The best places to work in George Town, according to Reddit
The 6 cafés and workspaces in George Town that people on Reddit named as places they worked from, led by Ome by Spacebar Coffee, Higher Ground and Penang Digital Library. 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.
Ome by Spacebar. Very cozy and quiet. They have good coffee and home made cakes.
r/penangJanuary 2024 Can explore Higher Ground. It's a cafe where you can work from. Plenty of sockets to charge up your devices. The place is spacious.
r/penangMarch 2024 I couldnt really find a good co-working space. But the penang digital library is a pretty cool space to work. Comfy desks. Good wifi and free.
r/penangFebruary 2024 Can check infinity8 and settlements. I'm not sure if it 24/7 but these are the ones i could think of in Georgetown
r/penangJune 2025mixed Plus Eatery is good and quiet , a lot of people will bring a laptop and work there
r/penangDecember 2024 Can check infinity8 and settlements. I'm not sure if it 24/7 but these are the ones i could think of in Georgetown
r/penangJune 2025mixed
Our picks
Reddit named 6. These are the next best by work score, one branch per chain.
I worked from The Mugshot Café (open 8am to midnight every day) ... the Wi-Fi was fast
Backpack and WorkJune 2020 Wifi: great wifi, very quick and reliable. ... this is one of the biggest cafes in George Town, so you can sit there happily for a while without feeling like you're taking up too much space.
Penang Free Sheet One of the cafes I spent much time working at was Wheeler's Coffee.
Nomadic MemoirJune 2024 Indoors is better suited to visitors who need quiet and focus. The small detail of USB charging ports made me feel this shop really thinks about its customers.
室内则更适合需要安静专注的访客。USB 充电接口这个小细节，让我觉得这家店真的有在为顾客着想。
Batu Go TourApril 2026Translated from Chinese Hours, amenities and photos for Ang Ang's Roastery - Greenlane
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