The best cafés to work from in Ottawa, according to Reddit
The 3 cafés to work from in Ottawa that people on Reddit named as places they worked from, led by The Ministry of Coffee, The Third and University of Ottawa. 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.
01The Ministry of Coffee
café141 Laurier Avenue WestWork 75
I haven't been to Ottawa in years, but Ministry of Coffee would actively tell off people working on a laptop.
r/ottawaDecember 2022mixed 03University of Ottawa
caféNicholas Street, Sandy HillWork 50
You might find a quiet space at the University of Ottawa campus as well but you'll most likely need to hotspot yourself wifi.
r/OttawaFoodFebruary 2026mixed
Our picks
Reddit named 3. These are the next best by work score, one branch per chain.
05Oz Kafe
café10 York Street★ 4.5Wi‑FiWork 95
Intimate space for dinner & late-night dining featuring an eclectic seasonal menu & a full bar.
07Planet Coffee, ByWard Market, Ottawa
café24a York Street★ 4.3Work 70
Espresso, baked goods & light fare offered in a bright, industrial space with a patio.
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.