Method

How cafes are chosen and scored

Each cafe on this list was checked against public sources (Tabelog listings and reviews, the cafe's own site or social pages, work-cafe guides and Google Maps). Every cafe page links the sources it relies on.

Standards

• Independent. No chains. Small multi-shop operators are allowed and marked ⚑.
• Open by 9:00. Cafes that open by 9:00 on most days but not all are included with the exception noted. The “Opens by 9:00 every day” filter shows only cafes with no noted exception.
• Wi-Fi and power outlets must both be confirmed by a source.
• Laptop-friendly, with no indoor smoking. Where sources don't mention smoking, the cafe page says so.
• Recent evidence (2025–2026) that the cafe is still open.

Work score

Each cafe gets a 1–5 rating on seven items, combined with these weights:

• Wi-Fi: 20%
• Power outlets: 20%
• Seating: 15%
• Noise: 15%
• Ambience: 10%
• Value: 10%
• Time limit: 10%

When a source gives no information about an item, it scores a neutral 3. Google ratings are shown for reference only and are not part of the score.

Corrections

Hours and policies change. If something is out of date, email a correction.