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 Starbucks, Corner Bakery Cafe and Bruegger's Bagels.
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.
06Pappalecco
café1602 State Street★ 4.6Work 75
Pappalecco is an Italian café in San Diego's Little Italy serving panini, pastries, gelato and coffee in a charming, relaxed setting. The space has both indoor and outdoor seating on a patio.
08Donut Bar & Talon
café401 West A Street★ 4.6Work 65
Donut Bar & Talon is a small, modern bakery in downtown San Diego's Little Italy serving an innovative daily donut menu with vegan options. The space features striking black and white murals with interactive QR codes that bring the artwork to life through AR.