ConvoPlaces

Wheelchair accessible cafes and bars 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 needs to know a venue is step-free before they travel to it. 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 Outdoor Hours Takeaway Smoking A/C Wi-Fi
1 The Groove Train Yes Yes Yes No smoking Not recorded No
2 Laird Hotel Yes Yes Not recorded Outside Yes Not recorded
3 South of Johnston Yes Yes Yes Not recorded Yes Not recorded
4 Mr Ed Coffee & More Yes Yes Not recorded No smoking Yes Yes
5 Betwixt Cafe & Bar Yes Yes Yes No smoking Yes Yes
6 Axil Coffee Roasters Yes Yes Yes No smoking Yes Yes
7 Professors Walk Cafe Yes Yes Yes No smoking Yes Yes
8 Mayflour Cafe & Cupcake Shop Yes Yes Yes Not recorded Yes No
9 Oxford Scholar Hotel Yes Yes Not recorded No smoking Yes Not recorded
10 Amicus Espresso Yes Yes Yes No smoking Yes Yes
11 Cafe Commercio Yes Yes Yes No smoking Yes Yes
12 Prince Alfred Rooftop & Bar Yes Yes Not recorded No smoking Yes Yes
13 Prince Alfred Rooftop & Bar Yes Yes Not recorded No smoking Yes Yes
14 Babines Yes Yes Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded
15 House of Cards Yes Yes Yes No smoking Yes Yes
16 Rice Workshop Yes Yes Yes No smoking Yes Not recorded
17 Thailander Yes Yes Yes No smoking Yes Yes
18 Smith+Deli Yes Yes Yes Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded
19 PappaRich Yes Yes Yes No smoking Yes Yes
20 Lionel's 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. 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: Step-free access recorded · Accessible toilet recorded · Opening hours published · Outdoor seating · Phone number listed - you can call ahead · Has a website

  2. 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: Step-free access recorded · Accessible toilet recorded · Opening hours published · Outdoor seating · Phone number listed - you can call ahead · Has a website

  3. South of Johnston

    Cafe · 46 Oxford Street

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Step-free access
    • Air conditioning
    • Takeaway

    Hours: Mon–Sun 7:30am–5pm

    Why it ranks here: Step-free access recorded · Accessible toilet recorded · Opening hours published · Outdoor seating · Phone number listed - you can call ahead · Has a website

  4. 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: Step-free access recorded · Accessible toilet recorded · Opening hours published · Outdoor seating · Phone number listed - you can call ahead · Has a website

  5. 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: Step-free access recorded · Accessible toilet recorded · Opening hours published · Outdoor seating · Phone number listed - you can call ahead · Has a website

  6. 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: Step-free access recorded · Accessible toilet recorded · Opening hours published · Outdoor seating · Phone number listed - you can call ahead · Has a website

  7. 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: Step-free access recorded · Accessible toilet recorded · Opening hours published · Outdoor seating · Phone number listed - you can call ahead · Has a website

  8. 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: Step-free access recorded · Accessible toilet recorded · Opening hours published · Outdoor seating · Phone number listed - you can call ahead · Has a website

  9. Oxford Scholar Hotel

    Pub · 427 Swanston Street

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Step-free access
    • Non-smoking
    • Air conditioning

    Hours: Mon–Thu 11:30am–11:30pm; Fri–Sat 11:30am–1am

    Why it ranks here: Step-free access recorded · Accessible toilet recorded · Opening hours published · Outdoor seating · Phone number listed - you can call ahead · Has a website

  10. 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: Step-free access recorded · Accessible toilet recorded · Opening hours published · Outdoor seating · Phone number listed - you can call ahead · Has a website

  11. 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: Step-free access recorded · Accessible toilet recorded · Opening hours published · Outdoor seating · Phone number listed - you can call ahead · Has a website

  12. 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: Step-free access recorded · Accessible toilet recorded · Opening hours published · Outdoor seating · Phone number listed - you can call ahead · Has a website

  13. 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: Step-free access recorded · Accessible toilet recorded · Opening hours published · Outdoor seating · Has a website

  14. Babines

    Bar · 108 Smith Street, 3066

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Step-free access

    Hours: Wed–Fri 5pm–11pm; Sat–Sun 3pm–11pm

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

  15. 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: Step-free access recorded · Accessible toilet recorded · Opening hours published · Outdoor seating · Has a website

  16. 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: Step-free access recorded · Accessible toilet recorded · Opening hours published · Outdoor seating · Has a website

  17. 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: Step-free access recorded · Accessible toilet recorded · Opening hours published · Outdoor seating · Has a website

  18. Smith+Deli

    Cafe · 107 Cambridge Street

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Step-free access
    • Takeaway
    • Vegetarian

    Hours: Mon closed; Tue–Sun 8am–5pm

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

  19. 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: Step-free access recorded · Accessible toilet recorded · Opening hours published · Outdoor seating · Has a website

  20. 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: Step-free access recorded · Accessible toilet recorded · Opening hours published · Outdoor seating · Has a website

  21. 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: Step-free access recorded · Accessible toilet recorded · Opening hours published · Outdoor seating · Has a website

  22. 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: Step-free access recorded · Accessible toilet recorded · Opening hours published · Outdoor seating · Has a website

  23. 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: Step-free access recorded · Accessible toilet recorded · Opening hours published · Outdoor seating · Has a website

  24. 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: Step-free access recorded · Accessible toilet recorded · Opening hours published · Outdoor seating · Has a website

  25. Naked For Satan

    Bar · 285 Brunswick Street, 3065

    • Hours published
    • Step-free access

    Why it ranks here: Step-free access recorded · Accessible toilet recorded · Opening hours published · Phone number listed - you can call ahead · Has a website

  26. Merricks General Wine Store

    Cafe · 3460 Frankston-Flinders Road

    • Outdoor seating
    • Step-free access
    • Takeaway

    Why it ranks here: Step-free access recorded · Accessible toilet recorded · Outdoor seating · Phone number listed - you can call ahead · Has a website

  27. Miss Chu

    Restaurant · 111 Cecil Street

    • Outdoor seating
    • Step-free access
    • Takeaway

    Why it ranks here: Step-free access recorded · Accessible toilet recorded · Outdoor seating · Phone number listed - you can call ahead · Has a website

  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: Step-free access recorded · Accessible toilet recorded · Opening hours published · Outdoor seating

  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: Step-free access recorded · Accessible toilet recorded · Opening hours published · Outdoor seating

  30. Science Gallery Cafe

    Cafe · 700 Swanston Street, 3053

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published
    • Step-free access
    • Non-smoking
    • Air conditioning

    Hours: Tue–Fri 11am–4pm; Sat 11am–2pm

    Why it ranks here: Step-free access recorded · Accessible toilet recorded · Opening hours published · Has a website

  31. Rock Paper Scissors

    Cafe · 136 Rouse Street

    • Outdoor seating
    • Step-free access
    • Takeaway

    Why it ranks here: Step-free access recorded · Accessible toilet recorded · Outdoor seating · Phone number listed - you can call ahead

  32. Arbory Afloat

    Bar · 2 Flinders Walk, 3000

    • Step-free access

    Why it ranks here: Step-free access recorded · Accessible toilet recorded · Phone number listed - you can call ahead · Has a website

  33. Two Birds One Stone

    Cafe · 12 Claremont Street

    • Step-free access

    Why it ranks here: Step-free access recorded · Accessible toilet recorded · Phone number listed - you can call ahead · Has a website

  34. Dalmatino

    Restaurant · 280 Bay Street, 3207

    • Outdoor seating
    • Step-free access
    • Smoking: Separated
    • Takeaway

    Why it ranks here: Step-free access recorded · Accessible toilet recorded · Outdoor seating · Has a website

  35. Abacus

    Restaurant · 383 Chapel Street

    • Power sockets
    • Outdoor seating
    • Indoor seating
    • Step-free access

    Why it ranks here: Step-free access recorded · Accessible toilet recorded · Outdoor seating

  36. STREAT

    Cafe · 66 Cromwell Street, 3066

    • Outdoor seating
    • Indoor seating
    • Step-free access
    • Takeaway

    Why it ranks here: Step-free access recorded · Accessible toilet recorded · Outdoor seating

  37. Merrywell Restaurant and Bar

    Restaurant

    • Outdoor seating
    • Step-free access
    • Smoking: Separated

    Why it ranks here: Step-free access recorded · Accessible toilet recorded · Outdoor seating

  38. Mona Castle Hotel

    Pub · 45-53 Austin Street

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Step-free access

    Why it ranks here: Step-free access recorded · Opening hours published · Outdoor seating · Phone number listed - you can call ahead · Has a website

  39. 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: Step-free access recorded · Opening hours published · Outdoor seating · Phone number listed - you can call ahead · Has a website

  40. Gabriel - Fitzroy

    Cafe · 187 Gertrude Street

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Step-free access

    Hours: Mon–Fri 7:30am–5:30pm; Sat 8am–5pm; Sun 8am–4pm

    Why it ranks here: Step-free access recorded · Opening hours published · Outdoor seating · Phone number listed - you can call ahead · 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 759 venues in Melbourne that OpenStreetMap records at least one relevant detail for. Of the 40 shown, 20 have Wi-Fi recorded and 31 publish their opening hours.

Which of these Melbourne venues have Wi-Fi?

Of the venues on this page, Mr Ed Coffee & More, Betwixt Cafe & Bar, Axil Coffee Roasters, Professors Walk Cafe and Amicus Espresso 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?

Laird Hotel, Oxford Scholar Hotel, Prince Alfred Rooftop & Bar and Babines 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?

The Groove Train, Laird Hotel, South of Johnston, Mr Ed Coffee & More and Betwixt Cafe & Bar 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 - step-free access recorded, limited step-free access recorded, accessible toilet recorded, opening hours published, outdoor seating - 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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