ConvoPlaces

Cafes and bars with outdoor seating in Melbourne

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

How this page is built. Every venue below is drawn from OpenStreetMap and scored on recorded facts — Someone wants to sit outside - with a laptop, a dog, or a group. 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 Wi-Fi Access Smoking A/C Takeaway
1 Betwixt Cafe & Bar Yes Yes Yes No smoking Yes Yes
2 Little Black Cafe Yes Yes Limited No smoking No Yes
3 Prince Alfred Rooftop & Bar Yes Yes Yes No smoking Yes Not recorded
4 Little Mylk Bar - Tasty Vegan Streetfood Yes Yes Yes No smoking No Yes
5 Gilbert Yes Yes Limited No smoking Yes Yes
6 Castro's Kiosk Yes Yes Limited No smoking No Yes
7 House of Cards Yes Yes Yes No smoking Yes Yes
8 Thailander Yes Yes Yes No smoking Yes Yes
9 PappaRich Yes Yes Yes No smoking Yes Yes
10 Lionel's Cafe Yes Yes Yes No smoking Yes Yes
11 Gong Cha Yes Yes Yes No smoking Yes Yes
12 Journeys Cafe by ASRC Yes Yes Yes No smoking No Yes
13 Moonfishh Yes Yes Yes No smoking Yes Yes
14 St Ali Canteen Yes Yes Yes No smoking No Yes
15 Mr Ed Coffee & More Yes Yes Yes No smoking Yes Not recorded
16 Realfoods Canteen Yes Yes Yes No smoking Yes Not recorded
17 Axil Coffee Roasters Yes Yes Yes No smoking Yes Yes
18 Standing Room Yes Yes Yes No smoking Yes Yes
19 Scholar & Co Yes Yes Limited No smoking Yes Yes
20 Professors Walk Cafe Yes Yes Yes No smoking 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. 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 recorded · Opening hours published · Wi-Fi recorded · Non-smoking indoors · Step-free access · Takes reservations · Has a website

  2. 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 recorded · Opening hours published · Wi-Fi recorded · Non-smoking indoors · Step-free access · Has a website

  3. Prince Alfred Rooftop & Bar

    Pub · 191 Grattan Street, 3053

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Step-free access
    • Non-smoking

    Hours: Tue–Fri 12pm–9pm; Sat 3pm–9pm

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

  4. 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 recorded · Opening hours published · Wi-Fi recorded · Non-smoking indoors · Step-free access · Has a website

  5. 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 recorded · Opening hours published · Wi-Fi recorded · Non-smoking indoors · Step-free access · Has a website

  6. 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 recorded · Opening hours published · Wi-Fi recorded · Non-smoking indoors · Step-free access · Has a website

  7. 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 recorded · Opening hours published · Wi-Fi recorded · Non-smoking indoors · Step-free access · Has a website

  8. 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 recorded · Opening hours published · Wi-Fi recorded · Non-smoking indoors · Step-free access · Has a website

  9. 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 recorded · Opening hours published · Wi-Fi recorded · Non-smoking indoors · Step-free access · Has a website

  10. 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 recorded · Opening hours published · Wi-Fi recorded · Non-smoking indoors · Step-free access · Has a website

  11. 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 recorded · Opening hours published · Wi-Fi recorded · Non-smoking indoors · Step-free access · Has a website

  12. 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 recorded · Opening hours published · Wi-Fi recorded · Non-smoking indoors · Step-free access · Has a website

  13. 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 recorded · Opening hours published · Wi-Fi recorded · Non-smoking indoors · Step-free access · Has a website

  14. 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 recorded · Opening hours published · Wi-Fi recorded · Non-smoking indoors · Step-free access · Has a website

  15. 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 recorded · Opening hours published · Wi-Fi recorded · Non-smoking indoors · Step-free access · Has a website

  16. 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 recorded · Opening hours published · Wi-Fi recorded · Non-smoking indoors · Step-free access · Has a website

  17. 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 recorded · Opening hours published · Wi-Fi recorded · Non-smoking indoors · Step-free access · Has a website

  18. 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 recorded · Opening hours published · Wi-Fi recorded · Non-smoking indoors · Step-free access · 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 recorded · Opening hours published · Wi-Fi recorded · Non-smoking indoors · Step-free access · 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 recorded · Opening hours published · Wi-Fi recorded · Non-smoking indoors · Step-free access · Has a website

  21. 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 recorded · Opening hours published · Wi-Fi recorded · Non-smoking indoors · Step-free access · Has a website

  22. 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 recorded · Opening hours published · Wi-Fi recorded · Non-smoking indoors · Step-free access · Has a website

  23. 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 recorded · Opening hours published · Wi-Fi recorded · Non-smoking indoors · Step-free access · Has a website

  24. 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 recorded · Opening hours published · Wi-Fi recorded · Non-smoking indoors · Step-free access · Has a website

  25. Cafe Commercio

    Cafe · 198 Berkeley Street, 3053

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Step-free access
    • Non-smoking

    Hours: Mon–Fri 7:30am–6:30pm

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

  26. Prince Alfred Rooftop & Bar

    Pub · 191 Grattan Street, 3053

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Step-free access
    • Non-smoking

    Hours: Tue–Fri 12pm–9pm; Sat 3pm–midnight

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

  27. Arch & Stone Outdoor Dining

    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 recorded · Opening hours published · Wi-Fi recorded · Non-smoking indoors · Step-free access

  28. 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 recorded · Opening hours published · Wi-Fi recorded · Non-smoking indoors · Step-free access

  29. 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 recorded · Opening hours published · Wi-Fi recorded · Non-smoking indoors · Step-free access

  30. Espresso Bar

    Cafe · 815 Swanston Street

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Access: Limited
    • Non-smoking

    Hours: Mon–Fri 8am–5pm

    Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating recorded · Opening hours published · Wi-Fi recorded · Non-smoking indoors · Step-free access

  31. 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 recorded · Opening hours published · Non-smoking indoors · Step-free access · Takes reservations · Has a website

  32. 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 recorded · Opening hours published · Non-smoking indoors · Step-free access · Takes reservations · Has a website

  33. Riverland Bar

    Pub · 1-9 Federation Wharf, 3000

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Access: Limited
    • Takes reservations
    • Non-smoking

    Hours: Mon–Wed 12pm–9pm; Thu 12pm–10pm; Fri–Sat 11am–11pm…

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

  34. Tarantino's Pizzeria

    Restaurant · 4B Macrina Street, 3166

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Step-free access
    • Air conditioning

    Hours: Mon 4:30pm–9:30pm; Tue closed; Wed–Thu 4:30pm–9:30pm…

    Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating recorded · Opening hours published · Wi-Fi recorded · Step-free access · Has a website

  35. The Old Bar

    Pub · 74-76 Johnston Street

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Smoking: Outside

    Hours: Mon–Tue 5pm–1pm; Wed–Sun 12pm–3pm

    Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating recorded · Opening hours published · Wi-Fi recorded · Non-smoking indoors · Has a website

  36. Great Northern Hotel

    Pub · 644 Rathdowne Street, 3054

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Step-free access

    Hours: Mon–Wed 11am–midnight; Thu–Sat 11am–1am; Sun 11am–midnight

    Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating recorded · Opening hours published · Wi-Fi recorded · Step-free access · Has a website

  37. Weave & Brew

    Cafe · 25 Dawson Street, 3056

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Non-smoking
    • Air conditioning

    Hours: Mon–Fri 7am–4pm

    Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating recorded · Opening hours published · Wi-Fi recorded · Non-smoking indoors · Has a website

  38. 1 in 20 Café

    Cafe · 1305 Mountain Highway, 3154

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Step-free access

    Hours: Mon–Thu 7am–3:30pm; Fri 7am–8pm; Sat–Sun 7am–3:30pm

    Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating recorded · Opening hours published · Wi-Fi recorded · Step-free access · Has a website

  39. Starbucks

    Cafe · 295 Swanston Street, 3000

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Smoking: Outside
    • Takeaway

    Hours: Mon–Sun 7am–9pm

    Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating recorded · Opening hours published · Wi-Fi recorded · Non-smoking indoors · Has a website

  40. Laird Hotel

    Pub · 149 Gipps Street

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Step-free access
    • Smoking: Outside
    • Air conditioning

    Hours: Mon closed; Tue–Sat 6pm–midnight; Sun 4pm–10pm

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

Where they are

40 venues on the map Loads OpenStreetMap tiles on demand

Frequently asked questions

How many Melbourne venues are on this list?

This page ranks the top 40 of 920 venues in Melbourne that OpenStreetMap records at least one relevant detail for. Of the 40 shown, 36 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, Prince Alfred Rooftop & Bar, Little Mylk Bar - Tasty Vegan Streetfood and Gilbert 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 stay open late?

Prince Alfred Rooftop & Bar, Riverland Bar, The Old Bar, Great Northern Hotel and Laird Hotel are open until 11pm or later on at least one day of the week, according to the opening hours published in OpenStreetMap.

Which of these venues are step-free?

Betwixt Cafe & Bar, Prince Alfred Rooftop & Bar, Little Mylk Bar - Tasty Vegan Streetfood, House of Cards and Thailander 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 recorded, opening hours published, wi-fi recorded, non-smoking indoors, step-free access - 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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