The best places to work in Auckland, according to Reddit
The 4 cafés and workspaces in Auckland that people on Reddit named as places they worked from, led by Crave, Auckland Central City Library and Devonport Library. The 6 after them are our own picks, by work score, to make 10.
Ranked by how many Reddit threads name the place as somewhere to work, then by work score. Quoted as written, linked to the thread. One branch per chain.
01Crave
caféMcDonald StreetWi‑FiPowerWork 100
Named in 2 Reddit threads.
Crave cafe in Morningside has a whole upstairs section for people to work.
r/aucklandNovember 2024 02Auckland Central City Library
library44 Lorne StreetWi‑FiWork 100
Auckland Central Library is great. On Tuesday - Friday it closes at 8pm it's super quiet and best of all it's free.
r/aucklandApril 2026 Hours, amenities and photos for Auckland Central City Library
03Devonport Library
library2 Victoria RoadWi‑FiWork 100
Devonport Library is a public library located in Windsor Reserve, Devonport, New Zealand. The library is part of the Auckland Council Libraries library system. The newest iteration of the library was constructed in a modernist style in February 2015.
Go upstairs on Devonport Library which has the best view of the Auckland Skyline and Harbour.
r/aucklandJuly 2025 04Frasers
café434 Mount Eden RoadWork 82
I've worked out of Frasers on Mt Eden Rd, Deluxe on Carr Rd, and Gilli in Newmarket in the past 2 weeks - all fine.
r/aucklandNovember 2024
Our picks
Reddit named 4. These are the next best by work score, one branch per chain.
05The Shelf
café50 High StreetWi‑FiWork 100
With a fast internet connection and modern furniture this spot is the perfect place for a long study session.
Heart of the CityMarch 2025 06Notting Hill Kitchen
café162 Parnell RoadWi‑FiWork 100
If you really need to get some work done, head to the seating area out back for some peace and quiet.
Concrete PlaygroundApril 2023 07Remedy Coffee
café1 Wellesley Street WestWi‑FiWork 100
this café boasts a cosy, wooden setting and you could easily perch yourself there for the day using their speedy Wi-Fi.
Secret AucklandMay 2023 08Federal Delicatessen
café86 Federal StreetWi‑FiWork 100
Take your laptop, grab a booth and reward yourself with this grub for all your hard work.
Secret AucklandMay 2023 09Bambina Cafe
caféTeed StreetWi‑FiPowerWork 100
With plug points and wifi aplenty, it's no wonder Bambina has garnered a reputation amongst freelancers. During the week, it's common to see a variety of people working on projects or meeting clients.
Concrete PlaygroundApril 2023 10Generosity Coffee
café255 Hinemoa StreetWi‑FiWork 100
Free WiFi, the password is written on the wall on a cute piece of cardboard ... Yes! Quiet, simple and affordable.
Ensemble MagazineJune 2025
Quoted from the Reddit threads linked, which are not ours. If a quote is yours and you would rather it were not here, email us and it comes down.