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The Corner Store

1 Swanston St, Mentone VIC 3194, Australia

Recommended by 7 people

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1 Swanston St, Mentone VIC 3194, Australia

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+61 3 9583 6462
HoursMonday: 7:30 AM – 10:00 PM Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 10:00 PM Thursday: 7:30 AM – 10:00 PM Friday: 7:30 AM – 10:00 PM Saturday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM Sunday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About The Corner Store

Mentone locals gather at this welcoming outpost opposite the station for dependable weeknight dinners, morning coffee, and easy family milestones. Undercover basement parking and a ramp keep arrivals simple whether managing prams or grandparents. Inside, comfortable booths host hearty midweek staples—from Wednesday parmas with chips and salad to Friday handmade pasta—alongside juicy wagyu burgers and generous bowls of truffle gnocchi. Regulars often finish off a dinner with warm sticky date pudding or a rich chocolate fondant.

  • Value-Driven Weeknight Specials: Rotating weeknight features include $20 parma nights and $25 pasta dinners alongside early happy hour drinks.
  • Underground Basement Parking: Directly beneath the restaurant, an undercover car park with ramp and elevator access makes arrivals seamless.
  • Accommodating Milestone Gatherings: Generous table spacing, private celebration hosting, and zero cakeage fees take the hassle out of milestone family dinners.
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Why Diners Choose The Corner Store

Grounded reasons diners choose The Corner Store for gatherings, weeknights, and daily transit dining.

  • Generous Weeknight Promotional Dinners

    Rotating dining promotions across the week provide substantial value on steaks, pasta, and parmas.

    The $25 Friday pasta night is fantastic value, with generous servings and delicious, freshly made pasta.

    Christine's Photographs

  • Accessible On-Site Basement Parking

    Visitors arriving by vehicle benefit from dedicated, illuminated undercover parking situated directly beneath the venue.

    Parking was easy following the ramp below, free, well lit and accessible with stairs or handicap accessible via the elevator.

    TWS

  • Effortless Family Milestones and Celebrations

    Milestone birthdays and celebrations run seamlessly with flexible hosting and zero cakeage service fees.

    There were 17 of us and the corner people were fantastic, flexible and easy to work with. No extra charges for serving a cake and everything was not a problem.

    Trudi Kelly

  • Dedicated Group and Function Hosting

    Spacious layouts, curated event coordination, and tailored menus smoothly support larger gatherings and dietary needs.

    The attention to detail, outstanding service and delicious food was beyond our expectations and impressed all of our guests.

    Georgia Davey

  • Prime Transit-Facing Location

    Located directly across from Mentone station, the venue enables stress-free transit connections for brunches and catch-ups.

    Food and service staff were fantastic. I caught the train and Mentone Train Station is across the road.

    Ron Davis

  • Seamless Multi-Modal Arrival

    Dual access via adjacent rail links and underground basement parking makes gathering simple however guests arrive.

    Convenient for access by both train and car (car park in the basement under the restaurant), you can spend hours here and stay entertained.

    Ryo Sekine

Signature cafe and bistro favorites ordered time and again

  • Wagyu Burger

    Best wagyu burger in town!

    Miss Marone

  • Chicken Parma

    $20 parmas with chips and salad (no vegetables swap allowed), happy hour between 6-7pm covering pints of beer/cider, plus basic spirits at $7. Doesn't get much better than this locally to be honest!

    TWS

  • Truffle Gnocchi

    as did the two of us who had the truffle gnocchi.

    Michelle Pain

  • Eggs Benedict in a Croissant

    I had Eggs Benedict in a croissant, very indulgent and was cooked perfectly.

    Ron Davis

Other favorites

Starters, sweets, and sides to complement your meal

  • Garlic Bread

    The garlic bread is generous (6 serves) and delicious.

    Michelle Pain

  • Chocolate Fondant

    Needing something sweet to eat I ordered the Chocolate Fondant (Well worth the 20 min wait) and now I am super soaked with chocolate and buzzing.

    John Dryden

  • Homemade Waffles

    Looking for something sweet? Get the homemade waffles with berries!! Tasting too good to be real.

    Marie Callahan

  • Grain Salad

    If you're looking for a healthy start that is vegan friendly? The grain salad is surprisingly delicious.

    Marie Callahan

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful, above-and-beyond hospitality touches that elevate milestone functions, morning stops, and everyday dining.

  • Complimentary Celebration Cake Service

    The venue accommodates private milestone celebrations with no extra charges for cutting and plating outside birthday cakes.

  • Attentive Event Coordination & Dietary Care

    Staff seamlessly accommodate complex dietary needs and coordinate with hosts to curate bespoke event styling and decorations for milestones.

  • Complimentary Coffee Refills

    Guests enjoy generous hospitality perks during daytime service, including free coffee refills on breakfast and brunch orders.

  • Hands-On Host Welcome & Custom Touches

    Owners and floor staff welcome diners by name, tailor custom off-menu beverage strengths, and provide dedicated spacious booth setups for working meetings.

Before you head over

Key practical details for parking, weekly specials, and celebrations at The Corner Store.

  • Undercover Basement Parking

    Access the free underground car park via the ramp underneath the venue, with elevator and stair access leading directly upstairs.

  • Plan Around Weeknight Specials

    Take advantage of scheduled dining nights, such as $20 Parma Wednesdays and Thursdays or rotating pasta and steak promotions.

  • BYO Celebration Cake

    You can bring an outside celebration cake for milestone dinners and family gatherings without paying any cake service fee.

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