Best Cafes for Remote Work in Fitzroy Melbourne 2026
| Pick | |
|---|---|
| Best overall | Depot |
| Best free option | Lena Corner |
| Best for families | Little Press |
| Best local secret | The New Post |
| Best for rainy days | Nico |
Fitzroy doesn’t get the press that inner-city suburbs do, but the locals aren’t complaining. The best cafes for remote work scene here is solid, unpretentious, and growing. Oliver Commons and Iris are among the standouts, but they’re not the only ones worth your time. Fitzroy sits 2km from the CBD, and what it lacks in hype it makes up for in substance. Brunswick Street and Smith Street define Fitzroy — Melbourne’s original bohemian suburb.
1. Zara’s — 153 Queen Avenue, Fitzroy VIC 3165
What it is: No-frills excellence Cost: $13-23 per person Best for: impressing someone without spending $200
The room holds 54 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
2. Leo — 287 Market Grove, Fitzroy VIC 3165
What it is: A local institution Cost: $17-24 per person Best for: solo diners
The room holds 32 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
3. River Kitchen — 68 Pine Drive, Fitzroy VIC 3165
What it is: Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $8-13 per person Best for: a quiet table for two
The room holds 32 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Go for: The seasonal special ($13) — solid
4. The Half Lane — 310 North Road, Fitzroy VIC 3165
What it is: Reliable all-rounder Cost: $21-34 per person Best for: groups
The space seats about 51 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Fitzroy roaster — ask which one.
5. Blue Quarter — 5 North Road, Fitzroy VIC 3165
What it is: Under-the-radar gem Cost: $19-27 per person Best for: dates
The room holds 43 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
What Fitzroy Actually Is
6. Oliver Local — 151 North Road, Fitzroy VIC 3165
What it is: A solid local spot Cost: $19-32 per person Best for: kids under 12 who need to burn energy
The space seats about 53 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Ask for: The house-made relish ($22) — solid
7. Canvas — 56 Queen Avenue, Fitzroy VIC 3165
What it is: Worth the detour Cost: $22-32 per person Best for: solo diners
Capacity is around 62 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
8. Hazel Room — 176 Market Grove, Fitzroy VIC 3165
What it is: A local institution Cost: $21-32 per person Best for: the whole crew
Capacity is around 63 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
9. The Blue Standard — 125 Market Grove, Fitzroy VIC 3165
What it is: A solid local spot Cost: $10-19 per person Best for: the under-$15 crowd
The room holds 38 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Queen Avenue is usually fine.
Come back for: The lamb shoulder ($14) — solid
10. The Green Store — 350 Queen Avenue, Fitzroy VIC 3165
What it is: No-frills excellence Cost: $11-17 per person Best for: groups of 6+ who want a table without booking six weeks ahead
The room holds 63 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Explore More
- Carlton Best Cafes for Remote Work — same vibe, different suburb
- Fitzroy Best Cafes — where to get your morning coffee
- Fitzroy Things to Do — the full activity guide
- Brunswick Guide — the neighbouring suburb
- Compare Suburbs — see how Fitzroy stacks up
- All Fitzroy Guides — everything we’ve written about Fitzroy
FAQ
Yes. The best cafes for remote work scene is stronger than most people expect.
What is Fitzroy known for?
Brunswick Street and Smith Street define Fitzroy — Melbourne’s original bohemian suburb.
Which cafes in Fitzroy have good WiFi?
Depot is our top recommendation. See our full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
How far is Fitzroy from Melbourne CBD?
Fitzroy is 2km, 10min tram, 6min drive from Melbourne CBD.
Fitzroy is the kind of suburb you move to for practical reasons and stay for the character. Give it six months. You’ll stop driving to the inner city for everything.
Last updated: March 2026
