The best cafés to work from in New York
The 10 coffee shops in New York that are best for working on a laptop, led by La Colombe Coffee Workshop, Le Pain Quotidien and Starbucks Coffee Company.
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.
01La Colombe Coffee Workshop
café319 Church Street★ 4.4Wi‑FiWork 100
La Colombe Coffee Workshop is a fashionable café in lower Manhattan serving house-brand artisanal coffee, pastries and snacks. The space is simple and welcoming with small tables for two, cute interior seating, and friendly staff.
02Le Pain Quotidien
café81 West Broadway, New York★ 4.2Wi‑FiWork 100
03Starbucks Coffee Company
café2 Broadway★ 4.1Wi‑FiWork 100
This Starbucks location on Broadway in lower Manhattan is a welcoming coffeehouse serving handcrafted coffee, espresso, tea, breakfast and pastries. Reviewers consistently praise the staff for their kindness and personal touches, such as thoughtful notes on cups.
04Blue Spoon Coffee Company
café90 William Street★ 4.5Work 97
Petite coffee shop offering upscale espresso, pastries & soups in a bright space with a few tables.
05LENWICH
café10 Hanover Square★ 4.1Wi‑FiWork 97
Outpost of a chain specializing in traditional New York-style sandwiches, plus build-your-own options.
06Gigino Trattoria
café323 Greenwich Street, New York★ 4.4Wi‑FiWork 95
07Dunkin'
café50 Pine Street★ 3.9Wi‑FiWork 92
Dunkin' on Pine Street is a chain café in lower Manhattan serving coffee, breakfast sandwiches and other quick food. It opens early on weekdays and is convenient for the commute, with friendly staff and good value.
08Kaffe Åre (275Greenwich)
café275 Greenwich Street★ 4.2Work 76
Kaffe Åre is an intimate cafe on Greenwich Street in lower Manhattan with long wood tables, Scandinavian minimalist design, and a calm atmosphere.
09Cafe Grumpy - Financial District
café20 Stone Street★ 4.3Work 70
Cafe Grumpy in the Financial District is a hip local coffeehouse on Stone Street serving house-roasted specialty brews. Reviewers praise the coffee quality and temperature, friendly barista, and clean, bright space with artwork.
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