Best Cafes for Remote Work in Nunawading Melbourne 2026
| Pick | |
|---|---|
| Our #1 | Oliver’s |
| Zero-cost winner | Lena |
| Kid-approved | Remy’s |
| Under the radar | Gus Local |
| Wet day saviour | The Tall Mill |
We’ve spent months eating, drinking, and exploring Nunawading to put this guide together. The suburb is 4.00-4.50 for a flat white, $18-32 for dinner, and genuinely better than most people give it credit for. Ivy is the one everyone knows. Long Depot is the one they should know. Nunawading has whitehorse road strip and nunawading station.
1. Green Pantry — 118 Bourke Road, Nunawading VIC 3154
What it is: The one regulars swear by Cost: $11-21 per person Best for: a quiet meal and a book
The space seats about 61 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Willow Grove is usually fine.
Order this: The mushroom pasta ($13) — solid
2. Luna’s — 306 Bourke Road, Nunawading VIC 3154
What it is: The one regulars swear by Cost: $11-24 per person Best for: impressing someone without spending $200
The space seats about 55 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
3. Society — 33 Blake Terrace, Nunawading VIC 3154
What it is: A quiet achiever Cost: $13-28 per person Best for: a quiet meal and a book
Capacity is around 35 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Nunawading roaster — ask which one.
4. The Half Quarter — 337 Willow Grove, Nunawading VIC 3154
What it is: Reliable all-rounder Cost: $10-20 per person Best for: the whole crew
The room holds 43 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Willow Grove is usually fine.
Don’t miss: The house-made relish ($13) — solid
5. Southern Room — 179 Market Terrace, Nunawading VIC 3154
What it is: Reliable all-rounder Cost: $12-17 per person Best for: the whole crew
Capacity is around 33 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
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6. Honest Local — 26 Willow Grove, Nunawading VIC 3154
What it is: A quiet achiever Cost: $9-24 per person Best for: parents who want food AND peace
Capacity is around 65 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
7. Assembly — 372 Willow Grove, Nunawading VIC 3154
What it is: No-frills excellence Cost: $10-24 per person Best for: the whole crew
The space seats about 43 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Market Terrace is usually fine.
8. Old Cellar — 117 Blake Terrace, Nunawading VIC 3154
What it is: Worth the detour Cost: $12-17 per person Best for: groups of 6+ who want a table without booking six weeks ahead
The space seats about 34 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Start with: The fish special ($17) — solid Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
9. Nell Yard — 91 Barkly Crescent, Nunawading VIC 3154
What it is: The one regulars swear by Cost: $20-28 per person Best for: impressing someone without spending $200
The room holds 61 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Market Terrace is usually fine.
Come back for: The sourdough bread ($26) — solid Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
10. High Table — 235 Market Terrace, Nunawading VIC 3154
What it is: Under-the-radar gem Cost: $20-31 per person Best for: a quiet table for two
The space seats about 36 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Nunawading roaster — ask which one.
11. Rex Pantry — 53 Barkly Crescent, Nunawading VIC 3154
What it is: The one regulars swear by Cost: $9-19 per person Best for: the under-$15 crowd
The space seats about 36 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Explore More
- Mitcham Best Cafes for Remote Work — same vibe, different suburb
- Nunawading Best Cafes — where to get your morning coffee
- Nunawading Things to Do — the full activity guide
- Blackburn Guide — the neighbouring suburb
- Compare Suburbs — see how Nunawading stacks up
- All Nunawading Guides — everything we’ve written about Nunawading
FAQ
Yes. The best cafes for remote work scene is stronger than most people expect.
What is Nunawading known for?
Whitehorse Road strip and Nunawading station.
Which cafes in Nunawading have good WiFi?
Oliver’s is our top recommendation. See our full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
How far is Nunawading from Melbourne CBD?
Nunawading is 24-35km, 35-52min train, 28-40min drive from Melbourne CBD.
Nunawading 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
