The Journal Cafe
4.1· 683 Google reviews, Café, , , 253 Flinders Lane, Melbourne, Australia
80 out of 100, Work score
Recommended by 2 independent sources
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A reliable Flinders Lane cafe that's open late each night... Plus, you can pick up wifi from the City Library.
Concrete PlaygroundGuide, May 2026The Best Cafes for Working or Studying in Melbourne
on concreteplayground.comMixed review
This cafe can get busy, but the shelves lined with books will get you in the right frame of mind.
Broadsheet MelbourneArticle, May 2015Best Cafes with Wifi for Freelancers & Students
on broadsheet.com.au
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About
Light meals in a spacious, high-ceilinged cafe with suspended bookshelves and retro furniture.
Hours and location
- Monday7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Tuesday7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Wednesday7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Thursday7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Friday7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Saturday8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Sunday8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
- Address
- 253 Flinders Ln, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
- Who can use it
- Phone
- +61 3 9650 4399
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