The best places to work in Boston, according to Reddit
The 6 cafés and workspaces in Boston that people on Reddit named as places they worked from, led by Boston Public Library, Midnight Morning and Forge Baking Company. The 4 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.
01Boston Public Library
library700 Boylston Street★ 4.8Work 100
Named in 2 Reddit threads.
Historic library with grand, Renaissance-style architecture, murals by John Singer Sargent & tours.
Yes you can use the library. There are lots of quiet spaces all over.
r/bostonJune 2025 02Midnight Morning
café14 Birch StreetWork 100
Came here to say this. Beautiful, airy spot that actively tries to court WFH people. There's also a really nice patio if you want some fresh air (not sure if the wifi extends).
r/bostonAugust 2026 03Forge Baking Company
café626 Somerville AvenueWi‑FiWork 92
I have a love-hate relationship with Forge, but their hours are unbeatable for coffee shop working. The employees there don't give two fucks if you stay for four hours and only buy an iced coffee. Only issue is that it can be a little loud sometimes, but I've seen people take business calls there.
r/SomervilleJune 2022mixed 04Pavement Coffeehouse
café286 Newbury StreetWi‑FiWork 87
A few years ago, I worked at Pavement Coffeehouse on Newbury St, but that's a small place and can fill up easily with loud people.
r/bostonSeptember 2022mixed 05Diesel Cafe
café257 Elm StreetWi‑FiWork 78
Laptops are allowed, just no wifi on weekends, and 2hr wifi limit on weekdays. Seating is consistently full, so it's understandable. I say this as someone who frequently works from there. I make a purchase, leave a good tip, and relinquish my table after 2 hours.
r/bostonAugust 2026mixed 06Shy Bird - Kendall Square
café390 Third Street★ 4.2Work 65
Shy Bird is a casual eatery in Kendall Square, Cambridge, serving comfort food and cocktails with a covered terrace. Reviewers praise the rotisserie chicken, Caesar salads, and smash burger.
They don't advertise it on their site, but they offer it at their Kendall location as well. However, it's not the most comfortable space and gets super crowded for lunch.
r/SomervilleSeptember 2024mixed
Our picks
Reddit named 6. These are the next best by work score, one branch per chain.
07Shy Bird
café12 Old Colony AvenueWi‑FiPowerWork 100
For $20.75, work from Shy Bird South Boston or Fenway on any weekday and enjoy bottomless coffee, a choice of breakfast or lunch, plus perks like free WiFi, printing, second screens, and more.
The Boston CalendarJanuary 2026 08Trident Booksellers & Cafe
café338 Newbury StreetWi‑FiWork 100
Trident Cafe and Books on Newbury is a decent option during the week. Definitely gets more of a brunch crowd on the weekends.
Caffeinated LivingSeptember 2025mixed 09Tradesman Coffee Shop
caféCongress Street, Church GreenWi‑FiWork 100
The new Tradesman in Brighton is absolutely massive so has remote work potential.
Caffeinated LivingSeptember 2025 10Phin Coffee House
caféHigh Street, Church GreenWi‑FiWork 100
It’s got a sleek interior and a rather small seating area, but it’s still a great spot to stop by. ... There’s wifi, good ambience, and friendly baristas
Spoon UniversityApril 2025
Quoted from the Reddit threads linked, which are not ours. If a quote is yours and you would rather it were not here, email us and it comes down.