The best cafés to work from in Washington
The 10 coffee shops in Washington that are best for working on a laptop, led by Big Bear Cafe, Mercy Me and Cafe Riggs.
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.

01Big Bear Cafe
café1700 1st Street NorthwestWi‑FiWork 100
Beautiful with garden patio seating and an entire upstairs with a working fireplace. The food is just OK but it is one of the coziest little nooks to do some deep focus work.
DevourDCJanuary 2026 03Cafe Riggs
café900 F Street NorthwestWi‑FiWork 100
Bit pricey (it is the lobby bar for the ritzy Riggs hotel), but you’ll feel like the chicest little girly pop doing some work here.
DevourDCJanuary 2026 04Lot 38 Espresso Bar
café1001 2nd Street SoutheastWi‑FiWork 100
Seating is ample—it’s a great place to meet fellow teleworkers and grab a large communal table.
DC Area MomsMarch 2020 05Maketto
café1351 H Street NortheastWi‑FiWork 100
Wifi extends throughout the indoor/outdoor space, meaning you can lounge in the beautiful courtyard with a laptop and Frenchie’s pastry in the morning
WashingtonianSeptember 2015 06Doubles
café3118 Georgia Avenue NorthwestWi‑FiWork 100
Excellent neighborhood spot with a massive patio in the back with big communal picnic tables perfect for when the weather is warm. Limited but cute n cozy seating inside.
DevourDCJanuary 2026 there are no outlets here though if you are outside, and the inside is packed
r/washingtondcDecember 2025warning 07Kramers
café1517 Connecticut Avenue Northwest★ 4.5Wi‑FiWork 100
Kramers is a landmark independent bookstore with a cafe in northwest Washington, DC. The space combines books with upscale American food and drinks, including seasonal specialties and brunch options. The patio is a relaxed spot where visitors easily lose track of time.
08Le Pain Quotidien
café2000 P Street Northwest★ 4.1Wi‑FiWork 100
Classic light fare & organic breads fill out the menu at this rustic-chic bakery/cafe chain.
09Starbucks
café1455 K Street Northwest, Washington★ 4.1Wi‑FiWork 100
10Peregrine Espresso
café650 Pennsylvania Avenue SoutheastWi‑FiWork 100







