friday6:15 am – 2 pm
Saturday7:58 am – 12 pm
SundayClosed

Times shown in local time (Melbourne). Public holiday hours may differ.

  • Address499 Macaulay Road, Kensington VIC
  • CuisineCoffee
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499 Macaulay Road, Kensington VIC · 3.7 km from Melbourne centre

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About Grounded House

Grounded House is a cafés & brunch café in Kensington, Victoria. You'll find it at 499 Macaulay Road, Kensington VIC, roughly 3.7 km from the Melbourne city centre.

Australia's café culture is world-famous: expertly made flat whites, all-day brunch, smashed avo and house-baked treats. Cafés are usually busiest on weekend mornings and many close by mid-afternoon.

Grounded House is open 6 days a week (closed Sundays), from early morning; the venue offers dine-in, outdoor seating.

Planning a night out in Kensington? 10 other venues are within a short distance, including Clay Oven Pizza and The Kensington Fish Shop.

Amenities & services

  • Dine-in
  • Outdoor seating
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • No free Wi-Fi

What to order

Signature cafés & brunch dishes to look out for.

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BreakfastEggs BenedictHam or salmon with hollandaise
LunchPumpkin saladRoast pumpkin, quinoa, rocket and feta
BakeryBanana breadToasted with butter
Coffee & drinksFlat whiteDouble shot with silky milk

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Closest restaurants to Grounded House

The 10 nearest places to eat, with distance and travel time.

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  1. 1
    Clay Oven Pizza logo
    Clay Oven Pizza 🍕 Pizza · 501 Macaulay Road, Kensington
    0 mW · 1 min walk
  2. 2
    The Kensington Fish Shop 🦞 Seafood & Fish and Chips · 503 Macaulay Road, Kensington
    10 mW · 1 min walk
  3. 3
    Kenny's charcoal chicken 🍔 Burgers & Chicken · 497 Macaulay Road, Kensington
    10 mSE · 1 min walk
  4. 4
    Rick's Place 🍽️ International · 507 Macaulay Road, Kensington
    20 mW · 1 min walk
  5. 5
    VN Wrap & Roll 🍽️ International · Kensington
    30 mN · 1 min walk
  6. 6
    ARGI Cafe logo
    ARGI Cafe ☕ Cafés & Brunch · 512 Macaulay Road, Kensington
    40 mNW · 1 min walk
  7. 7
    London K Burgers logo
    London K Burgers 🍔 Burgers & Chicken · 482 Macaulay Road, Kensington
    50 mE · 1 min walk
  8. 8
    1565 Cafe & Gelataria 🍨 Desserts & Gelato · 3 Gower Street, Kensington
    60 mE · 1 min walk
  9. 9
    Bubba Pizza 🍕 Pizza · 1 Gower Street, Kensington
    60 mE · 1 min walk
  10. 10
    The Premises ☕ Cafés & Brunch · 476 Macaulay Road, Kensington
    60 mE · 1 min walk

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Eating out in Kensington

Kensington is home to 26 places to eat in our guide, part of the wider Melbourne area with 9,581 venues. The local dining scene leans towards cafés & brunch, international restaurants, pizza restaurants. Within 25 km of Grounded House there are 8,045 restaurants, cafés and pubs to choose from.

Nearby suburbs worth exploring include Newmarket (860 m), Flemington (1.2 km), North Melbourne (1.5 km), Travancore (1.6 km).

Cuisine mix in Kensington

  • ☕ Cafés & Brunch11
  • 🍽️ International3
  • 🍕 Pizza3
  • 🍔 Burgers & Chicken2
  • 🍜 Thai2

Frequently asked questions

Where is Grounded House located?

Grounded House is located at 499 Macaulay Road, Kensington VIC. It is about 3.7 km from the centre of Melbourne. Tap the map on this page to start turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

What are the opening hours of Grounded House?

Grounded House is open 6 days a week (closed Sundays), from early morning. Today's hours are highlighted in the opening hours table above, which shows whether it is open right now (Australia/Melbourne time). Hours can change on public holidays, so it is worth confirming before you visit.

What kind of food does Grounded House serve?

Grounded House serves Coffee cuisine. Browse our cafés & brunch menu guide for typical dishes and dietary options.

Is Grounded House wheelchair accessible?

Yes — Grounded House is listed as wheelchair accessible.

What is the closest restaurant to Grounded House?

The closest venue is Clay Oven Pizza, about 0 m to the west (1 min walk). Other close options include The Kensington Fish Shop (10 m), Kenny's charcoal chicken (10 m), Rick's Place (20 m).

What are some recommended places to eat near Grounded House?

Popular, well-documented choices nearby include Steakhouse Grill 66 (Steakhouse & Grill, 2.5 km), Universal Italian (Italian, 3.4 km), Trattoria Emilia (International, 3.7 km).

Where else can I find cafés & brunch food near Kensington?

Other cafés & brunch venues close by include Fruits of Passion (90 m), Luncheonette (150 m), Rollin 169 (150 m).

How many restaurants are there in Kensington?

Our guide lists 26 places to eat in Kensington, most commonly cafés & brunch (11), international restaurants (3), pizza restaurants (3). Within 25 km there are 8,045 venues in total.