Sometimes you just have to break the routine and get out of your ordinary workspace. Many roving professionals with the ability to work remotely spend a lot of time and effort looking for inspiring, intimate city spaces. If you’re in the Big Apple, here are 10 popular cafés and coffee shops where you can get some work done.
Birch Coffee
Nestled in downtown Manhattan on 27th St., this is a place where you can order all sorts of fancy food with ingredients like ‘smoked tofu’ and ‘beet puree,’ as well as a great cup of coffee. There’s also an upstairs library for laptop and device workers to use, with plenty of space. This one is endorsed by locals as one of the top Manhattan destinations for a cup of coffee or an impromptu office session.
Brooklyn Roasting Company
In the city’s DUMBO district, the Brooklyn Roasting Company serves a lot of java fiends, as well as those who need to link up and work while out of the office. Specialty coffee blends, neat decor and more make this a prime spot at 25 Jay St. between John and Plymouth streets in this up and coming Brooklyn neighborhood.
The Chipped Cup
Another great place to experience a little down time is The Chipped Cup in Hamilton Heights, at 3610 Broadway between 148th and 149th streets. This uptown location attracts a lot of freelancers and others working online, with available outdoor space and a cozy indoor area – and serves a mean cup of joe, too.
Little, Brown
On the Upper East Side, try Little, Brown on 269 Lexington Ave. Take a look at some unique desserts and great coffees, while lounging in an abundant hooked-up workspace with bench style seating. It can get a little noisy at times, but this is still a favorite for some local freelancers who want a public place to enjoy working in.
The West Café
The West Café in Williamsburg has a nice outdoor space and a big menu, as well as a chance to get an alcoholic drink while you’re busy typing or texting. Outdoor outlets allow for better positioning for freelance work, and this is a popular place for locals to congregate to take a break or knuckle down and tackle that big spreadsheet.
Ninth Street Espresso
With multiple locations, Ninth Street Espresso is a unique spot that’s won accolades on multiple NYC blogs, as well as a very appreciative local clientele. Excellent coffee is just part of the equation at this Alphabet City business, where certain kinds of gentrification have driven other smaller independent stores out of business. Get your choice of caffeinated uppers or alcoholic downers as you type away in a comfortable East Village setting.
Sweetleaf
The Gothamist describes this business as a “funky Queens mini-chain” with multiple locations in Long Island City. This place caters to freelancers with a dedicated laptop area, and also serves cocktails in addition to gluten-free and vegan food options, and an iced coffee that everybody is raving about. Here you get a unique experience and some unusual treats while you tackle your next big freelance job or get connected to the office from a WiFi hotspot.
The Tuffet Bar
Another Williamsburg location, the Tuffet Bar at 286 Grant Ave. offers WiFi, coffee and sandwiches, with an outdoor area that’s perfect for grabbing a WiFi connection and shooting off a few e-mails or just lounging around in good weather.
Kave
At 1087 Flushing Ave. in Bushwick, Kave is a luxurious space with a good outdoor area and Internet that’s been described as “reliable.” The coffee’s not bad, either. For many freelancers in the area, this is a prime space to get situated for an afternoon’s work.
Astoria Coffee
This shop sits at 30-04 30th St. in Queens, offering a big coffee selection, with plenty of electrical plugs and wi-fi. Locals or anyone riding through can pull up a chair, and get a nice cup of coffee while carving out some work time on the fly.
Try any of these locations around NYC when you find yourself needing a welcoming space for freelance work.
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