The best cafés to work from in Ottawa
The 10 coffee shops in Ottawa that are best for working on a laptop, led by Arlington Five, Art House Café and Le Moulin De Provence.
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.
01Arlington Five
café5 Arlington AvenuePowerWork 100
It's small, warm, and feels very neighborhood-focused in the best way possible.
Best of This LifeMay 2026 03Le Moulin De Provence
café30 Metcalfe StreetWi‑FiWork 100
There was not one time during my visit that I experienced a "WiFi crash" or slow-down.
Apartment613April 2025 04Tim Hortons
café100 Metcalfe Street, Ottawa★ 3.8Wi‑FiWork 100
06ARC Lounge
café140 Slater StreetWork 95
If I'm downtown and need a break, I'll hang at the Arc Lounge on Slater. Lots or room, and niche places to sit. Prices are good too
r/ottawaDecember 2022 07Beandigen Cafe
café900 Exhibition WayWi‑FiWork 90
Free WiFi: No ... Charging Outlets: No ... The seats are arranged to accommodate groups or people coming in by themselves.
Apartment613April 2025mixed 09Oz Kafe
café10 York Street★ 4.5Wi‑FiWork 90
Intimate space for dinner & late-night dining featuring an eclectic seasonal menu & a full bar.
10Equator Coffee
café412 Churchill Avenue NorthWi‑FiWork 90
