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

The 5 cafés to work from in Seoul that people on Reddit named as places they worked from, led by EDIYA COFFEE LAB, Gabie and Maxim Plant. The 5 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.

Inviting coffee selection on a wooden tray at a Seoul cafe, showcasing a perfect blend of aesthetics and flavors.
  1. EDIYA COFFEE LAB

    이디야커피랩

    Café, 논현로

    WI-FI, Recommended ×2

    , work score 100
    Ediya coffee lab in Gangnam is the best place ever it’s like a college library upstairs with ports and desktop cubicles all over.
    r/digitalnomadMarch 2025

    Hours, amenities and photos for EDIYA COFFEE LAB

  2. Gabie

    가비애

    Café, 와우산로

    WI-FI, Reddit recommended

    , work score 100
    I went to Gabie recently near hongdae which was really comfy to study and work in.
    r/seoulSeptember 2023

    Hours, amenities and photos for Gabie

  3. Maxim Plant

    Café, Itaewon-ro

    Recommended ×2

    , work score 88
    Maxim plant in Yongsan
    r/seoulJune 2025

    Hours, amenities and photos for Maxim Plant

  4. The liter

    더리터

    Café, 시청로

    Reddit recommended

    , work score 80
    The November Lounge near Euljiro sa-ga and The Liter (Jongno Branch) in between Jongno sam-ga and Jonggak stations are open 24 hours.
    r/seoulOctober 2025

    Hours, amenities and photos for The liter

  5. Anthracite Coffee Yeonhui

    Café, Yeonhui-ro

    POWER, Reddit recommended

    , work score 70
    Anthracite in 연희 is a decent spot with power sockets and very cool but it can get loud.
    r/seoulSeptember 2023mixed

    Hours, amenities and photos for Anthracite Coffee Yeonhui

Our picks

Reddit named 5. These are the next best by work score, one branch per chain.

  1. Alver Coffee Gangnam

    Café, Gangnam-daero 102-gil

    Recommended ×2

    , work score 100
    Firstly, it's huge! There is less focus on style, but more on a natural, university-campus atmosphere. All floors were great for convivial chatter, I particularly enjoyed the first and second floors.
    Korea Travel Guide (tcbatlas)July 2024

    Hours, amenities and photos for Alver Coffee Gangnam

  2. ACR • Alegria Coffee Roasters

    Café, 1층

    POWER, Recommended ×2

    , work score 100
    Thanks to reliable Wi-Fi and readily available outlets, ACR makes long work stints more enjoyable.
    Craft Engineer

    Hours, amenities and photos for ACR • Alegria Coffee Roasters

  3. 에이요커피

    Café, Neungdong-ro 25-gil

    POWER, 당근 동네생활 recommended

    , work score 100
    The coffee is good and great value, it's quiet and there are outlets on the wall by the seats too!

    커피맛있고 가성비 굿굿 조용하고 콘센트도 좌석벽쪽에 있어요!

    당근 동네생활Translated from Korean

    Hours, amenities and photos for 에이요커피

  4. 로잉커피

    Café, Donggyo-ro

    POWER, 노마드랑 recommended

    , work score 100
    There are also small considerations for people who work. Desk lamps and blankets are provided. Power outlets are available at every seat too, so isn't this better than a shared office?

    일하는 사람을 위한 작은 배려도 있는데요. 스탠드와 담요가 준비되어 있답니다. 자리마다 콘센트도 이용할 수 있으니, 이만하면 공유오피스보다 낫지 않나요?

    노마드랑May 2024Translated from Korean

    Hours, amenities and photos for 로잉커피

  5. Debunk

    Café, Mapo-gu

    POWER, Guide recommended

    , work score 100
    With large communal tables and outlets at every seat, it is often called a 'haven' for digital nomads and students.
    LiveAnywhere BlogDecember 2025

    Hours, amenities and photos for Debunk

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.