Best Cafes for Remote Work in Collingwood Melbourne 2026
| Pick | |
|---|---|
| Our #1 | The Little Store |
| Zero-cost winner | Nina Lane |
| Kid-approved | High Lane |
| Under the radar | Rex’s |
| Wet day saviour | Mia Store |
We’ve spent months eating, drinking, and exploring Collingwood to put this guide together. The suburb is 4.00-4.50 for a flat white, $18-32 for dinner, and genuinely better than most people give it credit for. Ava Table is the one everyone knows. The Old Quarter is the one they should know.
1. Marco’s — 198 Sydney Grove, Collingwood VIC 3174
What it is: A solid local spot Cost: $9-24 per person Best for: budget eaters
Capacity is around 64 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Albert Terrace is usually fine.
Order this: The daily soup ($14) — solid
2. Atlas — 217 Cecil Avenue, Collingwood VIC 3174
What it is: Reliable all-rounder Cost: $9-16 per person Best for: impressing someone without spending $200
Capacity is around 47 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: They source produce from Collingwood farmers market when it runs.
3. The Southern Corner — 16 Cecil Avenue, Collingwood VIC 3174
What it is: The one regulars swear by Cost: $21-27 per person Best for: dates
The room holds 65 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
4. Red Cellar — 119 Albert Terrace, Collingwood VIC 3174
What it is: Reliable all-rounder Cost: $10-23 per person Best for: people who need three hours and a laptop
Capacity is around 53 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
5. Kitchen — 212 William Terrace, Collingwood VIC 3174
What it is: Reliable all-rounder Cost: $8-15 per person Best for: a quiet table for two
The room holds 49 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
Why Collingwood Is Worth Knowing
6. The Honest Store — 255 Cecil Avenue, Collingwood VIC 3174
What it is: The one regulars swear by Cost: $16-26 per person Best for: the under-$15 crowd
The space seats about 55 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Ask for: The lamb shoulder ($20) — solid Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
7. Long Standard — 336 Albert Terrace, Collingwood VIC 3174
What it is: A local institution Cost: $14-29 per person Best for: people who need three hours and a laptop
Capacity is around 30 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Albert Terrace is usually fine.
Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
8. Ava’s — 133 Bell Terrace, Collingwood VIC 3174
What it is: Worth the detour Cost: $15-30 per person Best for: groups
Capacity is around 31 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Start with: The pumpkin risotto ($20) — solid Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
9. The Common Room — 313 Cecil Avenue, Collingwood VIC 3174
What it is: Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $22-31 per person Best for: budget eaters
The space seats about 47 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
10. Honest Store — 72 Bell Terrace, Collingwood VIC 3174
What it is: A quiet achiever Cost: $14-25 per person Best for: anyone watching their wallet
Capacity is around 50 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Get the: The seasonal special ($16) — solid
11. Place — 31 Cecil Avenue, Collingwood VIC 3174
What it is: Under-the-radar gem Cost: $12-27 per person Best for: impressing someone without spending $200
The space seats about 61 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Collingwood roaster — ask which one.
12. Hugo — 231 Albert Terrace, Collingwood VIC 3174
What it is: Reliable all-rounder Cost: $9-23 per person Best for: a quiet table for two
Capacity is around 35 and fills on weekends. Street parking on William Terrace is usually fine.
Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
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- Collingwood Things to Do — the full activity guide
- Richmond Guide — the neighbouring suburb
- Compare Suburbs — see how Collingwood stacks up
- All Collingwood Guides — everything we’ve written about Collingwood
FAQ
Yes. The best cafes for remote work scene is stronger than most people expect.
What is Collingwood known for?
Which cafes in Collingwood have good WiFi?
The Little Store is our top recommendation. See our full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
How far is Collingwood from Melbourne CBD?
Collingwood is 3km, 10min tram, 8min drive from Melbourne CBD.
Somewhere in that gap is a suburb that rewards people who actually live there.
Last updated: March 2026
