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 between 3 October 2026 and 4 October 2026, and every price was copied from the page it was published on.
This is a short page on purpose. We found five places in and around Footscray that we could verify: Footscray Library, Harry & Larry’s General Store, Miss An’am and Lola Cafe, plus Bass Note Cafe in Yarraville. Two are in Footscray, two in Seddon and one in Yarraville.
Only two of the five say anything about working on a laptop: the council states the library’s wifi policy, and Miss An’am’s site calls itself a “quiet remote work hub”. For the other three we found no stated laptop policy, so we say “not stated” rather than assume.
Each place was confirmed at two independent sources. Prices are copied as printed, and where a place publishes none, we write none.
The quick picks
| If you’re after | Head to | Order this | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free wifi, no membership | Footscray Library | see below | not printed here |
| Coffee and breakfast | Harry & Larry’s General Store | BREAKFAST ROLL | $17 |
| A stated remote work hub | Miss An’am | Breakfast Banh Mi | $17.50 |
| Cafe with a kids corner | Lola Cafe | see below | not printed here |
| Coffee by a dog park | Bass Note Cafe | Basic Coffee Regular | $5.50 |
Footscray Library — 56 Paisley Street, Footscray VIC 3011
The council page lists “Free computers and WiFi”, and says anyone can connect a device to the library WiFi without being a member. That is the strongest published remote-work evidence on this page. The council lists the library open Monday to Friday 10am to 8pm, and it also lists printing, photocopying and scanning facilities.
Laptop policy: the council says no membership is needed to use the WiFi on your own device.
Harry & Larry’s General Store — 4 Yewers Street, Footscray VIC 3011
Harry & Larry’s is a cafe and general store, and its operator’s page describes “delicious coffees, everyday staples, fresh produce, small goods, dairy, meat”. The menu lists breakfast as 8am to 11am. The menu prints a BREAKFAST ROLL at $17 and SMASHED AVOCADO (V) (LGO) at $21. We found no wifi or laptop wording.
On the menu (copied from backalleysallys.com.au on 4 October 2026):
- BREAKFAST ROLL: $17
- SUNRISE SCRAMBLED WRAP: $17.50
- EGGS YOUR WAY (V) (LGO): $15
- SMASHED AVOCADO (V) (LGO): $21
Desk price: the cheapest breakfast line we read is EGGS YOUR WAY (V) (LGO) at $15; the laptop policy is not stated.
Miss An’am — 86A Charles Street, Seddon VIC 3011
Miss An’am’s site describes “a lovely combination of community vibe, cosy lunch spot and quiet remote work hub.” That is the only cafe on this page that says so in its own words. It is in Seddon, and its site lists weekday and Saturday hours. The menu prints a Breakfast Banh Mi at $17.50, but the menu may predate recent price changes, so check before you rely on it.
On the menu (copied from missanam.com.au on 4 October 2026):
- Breakfast Banh Mi: $17.50
- Vegerarian Banh Mi: $16.50
- Slow cooked beef Banh Mi: $18.50
- SUSHI: $4.80/EA.
Laptop policy: the site calls the place a quiet remote work hub, but it states no rules on power or time limits.
Lola Cafe — 77 Charles Street, Seddon VIC 3011
Lola Cafe in Seddon describes its space as having “a kids corner with activities to encourage play and fun”. We found no opening hours, no prices and no wifi or laptop wording on its own site, so there is nothing more we can responsibly say about working there.
Best for: parents who want a cafe with a kids corner; as a work spot, the laptop policy is not stated.
Bass Note Cafe — 3 Harris Street, Yarraville VIC 3013
Bass Note’s site says it sits in northern Yarraville, within Kindred Studios, “across the road from Yarraville Gardens dog park”. The menu prints Basic Coffee Regular at $5.50 and Milkshakes Regular at $7.50. No hours or laptop policy were published where we looked.
On the menu (copied from bassnote.cafe on 3 October 2026):
- Basic Coffee Regular: $5.50
- Milkshakes Regular: $7.50
Desk price: a Basic Coffee Regular is $5.50 on the menu; the laptop policy is not stated.
Quick answers
Does Footscray Library have free wifi?
Yes, per the council page, which lists “Free computers and WiFi” and says anyone can connect their device through its settings without being a library member. The council lists Monday to Friday 10am to 8pm, Saturday 10am to 5pm and Sunday 2pm to 5pm, and says the library is closed on public holidays.
Which cafes near Footscray say remote work is welcome?
Of the cafes we checked, only Miss An’am in Seddon says so, calling itself a “quiet remote work hub” on its site. Harry & Larry’s General Store, Lola Cafe and Bass Note Cafe state no laptop policy that we could find.
How much is a coffee at a Yarraville cafe near Footscray?
Bass Note Cafe in Yarraville prints Basic Coffee Regular at $5.50 and Milkshakes Regular at $7.50 on its menu. It does not publish hours where we looked.
Is there a breakfast spot in Footscray where you can sit with a laptop?
Harry & Larry’s General Store lists breakfast as 8am to 11am and prints a BREAKFAST ROLL at $17, but it states no laptop policy. For a place that does mention remote work, Miss An’am in Seddon prints a Breakfast Banh Mi at $17.50.
How we checked
We checked every place on this page against at least two independent sources between 3 October 2026 and 4 October 2026: OpenStreetMap, council pages, backalleysallys.com.au, the places’ own websites and the Australian Good Food Guide. Every price is copied exactly as printed on the page linked under Sources, between 3 October 2026 and 4 October 2026, the date given beside each menu. Menus, prices and opening hours change, so check with the venue before you go. The photos are illustrative, from Unsplash: they show the kind of food or place, not the places 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
- Footscray Library: openstreetmap.org/399003508, maribyrnong.vic.gov.au/Footscray-Library, maribyrnong.vic.gov.au/Locations-and-Hours, maribyrnong.vic.gov.au/PCs-WiFi-and-printing
- Harry & Larry’s General Store: openstreetmap.org/7034830621, backalleysallys.com.au/harrylarry, backalleysallys.com.au/Harry-Larrys-Menu-May-26.pdf
- Miss An’am: openstreetmap.org/11827274487, missanam.com.au, missanam.com.au/menu
- Lola Cafe: openstreetmap.org/2430996464, agfg.com.au/lola-59166, lolacafeseddon.com
- Bass Note Cafe: agfg.com.au/bass-note-cafe-136290, bassnote.cafe, bassnote.cafe/menu
