Need to Work Remotely? These 140 Melbourne Cafes Are Proudly Laptop-Friendly
Instead of getting the side-eye, this platform has gathered hundreds of laptop-friendly cafes that'll welcome workers with open arms.
Over 6.7 million Australians now work from home at least some of the time. But even the most well-appointed home office starts to feel pretty drab once you've spent a few too many hours cooped up — taking your laptop to your local cafe can offer the ideal change of scenery.
However, it's becoming more and more common for cafes to ban or restrict laptop labourers, as eateries strive to elevate both turnover and ambience. That's more than fair, but for workers still keen to tap away alongside a coffee and cake, a new platform has just launched with the info you need.
Created by Joseph Montuoro, Cafe Workplace helps people to find cafes to work during quiet hours, such as weekdays and non-brunch hours. Helping venues monetise off-peak tables and highlighting spots for professionals to get down to business, it's a win-win for cafes and workers seeking a third space.
While the service is available nationwide, Melbourne workers are particularly spoilt for choice, with Cafe Workplace aggregating 140 local cafes actively looking for laptop workers to swing through. From the inner city to the suburbs, a cosy spot primed for getting more work done is probably just around the corner.
In bustling Fitzroy, long-standing hotspot Arcadia will welcome you with open arms, while Abbotsford's soccer-inspired Panenka invites you to kick goals from in front of the screen. Out of town, Rosebud's Blue Mini has got your working needs covered on the Mornington Peninsula.
Whichever laptop-friendly spot you choose, expect rapid internet, top-notch coffee and just the right amount of background noise, which no stuffy bedroom or super-silent library can hope to match.
Looking for a laptop-friendly cafe near you? Check out these 11 cafes for working or head to the website for more information.
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