The best places to work in George Town, according to Reddit
The 4 cafés and workspaces in George Town that people on Reddit named as places they worked from, led by Ome by Spacebar Coffee, Penang Digital Library and Infinity8. The 6 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.
01Ome by Spacebar Coffee
caféLorong Toh Aka, Jeti BaruWi‑FiWork 100
Ome by Spacebar. Very cozy and quiet. They have good coffee and home made cakes.
r/penangJanuary 2024 02Penang Digital Library
library135 Jalan Masjid NegeriWi‑FiWork 100
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 04Settlements
coworking space170 Jalan ArgyllWork 72
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 4. These are the next best by work score, one branch per chain.
05The Mugshot Cafe
café302 Lebuh ChuliaWi‑FiWork 100
I worked from The Mugshot Café (open 8am to midnight every day) ... the Wi-Fi was fast
Backpack and WorkJune 2020 06The Alley
caféLorong Stewart, Little IndiaWi‑FiWork 98
The wifi can be a little spotty from time to time so if it gets really slow or you can't connect, move closer to the router (in the front) and/or ask them to reset it.
Travel Size RobotFebruary 2016mixed 08The Maker
café243 Lebuh PantaiWi‑FiWork 94
It's one of the most work-friendly cafes I've ever been to in my nomading tenure. ... if you're in need of charging, you'll need to sit at the communal table in the back
Pale Ale TravelDecember 2025 09Starbucks - 1st Avenue Mall
caféLot G-09 & G-10, 182, Jalan Magazine, George Town★ 4.1Wi‑FiWork 90
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