Best Cafes for Remote Work in Bentleigh Melbourne 2026
| Pick | |
|---|---|
| Top pick | Northern Table |
| Free highlight | Cleo |
| Family-friendly | Pilgrim |
| Locals only | Nell’s |
| Indoor option | Press |
We’ve spent months eating, drinking, and exploring Bentleigh to put this guide together. The suburb is 4.50-5.00 for a flat white, $22-38 for dinner, and genuinely better than most people give it credit for. Good Standard is the one everyone knows. Honest Post is the one they should know. Bentleigh has centre road dining strip has diverse restaurants.
1. The Southern Store — 213 Murray Road, Bentleigh VIC 3164
What it is: Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $11-22 per person Best for: groups of 6+ who want a table without booking six weeks ahead
Capacity is around 64 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Maple Parade is usually fine.
Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
2. The New Union — 12 Anderson Road, Bentleigh VIC 3164
What it is: Reliable all-rounder Cost: $22-35 per person Best for: a quiet meal and a book
The space seats about 62 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Railway Drive is usually fine.
Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Bentleigh roaster — ask which one.
3. Ada Works — 93 Murray Road, Bentleigh VIC 3164
What it is: Reliable all-rounder Cost: $12-17 per person Best for: anyone watching their wallet
The space seats about 51 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
4. Little Works — 34 West Street, Bentleigh VIC 3164
What it is: Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $12-24 per person Best for: families
The space seats about 54 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: They source produce from Bentleigh farmers market when it runs.
5. Vera Local — 288 Anderson Road, Bentleigh VIC 3164
What it is: A quiet achiever Cost: $16-23 per person Best for: impressing someone without spending $200
The space seats about 50 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: They source produce from Bentleigh farmers market when it runs.
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6. The Little Depot — 324 West Street, Bentleigh VIC 3164
What it is: The one that surprised us Cost: $9-20 per person Best for: dates
The space seats about 47 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Anderson Road is usually fine.
7. Archive — 107 Anderson Road, Bentleigh VIC 3164
What it is: The one that surprised us Cost: $16-28 per person Best for: impressing someone without spending $200
The space seats about 44 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Murray Road is usually fine.
Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
8. Lucky Corner — 151 Maple Parade, Bentleigh VIC 3164
What it is: A solid local spot Cost: $13-19 per person Best for: the under-$15 crowd
The room holds 55 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Murray Road is usually fine.
Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
9. Nina Yard — 320 West Street, Bentleigh VIC 3164
What it is: A solid local spot Cost: $14-29 per person Best for: a quiet table for two
The room holds 45 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Maple Parade is usually fine.
10. The Common Social — 42 Murray Road, Bentleigh VIC 3164
What it is: The one that surprised us Cost: $9-19 per person Best for: families
The space seats about 58 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
11. Tall Post — 146 Maple Parade, Bentleigh VIC 3164
What it is: Under-the-radar gem Cost: $10-24 per person Best for: remote workers
The room holds 41 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
Explore More
- Carnegie Best Cafes for Remote Work — same vibe, different suburb
- Bentleigh Best Cafes — where to get your morning coffee
- Bentleigh Things to Do — the full activity guide
- Bentleigh East Guide — the neighbouring suburb
- Compare Suburbs — see how Bentleigh stacks up
- All Bentleigh Guides — everything we’ve written about Bentleigh
FAQ
Yes. The best cafes for remote work scene is stronger than most people expect.
What is Bentleigh known for?
Centre Road dining strip has diverse restaurants.
Which cafes in Bentleigh have good WiFi?
Northern Table is our top recommendation. See our full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
How far is Bentleigh from Melbourne CBD?
Bentleigh is 14km, 25min train, 20min drive from Melbourne CBD.
Bentleigh isn’t trying to be the next Fitzroy. It doesn’t need to be. What it does, it does with zero pretension and real substance. That’s worth more than a trendy postcode.
Last updated: March 2026
