Best Cafes in Templestowe Melbourne 2026
Finding a good cafe in Templestowe used to mean driving to the next suburb. Not anymore. The past few years have brought in a wave of openings, and the competition has raised the standard across the board.
The Scene
Family-friendly is the baseline. Most cafes in Templestowe have pram parking, kids menus, and enough space that you are not bumping elbows with strangers. The coffee is properly made and the brunch menus are solid without being revolutionary.
What a Coffee Costs
A standard flat white or latte in Templestowe runs $4.80 to $5.50. Specialty single-origin pour-over is $6 to $7.50. Most cafes offer loyalty cards or app-based rewards. The price is slightly below inner-city average, and the quality gap has narrowed to almost nothing.
Best for Laptop Workers
Remote work has changed the cafe equation. In Templestowe, several places actively welcome laptop workers with power outlets, decent wifi, and an unspoken agreement that a $5 coffee buys you a couple of hours. Others have a no-laptop policy on weekends — check before you set up camp.
Look for places with bench seating or communal tables. They tend to be more laptop-friendly than the small two-top spots.
Tips
- Peak hours: 8am to 10am on weekdays, 9am to noon on weekends. Go early or go late.
- Parking: Most cafe strips in Templestowe have 1-hour street parking. Arrive before 9am on Saturdays.
- Dog-friendly: Several cafes allow dogs in outdoor areas. Check our dog-friendly guide.
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