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The best cafés to work from in San Diego

The 10 coffee shops in San Diego that are best for working on a laptop, led by Cafe Bassam, Holsem Coffee and The Simple Coffee House.

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. Cafe Bassam in Banker’s Hill is a great little spot
    r/sandiegoApril 2021

    Hours, amenities and photos for Cafe Bassam

  2. Sleek, modern coffee shop with plenty of seating options. ... Park on 29th Street.
    Corrie Monteverde

    Hours, amenities and photos for Holsem Coffee

  3. There is ample seating and tables to post up at. They keep the atmosphere nice and quiet at this café.
    SD House GuysNovember 2024

    Hours, amenities and photos for The Simple Coffee House

  4. Subterranean Cafe in North Park
    r/sandiegoApril 2021

    Hours, amenities and photos for Subterranean Coffee

  5. Although it can get quite crowded downstairs, you’ll normally be able to find a quiet spot upstairs. Wifi is good and there are plugs everywhere.
    Spend Life TravelingAugust 2026

    Hours, amenities and photos for Jennings House Eatery

  6. Super cute and bigger than expected. ... score the ‘private’ table with plugins if you’re early.
    Corrie Monteverde

    Hours, amenities and photos for Meraki Café

  7. if you can get one of the three tables by those windows on the end, this is the best working spot you can find in La Jolla. ... On the flip side, the entire rest of the store is the worst.
    Cool Story, George (Substack)July 2023mixed

    Hours, amenities and photos for The Living Room Cafe

  8. Krakatoa in Golden Hill, Blackmarket Bakery & Influx in North Park all have good patios and wifi
    r/sandiegoNovember 2020

    Hours, amenities and photos for Blackmarket Bakery

  9. Krakatoa in Golden Hill, Blackmarket Bakery & Influx in North Park all have good patios and wifi
    r/sandiegoNovember 2020

    Hours, amenities and photos for Krakatoa

  10. I’ve never personally worked from here, but the outdoor patio is always full of people working on their laptops. Indoor seating has only about 6 or so tables.
    Of Good ReportAugust 2021mixed

    Hours, amenities and photos for Lofty Coffee & co.