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The best cafés to work from in George Town

The 10 coffee shops in George Town that are best for working on a laptop, led by The Mugshot Cafe, Black Kettle and Ome by Spacebar 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.

A warm, inviting cafe ambience with people dining in George Town, Malaysia.
  1. 01The Mugshot Cafe

    café302 Lebuh ChuliaWi‑FiWork 100

    I worked from The Mugshot Café (open 8am to midnight every day) ... the Wi-Fi was fast
    Backpack and WorkJune 2020

    Hours, amenities and photos for The Mugshot Cafe

  2. 02Black Kettle

    café105 Lebuh PantaiWi‑FiPowerWork 100

    Wifi: great wifi, very quick and reliable. ... this is one of the biggest cafes in George Town, so you can sit there happily for a while without feeling like you're taking up too much space.
    Penang Free Sheet

    Hours, amenities and photos for Black Kettle

  3. 03Ome by Spacebar Coffee

    caféLorong Toh Aka, Jeti BaruWi‑FiWork 100

    Ome by Spacebar. Very cozy and quiet. They have good coffee and home made cakes.
    r/penangJanuary 2024

    Hours, amenities and photos for Ome by Spacebar Coffee

  4. 04Kraffmen

    café80 Jalan Zainal AbidinWi‑FiPowerWork 100

    The wifi has a decent speed as well and there are some plugs available.
    Things Nomads Do

    Hours, amenities and photos for Kraffmen

  5. 05The Maker

    café243 Lebuh PantaiWi‑FiWork 100

    It's one of the most work-friendly cafes I've ever been to in my nomading tenure. ... if you're in need of charging, you'll need to sit at the communal table in the back
    Pale Ale TravelDecember 2025

    Hours, amenities and photos for The Maker

  6. 06Orcabrew

    caféJalan Nagor, Central George TownPowerWork 100

    A communal working table with more plugs than a Chicago trap house ... You'll really have to be the worst version of yourself that day not to get work done in this environment.
    Pale Ale TravelDecember 2025

    Hours, amenities and photos for Orcabrew

  7. 07Hin Bus Depot

    café31A, Jalan Gurdwara, George Town★ 4.6Wi‑FiPowerWork 100

    Hin Bus Depot is a community hub in George Town within the Malaysian state of Penang. It houses a gallery, arts and events spaces, and creative business outlets.

    Hours, amenities and photos for Hin Bus Depot

  8. 08Altertaste

    café55 Lebuh CecilWork 95

    It's what I call an 'admin day cafe' ... window bar hustlin', cushioned bench email-sendin', or standard table seating
    Pale Ale TravelDecember 2025

    Hours, amenities and photos for Altertaste

  9. 09More by Arang Coffee

    café170 Jalan ArgyllWork 95

    more of a social cafe than a coworking one but the open plan nature and spread-out tables meant I didn't feel distracted
    Where Goes Rose?

    Hours, amenities and photos for More by Arang Coffee

  10. 10The Alley

    caféLorong Stewart, Little IndiaWi‑FiWork 93

    The wifi can be a little spotty from time to time so if it gets really slow or you can't connect, move closer to the router (in the front) and/or ask them to reset it.
    Travel Size RobotFebruary 2016mixed

    Hours, amenities and photos for The Alley