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The best cafés to work from in Melbourne

The 10 coffee shops in Melbourne that are best for working on a laptop, led by Mr Tulk Cafe, Code Black and Wolf and Hound.

Ranked by work score: Wi‑Fi, power, seating, hours, what reviews say about laptops and noise, and who recommends working there. One branch per chain.

Artistic interior of a Melbourne store with a cozy, tranquil vibe, featuring shelves of books and coffee.
  1. 01Mr Tulk Cafe

    café328 Swanston Street, Melbourne★ 3.7Wi‑FiWork 100

    The big communal table is a good place to spread out your notes and really get stuck in.
    Broadsheet MelbourneMay 2015

    Hours, amenities and photos for Mr Tulk Cafe

  2. 02Code Black

    café15-17 Weston StreetWork 100

    large enough to be able to perch on a stool away from others, or sit under the patio outside
    Time Out MelbourneApril 2024

    Hours, amenities and photos for Code Black

  3. 03Wolf and Hound

    café60 Pin Oak CrescentWi‑FiWork 100

    There are vegan options, free wifi, nice vibes and artworks of doggos on the walls.
    Concrete PlaygroundMay 2026

    Hours, amenities and photos for Wolf and Hound

  4. 04Penny Farthing Espresso

    café206 High StreetWi‑FiWork 100

    Enjoy quality single-origin coffee from Industry Beans, either at the spacious wooden tables or in the courtyard.
    Urban List MelbourneMay 2024

    Hours, amenities and photos for Penny Farthing Espresso

  5. 05Everyday Coffee

    café36-38 Sackville StreetWi‑FiWork 100

    Everyday is not a large cafe, but as most customers swing by for takeaways, there are often plenty of seats on weekdays.
    Broadsheet MelbourneMay 2015

    Hours, amenities and photos for Everyday Coffee

  6. 06Auction Rooms

    café103-107 Errol StreetWi‑FiPowerWork 100

    With power outlets dotted throughout, spacious tables, top-notch coffee and a gourmet menu, you'll have everything you need.
    Urban List MelbourneMay 2024

    Hours, amenities and photos for Auction Rooms

  7. 07A Minor Place

    café103 Albion StreetWi‑FiPowerWork 100

    Free wifi, plenty of power points and good coffee (by Industry Beans) round things off at this fab Melbourne cafe where you can work or study during the week.
    Concrete PlaygroundMay 2026

    Hours, amenities and photos for A Minor Place

  8. 08Serotonin Eatery

    café52 Madden GroveWork 97

    light and bright, with outdoor and indoor seating (some of which are swings that hang from the ceiling!)
    Insider GuidesNovember 2025

    Hours, amenities and photos for Serotonin Eatery

  9. 09ST. ALi Coffee Roasters - South Melbourne

    café12-18 Yarra Place, South Melbourne★ 4.2Work 90

    Located in South Melbourne's backstreets, ST. ALi is one of the pioneers of Melbourne's coffee scene.
    Insider GuidesNovember 2025

    Hours, amenities and photos for ST. ALi Coffee Roasters - South Melbourne

  10. 10Cibi Cafe (Dine In)

    café31-39 Keele StreetWork 90

    The tranquil, calming vibes offer a perfect place to perch for a study or work session
    Concrete PlaygroundMay 2026

    Hours, amenities and photos for Cibi Cafe (Dine In)