The best cafés to work from in New York
The 10 coffee shops in New York that are best for working on a laptop, led by La Colombe Coffee Workshop, Le Pain Quotidien and Starbucks Coffee Company.
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.
01La Colombe Coffee Workshop
café319 Church Street★ 4.4Wi‑FiWork 100
La Colombe Coffee Workshop is a stylish café in lower Manhattan serving house-brand artisanal coffee alongside pastries and snacks. Reviewers praise the quality of the coffee and espresso drinks, particularly lattes, as well as the almond croissants.
03Starbucks Coffee Company
café2 Broadway★ 4.1Wi‑FiWork 100
Starbucks Coffee Company is a welcoming coffeehouse on Broadway in lower Manhattan serving handcrafted coffee, espresso, tea, breakfast, lunch and pastries.
04Blue Spoon Coffee Company
café90 William Street★ 4.5Work 97
Petite coffee shop offering upscale espresso, pastries & soups in a bright space with a few tables.
05LENWICH
café10 Hanover Square★ 4.1Wi‑FiWork 97
Outpost of a chain specializing in traditional New York-style sandwiches, plus build-your-own options.
07Dunkin'
café50 Pine Street★ 3.9Wi‑FiWork 92
This Dunkin' location on Pine Street offers quick service in a convenient downtown spot. The staff are generally friendly and efficient. Reviewers praise the food value and vegetarian options, including plant-based breakfast sandwiches.
08Cafe Grumpy - Financial District
café20 Stone Street★ 4.3Work 70
Cafe Grumpy's Financial District location is a bright, clean coffeehouse serving house-roasted specialty coffee and small baked goods.
10Kaffe Åre (275Greenwich)
café275 Greenwich Street★ 4.2Work 70
Kaffe Åre is an intimate café on Greenwich Street in Lower Manhattan with long wood tables, warm Scandinavian-style interiors, and a moody indie soundtrack. Reviewers praise the peaceful, unhurried atmosphere and single-origin coffees, though opinions on the cold brew vary.