Need to get out of the office? Retreat to one of these wi-fi friendly spaces.
402 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy
Renowned for its cronuts and pastries, bakery Rustica Sourdough sits on Fitzroy’s bustling Brunswick Street. With large glass-panel windows, this timber-filled space is a cosy spot to people-watch, work and enjoy your morning macaron and coffee.
If you’re wanting something a little more substantial, try the roasted wild mushrooms with thyme, kale, white truffle, poached eggs and sourdough.
45 Little Hoddle Street, Richmond
Long Street Coffee is in a converted chocolate factory, down a small laneway off Victoria Street, Richmond. The space not only provides great coffee, food and a quiet area to work, it’s also a training ground for refugees and asylum seekers.
The menu is focused on local, organic, seasonal produce with Proud Mary coffee. If you want a quick break from your laptop screen, head outside and practice your skills on the basketball hoop.
328 Swanston Street, Melbourne
Looking for a place close to some class A research material? Mr Tulk is a good choice, located next to the State Library – named after its first librarian, Augustus Henry Tulk.
The space plays on a reading-room look with high ceilings and arched windows. Outside there’s wooden benches and a central communal table to spread out your notes.
Menu-wise, breakfast offers muffins and croissants, toasted muesli and eggs how you like them. For lunch, there’s a selection of wraps and soups, and options like cured salmon and gnocchi. Gluten-free and vegetarian options are also available.
103–107 Errol Street, North Melbourne
Good coffee? Check. Power points? Check. Big tables? Check.
With its bright, open, industrial chic look, Auction Rooms offers great lighting to help you focus on that spreadsheet.
The single page menu offers options for big and small appetites. Try the braised Wagyu meatball sub with polenta chips and jalapeno aioli. For breakfast the buttermilk griddlecakes are a favourite, served with brownie, honeycomb and fresh strawberries.
Coffee is supplied by St ALi.
2/20 Maddock Street, Windsor
Overlooking Windsor Station, this bright space offers convenience for freelancers in the south. Down a dead-end street, this unlikely light and airy location has reclaimed timber benches along a wall of windows overlooking the station – a great spot for a laptop and Monk Bodhi Dharma coffee.
Two Lost Boys offers a brief menu with inventive takes on the classics, including a bacon-and-egg roll with tomato relish, and eggs Benedict with spinach, dukkah, hollandaise and harissa baked pumpkin.
210 Queensberry Street, Carlton
Endless coffee refills. Enough said.
This Carlton cafe is modelled on the classic American diner, with a warm atmosphere to study and bottomless cups of filter coffee for those with a tight deadline.
Owner Ben Stronach roasts the coffee himself with a rotating selection of single origins. He also offers a two-step white coffee, made by infusing filter overnight with house-made almond milk and a shot of espresso.
His menu offers hearty pies and meatball subs, inspired by a “life-changing” lunch in Queens, New York. For something sweeter, there is a range of cakes and pastries.
206 High Street, Northcote
This vintage-themed cafe is filled with musicians and writers, so if you’re looking for a great creative vibe, this is your destination.
Penny Farthing Espresso is known for its simple food and single origin coffee from Industry Beans.
It also has a coffee cocktail list with specials like the Ginger Mini Bike, the Penny Farthing Espresso and the Step Through.
For those in need of some vitamin D, there’s a great courtyard to soak up the rays.
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