Best Cafes for Remote Work in Templestowe Melbourne 2026
| Pick | |
|---|---|
| Best overall | Lena |
| Best free option | Long Yard |
| Best for families | Luna’s |
| Best local secret | The Half Store |
| Best for rainy days | The Old Yard |
The best cafes for remote work options here are genuine, well-priced, and run by people who actually live in the suburb. Start at Finn’s, then work your way to Lena Room. Borders the Yarra River with excellent parkland. This is Templestowe in 2026.
1. The Old Bench — 190 West Lane, Templestowe VIC 3132
What it is: Under-the-radar gem Cost: $14-19 per person Best for: budget eaters
The space seats about 30 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
2. Southern Quarter — 304 Sydney Place, Templestowe VIC 3132
What it is: A quiet achiever Cost: $22-32 per person Best for: parents who want food AND peace
The room holds 62 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Bell Road is usually fine.
Try this: The fish special ($26) — solid
3. Atlas’s — 20 West Lane, Templestowe VIC 3132
What it is: Worth the detour Cost: $17-22 per person Best for: parents who want food AND peace
The space seats about 48 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on West Lane is usually fine.
Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
4. Tall Store — 120 Willow Lane, Templestowe VIC 3132
What it is: No-frills excellence Cost: $13-27 per person Best for: the work-from-cafe crowd
Capacity is around 64 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
5. Finn — 60 Elm Road, Templestowe VIC 3132
What it is: A solid local spot Cost: $17-29 per person Best for: impressing someone without spending $200
The space seats about 33 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Bell Road is usually fine.
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6. Cleo Commons — 43 Sydney Place, Templestowe VIC 3132
What it is: No-frills excellence Cost: $21-27 per person Best for: a quiet table for two
The room holds 58 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Ask for: The lamb shoulder ($27) — solid Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
7. Sunny Press — 256 West Lane, Templestowe VIC 3132
What it is: A local institution Cost: $18-26 per person Best for: kids under 12 who need to burn energy
The room holds 42 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Willow Lane is usually fine.
Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
8. Mabel’s — 46 West Lane, Templestowe VIC 3132
What it is: No-frills excellence Cost: $18-27 per person Best for: impressing someone without spending $200
Capacity is around 58 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
9. Mabel — 103 Elm Road, Templestowe VIC 3132
What it is: Worth the detour Cost: $20-28 per person Best for: families
Capacity is around 51 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
10. Luna — 26 Willow Lane, Templestowe VIC 3132
What it is: A local institution Cost: $19-33 per person Best for: impressing someone without spending $200
The room holds 34 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: They source produce from Templestowe farmers market when it runs.
Explore More
- Doncaster East Best Cafes for Remote Work — same vibe, different suburb
- Templestowe Best Cafes — where to get your morning coffee
- Templestowe Things to Do — the full activity guide
- Templestowe Lower Guide — the neighbouring suburb
- Compare Suburbs — see how Templestowe stacks up
- All Templestowe Guides — everything we’ve written about Templestowe
FAQ
Yes. The best cafes for remote work scene is stronger than most people expect.
What is Templestowe known for?
Borders the Yarra River with excellent parkland.
Which cafes in Templestowe have good WiFi?
Lena is our top recommendation. See our full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
How far is Templestowe from Melbourne CBD?
Templestowe is 14-22km, 25-38min train, 20-30min drive from Melbourne CBD.
If you’re comparing Templestowe to inner-city options, stop. Different league, different game. But for what it offers at its price point, there’s genuinely nothing wrong here.
Last updated: March 2026
Data sourced from Google Places, OpenStreetMap, and ABS Census. Compiled April 2026. Found an error? Contact us.
