The best places to study in San Francisco, according to Reddit
The 3 places to study in San Francisco that people on Reddit named as places they worked from, led by Progressive Grounds, Cafe International and Saluhall. The 7 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.
01Progressive Grounds
café400 Cortland AvenueWi‑FiWork 100
Progressive Grounds on Cortland, the back room and patio are quiet.
r/sanfranciscoSeptember 2023 02Cafe International
caféHaight StreetWi‑FiWork 100
For slower workdays, Cafe International is great, too! TBH, the WiFi can be spotty, but the unexpected live music and events used to make my day pre-covid. During the day, it’s quiet there, but usually in the afternoon/night, something is going on.
r/sanfranciscoJune 2021mixed 03Saluhall
caféStevenson Street, South of MarketWi‑FiWork 100
Saluhall on Market St has so many seating options & free WiFi.
r/sanfranciscoJune 2024
Our picks
Reddit named 3. These are the next best by work score, one branch per chain.
04San Francisco Public Library - Main Library
library100 Larkin StreetWi‑FiPowerWork 100
The Main Library is the primary library of the San Francisco Public Library, located in San Francisco's Civic Center.
You can rent out a study room or meeting room, or simply set up shop at an available table among the bookshelves.
Secret San FranciscoAugust 2021 Hours, amenities and photos for San Francisco Public Library - Main Library
05Mechanics' Institute Library and Chess Room
library57 Post StreetWi‑FiWork 100
For a mere $120 a year—$10 a month—members get access to a lending library, workspace with WiFi ... "It's way cheaper than any coworking space," said freelance software developer Keegan Leary
The San Francisco StandardJune 2023 Hours, amenities and photos for Mechanics' Institute Library and Chess Room
06Presidio Branch Library
library3150 Sacramento StWi‑FiPowerWork 100
The Presidio Branch of SFPL is a clean, peaceful place to get work done. They have excellent customer service, a decent amount of outlets, public wifi, several big couches, and some long tables to work at.
Secret San FranciscoAugust 2021 07Mission Bay Branch Library
library960 4th StreetWi‑FiPowerWork 100
I would also recommend the Mission Bay library, which is close to the water and has great views, with outlets.
The Fang GirlMay 2024 08Bernal Heights Branch Library
library500 Cortland AveWork 100
This library in Bernal Heights has large tables to spread out your study materials
Secret San FranciscoAugust 2021 Hours, amenities and photos for Bernal Heights Branch Library
09Ocean Beach Cafe
café734 La Playa StreetWi‑FiWork 100
There's a lot of natural light and plenty of seats at the bar and tables.
The InfatuationSeptember 2026 10The Grove Restaurant & Bar
café690 Mission Street, San Francisco★ 4.4Wi‑FiWork 100
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