The best cafés to work from in San Francisco, according to Reddit
The 5 cafés to work from in San Francisco that people on Reddit named as places they worked from, led by Progressive Grounds, Cafe International and Saluhall. The 5 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.
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
For slower workdays, Cafe International is great, too! TBH, the WiFi can be spotty, but the unexpected live music and events used to make my day pre-covid. During the day, it’s quiet there, but usually in the afternoon/night, something is going on.
r/sanfranciscoJune 2021mixed 03Saluhall
caféStevenson Street, South of MarketWi‑FiWork 100
Saluhall on Market St has so many seating options & free WiFi.
r/sanfranciscoJune 2024 04Piccino Presidio
caféLyon Street, Marina DistrictWork 82
I went to Piccino on Letterman Dr. in the Presidio the other day and there were several people working at the bar, and another couple on the outside heated patio. That might not become your go-to spot, but it could be nice place to have an elevated work session.
r/AskSFMarch 2026 05The Social Study
café1795 Geary BoulevardWi‑FiWork 65
Strongly recommend the social study near Japantown, but they have a no laptops after 7 rule.
r/AskSFJanuary 2025mixed
Our picks
Reddit named 5. These are the next best by work score, one branch per chain.
06Caffe 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 07Compton'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 08Zeitgeist
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 09Ocean 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 10Beach 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
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