The best Brooklyn cafes for working remotely in 2024

By Andy Hirschfeld

Working from “home” is increasingly the norm, whether you’re a freelancer, remote worker or just hate going into the office every day. And, yes, coffee shops have played a crucial role in the remote work landscape for years. But in this new era of all-remote-all-the-time, it’s good to have options. And if it’s options you want, it’s good to be in Brooklyn. Kick off your new year in productive style at one of these great remote work spots.

This list is not meant to be comprehensive — while Freehold, Devocion’s Roastary are great, the new year may be the perfect time to try out some spots that may not be on your radar — and we welcome more recommendations. For a New Year’s resolution you can keep, try one of these:

Bushwick

Nook
45 Irving Avenue
Bushwick is arguably an epicenter of remote work in New York (if “work” is what you all are doing in cafes all day). That means there is a lot of competition for coffee shops that may fit your needs. No one holds a candle to Nook. This place is consistently filled with laptops on its large communal table, bar and several, well, nooks filled with couches and comfortable chairs.

Nook boasts ample outlets if you need a charge. There are plenty of options for food, including its sandwiches like the “spicy nook” and “barista’s choice.” Buyer beware — a half order is actually a whole sandwich. Nook also turns into a bar at night with a slew of events ranging from stand up comics to jazz performances.

Dweebs
1434 Dekalb Avenue
This Bushwick spot is tucked away between Knickerbocker and Wilson Avenues. Regulars post up here on a daily basis for good reason: ample seating, outlets, fast Wi-Fi, top notch coffee and great food. Try the egg salad or the breakfast burrito. With quality service, Dweebs fosters a sense of community among its team and regulars, making this a perfect still-under-the-radar neighborhood spot.

Pitanga
207 Starr Street
With quality food and several two-person and community tables, this place is an option to grab a bite and crank out some emails. Pitanga recently expanded next door, taking over the space of a sprawling restaurant. The kale Caesar salad does not disappoint.

Williamsburg

Bianco Latte
109 Bedford Avenue
Like Bushwick, Williamsburg is a remote worker’s paradise. While The Hoxton and Freehold always hit top of any quality list, Bianco Latte, only blocks from McCarren Park, is another one to consider. This coffee shop has a lot of seating and a lot of plugs to go around — each of the window side booths has its own outlet. While you’re there nosh on a delicacy from its spectacular pastry selection.

Boris and Horton
510 Driggs Avenue
If you’re a dog owner or lover this place is for you. The second location of one of New York’s premiere dog cafes (its original location is only one L train stop away in Manhattan), this Boris and Horton opened just this year. Bring your pooch and post up with your laptop. It’s a big space with ample seating and outlets. If you’re looking to grab a bite, go for the avocado toast.

Copper Mug
131 N 4th Street
This Williamsburg hot spot is great remote work during the spring and summer. Copper Mug has a sprawling backyard with several tables. Inside there is ample seating as well. The plug situation is fairly limited. But if you’ve got a charge, this place is a solid choice. Try out its selection of smoothies.

Bed-Stuy

Cup of Brooklyn
1071 Gates Avenue
Only steps away from the J train in Bed-Stuy, Cup of Brooklyn is a warm and inviting neighborhood place with plenty of seating, a decent amount of outlets and a plethora of lunch options ranging from a turkey BLT (a must try) to a BEC, both in sizable portions.

Brooklyn Kolache
520 Dekalb Avenue
This Bed-Stuy favorite serves up both sweet and savory Texas-style kolache pastries, authentic enough for any displaced native. This place also has a plethora of seating options and an inspiring backyard space making this a go to option in the warmer months.

Stonefruit Espresso
1058 Bedford Avenue
This combo plant store and coffee shop is a feast for the senses — soothing enough to make any hectic workday a bit more chill. With a large communal table, this place is a great option for Bed-Stuy based remote workers. Come for the coffee and Wi-Fi — leave with a plant.

Crown Heights/Prospect Heights

Manhattanville
167 Rogers Avenue
Manhattanville is a neighborhood favorite. There are a lot of seating options including a couch and a large communal table. If you need a charge, you don’t have to worry about that; there are more than a dozen outlets to plug in your laptop. If you opt to grab a bite keep in mind that this place is all kosher.

Sit & Wonder
688 Washington Avenue
Sit & Wonder has a strong neighborhood feel and is very cozy. It stands out in the warmer months though thanks to its stunning garden. If you need a charge, there are plenty of outlets. If you’re looking to grab a bite you best not be on diet, their pastries are to die for including doughnuts from Dough.

Park Slope

Kos Kaffe
251 5th Avenue
Kos Kaffe is a crucial, spacious spot in a crucial Park Slope location. With a plethora of seating options you can use throughout the day, there are quite a few quick bite options including salads and sandwiches. Between noon and 3 p.m. they’re a bit more restrictive with its Wi-Fi for the lunch rush. Otherwise, it’s free reign.

Postmark Cafe
326 6th Avenue
This under-the-radar Park Slope spot is a quiet option with lots of seating. With relatively fast Wi-Fi, Postmark is a great neighborhood haunt to keep your head down and crank out some work while sipping a cup of coffee. There are also plenty of outlets to go around, and, bonus, Postmark also has a printer for use if that’s something you need.

Downtown Brooklyn

Devocion
276 Livingston Street
While there are several locations across New York City including one in Williamsburg and another in Dumbo, both of which are highly recommended, this is our preferred location. There are couches, tables, plenty of outlets and a lot of plants in this space, which makes it great to get something resembling fresh air and greenery in the dead of winter.

Fort Greene

The Center For Fiction
15 Lafayette Avenue
The Center For Fiction cafe and bookstore is a writer’s paradise by design, with an inspiring library-esque vibe. There’s a handful of places you can post up including the cafe where you grab a coffee. Adjacent to the cafe is a space they call the auditorium which has more seating options. It’s quiet, making it a great option if you really need to focus.

Sunset Park

City League Coffee Roasters
6808 4th Avenue
City League is a Brooklyn-based coffee roaster that took over the Blend Coffee and Co-Work space. It is one of the best places to get work done in South Brooklyn. Despite the name change, the co-working vibe is still very much part of its identity with several places to sit and lots of plugs.

Boro Park

Milk Crate
1278 49th Street
This inviting kosher cafe in the heart of Borough Park is a must try. The area has limited options for a remote workspace, but the cafe itself boasts quality coffee and a diverse menu. They do keep Shabbat hours so keep that in mind if you need to work on Friday.

Gowanus

Public Records
233 Butler Street
When you think of Public Records, a remote workspace is not the first thing that comes to mind. But during the day, the iconic music venue’s vegan and vegetarian cafe is a spacious place to grab a bite and answer a few emails. The space is stunning with several rows of tables. Try its beet toast or portobello sandwich.

Ocean Hill

Daily Press
38 Somers Street
Daily Press in Ocean Hill is one of the best coworking friendly coffee shops not just in the neighborhood but arguably in all of Brooklyn. With a wide selection of coffee and pastries, Daily Press also serves some alcoholic beverages too. It’s got plenty of seating and a friendly staff, and if you’re looking to grab a bite, opt for the vegan burrito.