The best cafés to work from in Philadelphia
The 10 coffee shops in Philadelphia that are best for working on a laptop, led by Elixr Coffee Roasters, La Colombe Coffee Workshop and Capital One Café.
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.
01Elixr Coffee Roasters
café207 South Sydenham Street, Philadelphia★ 4.6Wi‑FiPowerWork 100
02La Colombe Coffee Workshop
café130 South 19th Street★ 4.6Wi‑FiWork 100
La Colombe Coffee Workshop is a trendy café in center-city Philadelphia serving house-brand artisanal coffee, pastries, and snacks. The space has ceramic table tops and an old-fashioned feel.
03Capital One Café
café135 South 17th Street Suite A Suite A, Philadelphia★ 4.1Wi‑FiPowerWork 100
05Dunkin'
café2001 Chestnut Street★ 3.9Wi‑FiWork 92
Dunkin' is a chain café on Chestnut Street in center-city-west Philadelphia, serving coffee and breakfast items with vegetarian options available. This location opens early at 4:30 AM daily and stays open until 9 PM. The space offers indoor seating and is wheelchair accessible.
08The Last Drop Coffee House
café1300 Pine Street, Philadelphia★ 4.3Work 67
09Sabrina's Cafe
café1804 Callowhill Street★ 4.6Work 65
Relaxed New American cafe with a devoted following for its breakfast & brunch offerings.
10Mary Cassatt Tea Room & Garden
café210 West Rittenhouse Square★ 4.5Work 64
Posh Rittenhouse Hotel tearoom offering traditional afternoon tea & sandwiches with a garden view.