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The best cafés to work from in Los Angeles

The 10 coffee shops in Los Angeles that are best for working on a laptop, led by Bricks and Scones, Highly Likely and Sightglass Coffee.

Ranked by work score: Wi‑Fi, power, seating, hours, what reviews say about laptops and noise, and who recommends working there. One branch per chain.

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  1. With long hours (Mon-Thu 7:30am-10pm, Fri 7:30am-8pm, Sat 8am-10pm, Sun 8am-8pm), free wifi and plenty of comfy seating, this neighborhood coffee shop is the dream home office away from, well, home.
    Time Out Los AngelesJuly 2013

    Hours, amenities and photos for Bricks and Scones

  2. They also have a large bar inside so if you’re less in a coffee mood you can do work over a beer or a glass of wine instead. Can’t recommend enough, super fast wifi too!
    r/AskLosAngelesMay 2024

    Hours, amenities and photos for Highly Likely

  3. There’s free Wi-Fi and plenty of space to stretch out if you want to find a flat surface and get some work done
    Time Out Los AngelesAugust 2025

    Hours, amenities and photos for Sightglass Coffee

  4. Sure. Cafe Mak is my favorite and they close around 1am, kitchen closes at 830 though. They have various areas that are either quiet, chatty, or, or neutral.
    r/AskLosAngelesNovember 2024

    Hours, amenities and photos for Café Mak

  5. While there's seating indoors, the shaded patio overlooking Glendale Boulevard is where most patrons will likely find themselves.
    The Next Fun ThingSeptember 2024

    Hours, amenities and photos for Laveta

  6. there are lots of tables here, where you can sit with your laptop, take advantage of the strong wifi, and fire off work emails
    The InfatuationJuly 2026

    Hours, amenities and photos for STAGGER COFFEE

  7. The WiFi is fast, the vibe is chilled, and there are usually enough outlets to keep you plugged in.
    Orlagh ClaireDecember 2025

    Hours, amenities and photos for Alchemist Coffee Project

  8. Habitat is a fairly quiet spot filled with locals doing some light reading and or people writing pilot scripts all day on their laptops.
    The InfatuationJuly 2026

    Hours, amenities and photos for Habitat Coffee

  9. Tabula Rasa is a cool and unpretentious wine bar in Thai Town, with plenty of tables and a small patio out back.
    The InfatuationJanuary 2022

    Hours, amenities and photos for Tabula Rasa Bar

  10. they utilize the small space well, with small tables and plenty of outlets.
    The InfatuationJuly 2026

    Hours, amenities and photos for Eightfold Coffee