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The best cafés to work from in Vancouver

The 10 coffee shops in Vancouver that are best for working on a laptop, led by Nelson the Seagull, Aperture Coffee Bar and Matchstick.

Ranked by work score: Wi‑Fi, power, seating, hours, what reviews say about laptops and noise, and who recommends working there. One branch per chain.

Woman enjoying morning coffee and sunlight in a Vancouver cafe, embracing a modern urban lifestyle.
  1. 01Nelson the Seagull

    café315 Carrall StreetWi‑FiPowerWork 100

    This comfortable Gastown nook feels homey enough for you to work for the afternoon
    Daily HiveOctober 2021

    Hours, amenities and photos for Nelson the Seagull

  2. 02Aperture Coffee Bar

    café4124 Main StreetPowerWork 100

    A favourite for remote workers, Aperture coffee’s Main Street location has a giant backroom with plenty of space and spots to plug in.
    Daily HiveOctober 2021

    Hours, amenities and photos for Aperture Coffee Bar

  3. 03Matchstick

    café639 East 15th AvenuePowerWork 100

    Since then, I’ve sat down to work here a few times and couldn’t recommend it more. There’s a long table with plugs, as well as little one/two person tables on the left side.
    vandiraJuly 2025

    Hours, amenities and photos for Matchstick

  4. 04Gene Coffee Bar

    café2404 Main StreetPowerWork 100

    Gene is open until 7pm seven days/week. ... providing plenty of outlets for remote work ... Cosy bench seating boasts outlets along its full length.
    Quest for DurianNovember 2025

    Hours, amenities and photos for Gene Coffee Bar

  5. 05Greenhorn Cafe

    café994 Nicola StreetWork 100

    This hidden gem in the West End is a stylish spot to meet a friend for a day of co-working together in the neighbourhood.
    Daily HiveOctober 2021

    Hours, amenities and photos for Greenhorn Cafe

  6. 06East Van Roasters

    café319 Carrall StreetPowerWork 100

    convenient wooden bench seating and ample outlets at East Van Roasters makes this an ideal spot to park yourself down and get some work done.
    Quest for DurianNovember 2025

    Hours, amenities and photos for East Van Roasters

  7. 07Caffe Artigiano

    café3154 Highland BoulevardWi‑FiPowerWork 100

    Caffe Artigiano on Main Street. Lots of space, plugs, no one rushing you :)
    r/vancouverSeptember 2022

    Hours, amenities and photos for Caffe Artigiano

  8. 08Commercial Street Cafe

    café3599 Commercial StreetPowerWork 100

    the hidden back room is fantastic for plugging your computer into an outlet and pounding out some work.
    Quest for DurianNovember 2025

    Hours, amenities and photos for Commercial Street Cafe

  9. 09Sweet Barrel Creamery

    café2729 Arbutus StreetPowerWork 100

    Open until 10:30pm ... The window bench has easily located plug sockets for your laptop/devices.
    Vancouver Coffee SnobAugust 2019

    Hours, amenities and photos for Sweet Barrel Creamery

  10. 10Storm City Coffee

    café3403 West BroadwayWork 100

    It’s a very bright and quiet café in Kitsilano and has a good amount of seating space.
    Japan in Canada2022

    Hours, amenities and photos for Storm City Coffee