Best Coworking Guide in Mentone Melbourne — 2026 Guide
| Pick | |
|---|---|
| Top pick | Oliver |
| Free highlight | Vera Pantry |
| Family-friendly | Hugo’s |
| Locals only | Nina Cellar |
| Indoor option | Long Depot |
We’ve spent months eating, drinking, and exploring Mentone 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. Oliver’s is the one everyone knows. Sunny Cellar is the one they should know. Mentone has bayside suburb with strong independent community identity.
1. Anchor — 7 Young Lane, Mentone VIC 3191
What it is: The one that surprised us Cost: $10-20 per person Best for: groups
The room holds 36 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
2. Pearl — 314 Market Parade, Mentone VIC 3191
What it is: A quiet achiever Cost: $22-29 per person Best for: anyone watching their wallet
The space seats about 48 — 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. The Golden Depot — 111 Market Parade, Mentone VIC 3191
What it is: A quiet achiever Cost: $14-27 per person Best for: parents who want food AND peace
Capacity is around 44 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Young Lane is usually fine.
Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
4. Ivy Cellar — 25 Young Lane, Mentone VIC 3191
What it is: A quiet achiever Cost: $21-35 per person Best for: impressing someone without spending $200
The room holds 48 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Johnston Avenue is usually fine.
5. Hazel’s — 303 Johnston Avenue, Mentone VIC 3191
What it is: The one that surprised us Cost: $15-28 per person Best for: a quiet meal and a book
Capacity is around 55 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Worth knowing: The mushroom pasta ($18) — solid Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
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6. High Commons — 225 Smith Avenue, Mentone VIC 3191
What it is: No-frills excellence Cost: $8-18 per person Best for: anyone watching their wallet
Capacity is around 33 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
7. Union — 325 Young Lane, Mentone VIC 3191
What it is: The one regulars swear by Cost: $16-21 per person Best for: solo diners
Capacity is around 30 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
8. Table — 377 Market Parade, Mentone VIC 3191
What it is: A local institution Cost: $11-25 per person Best for: a quiet meal and a book
The space seats about 64 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
9. Sol’s — 370 Smith Avenue, Mentone VIC 3191
What it is: A local institution Cost: $17-25 per person Best for: dates
The room holds 60 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
10. Ruby Quarter — 354 Young Lane, Mentone VIC 3191
What it is: Reliable all-rounder Cost: $17-32 per person Best for: the work-from-cafe crowd
Capacity is around 51 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Young Lane is usually fine.
Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Mentone roaster — ask which one.
Explore More
- Cheltenham Coworking Guide — same vibe, different suburb
- Mentone Best Cafes — where to get your morning coffee
- Mentone Things to Do — the full activity guide
- Mordialloc Guide — the neighbouring suburb
- Compare Suburbs — see how Mentone stacks up
- All Mentone Guides — everything we’ve written about Mentone
FAQ
Yes. The coworking guide scene is stronger than most people expect.
What is Mentone known for?
Bayside suburb with strong independent community identity.
What is Mentone best known for?
Oliver is our top recommendation. See our full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
How far is Mentone from Melbourne CBD?
Mentone is 20km, 35min train, 28min drive from Melbourne CBD.
Mentone 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
