A Guide To The Best Work Friendly Cafes In The Shire
Boost your productivity, stay caffeinated and get it done
Jack Gray, Gray’s Point
Whether you’re a freelancer, in the throes of a full-time career or are studying for your next big uni exam, getting in the zone and smashing through your to-do list at home can feel like a job in itself. Add in housemates coming and going, the allure of the fridge, needy pets, your neighbour’s noisy leaf-blowing habits… you see where we’re going with this.
If you feel a change of scenery is well-overdue, it’s time to shake things up. Forget the same old trackie bottoms and your makeshift desk amongst kids’ used plates or your roomies’ folded laundry, instead, jump in the car and head to one of the Shire’s best work-friendly cafes. You’ll be in no rush to head back home, to the office or anywhere else.
The Pan & Stone
Tucked away in Kirrawee's industrial zone lies The Pan & Stone – a spacious, warehouse-style cafe perfect for diving into those never-ending emails. Not just a cafe, it also boasts a conference room ideal for team brainstorming sessions or meetings. Be sure to book this room ahead of time! Insider tip: For a tranquil working experience, grab a seat amidst the lush aisles of Botanica Lane, a plant store seamlessly intertwined alongside Pan & Stone. Say goodbye to brain fog and embrace peak productivity!
29 Marshall Road, Kirrawee
Jack Gray
Seeking a serene sanctuary for focused work? Consider Jack Gray your new haven. With its neutral, earth-inspired interiors and top-notch coffee, this café is the setting you've been looking for. Scout Tip: Their expansive timber tables are ideal for group tasks, so bring your WFH partner along! Begin with a delicious brunch and then dive into productivity.
110 Grays Point Road, Grays Point
HAM
We all know it - and love it. HAM is by and large one of Cronulla’s most popular brunch spots, and for very good reason. Open from 6:00am until 5:00pm, HAM outlasts many of its cafe counterparts when it comes to service hours, making it the perfect spot to hunker down and get things done. While you’re there, take your pick from their All-Day Menu - Hellas Bowl is a favourite!
3/17 Gerrale Street, Cronulla
Brick Pit Espresso
If a White Horse Coffee is something of a ritual to you, look no further than Brick Pit Espresso for your next out-of-home working adventure. The cafe’s generously sized tables mean there’s plenty of room for you to spread out. Scout Tip: Take a seat inside if you’re taking refuge for the day so you have access to a charging point!
42a Flora Street, Kirrawee
The Nuns’ Pool
If peace and quiet is what you seek, local favourite The Nuns’ Pool could prove the best pick. Being away from Cronulla’s vibrant CBD, things tend to move a little slower here - but your productivity certainly won’t. Enjoy the views over Shelly Beach while you dig into one of their delicious menu options and tick things off your to do list.
103 Ewos Parade, Cronulla
Blackwood Pantry
With its comfy built-in booths and effortlessly relaxed interiors, Blackwood is a great spot to set up camp for the day. While you’re at it, you might as well dig into one of their delicious plates or bowls - it’d be rude not to!
5/33 Surf Lane, Cronulla
Eliette
Breezy, light and bright, Eliette sits tucked away on one of Sutherland’s quieter - but still convenient - leafy streets. Pop your headphones in and get stuck into a great coffee - and some serious work. You can even bring your furry friend and sit alfresco for some extra motivation!
Shop 10 Eton Arcade, 23-27 Eton Street, Sutherland
Bianchini’s Elouera
If views could motivate, Bianchinnis would win on that aspect alone. Shored up against, well, the shores of Elouera Beach, this local favourite offers a workspace with a view that would be hard to beat. Give yourself a kick start with one of their famous juices and a Bianchini’s B&E.
80 Mitchell Road, Elouera Beach