Best first date spots in Melbourne

40 venues, ranked on what OpenStreetMap actually records about each one.

40Ranked
25Wi-Fi recorded
40Hours published
2223Eligible in Melbourne

How this page is built. Every venue below is drawn from OpenStreetMap and scored on recorded facts — Someone needs a low-pressure venue for a first meeting. Venues that OpenStreetMap knows nothing relevant about are left off rather than padded in, which is why this list is shorter than the total number of cafe-type venues in Melbourne. Full method.

Compare at a glance

Rank#	Venue	Hours	Access	Smoking	A/C	Takeaway	Wi-Fi
1	The Groove Train	Yes	Yes	No smoking	Not recorded	Yes	No
2	Betwixt Cafe & Bar	Yes	Yes	No smoking	Yes	Yes	Yes
3	Clay Oven	Yes	Yes	No smoking	Not recorded	Yes	Not recorded
4	Mollie's Bar & Diner	Yes	No	Outside	Yes	Not recorded	Not recorded
5	Little Black Cafe	Yes	Limited	No smoking	No	Yes	Yes
6	Little Mylk Bar - Tasty Vegan Streetfood	Yes	Yes	No smoking	No	Yes	Yes
7	Gilbert	Yes	Limited	No smoking	Yes	Yes	Yes
8	House of Cards	Yes	Yes	No smoking	Yes	Yes	Yes
9	Rice Workshop	Yes	Yes	No smoking	Yes	Yes	Not recorded
10	Thailander	Yes	Yes	No smoking	Yes	Yes	Yes
11	PappaRich	Yes	Yes	No smoking	Yes	Yes	Yes
12	Lionel's Cafe	Yes	Yes	No smoking	Yes	Yes	Yes
13	Journeys Cafe by ASRC	Yes	Yes	No smoking	No	Yes	Yes
14	Moonfishh	Yes	Yes	No smoking	Yes	Yes	Yes
15	St Ali Canteen	Yes	Yes	No smoking	No	Yes	Yes
16	Mr Ed Coffee & More	Yes	Yes	No smoking	Yes	Not recorded	Yes
17	Realfoods Canteen	Yes	Yes	No smoking	Yes	Not recorded	Yes
18	Axil Coffee Roasters	Yes	Yes	No smoking	Yes	Yes	Yes
19	Scholar & Co	Yes	Limited	No smoking	Yes	Yes	Yes
20	Professors Walk Cafe	Yes	Yes	No smoking	Yes	Yes	Yes

Swipe the table sideways for the remaining columns. recorded recorded as absent not recorded in OpenStreetMap. A dash means the tag is missing, not that the facility is. Showing the top 20 of 40.

The ranked list

1
The Groove Train

Restaurant · 239-241 Maroondah Highway
- Hours published
- Outdoor seating
- Step-free access
- Takes reservations
- Non-smoking
Hours: Mon–Sun 8:30am–9pm

Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Takes reservations · Opening hours published · Non-smoking indoors · Step-free access · Vegetarian options · Has a website
2
Betwixt Cafe & Bar

Restaurant · 120 Sturt Street, 3006
- Wi-Fi
- Hours published
- Outdoor seating
- Step-free access
- Takes reservations
Hours: Mon–Wed 8am–4pm; Thu 8am–8pm; Fri 8am–9pm

Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Takes reservations · Opening hours published · Non-smoking indoors · Step-free access · Vegetarian options · Has a website
3
Clay Oven

Cafe · 19 Greenhill Road
- Hours published
- Outdoor seating
- Step-free access
- Takes reservations
- Non-smoking
Hours: Mon closed; Tue–Thu 3am–9pm; Fri–Sat 8am–9pm…

Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Takes reservations · Opening hours published · Non-smoking indoors · Step-free access · Has a website
4
Mollie's Bar & Diner

Restaurant
- Hours published
- Outdoor seating
- Takes reservations
- Smoking: Outside
- Air conditioning
Hours: Wed–Thu 3pm–1pm; Fri–Sun 12pm–1pm

Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Takes reservations · Opening hours published · Non-smoking indoors · Has a website
5
Little Black Cafe

Cafe · 224 St Kilda Road, 3006
- Wi-Fi
- Hours published
- Outdoor seating
- Access: Limited
- Non-smoking
Hours: Mon–Fri 7am–2pm

Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Non-smoking indoors · Step-free access · Vegetarian options · Has a website
6
Little Mylk Bar - Tasty Vegan Streetfood

Cafe · University Plaza
- Wi-Fi
- Hours published
- Outdoor seating
- Step-free access
- Non-smoking
Hours: Mon–Thu 9am–3pm

Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Non-smoking indoors · Step-free access · Vegetarian options · Has a website
7
Gilbert

Cafe · 161 Barry Street, 3053
- Wi-Fi
- Hours published
- Outdoor seating
- Access: Limited
- Non-smoking
Hours: Mon–Fri 7am–5pm

Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Non-smoking indoors · Step-free access · Vegetarian options · Has a website
8
House of Cards

Cafe · 8 Porters Lane
- Wi-Fi
- Hours published
- Outdoor seating
- Step-free access
- Non-smoking
Hours: Mon–Fri 8am–3pm

Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Non-smoking indoors · Step-free access · Vegetarian options · Has a website
9
Rice Workshop

Restaurant · 8 Porters Lane
- Hours published
- Outdoor seating
- Step-free access
- Non-smoking
- Air conditioning
Hours: Mon–Fri 10am–5pm

Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Non-smoking indoors · Step-free access · Vegetarian options · Has a website
10
Thailander

Restaurant · 8 Porters Lane
- Wi-Fi
- Hours published
- Outdoor seating
- Step-free access
- Non-smoking
Hours: Mon–Fri 10am–6:30pm

Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Non-smoking indoors · Step-free access · Vegetarian options · Has a website
11
PappaRich

Restaurant · 8 Porters Lane
- Wi-Fi
- Hours published
- Outdoor seating
- Step-free access
- Non-smoking
Hours: Mon–Fri 10am–6pm

Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Non-smoking indoors · Step-free access · Vegetarian options · Has a website
12
Lionel's Cafe

Cafe · 26 Grant Street, 3006
- Wi-Fi
- Hours published
- Outdoor seating
- Step-free access
- Non-smoking
Hours: Mon–Thu 8:30am–3:30pm

Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Non-smoking indoors · Step-free access · Vegetarian options · Has a website
13
Journeys Cafe by ASRC

Cafe · 120 Sturt Street, 3006
- Wi-Fi
- Hours published
- Outdoor seating
- Step-free access
- Non-smoking
Hours: Mon–Thu 8am–4pm

Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Non-smoking indoors · Step-free access · Vegetarian options · Has a website
14
Moonfishh

Restaurant · 11 Monash Road
- Wi-Fi
- Hours published
- Outdoor seating
- Step-free access
- Non-smoking
Hours: Mon–Fri 10am–5pm

Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Non-smoking indoors · Step-free access · Vegetarian options · Has a website
15
St Ali Canteen

Cafe · 15 Monash Road
- Wi-Fi
- Hours published
- Outdoor seating
- Step-free access
- Non-smoking
Hours: Mon–Fri 7:30am–4pm

Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Non-smoking indoors · Step-free access · Vegetarian options · Has a website
16
Mr Ed Coffee & More

Cafe · 250 Princes Highway
- Wi-Fi
- Hours published
- Outdoor seating
- Step-free access
- Non-smoking
Hours: Mon–Fri 8am–4pm

Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Non-smoking indoors · Step-free access · Vegetarian options · Has a website
17
Realfoods Canteen

Cafe · 368-374 Swanston Street, 3000
- Wi-Fi
- Hours published
- Outdoor seating
- Step-free access
- Non-smoking
Hours: Mon–Fri 9am–2:30pm, 4pm–6pm

Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Non-smoking indoors · Step-free access · Vegetarian options · Has a website
18
Axil Coffee Roasters

Cafe · Cnr Royal Parade & Tin Alley
- Wi-Fi
- Hours published
- Outdoor seating
- Step-free access
- Non-smoking
Hours: Mon–Fri 7:30am–3pm

Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Non-smoking indoors · Step-free access · Vegetarian options · Has a website
19
Scholar & Co

Cafe · 757 Swanston Street
- Wi-Fi
- Hours published
- Outdoor seating
- Access: Limited
- Non-smoking
Hours: Mon–Fri 6am–3pm

Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Non-smoking indoors · Step-free access · Vegetarian options · Has a website
20
Professors Walk Cafe

Cafe · 11 Professors Walk
- Wi-Fi
- Hours published
- Outdoor seating
- Step-free access
- Non-smoking
Hours: Mon–Fri 9am–5pm

Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Non-smoking indoors · Step-free access · Vegetarian options · Has a website
21
Ho Ho's Canteen

Cafe · 13 Royal Parade
- Wi-Fi
- Hours published
- Outdoor seating
- Step-free access
- Non-smoking
Hours: Mon–Fri 8am–3:30pm

Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Non-smoking indoors · Step-free access · Vegetarian options · Has a website
22
Amicus Espresso

Cafe · 185 Pelham Street, 3053
- Wi-Fi
- Hours published
- Outdoor seating
- Step-free access
- Non-smoking
Hours: Mon 7:30am–3:30pm; Tue–Thu 7:30am–5pm; Fri 7:30am–2:30pm

Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Non-smoking indoors · Step-free access · Vegetarian options · Has a website
23
Red Sparrow Pizza

Restaurant · 60 Rose Street
- Hours published
- Outdoor seating
- Step-free access
- Takes reservations
- Takeaway
Hours: Tue–Fri 5pm–10pm; Sat 12pm–10pm

Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Takes reservations · Opening hours published · Step-free access · Has a website
24
Hunter & Barrel

Restaurant · 171-175 Maroondah Highway, 3134
- Hours published
- Outdoor seating
- Step-free access
- Takes reservations
- Air conditioning
Hours: Tue 4pm–9:30pm; Wed–Thu 12pm–9:30pm; Fri–Sat 12pm–10pm…

Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Takes reservations · Opening hours published · Step-free access · Has a website
25
Mayflour Cafe & Cupcake Shop

Cafe · 29 Fawkner Street, 3049
- Hours published
- Outdoor seating
- Step-free access
- Takes reservations
- Air conditioning
Hours: Mon–Wed 6am–5pm; Thu–Sat 6am–9pm; Sun closed

Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Takes reservations · Opening hours published · Step-free access · Has a website
26
Bella Vista Café

Cafe · 2 Osprey Drive, 3336
- Hours published
- Outdoor seating
- Takes reservations
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
Hours: Mon–Fri 6am–2:30pm; Sat–Sun 7am–3pm

Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Takes reservations · Opening hours published · Vegetarian options · Has a website
27
Arch & Stone

Cafe · 124 La Trobe Street, 3000
- Wi-Fi
- Hours published
- Outdoor seating
- Step-free access
- Non-smoking
Hours: Mon–Fri 8am–4pm

Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Non-smoking indoors · Step-free access · Vegetarian options
28
The Bean Project

Cafe · 427-433 Swanston Street
- Wi-Fi
- Hours published
- Outdoor seating
- Step-free access
- Non-smoking
Hours: Mon–Fri 7:30am–5pm

Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Non-smoking indoors · Step-free access · Vegetarian options
29
Char Siu House

Restaurant · 37 Errol Street, 3051
- Hours published
- Outdoor seating
- Step-free access
- Smoking: Outside
- Takeaway
Hours: Mon–Sat 10am–9pm; Sun 11am–9pm

Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Non-smoking indoors · Step-free access · Has a website
30
Errol's Cafe

Cafe · 69-71 Errol Street, 3051
- Hours published
- Outdoor seating
- Step-free access
- Smoking: Outside
- Takeaway
Hours: Mon–Sat 6:30am–10:30pm; Sun 7:30am–10:30pm

Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Non-smoking indoors · Step-free access · Has a website
31
Haymarket Place Cafe

Cafe · 212 Berkeley Street, 3053
- Hours published
- Outdoor seating
- Access: Limited
- Non-smoking
- Air conditioning
Hours: Mon–Fri 7:30am–4:30pm

Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Non-smoking indoors · Step-free access · Has a website
32
Standing Room

Cafe · 394-412 Swanston Street, 3000
- Hours published
- Outdoor seating
- Step-free access
- Non-smoking
- Air conditioning
Hours: Mon–Fri 8am–4pm

Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Non-smoking indoors · Step-free access · Has a website
33
Castro's Kiosk

Cafe · 18 Spencer Road
- Wi-Fi
- Hours published
- Outdoor seating
- Access: Limited
- Non-smoking
Hours: Mon–Thu 7:30am–5:30pm; Fri 7:30am–5pm

Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Non-smoking indoors · Step-free access · Has a website
34
Gong Cha

Cafe · 15 Monash Road
- Wi-Fi
- Hours published
- Outdoor seating
- Step-free access
- Non-smoking
Hours: Mon–Fri 10am–5pm

Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Non-smoking indoors · Step-free access · Has a website
35
Standing Room

Cafe · Masson Road
- Wi-Fi
- Hours published
- Outdoor seating
- Step-free access
- Non-smoking
Hours: Mon–Fri 8am–5pm

Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Non-smoking indoors · Step-free access · Has a website
36
Al Makan

Restaurant · 13 Errol Street, 3051
- Wi-Fi
- Hours published
- Outdoor seating
- Step-free access
- Non-smoking
Hours: Mon–Sun 11:30am–10pm

Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Non-smoking indoors · Step-free access · Has a website
37
Twenty & Six

Cafe · 594 Queensberry Street, 3051
- Hours published
- Outdoor seating
- Access: Limited
- Non-smoking
Hours: Mon–Fri 7:30am–3pm; Sat–Sun 8am–3pm

Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Non-smoking indoors · Step-free access · Has a website
38
Blondie

Bar · Southbank Boulevard
- Hours published
- Outdoor seating
- Step-free access
- Smoking: Outside
- Air conditioning
Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Non-smoking indoors · Step-free access · Has a website
39
Carte Crêpes

Cafe · Professors Walk
- Wi-Fi
- Hours published
- Outdoor seating
- Step-free access
- Non-smoking
Hours: Mon–Fri 7:30am–5:30pm

Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Non-smoking indoors · Step-free access · Has a website
40
Sircuit

Bar · 103 Smith Street, 3065
- Hours published
- Outdoor seating
- Access: Limited
- Smoking: Outside
- Air conditioning
Hours: Wed–Sun 9pm–3am

Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Non-smoking indoors · Step-free access · Has a website

Where they are

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Frequently asked questions

How many Melbourne venues are on this list?

This page ranks the top 40 of 2223 venues in Melbourne that OpenStreetMap records at least one relevant detail for. Of the 40 shown, 25 have Wi-Fi recorded and 40 publish their opening hours.

Which of these Melbourne venues have Wi-Fi?

Of the venues on this page, Betwixt Cafe & Bar, Little Black Cafe, Little Mylk Bar - Tasty Vegan Streetfood, Gilbert and House of Cards all have Wi-Fi recorded in OpenStreetMap. Wi-Fi is not tagged for every venue, so absence here means "not recorded", not "no Wi-Fi".

Which of these venues are step-free?

The Groove Train, Betwixt Cafe & Bar, Clay Oven, Little Mylk Bar - Tasty Vegan Streetfood and House of Cards are tagged as wheelchair accessible in OpenStreetMap. Accessibility tagging is incomplete, so it is worth confirming with the venue.

How is this list ranked?

Venues are scored on the facts OpenStreetMap records about them - outdoor seating, takes reservations, opening hours published, non-smoking indoors, no live music - easier to talk - and ranked by that score. A venue with no relevant detail recorded is left off the list entirely rather than padded in. Nothing on this page is a paid placement.

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