The best cafés to work from in Toronto
The 10 coffee shops in Toronto that are best for working on a laptop, led by Reunion Coffee Roasters, Bevy@The Combine and Black Lab Brewing.
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.

01Reunion Coffee Roasters
café385 Roncesvalles AvenueWork 100
Even if you find Reunion packed in the middle of the afternoon, the atmosphere still feels cozy and inviting. Their tables provide ample space for your laptop, as well as a setup with a mechanical keyboard if you please.
Toronto Travel GuideJune 2024 02Bevy@The Combine
café225 Wellington Street WestPowerWork 100
The semi-soundproof booths, long tables with charging outlets, and comfy chairs make it a go-to spot for people who want to work remotely, but not necessarily at home.
blogTOJanuary 2024 03Black Lab Brewing
caféEastern Avenue, Toronto—DanforthWi‑FiPowerWork 100
It's usually quiet, with lots of space, plenty of outlets, and strong WiFi. Plus, the staff are welcoming, and don't mind you typing away for a couple of hours at a time.
NarcityMarch 2026 04Gateau Ghost
café974 College StreetWi‑FiPowerWork 100
At Gateau Ghost, customers are welcome to use their devices on site anytime, including during dinner and brunch services, as the spot offers several indoor and outdoor open tables, sockets and Wi-Fi to patrons.
NOW TorontoOctober 2025 05Dark Horse Espresso Bar
café630 Queen Street EastWi‑FiWork 100
This bright, airy space with a welcoming vibe and serious coffee is perfect for hunkering down and getting things done.
Finest Friends (Toronto's Finest)October 2024 06Humble Donkey Lounge
caféYork Street, Financial DistrictWi‑FiPowerWork 100
There's also a large communal table, full of people typing away on laptops, with power outlets galore ... I worked at the communal table, where the low-backed chairs did nothing for my posture, and I found the WiFi to be quite slow.
NarcityMarch 2026mixed 07Subtext Coffee Roasters
café130 Cawthra AvenueWi‑FiWork 100
A cozy specialty micro-roaster tucked away in the west end, ideal for sipping espresso while diving into some serious work or study sessions.
Finest Friends (Toronto's Finest)October 2024 08Nabulu Coffee
café6 St. Joseph StreetWork 100
Get seated on comfy couches or at a communal office seating area at Nabulu Coffee.
NOW TorontoFebruary 2026 09Purple Penguin Cafe
café889 Queen Street EastWork 100
If you’re in the east end, I recommend Purple Penguin, Dark Horse, or Cafe Zuzu. I’ve never had any issues with time limit, and I have often spent hours working on my laptop.
r/InsideTorontoSeptember 2026 10Dineen Outpost
café1042 Gerrard Street EastWi‑FiWork 100
We most recommend going here in the morning, just a little after opening, for a more relaxed ambiance.
Toronto Travel GuideJune 2024


