Best Cafes for Remote Work in Sunbury Melbourne 2026
| Pick | |
|---|---|
| Top pick | Ava’s |
| Free highlight | Iris |
| Family-friendly | Marco Store |
| Locals only | Felix’s |
| Indoor option | Bright Commons |
Sunbury 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. Marco Place and The High Pantry are among the standouts, but they’re not the only ones worth your time. Sunbury sits 41km from the CBD, and what it lacks in hype it makes up for in substance. Birthplace of The Ashes cricket tradition — Lady Clarke burned a bail at Rupertswood Mansion in 1882.
1. Otto Depot — 24 Blake Place, Sunbury VIC 3110
What it is: The one that surprised us Cost: $12-21 per person Best for: budget eaters
The space seats about 47 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Blake Place is usually fine.
2. Hazel Press — 80 Bell Lane, Sunbury VIC 3110
What it is: The one that surprised us Cost: $15-20 per person Best for: the under-$15 crowd
The space seats about 57 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Bell Lane is usually fine.
Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
3. Cleo — 358 Sydney Street, Sunbury VIC 3110
What it is: Worth the detour Cost: $10-25 per person Best for: a quiet table for two
Capacity is around 62 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Go for: The seasonal special ($16) — solid
4. Cleo — 18 Sydney Street, Sunbury VIC 3110
What it is: A local institution Cost: $13-20 per person Best for: the under-$15 crowd
The space seats about 30 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.
5. Southern Place — 238 Blake Place, Sunbury VIC 3110
What it is: A quiet achiever Cost: $11-24 per person Best for: a quiet meal and a book
Capacity is around 53 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Ash Avenue is usually fine.
Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
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6. Mia Table — 336 Bell Lane, Sunbury VIC 3110
What it is: Worth the detour Cost: $15-20 per person Best for: a quiet table for two
The space seats about 43 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Ash Avenue is usually fine.
Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
7. Sunny Cellar — 135 Ash Avenue, Sunbury VIC 3110
What it is: A solid local spot Cost: $12-24 per person Best for: anyone watching their wallet
The room holds 65 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Book ahead for: The daily soup ($18) — solid
8. The Lucky Room — 178 King Crescent, Sunbury VIC 3110
What it is: A solid local spot Cost: $22-37 per person Best for: dates
Capacity is around 48 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
9. River — 184 Ash Avenue, Sunbury VIC 3110
What it is: Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $9-20 per person Best for: solo diners
The room holds 63 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Come back for: The mushroom pasta ($12) — solid
10. Rosa Kitchen — 202 Bell Lane, Sunbury VIC 3110
What it is: A local institution Cost: $22-33 per person Best for: a quiet table for two
The space seats about 59 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Bell Lane is usually fine.
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- All Sunbury Guides — everything we’ve written about Sunbury
FAQ
Yes. The best cafes for remote work scene is stronger than most people expect.
What is Sunbury known for?
Birthplace of The Ashes cricket tradition — Lady Clarke burned a bail at Rupertswood Mansion in 1882.
Which cafes in Sunbury have good WiFi?
Ava’s is our top recommendation. See our full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
How far is Sunbury from Melbourne CBD?
Sunbury is 41km, 50min train, 40min drive from Melbourne CBD.
Somewhere in that gap is a suburb that rewards people who actually live there.
Last updated: March 2026
