The best cafés to work from in Winnipeg
The 10 coffee shops in Winnipeg that are best for working on a laptop, led by Sam's Place Coffee, The Leaf Coffee Bar and Daily Grind Coffee.
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.
01Sam's Place Coffee
café140 Bannatyne Avenue★ 4.5Work 100
Sam's Place Coffee is a spacious, comfortable café in downtown Winnipeg's Exchange district. It serves coffee, food including pressed sandwiches and seasonal drinks, with vegetarian options available.
Located in the East Exchange, this spacious and bright café features a large, fenced-in patio and plenty of room to relax, work, or catch up with new conference friends.
Tourism Winnipeg 02The Leaf Coffee Bar
café145 The Leaf WayWork 100
After you’ve mosied past Canada’s tallest indoor waterfall, a butterfly garden and tropical plants galore, head to the Mediterranean biome’s seating area, where you can take in the sights and smells while you work.
Starling SocialOctober 2025 03Daily Grind Coffee
café3043 Portage AvenueWi‑FiPowerWork 100
The daily grind is open on the later side. A bit of a trek if you’re not in that area but the seating is very comfortable with plugs and the customer service has been superb every time I went!
r/WinnipegJune 2025 04Starbucks
café305 Broadway★ 4.3Wi‑FiWork 100
Seattle-based coffeehouse chain known for its signature roasts, light bites and WiFi availability.
05Tim Hortons
café240 Graham Avenue, Winnipeg★ 3.6Wi‑FiWork 94
06Little Sister Coffee Maker
café171 McDermot AvenueWi‑FiWork 85
07The Common
caféThe Forks Market Plaza, St. BonifaceWork 85
08Little Sister Coffee Maker
café539 Osborne StreetWork 82
It can fill up fast, especially with other remote workers settling in, but the drinks and overall ambiance make it well worth the wait.
Starling SocialOctober 2025 09Across the Board Game Café
café211 Bannatyne Avenue★ 4.5Work 77
Across the Board Game Café is a laid-back downtown Winnipeg café offering light food and drink alongside a large selection of board games. The atmosphere is welcoming and social, with staff available to teach games and make recommendations.
