Correction (11 October 2026): an earlier version of this page listed places and details we could not stand behind. It has been rewritten from scratch: every place below was confirmed at two independent sources on 9 October 2026, and every price was copied from the page it was published on.
This page covers three places near Elsternwick where AGFG lists Free Wifi: Carter Lovett in Elsternwick, Omar and the Marvellous Coffee Bird in Gardenvale and Annabel’s Wine Bar in Caulfield South. The first two are cafes. Annabel’s is a wine bar, so it suits a late-afternoon or evening session rather than a morning one.
A Free Wifi tag is an AGFG listing feature, not a laptop policy, so ask at the counter before you unpack. Each entry credits whoever printed its hours, and we copied three menu prices, all from Carter Lovett.
The quick picks
| If you’re after | Head to | Order this | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morning coffee with printed prices | Carter Lovett | Batch Brew | $5.50 |
| Gardenvale cafe with alfresco | Omar and the Marvellous Coffee Bird | see below | not printed here |
| Afternoon session after cafes close | Annabel’s Wine Bar | see below | not printed here |
Carter Lovett — 329 Glen Huntly Road, Elsternwick VIC 3185
AGFG lists Carter Lovett with Free Wifi, as well as Takeaway, Breakfast and Alfresco Dining. Its site lists opening hours of 7 days, 6am to 3.30pm. The menu we copied lists Batch Brew at $5.50.
On the menu (copied from carterlovett.com.au/CL2025_A4_DAY_FOOD_menu_260717_01.pdf on 9 October 2026):
- Egg & salmon: $12
- Smoked Bacon: $8
- Batch Brew: $5.50
Desk price: Batch Brew is listed at $5.50 on the menu we copied, which is the coffee price to plan a long sit around.
Omar and the Marvellous Coffee Bird — 124 Gardenvale Rd, Gardenvale VIC 3185
AGFG lists Omar and the Marvellous Coffee Bird with Free Wifi, plus Takeaway, Breakfast, Alfresco Dining and Child Friendly. Its own site gives the address as 124 Gardenvale Road, Gardenvale. We have not printed its hours or prices, and its details may have changed, so check before you go.
Laptop policy: AGFG’s Free Wifi tag is the only source here, so ask at the counter whether laptops are welcome and for how long.
Annabel’s Wine Bar — 402 Hawthorn Road, Caulfield South VIC 3162
Annabel’s Wine Bar is at 402 Hawthorn Road, Caulfield South, and its site lists the hours: closed Monday and Tuesday, 4pm to 11pm Wednesday and Thursday, 12pm to 12am Friday and Saturday, and 12pm to 11pm Sunday. AGFG lists Free Wifi, Vegan Options and Alfresco Dining. It is a wine bar, not a cafe.
Best for: A late-afternoon change of scene once a cafe has closed, with the site’s listed Wednesday and Thursday start of 4pm.
Quick answers
Which places near Elsternwick does AGFG list with free wifi?
AGFG lists Free Wifi for Carter Lovett in Elsternwick, Omar and the Marvellous Coffee Bird in Gardenvale and Annabel’s Wine Bar in Caulfield South. It is a listing feature, not a laptop policy.
What are Carter Lovett’s opening hours?
Carter Lovett’s own site lists 7 days, 6am to 3.30pm. Hours change, so confirm with the cafe before a long session.
Where can I work in the afternoon near Elsternwick?
Annabel’s Wine Bar’s site lists 4pm to 11pm on Wednesday and Thursday, and 12pm onward Friday to Sunday. It is closed Monday and Tuesday per that listing, and it is a wine bar rather than a cafe.
How much is coffee at these free wifi spots?
On the menu we copied, Carter Lovett lists Batch Brew at $5.50. This page prints no coffee price for Omar and the Marvellous Coffee Bird or Annabel’s Wine Bar.
How we checked
We checked every place on this page against at least two independent sources on 9 October 2026: OpenStreetMap, the places’ own websites and the Australian Good Food Guide. Every price is copied exactly as printed on the page linked under Sources, on 9 October 2026. Menus, prices and opening hours change, so check with the venue before you go. The cover photo is illustrative, from Unsplash, and does not show any place on this page.
Seen something out of date? Email [email protected] with the page link and what has changed, and we will check it again.
Sources
- Carter Lovett: openstreetmap.org/10964418845, carterlovett.com.au, agfg.com.au/carter-lovett-75958, carterlovett.com.au/CL2025_A4_DAY_FOOD_menu_260717_01.pdf
- Omar and the Marvellous Coffee Bird: omars.com.au, agfg.com.au/omar-and-the-marvellous-coffee-bird
- Annabel’s Wine Bar: annabels.au, agfg.com.au/annabels-wine-bar-149923
