Best Cafes for Remote Work in Highett Melbourne 2026
| Pick | |
|---|---|
| Our #1 | The Lucky Depot |
| Zero-cost winner | Leo |
| Kid-approved | Old Post |
| Under the radar | The White Lane |
| Wet day saviour | The Good House |
Highett 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. Iris’s and The Honest Table are among the standouts, but they’re not the only ones worth your time. Highett sits 15km from the CBD, and what it lacks in hype it makes up for in substance. Transformed by level crossing removal and Sir William Fry Reserve.
1. Nell Quarter — 349 Bridge Lane, Highett VIC 3193
What it is: The one that surprised us Cost: $13-25 per person Best for: kids under 12 who need to burn energy
The room holds 56 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
2. Hazel’s — 224 Smith Grove, Highett VIC 3193
What it is: A quiet achiever Cost: $8-20 per person Best for: the whole crew
The space seats about 50 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
3. The Old Room — 366 Barkly Place, Highett VIC 3193
What it is: The one regulars swear by Cost: $11-20 per person Best for: groups
The room holds 58 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Go for: The seasonal special ($14) — solid
4. Rosa’s — 10 Young Street, Highett VIC 3193
What it is: Reliable all-rounder Cost: $19-24 per person Best for: budget eaters
Capacity is around 62 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
5. Atlas Pantry — 314 Queen Grove, Highett VIC 3193
What it is: Worth the detour Cost: $15-23 per person Best for: impressing someone without spending $200
The room holds 41 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Smith Grove is usually fine.
Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
Why Locals Stay in Highett
6. The Common Yard — 223 Barkly Place, Highett VIC 3193
What it is: Reliable all-rounder Cost: $14-28 per person Best for: the under-$15 crowd
The room holds 49 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: They source produce from Highett farmers market when it runs.
7. Hazel’s — 121 Barkly Place, Highett VIC 3193
What it is: No-frills excellence Cost: $11-21 per person Best for: anyone watching their wallet
Capacity is around 62 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Highett roaster — ask which one.
8. Sol Local — 87 Young Street, Highett VIC 3193
What it is: The one regulars swear by Cost: $17-24 per person Best for: anyone watching their wallet
The space seats about 53 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Start with: The daily soup ($20) — solid
9. Mabel — 288 Bridge Lane, Highett VIC 3193
What it is: A local institution Cost: $8-21 per person Best for: remote workers
Capacity is around 34 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
10. Oliver — 265 Smith Grove, Highett VIC 3193
What it is: Worth the detour Cost: $22-29 per person Best for: the under-$15 crowd
Capacity is around 64 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.
11. Iris — 326 Queen Grove, Highett VIC 3193
What it is: Worth the detour Cost: $14-19 per person Best for: dates
Capacity is around 60 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Explore More
- Hampton Best Cafes for Remote Work — same vibe, different suburb
- Highett Best Cafes — where to get your morning coffee
- Highett Things to Do — the full activity guide
- Brighton Guide — the neighbouring suburb
- Compare Suburbs — see how Highett stacks up
- All Highett Guides — everything we’ve written about Highett
FAQ
Yes. The best cafes for remote work scene is stronger than most people expect.
What is Highett known for?
Transformed by level crossing removal and Sir William Fry Reserve.
Which cafes in Highett have good WiFi?
The Lucky Depot is our top recommendation. See our full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
How far is Highett from Melbourne CBD?
Highett is 15km, 27min train, 20min drive from Melbourne CBD.
Highett 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
Data sourced from Google Places, OpenStreetMap, and ABS Census. Compiled April 2026. Found an error? Contact us.
