Welcome to
Carlisle Street
A premier food and shopping destination in Melbourne’s south east with over 150 traders. With a thriving village feel, Carlisle Street in the heart of Balaclava is bustling with outstanding cafes, restaurants, shops and services.
Browse our Traders
Join us on Sat 15th March for a vibrant dancing in the street festival. Infectious rhythms from African Drumming and brass party Seduceaphones will create a street carnivale like we have not known before – under the railway bridge, on the corners and at the tram stops.
Save the date and be there from 10am – 2pm.
Business Directory
Gourmet Food
Carlisle Street is bursting at the seams with a plethora of choices to delight and satisfy even the most foodie. Whether it’s the abundance of Jewish bakeries proffering bagels and cakes, or beer gardens brimming with tacos, there’s a global microcosm swirling around Balaclava’s bouncing epicentre. From sushi rolls on the run to sit-down Turkish feasts or fresh fish and chips for a Friday night feed at home, there really is something for everyone. Whether it’s coffee and pastries or cocktails and wine or pub fare and everything in between.
Explore
Explore the fantastic mix of retail stores dotted along Carlisle Street for gifts, beauty, clothes and more. Plus, Carlisle Street has a good blend of professional and health services including optometrists, dental, medical and pharmacies as well as legal, real estate and financial services.
