The best cafés to work from in Boston
The 10 coffee shops in Boston that are best for working on a laptop, led by bōm dough cafe - inman square, Al's State Street Cafe and Starbucks.
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.
01bōm dough cafe - inman square
café1271 Cambridge Street★ 4.5Wi‑FiPowerWork 100
Bōm Dough Cafe in Inman Square, Cambridge is a Brazilian bakery and cafe known for its pão de queijo and matcha drinks. The spacious interior accommodates both quick stops and longer visits.
03Starbucks
café2 Atlantic Avenue★ 4.2Wi‑FiWork 100
Seattle-based coffeehouse chain known for its signature roasts, light bites and WiFi availability.
06Caffe Vittoria
café290-296 Hanover Street★ 4.3Work 90
Celebrated traditional Italian cafe with vintage decor, 4 floors, 3 bars & coffee.
09Andala Coffee House
café286 Franklin Street★ 4.1Work 85
Andala Coffee House is a colorful, intimate café in Cambridgeport serving an all-natural menu with Arabic coffee and Middle Eastern dishes. Reviewers consistently praise the food, highlighting the fava plate, hummus, falafel, shawarma, and house-made bread.
10Cicada
café106 Prospect Street★ 4.4Work 82
Down-home Vietnamese cafe serving banh mi, noodle salads & pastries, plus coffee & specialty drinks.