The best places to work in San Francisco, according to Reddit
The 4 cafés and workspaces in San Francisco that people on Reddit named as places they worked from, led by Progressive Grounds, Piccino Presidio and Saluhall. The 6 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 AvenueWork 85
Progressive Grounds on Cortland, the back room and patio are quiet.
r/sanfranciscoSeptember 2023 02Piccino Presidio
caféLyon Street, Marina DistrictWork 64
I went to Piccino on Letterman Dr. in the Presidio the other day and there were several people working at the bar, and another couple on the outside heated patio. That might not become your go-to spot, but it could be nice place to have an elevated work session.
r/AskSFMarch 2026 03Saluhall
caféStevenson Street, South of MarketWork 64
Saluhall on Market St has so many seating options & free WiFi.
r/sanfranciscoJune 2024 04Cafe International
caféHaight StreetWork 62
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
Our picks
Reddit named 4. These are the next best by work score, one branch per chain.
05San Francisco Public Library - Main Library
library100 Larkin StreetWi‑FiWork 100
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 06Presidio Branch Library
library3150 Sacramento StWi‑FiWork 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‑FiWork 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 08Caffe Trieste
café601 Vallejo StreetWi‑FiWork 100
Laptops are technically welcome at Caffe Trieste in North Beach , but you might fit in better if your work is a bit more analog.
The InfatuationSeptember 2026mixed 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
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.