The best cafés for freelance workers

1000 Pound Bend is arguably the number one WiFi-enabled venue in the city. You get 45 minutes free with every purchase; or you can step inside ‘laptop land’ (the gallery space) where internet is free for two hours and you receive discounted coffee.

WiFi: Yes

North Melbourne’s coffee house is a fantastic place to work from for the mobile crowd. The funky space has free WiFi, oodles of power points and a wide variety of coffee and tea options to keep the creative juices flowing.

WiFi: Yes

If you get your best work done in a buzzing café then Cru is the place to go. There are plenty of power sources and a seriously sophisticated menu of all-day breakfast and lunch dishes. You can even grab a cheeky glass of red to really get the mind going.

WiFi: No

This ingeniously designed espresso bar is a wonderland for workers. The small space is filled with little alcoves, flip down seating and tiny wooden booths, and the many power outlets available make it an ideal place to cosy up in and type the hours away.

WiFi: No

Joe's Garage has been around for years and continually delivers the best WiFi in the food business. A favorite with backpackers and travelers for their generous servings of pub-style food and cheap cocktails, Joe’s is the place to work from if you like your music loud and eye candy prolific.

WiFi: Yes

This hidden café is where Brunswick locals go if they’re after free internet and an ace breakfast of bagels, eggs or organic fruit toast. With friendly service and places to charge the hardware, A Minor Place is a major player in the search for the perfect desk away from home.

WiFi: Yes

The State Library of Victoria houses possibly the best free WiFi-ed workspace in Melbourne in Mr Tulk. Located on the La Trobe St side of the library, this café is filled with students, grizzled writers and the occasional eccentric.

WiFi: Yes

A freelancer’s heaven, this relaxed High Street café brims with local writers, musicians and NGO workers seeking designer coffee and delicious fare. With two power outlets on communal tables, free WiFi and eclectic mix of creative customers, Penny Farthing is a freelance favourite.

WiFi: Yes

In amongst the bustle of Lygon Street, Small Block welcomes freelancers with open arms, friendly smiles and free WiFi. The relaxing space will de-stress those nearing deadline; or distract you with eggs benedict and ricotta pancakes.

WiFi: Yes

St Ali’s industrial warehouse space draws a diverse crowd, from city workers to brunch aficionados. Be prepared to battle for one of the few power outlets but if you’re lucky, you can charge your laptop while you settle in with an expertly roasted coffee.

WiFi: No

This Melbourne Uni campus café is a blessing for bleary-eyed students feeling the brunt of a full day of lectures. With a power outlet under each table and free WiFi, freelancers are invited to power through their work while chowing down a late brekky.

WiFi: Yes

Time Out Café and Bar (no relation) is hooked up to Fed Square's free WiFi. Visitors to Melbourne are the mainstay here and the café is a handy option for transport-reliant mobile workers.

WiFi: Yes

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