Devoción Coffee is without doubt devoted to their coffee (pun intended). They claim to be the world’s only coffee company that roasts farm fresh coffee only ten days after leaving their place of origin. Therefore if you are a coffee aficionado Devoción should be at the top of your list of laptop friendly cafes in New York.

Devoción has five coffee shops in NYC, three in Brooklyn (Williamsburg, downtown and Dumbo) and two in Manhattan (Midtown and Flatiron). In our guide we have focused on the Devoción coffee in Williamsburg which you will find to be bright and spacious with a bit of a hipster vibe.

We do recommend getting there early as it’s a popular cafe for people to work on their laptops. Enjoy the coffee and ambience while getting some work done, perfect!

Devoción Coffee Website

Amano Cafe in the West Village district of New York City is a great coffee shop on the corner of a street that could easily be in a New York movie scene.

Amano Coffee is a great place to work with free WIFI and outlets too. Their Rocket Coffee is very popular! Amano seems to use the coffee beans from Devoción, a coffee shop also on our list of laptop-friendly cafes that is very serious about the high quality of their coffee so if you are into decent barista coffee and looking for a nice place to work in the West Village area of NYC, Amano could be a great bet!

As always please let us know in the comments if you’ve been to Amano and what your thoughts are. Should it make our list?

For more info on Amano Coffee and to see their menu you can follow the links below.

Amano website: https://www.amano-cafe.com/amano-manhattan

Amano coffee menu: https://amano-cafe.square.site/#2

Coffee Project New York is an independent chain of New York coffee shops that began with their first passion project cafe in the East Village back in 2015.

Since then, Coffee Project New York has opened seven more locations. Coffee Project New York is a go-to place for serious NYC coffee aficionados. Coffee Project New York are roasters themselves and also run barista and coffee tasting classes so you can be sure they know their stuff!

If you are visiting New York and want to get the authentic NYC coffee shop feeling this could be a great bet.

Coffee Project East Village is on the small and cute side so do keep this in mind in terms of finding a place to sit and work during busy hours. 

Please note that laptops and tablets are not permitted on weekends.

Tip – Coffee Project New York offers great pour-over coffee and also their black sesame latte is nice. 

Do let us know in the comments if you have been to Coffee Project New York and what you thought of it.

Coffee Project New York website: https://www.amano-cafe.com/amano-manhattan

Kona Coffee Roasters in the East Village is a great spot for digital nomads seeking a laptop-friendly cafe in NYC with something of a chilled vibe. 

Offering premium Hawaiian Kona coffee, this cosy cafe has a relaxed atmosphere that makes it perfect for work and getting the creative juices flowing. 

Kona Coffee Roasters offers free Wi-Fi, comfortable seating, and a Hawaiian welcome. 

Please note that free WiFi is available Monday through Friday from 7am until 12pm (midday). There is no free WiFi available on weekends.

We think this is a pretty fair policy and should be fine for those wanting to work remotely during weekday mornings.

The staff and baristas are praised for their friendliness, and the coffee itself stands out due to its high quality, flown directly from Hawaii to NYC. 

Many customers rave about the pastries, especially the chocolate croissants, and the consistent, smooth taste of the coffee.

The cafe’s ambience is laid-back, reminiscent of Hawaiian hospitality, making it a nice escape from the busy New York City hustle and bustle. 

With ample seating and a relatively quiet environment, Kona is a solid choice for those needing a nice work spot in the East Village.

Have you been to Kona Coffee Roasters? Let us know your experiences in the comments section.

http://www.konacoffee.nyc/

The Bean has an interesting history and story dating back to 2003 when they first opened their doors on the corner of 1st Ave & East 3rd St where they served up their delicious coffee to their faithful customers until 2011 when their space was leased to Starbucks. 

Not ones to give up easily, The Bean carried on and continues to grow until this day. It’s great to see that they have such a loyal following!

It’s a good place to work and has some outlets however some people have claimed to have experienced poor service. Many people also seem to like The Bean so we’re keeping it on our list, however, if you have personal experiences please do let us know in the comments.

Cafes are changing day to day, hour by hour, team members change so it’s difficult to gauge how good a place really is. One person may experience lousy service and the very next one something totally different. We all know how this is.

Let us know what you think of The Bean in the comments, is it laptop-friendly and a good place to work in New York City?

The Bean Website

Variety Coffee Roasters has several outlets in New York. They started out in 2008 with their cafe on Graham Ave. in Williamsburg. Since then Variety Coffee Roasters has continued to grow with more outlets and no sign of a slowdown.

In our NYC laptop-friendly guide we have featured Variety Coffee Roasters on the Upper East Side on Lexington but the others are also worth a visit depending on where you are.

One of the things that people like about Variety Coffee Roasters is access to the bathrooms or restrooms in the US. You would think this would be a given as in most of Europe but it’s not always the case.

So if you are looking for quality coffee and easy access to bathroom (restroom) facilities Variety Coffee Roasters could be a great spot. There’s easy access to WIFI without a password and space to sit down and work.

Do bear in mind that this changes from day to day and hour to hour as is common in cafes around the world.

Also, the clue is in the name, Variety Coffee Roasters. They are simply not another cafe but also a roaster in their own right so you can be sure they are serious about their coffee! 

Let us know in the comments what you think of Variety Coffee Roasters.

Variety Coffee Roasters Website

Perk Coffee is a popular laptop-friendly cafe on the Upper East Side with a funky arty feel. Perk Coffee isn’t very large but does pack a punch for laptop users looking for a space to work in NYC. There are power outlets, free WIFI of course and a restroom (toilets) which is rarer and rarer in NYC. Some people say the WIFI is fast, others complain it’s slow and resort to a hotspot (always essential for remote workers). Perk offers a nice selection of coffees and pastries. Try out their cappuccinos, lattes and chat lattes.

Should Perk Coffee be on our list of laptop-friendly cafes in NYC? Let us know in the comments.

Perk Coffee New York website: http://www.perkcoffee.com/

Ground Central Coffee Company is one of the most popular coffee joints in New York City blending high-quality coffee with cool vibes.

Pop in for a quick coffee or stay and work with your laptop. The music can be a bit loud sometimes so do keep that in mind in case you are looking for somewhere quiet, if that level of quiet even exists in NYC, still if you’re looking to work in a nice buzzing cafe, maybe get a bit inspired then Ground Central Coffee Company on 8th Ave could be for you.

Some people have complained about poor wifi in the past. If you experience any problems or have any comments about your experience at Ground Central Coffee in New York do drop your comments at the bottom of the page.

Ground Central Website

Stumptown Coffee is a small chain, well compared to Starbucks it is currently with cafes in Portland, New York, Los Angeles and Kyoto, Japan.

Stumptown coffee has three locations in New York, we are told the Greenwich Village one is probably the best one to try. The other outlets are in Brooklyn and at the Ace Hotel.

Let us know what you think of Stumptown and if it deserves to be on our list!

Stumptown Coffee Roasters Website

Think Coffee on Mercer St. is a popular spot to work with free wifi and bathroom (restroom) access. Being close to NYU it attracts students and remote workers looking for free wifi, coffee and food.

Think Coffee isn’t necessarily mindblowing in terms of the quality of the food and coffee but it’s large enough that you should be able to find a place to sit and good enough food and coffee to keep you going.

From what we hear the hygiene in the toilets can be questionable at times as can the service but many people also like it as well. As with all busy cafes especially in large metropolitan areas like New York City it’s rarely constant.

One person may have an exceptional experience and another person on a different day not so much.

We have added Think Coffee Mercer to our list as it is popular and could just hit the spot if you’re looking for free wifi and a place to remote work around the Mercer St area.

As always if you have any experience or thoughts about Think Coffee or any other cafe on our list or maybe not on our list do add a comment at the bottom of this page.

Think Coffee Website

If you’re looking for a natural oasis in the centre of the concrete jungle that is New York City then Remi43 Flower & Coffee could be the place for you. Remi43 Flower & Coffee is a coffee shop and florist all in one.

Their coffees and pastries are nice and above all the serenity and lovely smells as a result of the coffee and plants is something to relish in the city.

Remi43 does have wifi, some have complained about the speed and stability but this can change day to day. 

Have you been to Remi43 Flower & Coffee? Do let us know your thoughts in the comments.

Remi43 Flowers and Coffee Website

Telegraphe Cafe in the Chelsea neighborhood of New York City is a small and cute coffee shop that offers free WIFI, food and of course coffee.

If you are looking for an alternative NYC work cafe experience to the big coffee chains like Starbucks and want to try a local neighborhood coffee shop head over to Telegraphe Cafe in Chelsea. It is quite small so best to get there early to grab a seat.

Many people like the fact that they won’t rush you and you can be free to linger, enjoy the vibes, coffee and snacks while you get some work done.

Have you been to Telegraphe Cafe? Let us know what your experience is in the comments section

Telegraphe Cafe NYC website

Cafe-Flor / Bar 21 is a cafe and wine bar combination so depending on the time of day and your mood you can go work during the day while sipping a coffee or late afternoon evening hangout and enjoy a glass of wine or a beer.

A latte will set you back around $4, a glass of wine around $12 and a beer around $5.50. Cafe-Flor / Bar 21 has a really nice decor and ambience, a place you would like to linger for a while and soak up the atmosphere.

Some people have complained that the music can get a bit loud so if you’re looking for somewhere quiet to concentrate, Cafe Flor may not be your place.

On the other hand, if you are looking for a buzzing atmosphere then give it a go.

We’ve had mixed reviews on the WIFI, some say it’s great, others say it’s unusable and had to use their hotspot. This can really vary so to be safe it’s best to have access to a mobile hotspot and best not to go to Cafe Flor if you need to make a business call due to the louder music and perhaps spotty WIFI. 

Let us know in the comments if you have any experience with Cafe Flor

Cafe Flor / Bar 21 Website & Menu

Black Cat LES is a cozy tea and coffee house on the Lower East Side offering the vibe of an old English or Irish pub in the heart of NYC. 

Black Cat LES is the brainchild of Aaron Ho, who alongside being a business owner is also a criminology professor at a local university. His vision was to create a true neighbourhood community spot where locals can hang out, study, work and also enjoy live events.

At Black Cat you’ll be able to satisfy your needs for a proper cup of tea, a decent coffee or a snack if you are feeling peckish.

Looking for a comfy place to work? You’ll find it here surrounded by vintage furniture, free WIFI and even access to a printer should the need arise!

Have you been to Black Cat? Let us know what you think in the comments at the bottom of the page.

Black Cat LES website

Buunni Coffee Pinehurst in Washington Heights is a popular spot for remote workers seeking a laptop-friendly café with reliable free Wi-Fi and authentic community feel.

Known for its strong sense of community, this Ethiopian-inspired café offers a comfortable if small environment for work.

The coffee at Buunni is a highlight, with a blend of Ethiopian and Latin American beans with their rich, flavours. The menu at Buunni also features small bites in the event you are feeling a little peckish.

However, the Buunni Coffee in Pinehurst isn’t the largest café, so seating can be limited during busy hours, some customers have mentioned Buunni being a bit noisy during busy times so do keep this in mind if you are looking for a quiet place to work.

One of Buunni’s strengths is its commitment to fair trade and community and one of the reasons why we recommend it at the Global Circle. We like their fair sourcing practices and connection to the Washington Heights neighbourhood. 

If your wallet doesn’t always stretch to speciality coffee, Buunni does offer drip coffee at an affordable price which is nice during economically tough times!

Overall, Buunni Coffee is a nice spot for remote workers who value a culturally rich, community-driven space, but as mentioned above, it’s probably best to avoid peak times if you’re looking for a quieter environment to work and concentrate.

Buunni Coffee NYC website for more info

Butler Bakeshop & Espresso Bar in Soho, NYC, is a popular work and study spot for digital nomads, entrepreneurs and remote workers. 

Customers appreciate the relaxed atmosphere, stylish interior design, free Wi-Fi, and welcoming attitude toward those working with laptops which is becoming rarer in busy cities like New York.

Butlers also has a restroom which has been said to be clean and a very welcome bonus for those planning to stay for a while and work on their laptops.

We are told there are a few power outlets at the back for those short on juice but as always, best to arrive with a fully charged battery!

Digital nomads working at Butler’s highlight their commitment to quality, especially their espresso and baked goods, making it a top choice for a mix of work and coffee breaks.

It can get a bit loud at times so keep that in mind if you are looking for a quiet place to work. However, if you enjoy a bit of a buzz while you work away on your laptop Butler could hit the spot!

Price-wise, an 8 oz flat white or 16 oz cappuccino will cost you $4.90, an avocado toast or acai bowl will cost you $14.50 at current prices in October 2024. For the menu and prices you can check out the link below

https://www.butler-nyc.com/

Have you been to Butlers Cafe in Soho? Let us know your experience in the comments section and also any other suggestions for good laptop-friendly coffee shops in NYC