The best cafés to work from in San Francisco
The 10 coffee shops in San Francisco that are best for working on a laptop, led by Progressive Grounds, Cafe International and Caffe Trieste.
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.
01Progressive Grounds
café400 Cortland AvenueWi‑FiWork 100
Progressive Grounds on Cortland, the back room and patio are quiet.
r/sanfranciscoSeptember 2023 02Cafe International
caféHaight StreetWi‑FiWork 100
there are worn-in couches, a seemingly infinite number of tables where you can relax and read
The InfatuationSeptember 2026 03Caffe Trieste
café601 Vallejo StreetWi‑FiPowerWork 100
Caffè Trieste is an internationally known coffeehouse, retail store, and former franchise in San Francisco. The original cafe, opened in 1956, was the first espresso-based coffeehouse on the West Coast of the United States.
Laptops are technically welcome at Caffe Trieste in North Beach , but you might fit in better if your work is a bit more analog.
The InfatuationSeptember 2026mixed 04Compton's Coffee House
café1910 Fillmore StreetWork 100
This small-ish coffee shop in Lower Pacific Heights checks all of the boxes of a reliable neighborhood caffeine hub/workspace
The InfatuationSeptember 2026 05Zeitgeist
café199 Valencia StreetWork 100
You can bring your laptop and get some work done during the day while sipping a beer
Secret San FranciscoAugust 2021 06Ocean Beach Cafe
café734 La Playa StreetWi‑FiWork 100
There's a lot of natural light and plenty of seats at the bar and tables.
The InfatuationSeptember 2026 07Saluhall
caféStevenson Street, South of MarketWi‑FiWork 100
Saluhall on Market St has so many seating options & free WiFi.
r/sanfranciscoJune 2024 08Beach Chalet
caféGreat Highway, Sunset DistrictWi‑FiWork 100
The Beach Chalet is a historic two-story Spanish Colonial Revival-style building, located at the far western end of Golden Gate Park in San Francisco.
The Beach Chalet and adjoining sister spot Park Chalet both offer free Wi-Fi with stunning views of the Pacific Ocean.
Time Out San FranciscoFebruary 2015 09Starbucks
café1 Letterman DriveWi‑FiWork 100
Amazing location, lots of seating indoors and outdoors.
Eddie's ListOctober 2025 10The Grove Restaurant & Bar
café690 Mission Street, San Francisco★ 4.4Wi‑FiWork 100
