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The best cafés to work from in Philadelphia

The 10 coffee shops in Philadelphia that are best for working on a laptop, led by Vernick Coffee Bar, Rally Coffee and Grindcore House.

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.

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  1. 01Vernick Coffee Bar

    café1800 Arch StreetWi‑FiPowerWork 100

    located in the Comcast Technology Center, 2nd floor lobby; building entrance on 18th between JFK & Arch streets

    There's plenty of seating in the post-apocalyptic chic room, which makes it useful for a Center City meeting over Caffè Umbria coffee, pastries, grain bowls, and sandwiches.
    The InfatuationSeptember 2026

    Hours, amenities and photos for Vernick Coffee Bar

  2. 02Rally Coffee

    café701 South 7th StreetWi‑FiWork 100

    Reserve a table in advance to ensure your spot — there aren’t many of them but the atmosphere is quiet and both the wifi and coffee are strong.
    Billy PennNovember 2016

    Hours, amenities and photos for Rally Coffee

  3. 03Grindcore House

    café1515 South 4th StreetWi‑FiWork 100

    Hip coffeehouse where the drinks & eats are vegan-friendly & the grindcore soundtrack is intense.

    This free wifi hasn’t harmed any animals. Vegan snacks and very decent coffee, plus lots of tables to spread out and work.
    Billy PennNovember 2016

    Hours, amenities and photos for Grindcore House

  4. 04OCF Coffee House

    café1745 South StreetWi‑FiWork 100

    Come to their Fairmount location for deep work and confectionary delights ranging from tiny whoopie pies to moist tahini loaf cake.
    Billy Penn at WHYYSeptember 2021

    Hours, amenities and photos for OCF Coffee House

  5. 05Cafe Walnut

    café703 Walnut StreetWi‑FiWork 100

    Cafe Walnut is spacious and seemed great for working the one time I’ve been. Coffee is meh but the place is nice. Near a great park too!
    r/PhiladelphiaEatsMay 2025

    Hours, amenities and photos for Cafe Walnut

  6. 06Milkcrate Cafe

    café400 East Girard AvenueWork 100

    Milkcrate Cafe on Giard in Fishtown is a cool spot. They have a separate room on the side with booths and I have brought my laptop in there and got some work done while having pretty good coffee.
    r/philadelphiaDecember 2019

    Hours, amenities and photos for Milkcrate Cafe

  7. 07Càphê Roasters

    café3400 J StreetWork 100

    No matter the season, the light flows in through the windows in a way that would take anyone out of a work slump. Schedule a lunch meeting here, then spend the rest of the day cranking away in this little oasis.
    Philadelphia MagazineFebruary 2025

    Hours, amenities and photos for Càphê Roasters

  8. 08Solar Myth

    café1131 South Broad StreetPowerWork 100

    Third this, they just put in more outlets, great espresso/coffee anything then wine, amaros, beer etc. good tunes and a respectful staff. I go there with my laptop and it’s always a good spot
    r/PhiladelphiaEatsAugust 2024

    Hours, amenities and photos for Solar Myth

  9. 09Bower Cafe

    café1213 Walnut StreetWi‑FiWork 100

    It has a very literary vibe with books scattered all around the cafe and has plenty of seats in and outside on the patio.
    Amber BurnsMay 2019

    Hours, amenities and photos for Bower Cafe

  10. 10Black Turtle Coffee

    café2100 Chestnut StreetWork 100

    Black Turtle Coffee may be small-ish, but it’s ideal when you want to write a few emails in a calm and cozy space.
    The InfatuationAugust 2023

    Hours, amenities and photos for Black Turtle Coffee