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This Borderland

208 Tyler St, Preston VIC 3072, Australia

Recommended by 12 people

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208 Tyler St, Preston VIC 3072, Australia

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HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: Closed Thursday: 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM Friday: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM Saturday: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM Sunday: 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About This Borderland

This Borderland delivers straight-up comfort food in Preston, hitting the sweet spot between hearty diner plates and an equal footing for both vegans and omnis. The kitchen leans hard into gravy-soaked poutine loaded with fried chicken or brisket, alongside beer-battered pickles and hefty burgers. Diners frequently pair their trays with house-made hot sauces—especially bottles of Mango Hotsauce to take home—before rounding things out with a slice of cherry pie.

  • Loaded poutine and late-night snacks: Classic gravy-and-curd fries come upgraded with brisket or fried chicken, alongside beer-battered pickles and cheeseburger snack packs.
  • House-bottled hot sauces: Dine-in trays come flanked by scratch-made condiments, including bottles of mango hot sauce available to grab for takeaway.
  • Vegan and omnivore comfort: Plant-based diners and omnivores share the table seamlessly, with burgers and sweet cherry pies crafted for both diets.
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Why Diners Choose This Borderland

From customizable poutine and house-crafted pies to inclusive menus for vegans and omnivores alike.

  • Customizable Protein-Loaded Poutine

    Guests can upgrade classic Canadian poutine with protein additions like fried chicken or brisket for a hearty comfort meal.

    The Poutine is a must-have, and adding brisket or fried chicken elevates it to a new level.

    Bones Smith

  • House-Made Sauces and Signature Pies

    From scratch-made hot sauces to fresh dessert pies, every item reflects deliberate culinary care and flavor craft.

    house made hot sauces are really good too. And the pie. The pie is BOMB, don't miss out!

    V Bishop

  • Balanced Vegan and Omnivore Comfort Food

    The kitchen caters equitably to both plant-based and omnivorous diners, ensuring groups can share satisfying comfort classics together.

    An amazing place for vegans and omnis both, Ox really strives to provide the best experience possible for everyone and their cravings.

    Bones Smith

  • Patient Hospitality for Late-Night Gatherings

    Even during late-night visits when guests are loud or unruly, the team offers accommodating and warm hospitality.

    The apology is for how drunk, loud and annoying we were. Thank you for your patience. 😅

    Hayley Joyce

  • Therapeutic, Soul-Satisfying Comfort Food

    Hearty comfort burgers and indulgent diner sides deliver an emotionally comforting, restorative dining experience.

    You can really taste all the love that goes into the food here, the burgers are therapeutic as well as delicious.

    V Bishop

Customer-favourite comfort staples and signature specialties

  • Poutine

    The Poutine is a must-have, and adding brisket or fried chicken elevates it to a new level.

    Bones Smith

  • Cherry Pie

    Ox is a master of the burger and the cherry pie.

    Bones Smith

  • House Made Hot Sauces

    the house made hot sauces are really good too.

    V Bishop

  • Cheeseburger Snack Pack

    my mate also go the cheeseburger snack pack which ruled.

    Hayley Joyce

Before you head over

Practical advice on custom orders, dietary choices, and signature take-home sauces

  • Upgrade Your Poutine with Proteins

    Take advantage of protein upgrades by adding brisket or fried chicken to your poutine, or try the cheeseburger snack pack for a heavier comfort meal.

  • Balance Mixed Diets and Save Room for Pie

    Whether you are dining vegan or omnivore, explore both sides of the menu and save room for house-baked staples like the cherry pie.

  • Grab a Bottle of House-Made Hot Sauce

    Pick up a take-home bottle of house-made hot sauce, such as the Mango Hotsauce, at the counter to add extra punch to your meal or pantry.

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