The best places to work in Brisbane, according to Reddit
The 3 cafés and workspaces in Brisbane that people on Reddit named as places they worked from, led by State Library of Queensland, Coffee Anthology and Cowch. The 7 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.
01State Library of Queensland
libraryCultural Centre Tunnel, South BankWi‑FiPowerWork 100
State Library of Queensland is the state public reference and research library of Queensland, Australia, operated by the state government. The Library is governed by the Library Board of Queensland, which draws its powers from the Libraries Act 1988.
The state library at Southbank and the Brisbane city library have some amazing spaces to work. Incredible views and lots of spaces to charge up devices etc.
r/brisbaneOctober 2022 02Coffee Anthology
caféCharlotte Street, Golden TriangleWork 97
Probably Coffee Anthology in Elizabeth Street, partially because it seems big enough that they won't mind if you take a table for an hour or two to work.
r/brisbaneMay 2023 03Cowch
caféGrey Street, South BankPowerWork 70
Cowch at south bank has power points the staff are friendly and the coffee is great. They get super busy late afternoon and in the evening but super accomodating during the day
r/BrisbaneSocialMarch 2023mixed
Our picks
Reddit named 3. These are the next best by work score, one branch per chain.
04Neighbourhood
caféMoggill Road, KenmoreWork 100
Take your pick in the huge seating areas or head outside to find yourself a quiet nook amongst the greenery
Style MagazinesMay 2023 05The Single Guys Coffee Co.
caféMoggill Road, KenmoreWi‑FiPowerWork 100
The Single Guys is simply the way to go, with large tables to fit that clunky computer on and power points near the floor to keep that battery running all day. And for an added bonus, when you purchase your coffee or meal you’ll be able to access the free wifi.
Style MagazinesMay 2023 06The Library Cafe
caféStanley PlaceWi‑FiWork 100
There is an adjacent book shop meaning you’ll come across plenty of people who come here to read, giving this cafe a quiet ambience. The food is absolutely delicious, and Wi-Fi speeds are comparably high.
The Digital Nomad WorldNovember 2021 07Patina at Alumni Court
caféMansfield Place, St LuciaWi‑FiWork 100
with the spillover of UQ and eduroam Wi-Fi available from nearby buildings, it’s a study, relax, and eat while on campus.
Insider GuidesMarch 2023 08Walter Harrison Law Library
libraryUniversity Drive, St LuciaWi‑FiWork 100
Alumni, Community members and visitors can access the Walter Harrison Law Library from 7am – 10pm during Mondays to Fridays and 7am – 6pm during weekends, excluding public holidays. With Wi-Fi, research resources, ample study spaces and computers, the space has everything you need for a successful study session.
The University of QueenslandAugust 2026 09Gramps Cafe
café110 Windsor RoadWork 100
I normally set myself up in its outdoor courtyard with my laptop and double shot dirty chai latte, surrounded by green and nature all around.
Nothing Ever Happens in BrisbaneAugust 2022 10Veneziano Coffee Roasters
caféMontague Road, Hill EndWork 100
The popular hangout now sports new individual tables and booths along the walls, ideal for meetings. Head outside in the sun where you can sit on the new deck area and get your stuff done.
Style MagazinesMay 2023
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