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The best cafés to work from in Auckland, according to Reddit

The 4 cafés to work from in Auckland that people on Reddit named as places they worked from, led by Crave, Gilli Cafe and Frasers. 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.

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  1. Crave

    Café, McDonald Street

    WI-FI, POWER, Recommended ×2

    , work score 100

    Named in 2 Reddit threads.

    Crave cafe in Morningside has a whole upstairs section for people to work.
    r/aucklandNovember 2024

    Hours, amenities and photos for Crave

  2. Gilli Cafe

    Café, Carlton Gore Road

    Recommended ×2

    , work score 87

    Named in 2 Reddit threads.

    I've worked out of Frasers on Mt Eden Rd, Deluxe on Carr Rd, and Gilli in Newmarket in the past 2 weeks - all fine.
    r/aucklandNovember 2024

    Hours, amenities and photos for Gilli Cafe

  3. Frasers

    Café, Mount Eden Road

    Reddit recommended

    , work score 82
    I've worked out of Frasers on Mt Eden Rd, Deluxe on Carr Rd, and Gilli in Newmarket in the past 2 weeks - all fine.
    r/aucklandNovember 2024

    Hours, amenities and photos for Frasers

  4. Newbie

    Café, Broadway

    Reddit recommended

    , work score 52
    Newbie in Newmarket is pretty decent, it's a pretty noisy place due to it being one of the entrances to the office complex, but I've camped here for a few hours on my laptop with noise cancelling headphones, the food, pastries and coffee here is very good, although it is at the pricier end.
    r/aucklandJuly 2025mixed

    Hours, amenities and photos for Newbie

Our picks

Reddit named 4. These are the next best by work score, one branch per chain.

  1. Ozone Coffee Roasters

    Café, Westmoreland Street West

    WI-FI, Recommended ×3

    , work score 100
    Free WiFi without a password :) ... Bench with wooden seat and padded back. I liked it initially, but didn’t feel like I could sit there for too long. ... my overall favourite would have to go to Ozone in Grey Lynn. I got heaps done in this café
    Ensemble MagazineJune 2025

    Hours, amenities and photos for Ozone Coffee Roasters

  2. Remedy Coffee

    Café, Wellesley Street West

    WI-FI, Recommended ×3

    , work score 100
    this café boasts a cosy, wooden setting and you could easily perch yourself there for the day using their speedy Wi-Fi.
    Secret AucklandMay 2023

    Hours, amenities and photos for Remedy Coffee

  3. The Shelf

    Café, High Street

    WI-FI, Recommended ×2

    , work score 100
    With a fast internet connection and modern furniture this spot is the perfect place for a long study session.
    Heart of the CityMarch 2025

    Hours, amenities and photos for The Shelf

  4. Notting Hill Kitchen

    Café, Parnell Road

    WI-FI, Recommended ×2

    , work score 100
    If you really need to get some work done, head to the seating area out back for some peace and quiet.
    Concrete PlaygroundApril 2023

    Hours, amenities and photos for Notting Hill Kitchen

  5. Federal Delicatessen

    Café, Federal Street

    WI-FI, Recommended ×2

    , work score 100
    Take your laptop, grab a booth and reward yourself with this grub for all your hard work.
    Secret AucklandMay 2023

    Hours, amenities and photos for Federal Delicatessen

  6. Daily Bread — Britomart

    Café, Hayman Kronfeld Building 13 Galway St

    WI-FI, Guide recommended

    , work score 100
    Half of the tables were being used for meetings and the other half by workers like me. ... Free WiFi, if you ask for the password they will give it to you, or it’s written on the bottom of the little menu at the counter.
    Ensemble MagazineJune 2025

    Hours, amenities and photos for Daily Bread — Britomart

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.