The best cafés to work from in Seattle
The 10 coffee shops in Seattle that are best for working on a laptop, led by Zeitgeist Coffee., Starbucks and Fonté Coffee - 1st Avenue.
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.
01Zeitgeist Coffee.
café171 South Jackson Street★ 4.5Wi‑FiWork 100
Airy cafe in an industrial-feeling space offering coffee & pastries, plus local art on the walls.
02Starbucks
café1912 Pike Place★ 4.4Wi‑FiWork 100
Seattle-based coffeehouse chain known for its signature roasts, light bites and WiFi availability.
03Fonté Coffee - 1st Avenue
café1321 1st Avenue★ 4.4Work 95
Modern cafe serving house-roasted coffee, gourmet omelets, pizza & baked sandwiches, plus cocktails.
04Crepe De France
café93 Pike Street★ 4.3Work 80
Counter-service crêperie with sweet & savory options plus some seating at Pike Place Market.
07Zig Zag Cafe
café1501 Western Avenue★ 4.6Work 75
Craft cocktails & gourmet snacks in a hip space tucked away by a staircase near Pike Place Market.
08Victrola Coffee Roasters
café108 Pine Street★ 4.5Work 75
Unpretentious coffeehouse with an espresso bar & a slow bar for comparing single-origin beans.
09Cafe Campagne
café1600 Post Alley★ 4.5Work 72
Casual French bistro serving a classic menu in a homey space with vintage posters.
10The Crumpet Shop
café1503 1st Avenue★ 4.7Work 70
Long-running spot offering sweet & savory toppings on housemade crumpets, plus tea & coffee.