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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.

A scenic view of the Washington Monument in Washington, D.C., with reflections in the reflecting pool and a cloudy sky overhead.
  1. 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

    Hours, amenities and photos for Big Bear Cafe

  2. 02Mercy Me

    café1143 New Hampshire Avenue NorthwestWi‑FiWork 100

    My go-to. Get bagels/coffee from Call Your Mother and pick from any of the cozy comfy couches and chairs. It’s technically a hotel lobby/bar, so anyone can come and go.
    DevourDCJanuary 2026

    Hours, amenities and photos for Mercy Me

  3. 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

    Hours, amenities and photos for Cafe Riggs

  4. 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

    Hours, amenities and photos for Lot 38 Espresso Bar

  5. 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

    Hours, amenities and photos for Maketto

  6. 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

    Hours, amenities and photos for Doubles

  7. 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.

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  8. 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.

    Hours, amenities and photos for Le Pain Quotidien

  9. 09Starbucks

    café1455 K Street Northwest, Washington★ 4.1Wi‑FiWork 100

    Hours, amenities and photos for Starbucks

  10. 10Peregrine Espresso

    café650 Pennsylvania Avenue SoutheastWi‑FiWork 100

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