Check out the bar’s handy seating guide here before you go though - most of the space is reserved for laptop warriors, but there are a handful of tables that don't allow laptop use during the lunch rush.īest seat: Upstairs at the counter that overlooks the first floor - there's easy access to an outlet up there, plus you can keep an eye on the line to time your coffee refills accordingly. It's not near a whole lot honestly, but the coffee is designer, the beer is imported, the food includes stuff like the buttery kouign-amann (fancy French word for a cross between a croissant and a morning bun), and the layout includes both group tables and plug-rich rails. We found 10 awesome ones that offer the complete campout package.
#San francisco cafes with wifi free
Sure, there are a LOT of coffee shops in SF, but if you're gonna work remotely from one of them, you're gonna need it to have 1) caffeine, 2) free Wi-Fi, 3) power outlets, and 4) um, well, beer. The free WiFi and ample seating make this the ultimate Nob Hill stop for a Sunday afternoon of writing-best of all, perhaps, they are open until 8 pm Friday-Sunday.Our new 2015 Laptop Coffee Shop Guide is out! Find it here. The Chameleon Cafe is another coffee shop-turned-living room offering up couch seating and a small library for patrons. This, along with a library-and-couch enclave, makes it one of the most writer-friendly options on this list. This unpretentious Haight outpost offers WiFi and a wealth of outlets, which can often be a challenge for laptop-toting writers. 1315 18th StreetĮpicenter prides themselves on being a perfect mesh of old and new worlds: a great cup of coffee in the European tradition accompanied by SOMA-friendly high-speed WiFi access. They have great coffee, breakfast and pastries, and-in case you need a break from your laptop-a stock of board games and magazines up for use. This Potrero Hill hideaway’s tagline is ‘Community in a Cup,’ which pretty much says all you need to know about Farley’s. If you’re feeling fed up with work, opt for a pitcher of sangria or a bloody mary. They serve everything from bagels to fresh juices, to sandwiches and everything in between. Walking-distance from both the Golden Gate Park and the University of San Francisco, it’s not unusual to find a mix of artist-types and students posted up at this local cafe. Cozy and with great food and coffee, there’s little to complain about here - and the friendly staff seems to feel the same. Housed in a classic Victorian home in Noe Valley, it’s easy to feel at home at Bernie’s. Perhaps the best part of this Alamo Square cornerside stop is that they serve both savory and sweet crepes, a refreshing change from the typical cafe menu. 180 Montgomeryīean Bag Cafe is essentially a full-service restaurant by night and a writer’s haven by day. For those known to burn the midnight oil, Workshop Cafe is aptly open until 10 pm. They also live up to the ‘cafe’ part of their name by serving up Stumptown Coffee drinks, pastries, and more. Patrons pay $2/hour for access to their work-from-home style amenities, including high-speed WiFi, outlets, and ergonomic setups. This Financial District cafe has a unique vision catering directly to those in need of a workspace. For those in the market for a writing group, Borderlands Cafe is the destination for various writing meetups. The Borderlands Cafe website homepage makes it clear just how welcome writers are here - “A nice place to sit, read, write and converse.” The offer free WiFi access from 9 am to 5 pm weekdays, a wealth of wall outlets and up-for-reading magazines, and an affiliated bookstore for science fiction, fantasy and horror fanatics. With this history and location, it’d be difficult not to feel inspired here. But Vesuvio Cafe has earned notoriety in its own right, as a favorite of Beat poets like Jack Kerouac.
Just the location alone-in North Beach, across from City Lights Bookstore-would be enough to earn this a spot on the list. They do put laptop and time restrictions on the larger tables during peak hours, so come early or late if you’re looking to write with a group. The immaculately decorated Lower Pacific Heights favorite is clean, comfortable, and affordable - a delicious breakfast and coffee will run you significantly less than your average spot, especially for the bougie Fillmore area. Significantly smaller than some of the other spots on the list, it’s undeniably worth jockeying for a seat even during crowded weekend hours. Whether you’re a screenwriter looking for inspiration, a novelist in need of a strong cup of Joe, or a student trying to get out of the library, here are a few special San Francisco cafes perfect for scribes looking for a jolt of inspiration.
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