Best Cafes for Remote Work in Glen Iris Melbourne 2026
| Pick | |
|---|---|
| Best overall | Table |
| Best free option | Room |
| Best for families | Cellar |
| Best local secret | Gus’s |
| Best for rainy days | Remy’s |
We’ve spent months eating, drinking, and exploring Glen Iris to put this guide together. The suburb is 4.50-5.50 for a flat white, $28-45 for dinner, and genuinely better than most people give it credit for. The Good Store is the one everyone knows. Marco Cellar is the one they should know. Glen Iris has leafy residential suburb with gardiner creek and gardiners creek trail.
1. Theo Union — 335 Charles Road, Glen Iris VIC 3151
What it is: The one regulars swear by Cost: $20-30 per person Best for: a quiet table for two
Capacity is around 61 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Order this: The pumpkin risotto ($22) — solid
2. Lena Press — 39 Railway Avenue, Glen Iris VIC 3151
What it is: Reliable all-rounder Cost: $14-26 per person Best for: the whole crew
Capacity is around 56 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Station Road is usually fine.
Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
3. The Tall Bench — 16 Charles Road, Glen Iris VIC 3151
What it is: The one that surprised us Cost: $16-27 per person Best for: solo diners
The room holds 34 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Henry Road is usually fine.
Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
4. Ruby’s — 323 Railway Avenue, Glen Iris VIC 3151
What it is: Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $17-31 per person Best for: anyone eating alone without feeling weird
The room holds 32 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Station Road is usually fine.
5. Kai’s — 142 Station Road, Glen Iris VIC 3151
What it is: A local institution Cost: $16-28 per person Best for: the under-$15 crowd
The space seats about 59 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Worth knowing: The seasonal special ($21) — solid Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
What Makes Glen Iris Different
6. Kai Press — 58 Henry Road, Glen Iris VIC 3151
What it is: Under-the-radar gem Cost: $21-35 per person Best for: families
The space seats about 63 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Railway Avenue is usually fine.
Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Glen Iris roaster — ask which one.
7. Nina Press — 173 Charles Road, Glen Iris VIC 3151
What it is: The one regulars swear by Cost: $12-20 per person Best for: the whole crew
Capacity is around 34 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
8. Luna’s — 157 Railway Avenue, Glen Iris VIC 3151
What it is: A local institution Cost: $8-15 per person Best for: a quiet meal and a book
The room holds 59 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
9. Rosa’s — 96 Charles Road, Glen Iris VIC 3151
What it is: A solid local spot Cost: $9-22 per person Best for: solo diners
The room holds 64 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
10. Ivy Mill — 151 Railway Avenue, Glen Iris VIC 3151
What it is: A local institution Cost: $17-31 per person Best for: remote workers
The space seats about 49 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Henry Road is usually fine.
Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Glen Iris roaster — ask which one.
11. Nina — 353 Charles Road, Glen Iris VIC 3151
What it is: A local institution Cost: $12-27 per person Best for: families
Capacity is around 58 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
12. Kai’s — 219 Young Road, Glen Iris VIC 3151
What it is: The one regulars swear by Cost: $14-29 per person Best for: groups of 6+ who want a table without booking six weeks ahead
Capacity is around 50 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Charles Road is usually fine.
Insider tip: They source produce from Glen Iris farmers market when it runs.
Explore More
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- Glen Iris Things to Do — the full activity guide
- Box Hill Guide — the neighbouring suburb
- Compare Suburbs — see how Glen Iris stacks up
- All Glen Iris Guides — everything we’ve written about Glen Iris
FAQ
Yes. The best cafes for remote work scene is stronger than most people expect.
What is Glen Iris known for?
Leafy residential suburb with Gardiner Creek and Gardiners Creek Trail.
Which cafes in Glen Iris have good WiFi?
Table is our top recommendation. See our full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
How far is Glen Iris from Melbourne CBD?
Glen Iris is 9km, 18min train, 16min drive from Melbourne CBD.
Somewhere in that gap is a suburb that rewards people who actually live there.
Last updated: March 2026
