Mega List of Cafes to Work from in San Francisco, CA, USA

One thing the last few years have made clear: no manager can ever use the phrase “work from home” and “it’s not...

Cafe La Flore Irving

1340 Irving St, San Francisco, CA 94122, USA
This two-level cafe has tons of seating and even provides power strips under the benches for all of your charging needs. Breakfast includes egg... 

Manny’s

3092 16th St, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA
The Mission’s new politically minded cafe and events space, Manny’s, is already a hit for its evening talks and its pleasant daytime atmosphere. Come... 

STEM Kitchen + Garden

499 Illinois St, San Francisco, CA 94158, USA
This farm to table restaurant has tons of indoor and outdoor seating, gorgeous views of the bays, and bocce ball and fire pits for when you're ready... 

Cafe Réveille

201 Steiner St, San Francisco, CA 94117, USA
One of several bright and minimalist cafes around town, the Lower Haight location is the newest. It’s got comfy seating, tahini squash bowls, a... 

The Art Bistro

2960 Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94121, USA
This cozy coffee shop doesn't have a ton of seating, but the cushy couches and affordable food make it a favorite with Outer Richmond locals. Food... 

The Social Study

1795 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94115, USA
Stacks and stacks of books will help get you in the "studying" mood at this cafe by day/lounge by night. "Study snacks" like potato skins, housemade... 

Royal Ground Coffee

2216 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109, USA
Royal Ground Coffee is a small Bay Area chain that doesn't feel like a chain at all thanks to the eclectic decor and neighborhood vibe. The food... 

Bean Bag Cafe

601 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94117, USA
This is more of a foodie location than a workspace, but you can still get your work done here at a comfortable table. Enjoy delicious crepes in the... 

Coffee Roastery

2331 Chestnut St, San Francisco, CA 94123, USA
If you hate working in a coffee shop where you feel like you are rubbing elbows with your neighbors, this San Francisco shop is the right place for... 

Sightglass Coffee

270 7th St, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA
Definitely a location that is made for tech folks or those who want to work and not be bothered, this coffee shop chain offers industrial-style... 

Philz Coffee

549 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114, USA
The mint mojito at Philz is basically dessert masquerading as an acceptable adult drink. Grab one (and maybe a pastry or bagel) and use the sugar high... 

Kantine

1906 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA
Kantine is a Scandinavian cafe on Market Street that makes pastries, porridges, soups, and sandwiches. Stepping inside the bright, airy space will... 

Progressive Grounds

400 Cortland Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110, USA
The Bernal Heights coffee shop is where we go when we’re in it for the long haul. They have everything—a spacious outdoor patio, plenty of tables... 

Mazarine Coffee

720 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA
Mazarine has some of the prettiest avocado toast around, plus nice-looking espresso drinks, and a super large space to get work done. Also actually... 

Java Beach Cafe

1396 La Playa St, San Francisco, CA 94122, USA
This Outer Sunset cafe is located only a few steps from Ocean Beach, which is only one reason we love it here. The other is Java Beach Cafe’s range of... 

Atlas Cafe

3049 20th St, San Francisco, CA 94110, USA
Nothing fancy, but a decent place to read, write, and overthink some emails to your coworkers. The Mission cafe has a sizeable indoor space, a back... 

Duboce Park Cafe

2 Sanchez St, San Francisco, CA 94114, USA
As if we really needed another reason to visit, Duboce Park Cafe is named after the adorable dog park across the street. Ignore the breakfast menu and... 

NOOK

1500 Hyde St, San Francisco, CA 94109, USA
Like the name suggests, Nook is on the smaller side. So, if you’re traveling with an entourage of accessories, table space will be an issue. But... 

Saint Frank Coffee

2340 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109, USA
This beautifully designed Russian Hill coffee shop is clean, modern, and bright. They also have small tables for working, and good pastry options if... 

Blue Danube Coffee House

306 Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94118, USA
You have to pay for the wifi ($1 an hour) at this Richmond cafe, but the cozy spot is still a great all-day option for getting work done. It looks a... 

Jane on Fillmore

2123 Fillmore St, San Francisco, CA 94115, USA
With its retro tabletops and fun music selection, Jane on Fillmore is cool without trying too hard. If you can get a table, order coffee and get an... 

Mercury Cafe

201 Octavia St, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA
Mercury Cafe in Hayes Valley is bright and unpretentious—exactly what we want in a neighborhood coffee shop. Come first thing in the morning for their... 

Coffee Roastery

2331 Chestnut St, San Francisco, CA 94123, USA
Working at a coffee shop can sometimes mean catching glimpses of the Slack drama unfolding on the computer of the person sitting next to you. But at... 

Daily Driver

2535 3rd St, San Francisco, CA 94107, USA
The two levels of seating all centered around a giant atrium make Daily Driver feel more like a college student center than a cafe. And feeling like... 

Müesi Cafe

2055 Union St Suite B, San Francisco, CA 94123, USA
Müesi Cafe looks like a juice bar or a frozen yogurt chain, and one you’ll want to spend hours inside while poring over Excel spreadsheets. This Cow... 

Home Coffee Roasters

1222 Noriega St, San Francisco, CA 94122, USA
You might think that a coffee shop serving vanilla lattes made to look like birthday cakes and rainbows would be more of a social media photo opp than... 

Verve Coffee Roasters

2101 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94114, USA
The Castro spot has almost everything you need for a full day of work: a bunch of comfy couches, group tables with ample laptop space to exploit the... 

Tarragon Cafe

200 Fillmore St, San Francisco, CA 94117, USA
This breakfast and lunch spot in Lower Haight is where we go whenever our upstairs neighbor decides that mid-morning on a Tuesday is the time to jump... 

UPFORDAYZ Coffee, Tea & Juice

1198 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110, USA
Upfordayz is flooded with natural light thanks to floor-to-ceiling windows. It feels like a solarium, which is a much better place to spend a few... 

Ballast Coffee

329 W Portal Ave, San Francisco, CA 94127, USA
Ballast Coffee is the ideal work station in West Portal. The quiet, airy cafe makes great iced and hot drinks (plus ube and calamansi-infused coffee),... 

Cafe Du Soleil

345 3rd St, San Francisco, CA 94107, USA
Cafe Du Soleil is a French-style bistro located on a sunny corner in Lower Haight (they used to be located across the street). Grab coffee, a pastry,... 

Automat

1801 McAllister St, San Francisco, CA 94115, USA
From the colorful walls to the aroma of fresh-baked bread, the all-day spot in NoPa is more pleasant than the windowsill we turned into a makeshift... 

Delah Coffee

370 4th St, San Francisco, CA 94107, USA
The Yemeni latte from Delah Coffee is enough motivation for us to leave the house on a monotonous weekday. It’s strong, richly spiced with cinnamon... 

Compton’s Coffee House

1910 Fillmore St, San Francisco, CA 94115, USA
This small-ish coffee shop between Fillmore and Lower Pacific Heights checks all of the boxes of a reliable neighborhood caffeine hub/workspace.... 

Fiddle Fig Cafe & Coffee

790 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA
If you’re easily excited by orchids and houseplants, you’ll feel at home at Fiddle Fig Cafe. The plant-minded Russian Hill coffee shop on the corner... 

Cafe International

508 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117, USA
You could host a rave inside this Lower Haight coffee spot—it’s that big. Cafe International has more low-key aspirations, of course, which is why... 

Beluna Cafe

1195 Oak St, San Francisco, CA 94117, USA
As far as cafes doubling as work hubs, Beluna is a model child. Inside this airy, blue-tinged space in the Lower Haight by the Panhandle, plugs and... 

Precita Park Cafe & Grill

500 Precita Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110, USA
This casual neighborhood spot is reasonably priced with good coffee, but FYI: tables can be hard to come by. Fill up in the morning on scrambles or... 
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