Correction (4 October 2026): an earlier version of this page listed places and details we could not stand behind. It has been rewritten from scratch: every place below was confirmed at two independent sources on 4 October 2026, and every price was copied from the page it was published on.
This is a short page. Only three cafes in Bentleigh East carry a published wifi or power claim that we could confirm: Astroluxe, Fe Fin Cafe and The Merchants Guild. All three are in Bentleigh East. We would rather list three than pad it.
Each entry quotes who says what: the cafe’s own site or the Australian Good Food Guide. None of the three states a laptop policy that we found, so we do not promise one. Hours are the cafe’s own listing; check before you go.
The quick picks
| If you’re after | Head to | Order this | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free wifi, quiet meetings | Astroluxe | Egg Essential | $14.90 |
| Wifi and outlets at most seats | Fe Fin Cafe | Breakfast Tacos | $17 |
| Free wifi, all-day breakfast | The Merchants Guild | PORRIDGE (V) | $19.50 |
Astroluxe — 303 Chesterville Road, Bentleigh East VIC 3165
AGFG lists Free Wifi. Astroluxe’s own site calls it perfect for productive business meetings, with a quiet, cozy atmosphere and excellent coffee. We found no power-outlet claim. Its own site lists Monday to Friday at 7:00AM - 2:00PM, Saturday from 8:00AM and Sunday from 9:00AM; other listings differ, so check before you go.
On the menu (copied from astroluxe.com.au on 4 October 2026):
- Egg Essential: $14.90
- Astro Avo Deluxe (V) (DF, GF avail): $19.90
- Astro Beef Burger: $20.90
- Chicken Parma with Salad or Chips: $21.90
Desk price: its menu lists Egg Essential at $14.90, and we found no minimum-spend or time-limit rule.
Fe Fin Cafe — 947 Centre Rd, Bentleigh East VIC 3165
This is the clearest power claim of the three. Its own site says Free WiFi, plenty of outlets and good Vietnamese coffee, and adds that most seats have outlets. The site lists the cafe as open every day, 7AM to 4PM, with the kitchen on shorter hours.
On the menu (copied from fefin.com.au on 4 October 2026):
- Breakfast Tacos: $17
- Vegan Brekkie (VG): $25
- Sausage Banh Mi: $17
- Buttermilk Pancakes (V): $20
Desk price: its menu data lists Latte at $5.50/$6.0, regular and large.
The Merchants Guild — 680 Centre Road, Bentleigh East VIC 3165
AGFG lists Free Wifi. We found no power-outlet claim on its own site. The home page lists weekdays at 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM, but the contact page differs, so check before you go. Nothing we found shows when the site was last updated, so the prices could have changed since.
On the menu (copied from themerchantsguild.com on 4 October 2026):
- PORRIDGE (V): $19.50
- Ham, cheese and tomato on sourdough: $10
- Falafel wrap: $13
- MERCHANTS AVOCADO SMASH (V) (GF*): $26
Desk price: at the time we checked, its menu printed ALMOND CROISSANT (fresh or toasted) at $7.
Quick answers
Which Bentleigh East cafes list free wifi?
Three do. AGFG lists Free Wifi for Astroluxe and for The Merchants Guild. Fe Fin Cafe’s own site says Free WiFi and plenty of outlets.
Which cafe in Bentleigh East has power outlets?
Fe Fin Cafe is the only one of the three that says so. Its own site says outlets at most seats. Astroluxe and The Merchants Guild list wifi but we found no power claim.
Do these cafes allow laptops?
None of the three publishes a laptop policy that we found. Astroluxe describes itself on its own site as perfect for productive business meetings. Fe Fin Cafe advertises wifi and outlets. Ask staff about time limits before you settle in.
What time do Bentleigh East work cafes open?
Fe Fin Cafe’s site lists the cafe as open every day from 7AM. Astroluxe’s own site lists weekdays from 7:00AM. The Merchants Guild’s home page lists weekdays from 6:30 AM. Hours conflict on some listings, so check before you go.
How we checked
We checked every place on this page against at least two independent sources on 4 October 2026: OpenStreetMap, the places’ own websites, the Australian Good Food Guide, Broadsheet and kravein.com.au. Every price is copied exactly as printed on the page linked under Sources, on 4 October 2026. Menus, prices and opening hours change, so check with the venue before you go. The cover photo is illustrative, from Unsplash, and does not show any place on this page.
Seen something out of date? Email [email protected] with the page link and what has changed, and we will check it again.
Sources
- Astroluxe: openstreetmap.org/11662275953, astroluxe.com.au, agfg.com.au/astroluxe-56792, broadsheet.com.au/astroluxe, astroluxe.com.au/menu.php
- Fe Fin Cafe: fefin.com.au/index-DAtW-CdO.js, agfg.com.au/fefin-cafe-58727, fefin.com.au
- The Merchants Guild: openstreetmap.org/641539892, themerchantsguild.com/contact-us, agfg.com.au/merchants-guild-39097, kravein.com.au/bentleigh-east-victoria-3165, themerchantsguild.com/menu, themerchantsguild.com, themerchantsguild.com/about-us
