ConvoPlaces

Best cafes to work from in New York City

40 venues, ranked on what OpenStreetMap actually records about each one.

How this page is built. Every venue below is drawn from OpenStreetMap and scored on recorded facts — Someone wants a cafe where they can sit with a laptop for a few hours. Venues that OpenStreetMap knows nothing relevant about are left off rather than padded in, which is why this list is shorter than the total number of cafe-type venues in New York City. Full method.

Compare at a glance

Rank# Venue Wi-Fi Hours Outdoor Access Takeaway Indoor
1 Starbucks Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Not recorded
2 Starbucks Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Not recorded
3 Variety Coffee Roasters Yes Yes Yes Not recorded Yes Yes
4 Queen's Room Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Not recorded
5 The Bean Yes Yes Yes Not recorded Yes Yes
6 Dominique Ansel Bakery Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Not recorded
7 Joe Coffee Company Yes Yes Yes Not recorded Not recorded Yes
8 Pause Cafe Yes Yes Yes Not recorded Not recorded Yes
9 Joe & The Juice Yes Yes Not recorded Yes Yes Not recorded
10 Caffeine Underground Yes Yes No Yes Yes Not recorded
11 Joe Coffee Company Yes Yes Yes No Not recorded Yes
12 September Yes Yes Yes Yes Not recorded Yes
13 Variety Cafe Yes Yes Yes Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded
14 Dear Mama Yes Yes Yes Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded
15 Black Press Coffee Yes Yes Yes Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded
16 Bee Cafe Yes Yes Yes Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded
17 787 Coffee Co. Yes Yes Yes Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded
18 IC Brooklyn Cafe Yes Yes Yes Not recorded Yes Not recorded
19 Milk and Honey Yes Yes Yes Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded
20 Perk Kafe Yes Yes No Yes Not recorded Not recorded

Swipe the table sideways for the remaining columns. recorded   recorded as absent   not recorded in OpenStreetMap. A dash means the tag is missing, not that the facility is. Showing the top 20 of 40.

The ranked list

  1. Starbucks

    Cafe · 34 Hudson Yards, New York, 10001

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Step-free access
    • Non-smoking

    Hours: Mon–Sun 5:30am–10:30pm

    Why it ranks here: Wi-Fi recorded in OpenStreetMap · Wi-Fi is free · Opening hours published · Outdoor seating · Step-free access · Air conditioning · Has a website

  2. Starbucks

    Cafe · 825 Surf Avenue, Brooklyn, 11224

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Step-free access
    • Non-smoking

    Hours: Mon–Sun 7am–6pm

    Why it ranks here: Wi-Fi recorded in OpenStreetMap · Wi-Fi is free · Opening hours published · Outdoor seating · Step-free access · Air conditioning · Has a website

  3. Variety Coffee Roasters

    Cafe · 1269 Lexington Avenue, 10028

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Indoor seating
    • Air conditioning

    Hours: Mon–Sun 7am–9pm

    Why it ranks here: Wi-Fi recorded in OpenStreetMap · Wi-Fi is free · Opening hours published · Outdoor seating · Indoor seating recorded · Air conditioning · Has a website

  4. Queen's Room

    Cafe · 36-02 Ditmars Boulevard

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Step-free access
    • Takes reservations

    Hours: Mon–Sun 8am–11:30pm

    Why it ranks here: Wi-Fi recorded in OpenStreetMap · Wi-Fi is free · Opening hours published · Outdoor seating · Step-free access · Has a website

  5. The Bean

    Cafe · 771 Broadway, 10003

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Indoor seating
    • Takeaway

    Hours: Mon–Sun 7am–9pm

    Why it ranks here: Wi-Fi recorded in OpenStreetMap · Wi-Fi is free · Opening hours published · Outdoor seating · Indoor seating recorded · Has a website

  6. Dominique Ansel Bakery

    Cafe · 189 Spring Street, New York, 10012

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Step-free access
    • Takeaway

    Hours: Mon–Sat 8am–7pm; Sun 9am–7pm

    Why it ranks here: Wi-Fi recorded in OpenStreetMap · Wi-Fi is free · Opening hours published · Outdoor seating · Step-free access · Has a website

  7. Joe Coffee Company

    Cafe · 141 Waverly Place, New York, 10014

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Indoor seating

    Hours: Mon–Sun 7am–8pm

    Why it ranks here: Wi-Fi recorded in OpenStreetMap · Wi-Fi is free · Opening hours published · Outdoor seating · Indoor seating recorded · Has a website

  8. Pause Cafe

    Cafe · 3 Clinton Street, New York, 10002

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Indoor seating
    • Vegetarian

    Hours: Mon–Sat 7am–8pm; Sun 7am–7pm

    Why it ranks here: Wi-Fi recorded in OpenStreetMap · Wi-Fi is free · Opening hours published · Outdoor seating · Indoor seating recorded · Has a website

  9. Joe & The Juice

    Cafe · 161 Prince Street, New York, 10012

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published
    • Step-free access
    • Air conditioning
    • Takeaway

    Hours: Mon–Sun 7am–8pm

    Why it ranks here: Wi-Fi recorded in OpenStreetMap · Wi-Fi is free · Opening hours published · Step-free access · Air conditioning · Has a website

  10. Caffeine Underground

    Cafe · 447 Central Avenue

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published
    • Step-free access
    • Smoking: Outside
    • Air conditioning

    Hours: Mon–Fri 7am–9pm; Sat 9am–9pm; Sun 9am–8pm

    Why it ranks here: Wi-Fi recorded in OpenStreetMap · Wi-Fi is free · Opening hours published · Step-free access · Air conditioning · Has a website

  11. Joe Coffee Company

    Cafe · 2950 Broadway, New York, 10027

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Indoor seating
    • Smoking: Outside

    Hours: Mon–Fri 8am–8pm; Sat–Sun 9am–5pm

    Why it ranks here: Wi-Fi recorded in OpenStreetMap · Wi-Fi is free · Opening hours published · Outdoor seating · Indoor seating recorded

  12. September

    Cafe · 83 Saratoga Avenue

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Indoor seating
    • Step-free access

    Hours: Mon–Fri 7am–4pm; Sat–Sun 9am–5pm

    Why it ranks here: Wi-Fi recorded in OpenStreetMap · Opening hours published · Outdoor seating · Indoor seating recorded · Step-free access · Has a website

  13. Variety Cafe

    Cafe · 368 Graham Avenue, Brooklyn, 11211

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating

    Hours: Mon–Sun 7am–9pm

    Why it ranks here: Wi-Fi recorded in OpenStreetMap · Wi-Fi is free · Opening hours published · Outdoor seating · Has a website

  14. Dear Mama

    Cafe · 611 West 129th Street, New York, 10027

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating

    Hours: Mon–Sun 7am–10pm

    Why it ranks here: Wi-Fi recorded in OpenStreetMap · Wi-Fi is free · Opening hours published · Outdoor seating · Has a website

  15. Black Press Coffee

    Cafe · 274 Columbus Avenue, New York, 10023

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating

    Hours: Mon–Fri 7am–5pm; Sat–Sun 7am–6pm

    Why it ranks here: Wi-Fi recorded in OpenStreetMap · Wi-Fi is free · Opening hours published · Outdoor seating · Has a website

  16. Bee Cafe

    Cafe · 60-11 39th Avenue, Woodside, 11377

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating

    Hours: Mon–Thu 8am–7pm; Fri–Sat 8am–8pm; Sun 8am–7pm

    Why it ranks here: Wi-Fi recorded in OpenStreetMap · Wi-Fi is free · Opening hours published · Outdoor seating · Has a website

  17. 787 Coffee Co.

    Cafe · 131 East 7th Street, New York, 10009

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating

    Hours: Mon–Sun 7am–7pm

    Why it ranks here: Wi-Fi recorded in OpenStreetMap · Wi-Fi is free · Opening hours published · Outdoor seating · Has a website

  18. IC Brooklyn Cafe

    Cafe · 251 Wilson Avenue

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Takeaway
    • Vegetarian

    Hours: Mon–Fri 6am–8pm; Sat 7am–7pm; Sun 8am–6pm

    Why it ranks here: Wi-Fi recorded in OpenStreetMap · Wi-Fi is free · Opening hours published · Outdoor seating · Has a website

  19. Milk and Honey

    Cafe · 1119 Newkirk Avenue, Brooklyn, 11230

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Non-smoking

    Hours: Mon–Sun 7am–7pm

    Why it ranks here: Wi-Fi recorded in OpenStreetMap · Wi-Fi is free · Opening hours published · Outdoor seating · Has a website

  20. Perk Kafe

    Cafe · 1867 2nd Avenue

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published
    • Step-free access

    Hours: Mon–Fri 7am–4pm; Sat–Sun 8am–4pm

    Why it ranks here: Wi-Fi recorded in OpenStreetMap · Wi-Fi is free · Opening hours published · Step-free access · Has a website

  21. Koneko Cat Cafe

    Cafe · 26 Clinton Street, New York, 10002

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published
    • Access: Limited
    • Takes reservations

    Hours: Wed–Sun 9am–9pm

    Why it ranks here: Wi-Fi recorded in OpenStreetMap · Wi-Fi is free · Opening hours published · Step-free access · Has a website

  22. Dear Mama Coffee

    Cafe · 308 East 109th Street, New York

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published
    • Step-free access
    • Smoking: Outside

    Hours: Mon–Sun 7am–7pm

    Why it ranks here: Wi-Fi recorded in OpenStreetMap · Wi-Fi is free · Opening hours published · Step-free access · Has a website

  23. Blue Bottle Coffee

    Cafe · 279 McKibben Street, 11206

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published
    • Step-free access
    • Takeaway

    Why it ranks here: Wi-Fi recorded in OpenStreetMap · Wi-Fi is free · Opening hours published · Step-free access · Has a website

  24. Poetica Coffee

    Cafe · 240 7th Avenue, Brooklyn, 11215

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published
    • Outdoor: Limited
    • Indoor seating

    Hours: Mon–Sun 7am–5pm

    Why it ranks here: Wi-Fi recorded in OpenStreetMap · Wi-Fi is free · Opening hours published · Indoor seating recorded · Has a website

  25. Design Cafe Usagi

    Cafe · 163 Plymouth Street, Brooklyn, 11201

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published
    • Step-free access
    • Takeaway

    Hours: Mon–Fri 9am–5pm; Sat–Sun 10am–5pm

    Why it ranks here: Wi-Fi recorded in OpenStreetMap · Wi-Fi is free · Opening hours published · Step-free access · Has a website

  26. Ludlow Coffee Supply

    Cafe · 176 Ludlow Street, New York, 10002

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published
    • Step-free access
    • Takeaway

    Hours: Mon–Sun 7am–11pm

    Why it ranks here: Wi-Fi recorded in OpenStreetMap · Wi-Fi is free · Opening hours published · Step-free access · Has a website

  27. Black Cat LES

    Cafe · 172 Rivington Street, New York, 10002

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published
    • Outdoor: Limited
    • Step-free access
    • Board games

    Hours: Mon–Fri 7am–10pm; Sat–Sun 8am–10pm

    Why it ranks here: Wi-Fi recorded in OpenStreetMap · Wi-Fi is free · Opening hours published · Step-free access · Has a website

  28. Devoción

    Cafe · 148 Grand Street, Brooklyn, 11249

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published
    • Step-free access

    Hours: Mon–Fri 7am–6pm; Sat–Sun 7:30am–6pm

    Why it ranks here: Wi-Fi recorded in OpenStreetMap · Wi-Fi is free · Opening hours published · Step-free access · Has a website

  29. Variety Coffee Roasters

    Cafe · 146 Wyckoff Avenue, Brooklyn, 11237

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published
    • Step-free access
    • Takeaway

    Hours: Mon–Sun 7am–9pm

    Why it ranks here: Wi-Fi recorded in OpenStreetMap · Wi-Fi is free · Opening hours published · Step-free access · Has a website

  30. Bedford Studio

    Cafe · 62 Bedford Street, New York, 10014

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published
    • Indoor seating

    Hours: Mon–Sun 8am–6pm

    Why it ranks here: Wi-Fi recorded in OpenStreetMap · Wi-Fi is free · Opening hours published · Indoor seating recorded · Has a website

  31. The Bean

    Cafe

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published
    • Indoor seating
    • Takeaway
    • Vegan

    Hours: Mon–Sun 7am–9pm

    Why it ranks here: Wi-Fi recorded in OpenStreetMap · Wi-Fi is free · Opening hours published · Indoor seating recorded · Has a website

  32. Think Coffee

    Cafe · 73 8th Avenue, New York, 10014

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published
    • Step-free access

    Hours: Mon–Fri 7am–10pm; Sat–Sun 7:30am–10pm

    Why it ranks here: Wi-Fi recorded in OpenStreetMap · Wi-Fi is free · Opening hours published · Step-free access · Has a website

  33. Think Coffee

    Cafe · 123 4th Avenue, New York, 10003

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published
    • Outdoor: Sidewalk
    • Step-free access
    • Takeaway

    Hours: Mon–Sun 7am–7pm

    Why it ranks here: Wi-Fi recorded in OpenStreetMap · Wi-Fi is free · Opening hours published · Step-free access · Has a website

  34. Matari Coffee Co.

    Cafe · 179-30 Hillside Avenue, Jamaica, 11432

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published
    • Air conditioning

    Hours: Mon–Thu 8am–11pm; Fri–Sat 8am–midnight; Sun 8am–11pm

    Why it ranks here: Wi-Fi recorded in OpenStreetMap · Wi-Fi is free · Opening hours published · Air conditioning · Has a website

  35. Pronto Cafe

    Cafe · 3105 Avenue H, Brooklyn, 11210

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published
    • Air conditioning

    Hours: Mon–Sun 7am–6:30pm

    Why it ranks here: Wi-Fi recorded in OpenStreetMap · Wi-Fi is free · Opening hours published · Air conditioning · Has a website

  36. Le Pain Quotidien

    Cafe · 60 West 65th Street, New York, 10023

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published
    • Non-smoking
    • Air conditioning
    • Takeaway

    Hours: Mon–Fri 7:30am–6pm; Sat–Sun 8:30am–6pm

    Why it ranks here: Wi-Fi recorded in OpenStreetMap · Wi-Fi is free · Opening hours published · Air conditioning · Has a website

  37. Early Yves

    Cafe · 210 Patchen Avenue

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Indoor seating
    • Step-free access

    Hours: Tue–Sun 8am–3pm

    Why it ranks here: Wi-Fi recorded in OpenStreetMap · Opening hours published · Outdoor seating · Indoor seating recorded · Step-free access

  38. House Party

    Cafe · 1178 Bushwick Avenue

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Indoor seating
    • Step-free access

    Hours: Mon–Fri 7am–midnight; Sat–Sun 7:30am–midnight

    Why it ranks here: Wi-Fi recorded in OpenStreetMap · Opening hours published · Outdoor seating · Indoor seating recorded · Step-free access

  39. Blue Star Parlor

    Cafe · 1112 Cortelyou Road, Brooklyn, 11218

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating

    Hours: Mon–Sun 7am–5pm

    Why it ranks here: Wi-Fi recorded in OpenStreetMap · Wi-Fi is free · Opening hours published · Outdoor seating

  40. Cafe Frederick

    Cafe · 2104 Frederick Douglass Boulevard, New York, 10026

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating

    Hours: Mon–Sun 9am–5pm

    Why it ranks here: Wi-Fi recorded in OpenStreetMap · Wi-Fi is free · Opening hours published · Outdoor seating

Where they are

40 venues on the map Loads OpenStreetMap tiles on demand

Frequently asked questions

How many New York City cafes are on this list?

This page ranks the top 40 of 1575 cafes in New York City that OpenStreetMap records at least one relevant detail for. Of the 40 shown, 40 have Wi-Fi recorded and 40 publish their opening hours.

Which of these New York City cafes have Wi-Fi?

Of the venues on this page, Starbucks, Starbucks, Variety Coffee Roasters, Queen's Room and The Bean all have Wi-Fi recorded in OpenStreetMap. Wi-Fi is not tagged for every venue, so absence here means "not recorded", not "no Wi-Fi".

Which of these cafes stay open late?

Queen's Room, Ludlow Coffee Supply, Matari Coffee Co. and House Party are open until 11pm or later on at least one day of the week, according to the opening hours published in OpenStreetMap.

Which of these cafes are step-free?

Starbucks, Starbucks, Queen's Room, Dominique Ansel Bakery and Joe & The Juice are tagged as wheelchair accessible in OpenStreetMap. Accessibility tagging is incomplete, so it is worth confirming with the venue.

How is this list ranked?

Venues are scored on the facts OpenStreetMap records about them - wi-fi recorded in openstreetmap, wi-fi is free, power sockets recorded, opening hours published, outdoor seating - and ranked by that score. A venue with no relevant detail recorded is left off the list entirely rather than padded in. Nothing on this page is a paid placement.

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