Best Cafes for Remote Work in Templestowe Lower Melbourne 2026
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| No-cost pick | Gus | | Best with kids | Lena’s | | Hidden spot | Otto Cellar | | Bad weather pick | Finn Standard |
The best cafes for remote work options here are genuine, well-priced, and run by people who actually live in the suburb. Start at Hazel, then work your way to Cleo Table. Residential suburb with Manningham Road strip. This is Templestowe Lower in 2026.
1. Pilgrim — 112 Park Avenue, Templestowe Lower VIC 3135
What it is: The one that surprised us Cost: $17-28 per person Best for: the whole crew
Capacity is around 65 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
2. Store — 74 South Grove, Templestowe Lower VIC 3135
What it is: A local institution Cost: $12-27 per person Best for: families
The room holds 41 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Try this: The lamb shoulder ($18) — solid
3. Nico Standard — 156 South Grove, Templestowe Lower VIC 3135
What it is: Reliable all-rounder Cost: $10-17 per person Best for: parents who want food AND peace
Capacity is around 55 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
4. Nico — 55 Park Avenue, Templestowe Lower VIC 3135
What it is: No-frills excellence Cost: $17-26 per person Best for: the under-$15 crowd
The room holds 52 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Smith Street is usually fine.
5. Lena’s — 37 High Grove, Templestowe Lower VIC 3135
What it is: Under-the-radar gem Cost: $17-25 per person Best for: the whole crew
The room holds 47 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
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6. Sol’s — 339 High Grove, Templestowe Lower VIC 3135
What it is: A local institution Cost: $10-20 per person Best for: groups of 6+ who want a table without booking six weeks ahead
The space seats about 35 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Smith Street is usually fine.
Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
7. Archive — 111 James Parade, Templestowe Lower VIC 3135
What it is: Worth the detour Cost: $10-20 per person Best for: a quiet table for two
The room holds 55 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on High Grove is usually fine.
Book ahead for: The mushroom pasta ($12) — solid Insider tip: They source produce from Templestowe Lower farmers market when it runs.
8. Hugo Quarter — 142 Park Avenue, Templestowe Lower VIC 3135
What it is: Worth the detour Cost: $21-26 per person Best for: families
The space seats about 35 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
9. Anchor — 281 High Grove, Templestowe Lower VIC 3135
What it is: No-frills excellence Cost: $10-22 per person Best for: solo diners
The space seats about 65 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
10. Atlas’s — 287 Smith Street, Templestowe Lower VIC 3135
What it is: The one that surprised us Cost: $16-30 per person Best for: people who need three hours and a laptop
The room holds 62 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
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FAQ
Yes. The best cafes for remote work scene is stronger than most people expect.
What is Templestowe Lower known for?
Residential suburb with Manningham Road strip.
Which cafes in Templestowe Lower have good WiFi?
Rex’s is our top recommendation. See our full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
How far is Templestowe Lower from Melbourne CBD?
Templestowe Lower is 14-22km, 25-38min train, 20-30min drive from Melbourne CBD.
Templestowe Lower 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
