5 Coffee Shops that Double as Workspaces (NYC Edition)
Strong Wi-Fi, good coffee, and enough space to open a laptop. Five New York cafés that we love that make remote work a little easier.
Birdee | Source: Birdee
Finding the right café to work from in New York City can be harder than it looks. Not every spot has reliable Wi-Fi, enough outlets, or the kind of seating that lets you stay longer than a quick espresso. The best work cafés balance atmosphere with function, offering good coffee, steady internet, and a layout that makes you feel welcome to linger. These five standouts, from Soho to Williamsburg, are worth keeping on your list.
1. Bibliotheque (Soho)
Bibliotheque | Source: Bibliotheque
Address: 53 Howard St, New York, NY 10013
Hours: Mon–Fri 8am–6pm, Sat–Sun 9am–6pm
Part café, part bookshop, Bibliotheque is one of the most relaxed spots downtown. The shelves and cozy corners give it a quieter rhythm than most Soho cafés, making it ideal for longer work sessions. The Wi-Fi is strong, outlets are available near most tables, and the space feels designed for people who want to stay a while. Order the matcha latte or a classic drip: simple, steady, and easy to refill when you’re in focus mode.
2. Paper Coffee (Made Hotel, NoMad)
Paper Coffee | Source: Made Hotel
Address: 44 W 29th St, New York, NY 10001
Hours: Daily 7am–6pm
Inside the lobby of the Made Hotel, Paper Coffee feels tucked away from Midtown’s chaos. The interiors are warm and minimal, with long wooden tables that work well if you need to spread out. Wi-Fi is reliable, and the location makes it an easy meeting point. Try the flat white with one of their pastries if you’re planning to stay through the morning.
3. Devoción (Williamsburg)
Devoción Williamsburg | Source: Devoción
Address: 69 Grand St, Brooklyn, NY 11249
Hours: Daily 7:30am–7pm
With its soaring ceilings and walls of greenery, Devoción in Williamsburg is one of Brooklyn’s best remote work cafés. There’s plenty of seating, natural light pours in, and the Colombian coffee is roasted in-house for a serious caffeine kick. Afternoons tend to get busier, so mornings are the best time to grab a seat with an outlet nearby. Their cold brew is a must if you’re planning a long session: smooth, strong, and consistent.
4. Blue Bottle (Walker Hotel, Tribeca)
Walker Hotel Lobby (next to Blue Bottle) | Source: Walker Hotel
Address: 77 Walker St, New York, NY 10013
Hours: Lobby open daily, 7am–10pm
Next to Blue Bottle, the Walker Hotel’s lobby doubles as a freelancer’s lounge. Sofas, long communal tables, and quiet nooks make it easy to choose your setup, and Wi-Fi is free with plenty of outlets nearby. It feels more polished than a standard café but casual enough that no one minds if you’re there for hours. A cappuccino from Blue Bottle next door pairs well with the calm hotel setting.
5. Birdee (Williamsburg)
Birdee | Photo: Natalie Black
Address: The Refinery at Domino, 316 Kent Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11249
Hours: Daily 8am–5pm
Birdee sits inside The Refinery at Domino on the Williamsburg waterfront, giving it a light-filled setting with views of the river nearby. The café has a relaxed, open layout that works well if you plan to stay with a laptop, and Wi-Fi is steady. It’s quieter than some of the neighborhood’s busier coffee spots, which makes it easy to settle in for a few hours. Go for a chai latte or an iced coffee and plan to take a short walk by the water once you’re done working.
Working from cafés in New York is part of the city’s rhythm, but not every spot is built for more than an hour. These five combine the essentials: coffee, internet, and space, with an atmosphere that makes the hours pass easily.