Laptop-friendly cafés in Boston
Cafés in Boston where you can sit, plug in, and work without a side-eye. Power, space, and a long-stay welcome.
13 cafés · United States
Independent picks, never pay-to-list. How we choose.
Broadsheet Coffee Roasters
Founded in 2017 by former global banker Aaron MacDougall, Broadsheet roasts in a Somerville facility and serves in a…
George Howell Coffee (Godfrey Hotel)
George Howell Coffee pioneered specialty coffee in New England, and the Godfrey Hotel flagship brings that legacy to…
1369 Coffee House (Inman Square)
Open since 1993 at 1369 Cambridge Street in Inman Square, this is one of the city's most beloved independent cafes,…
Barismo
Established in 2008 by baristas committed to transparency and sustainability, Barismo opened its 364 Broadway…
Cafe Fixe
A European-inspired corner cafe on Beacon Street in Coolidge Corner, Cafe Fixe sources from Barrington Coffee…
Diesel Cafe
Somerville's beloved fueling station since 1999, Diesel occupies a sprawling industrial space in Davis Square with…
Jaho Coffee Roaster and Wine Bar (South End)
Jaho's South End flagship on Washington Street anchors the neighborhood with a slow coffee bar featuring daily…
Thinking Cup (Tremont Street)
Situated on Tremont Street across from Boston Common, Thinking Cup was one of the first Downtown Boston cafes to…
1369 Coffee House (Central Square)
The second location of Cambridge's most enduring independent coffeehouse anchors the corner of Mass Ave in Central…
Jaho Coffee (Back Bay)
Jaho's Back Bay outpost on Huntington Avenue brings the roaster's precision-sourced single-origins to the Symphony…
Pavement Coffeehouse (Boston University)
Anchoring Boston University's central campus on Commonwealth Avenue, this Pavement location serves the university…
Pavement Coffeehouse (Gainsborough Street)
The Gainsborough Street Pavement anchors the Symphony neighborhood steps from the New England Conservatory, serving…
Tatte Bakery and Cafe (Harvard Square)
Located on Massachusetts Avenue in the heart of Harvard Square, this two-story Tatte location is one of the busiest…
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These Boston cafés are laptop-friendly: they tolerate long stays, generally have seating and outlets, and don't push you out after one cup. Always check peak-hour signage, since some limit laptops on weekends.
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