Chuckle Park

This review is for three and a half stars… I wish Unilocal would let you rate things with halves!
Chuckle Park is a really great place for late afternoon drinks in the city and does some fairly tasty light meals. The décor is adorable and has a really lovely park feeling.
I don’t love the stools they use (see photos) they are very standard around Melbourne but my friends and I always think they get uncomfortable after about an hour.
If they had comfy laid back chairs I would give this place four stars!

ok so that was seriously delicious!!! Had the cubano sandwich, ham and spicy pulled pork!!! Crazy good! It was huge as well so treat portion!
It is such a nice place in that little alley. Great decoration, style and vibe. Little caravan in the back. One of my best find in melbourne! A out pricey ($ 14 for the sandwich) but I was so good, it was definitely worth it!!!
My advice, give it a go!
Cash only.

the ambiance of the place was so perfect. the food was great, however they need to hire some extra staffs, as this place gets busy and packed with people. Over all the food experience was so good.

Food was great. Atmosphere was lovely. Sadly, not a large range of drinks for those who don’t drink alcohol. But all in all a lovely experience. I would recommend this as a nice hangout spot.

Wow, this is a really cool bar. A great use of a tiny lane way off Lt Collins St.
An eclectic mix of plants in jars, hung above the fake grass floor, but surprisingly, it all works. The bar/​kitchen is set up in an old caravan. Even the statue of Madonna, over the bar, seems to fit in here.
We had a yummy Fajita Roll for a snack.
Worth a return visit.

This place is beautiful at night! It’s especially great to bring your date here for a romantic evening in the city. I cannot believe that this little «pop-​up» look-​a-​like restaurant has been around for 3 years and I’ve only discovered it now!
I had the meatball wrap which tasted quite alright… then again I’m not very fond of wraps so I might be biased. The food selection here was quite limited when I came by as they’ve sold out plenty of their famous dishes. I would highly recommend getting the corns for the appetizers here though. They are amazing! I dare say it’s even better than the ones I’ve tried at one of my favorite restaurants in town, Mamacita. You’ll find the prices very reasonable too.
The staff here is great! Have a chat with Rose if you can — she’s tremendously lovely!

Wow! An atmosphere I haven’t seen in Melbourne before and am findind it hard to find another place like it. Although their variety of beer and liquor aren’t outstanding I have fallen in love with the spicy pulled pork and slaw burger. Ontop of that I found it hard not to get along with the the unique crew running the show. Will recommend!

Convenient but poor choices… Most drink options sold out, surly staff, nice atmosphere and cozy but crap wine n beer let it down

This place is easy to miss amid the hustle and bustle of Little Collins St, so you gotta know where you’re going if you want to find this hidden spot. I always struggle to find somewhere to go in the city for an afternoon beer or snack (clearly, I’m not on Unilocal enough), but Chuckle Park is always a good bet. My second «hang out» ever with my partner was here, so it definitely holds a special place in my heart. I’m pretty sure their meatball sandwich also holds a special place in my heart because it’s delish! Also up there is their pulled pork sandwich. Chuckle Park is a great place to go for a beer and a bite to eat, but be warned that it’s teeny tiny. There’s only a few high top tables and most are only equipped for a few peeps. With that said, it’s cosy and unique, oh and sort of outside (dress warm for those days when Melbs is 25 degrees one minute and 10 the next). I also feel it’s important to inform you all that the bathroom is miles away — OK, it’s upstairs but you need to take the elevator (great opportunity to chat awkwardly with other CP patrons) and bring the pee key along with you. So, if you’re having fun with your mates and drinking loads of Moritz, don’t wait until you gotta go real bad or you’ll be sorry and you’ll wish you had read this review long before now!

This place is amazing. So different. Great use of a tiny lane way between buildings. Awesomely done. Great atmosphere. Small menu with something for everyone. Served from the back of a caravan, great service and food is great!

Ive noticed chuckle park a few times, but never ventured in, always off to
somewhere else. It’s actually quite good here in a bright colourful artificial
yet still cool grassed area. Order from a little old caravan trailer thing, which
is pretty cool. There’s a variety of foods, most of which not only look excellent
but are cheap. Negroni shots. Cocktail jugs also feature on the menu which
is concise but good. Mountain Goat fancy pants beer, or orion 500 ml from japan
all in cans are great. There’s also a Moritz and meatball deal which is pretty swell.
There’s two logo’s for chuckle park– One with a bear, and one with an ewok?
Or Ewok/​bear hybrid combination. I didn’t really notice it until someone pointed it
out to me. Lots of plants in jars hanging above between the building space. I came
here looking for New Guernica, but was early.

A friend and I stumbled upon Chuckle Park on a recent rainy Friday arvo en route to another one of those Melbourne bars that are just around the corner. Though it’s just off Little Collins Street, it feels as though you are nowhere near the city. As soon as you walk in, all the noise and foot traffic just disappears (and I was there at work-​closing time for lots of CBD go-​ers).
The décor is astro-​turf chic (reminiscent of Madame Brussels) and it definitely brightened up our otherwise rainy and dark Friday. The staff are super friendly (and cute!). We had a lovely time. The drinks menu is quite small, with only about 4 beers and a handful of wine choices. Also, to get to the toilets you have to brave the pathos of New Guernica upstairs (for these two reasons, I haven’t given a higher review).
Chuckle Park is, however, a great choice for a quite drink after work or before a big night out.

Great atmosphere, good drinks and a surprisingly good music playlist made for a great afternoon. Well done Chuckle Park.

I can honestly say I’ve walked past this place a thousand times. Always thought Yeah I should go there but oh no I’m a lonely corporate type lady who needs to be cooler to get in. Or at least BYO friends. Well I finally did and boy oh boy am I glad that I did.
Simple food and drinks menu that works really well. This is really just an added bonus to the hipster cool that Chuckle Park is. Visually stimulating this little place really does encapsulate the Melbourne laneway culture.
Down side– smokers. This space is teeny tiny and your rubbing shoulders with your fellow drinkers. Sharing body space is ok, sharing second hand smoke not so cool kids.
The pulled pork roll was pork-​a-​licous. I’ll be going back some time soon.

Chuckle Park is so close, so very very close to getting five stars from me. Unfortunately, a bird crapped on me while I was eating lunch. I suppose the one downside of having an outdoor restaurant is that it is exposed to the elements… and the sparrows.
Aside from that. I LOVE IT! It is a perfect example of Melbourne culture, just another one of Melbourne’s hidden little secrets. A little restaurant squeezed between two buildings down a little alleyway.
I had a decent read of the menu when I got in. My friends had decided on the burger they’re famous for something else caught my eye. I’m not usually one to go for a lentil salad but hey, there is a first time for everything and that is exactly what I ordered. My lunch ended up being one of the most delicious things I’ve tasted in quite some time. It was a new experience and a happy one. If you come here (I highly recommend you do) try this out.
One thing I could give them a tip on is the choice of beer. Yes, they’ve got some nice obscure ones (being that they’re spanish and everything) on the list but there are still a few dud choices. I feel as if they could have forgotten about the Boag’s and Heineken and gone for some more spanish lagers like Estrella and Cruzcampo.
I highly, HIGHLY recommend Chuckle Park. It is an awesome little restaurant with so much to offer. Simply a must if you’re looking for lunch in the city.

Melbourne laneway culture blah blah blah. This place wins because it’s easy, staff are friendly and the food options are simply very good. Especially good to have tasty veg options alongside the pulled pork rolls and what-​have-​you. The vibe is relaxed, a little wonky and has enough charm to impress anyone from your mum to your most cynical nu-​Melbourne loathing pals. Perfect for an hour long stop for a rest while CBD shopping or for post-​work or pre-​fun drinks. Mostly the food is awesome though + those jars with the little lights are a pretty nice touch. Admit it. A very solid CBD vegetarian option.

Nifty space, good for a quick lunch or an after work drink.
It typifies Melbourne laneway culture with kitsch and charm.
The sandwiches come out quickly for lunch (a bonus), and are served on cute little cutting boards. The veggie tortilla isn’t really much of a tortilla– but, it is yummy veggies on a roll (like the pulled pork) with quite a bit of sauce to boot.
Glasses of wine are poured generously, but beer in tinnies are a wee bit expensive for what you get. But please don’t let this dissuade you from a visit. The pimms in a jug can’t be missed.
Enjoy Chuckie’s, it’s a great spot!

Great setup Melbourne way, in a laneway under hanging plants and serving out of a Mexican themed trailer bar. The pulled pork bun was impressively flavored with enough chilli to make you want more beer. The corn on cob (elote) was reportedly delightful enough for second order. Slightly smaller beer selection than I’d have liked though. I like this place very much and feel it had distilled some great ideas of the other bars of Melbourne, well executed.

What a cool little hidden secret of Melbourne.
Located inside the ex wasted space next to New Guirinia, the area has been transformed into a mod grass, light in jar oasis for those wanting a cheap eat and a cheeky beer at lunch.
Go up to the caravan order and take a seat. On the day I went, I was the only one there, which works for me.
I ordered the pulled pork roll, which arrived on a crispy bun. I’m not a massive fan of coleslaw, but I loved theirs, with a hint of chilli. Tasty tasty roll.
This would be a great place for those looking for something a little Melbourne and different to the corporate lunch of sandwich/​sushi ect.
It’s not a big area, so not great for groups, but I’ll definitely be back, on a Friday so I can have a beer with lunch :)