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The best cafés to work from in Chiang Mai

The 10 coffee shops in Chiang Mai that are best for working on a laptop, led by Ombra Cafe, CoolMuang and Akha Ama.

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.

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  1. 01Ombra Cafe

    caféRatchaphruek Rd.Wi‑FiPowerWork 100

    Located inside Pyur O'tel.

    Hidden between Nimman and Santitham with super-fast WiFi... Enough power plugs, Amazing seats
    Salt in our HairMay 2024
    Ombra I can never connect to.
    r/chiangmaiNovember 2022warning

    Hours, amenities and photos for Ombra Cafe

  2. 02CoolMuang

    café81 Mun Mueang RdWi‑FiPowerWork 100

    Great coffee, air conditioning, comfortable outdoor seating... amazing lattes and fast wifi (no matter where you are seated)
    Honey GoudaMay 2026
    Sounds like Cool Muang. I don't go there for this reason.
    r/chiangmaiSeptember 2024warning

    Hours, amenities and photos for CoolMuang

  3. 03Akha Ama

    caféถนนหัสดิเสวี ซอย 3, แขวงศรีวิชัยWi‑FiWork 100

    they aren't really set up for it. The one in the Old City is definitely worth a visit, and you can work from there for a short time if you don't need a power outlet
    Freaking NomadsJuly 2026mixed

    Hours, amenities and photos for Akha Ama

  4. 04The Barisotel

    café7/2 ถนนนิมมานเหมินทร์ ซอย 9Wi‑FiPowerWork 100

    Plenty of seating with outlets, modern interior... the quiet atmosphere makes this the perfect place to study or work
    Honey GoudaMay 2026

    Hours, amenities and photos for The Barisotel

  5. 05BOB Coffee

    caféถนนช้างเผือก ซอย 4, แขวงศรีวิชัยWi‑FiWork 100

    it has TWO separate larger areas around the back where nomads, students and coffee-drinkers mingle seamlessly... the internet speed matches up to its local reputation
    Freaking NomadsJuly 2026

    Hours, amenities and photos for BOB Coffee

  6. 06Stories

    caféถนนราชดำเนิน, แขวงนครพิงค์Wi‑FiPowerWork 100

    fast wifi, lots of outlets, and air conditioning
    Honey GoudaMay 2026

    Hours, amenities and photos for Stories

  7. 07Zohng Coffee

    café58 Intrawarorot Road Soi 2, Tambon Si Phum, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai 50200Wi‑FiPowerWork 100

    Great brunch food, artistic interior, outlets
    Honey GoudaMay 2026

    Hours, amenities and photos for Zohng Coffee

  8. 08Burkta Tha Phae Gate

    café2 Rachadamnoen Road Soi 4★ 4.6Wi‑FiWork 100

    Burkta Coffee provides you with really good coffee...and Wi-Fi access... Extension cords allow you to stay longer in the garden
    Her Travel Notes2022

    Hours, amenities and photos for Burkta Tha Phae Gate

  9. 09On the Bread

    caféถนนนิมมานเหมินทร์ ซอย 13Wi‑FiPowerWork 100

    quite small, but it was never particularly busy... dedicated outlet at every table inside
    Across Every BorderApril 2025

    Hours, amenities and photos for On the Bread

  10. 10Roastniyom Coffee

    café51 ถนนศิริมังคลาจารย์Wi‑FiWork 100

    usually a couple of tables free throughout the day... chairs and tables look a tad uncomfortable for long periods of time
    Across Every BorderApril 2025mixed

    Hours, amenities and photos for Roastniyom Coffee