Are you searching for the best places in Seattle to work remotely? Since I relocated from Bremerton to Ballard (North Seattle) in late 2021, I've been exploring Seattle's most popular coffee shops and hidden gems to find the most Wi-Fi friendly cafés.
Below, you’ll find my list of recommended (and not-so-great) coffee shops in Seattle to work remotely. I’ll keep this page updated regularly.
I’m always on the hunt for the best coffee and pastries. If you have any recommendations or favorite spots, I’d love to hear them. You can email me at zach@azntaiji.com
Disclaimer: I've been working from home/remotely for more than a decade, so I consider myself an internet power user. My day-to-day work involves high internet usage across various websites and applications. Your needs may not be as extreme as mine. (Last updated: 2023-03-16)
Pilgrim Coffeehouse (Greenwood/Bitter Lake)
Typical weekday hours: 🕢 6am - 6pm
Address: 📍 10002 Aurora Ave N Ste 22 Seattle, WA 98133 (Located in Oak Tree Village)
Wi-Fi speed: 🐇 Fast (115 Mbps ↓ / 96Mbps ↑)
👍 Good
- My favorite spot to grab a coffee, pastries, and get some work done. Very fast and reliable Wi-Fi. Excellent place to get out of the house and work from.
- Ample seating, although it can sometimes get busy. Lots of regulars seem to work from here. It's especially busy during the weekend.
- The service here is incredible; all the staff is super friendly and bring your order to your table. Also, I've never been to a coffee shop where they bus your table and fill up water!
- The coffee itself is always super smooth and delicious (they roast their own!).
- Their pastries totally caught me by surprise. The ham and cheese croissant has so much flavor, and they have a very tasty almond croissant. I haven't tried any of their sandwiches or kitchen items yet, but they look good! There's an open kitchen in the back.
- Music: I swear they've copied my Spotify playlists because it's the same music I listen to (indie folk and some Americana). That's the icing on the cake for me!
🤔 Meh
- I really can’t think of any other than that it’s a little off the beaten path, off highway 99.
🌐 Internet Access
- Wi-Fi password with gated access; ask for the password at the counter. No time limit.
Woodland Coffee (West Woodland/Ballard)
Typical weekday hours: 🕢 6:30am - 6pm
Address: 📍1417 NW 54th St #101, Seattle, WA 98107
Wi-Fi speed: 🐇 Fast (44 Mbps ↓ / 55Mbps ↑)
👍 Good
- Very fast and reliable Wi-Fi. I live close by, so this is my usual spot when I just need to get out of the house and change up the scenery.
- Very cozy and woodsy "PNW" vibe with hardwood floors, bar-height tables, bench seating up front near the entry windows, and a lounge area in the back. Plenty of seating and there's also an outdoor garden/patio area for nice days. It can get busy, I typically see people working or studying from here.
- Dog friendly! 🐶 They have treats and water bowls for your pup.
- Coffee is good, they always have a couple nice artisanal roasts on hand, and the baristas are always friendly!
🤔 Meh
- The pastries and bakery items aren't to die for. The selection is usually on the drier side—scones, biscuits, etc. I've had much better options elsewhere in the area, and there is no kitchen.
🌐 Internet Access
- Wi-Fi password; ask for the password at the counter. No time limit.
Woodland Coffee Seattle
Fresh Flours (Phinney Ridge)
Typical weekday hours: 🕢 6am - 5pm
Address: 📍 6015 Phinney Ave N Seattle, WA 98103
Wi-Fi speed: 🐇 Fast
👍 Good
- Excellent coffee from Onda Origins
- Delicious pastries and food; my favorites are the ham and cheese croissant, almond croissant, and azuki bean croissant.
- Friendly service, and you can also order ahead online if you're in a hurry.
- Wi-Fi is satisfactory.
🤔 Meh
- Plenty of seating, but it can get crowded. There's a large room in the back with plenty of 2-top tables, but they are small and they're all up against the perimeter walls so it can feel a little tight. In the middle of the room there's a large shared table. There's also a bar area next to a long window—this is my favorite place to sit but it can get busy here so it's often occupied.
- It's not the warmest place, and it can get a little cold.
- The food and coffee may be pricey, but in my opinion, it's worth the price.
🌐 Internet Access
- Password, ask at the counter. No time limit.
Living Room Cafe (Bitter Lake)
Typical weekday hours: 🕢 8am - 2pm
Address: 📍 1008 N 109th St suite a, Seattle, WA 98133
Wi-Fi speed: 🐢 Slow (2.17 Mbps ↓ / 0.48Mbps ↑)
👍 Good
- Really nice atmosphere and space. Woodsy, PNW, with industrial-style tables and decor.
- Ample seating—a bar, a couch, a few lazy boys, several tables, and a nice bench seat that runs along the back (during my visit, I worked from the bench).
- The location is off the beaten path on highway 99/Aurora (not the most desirable location), so it doesn’t get too overcrowded.
- Service was friendly and quick.
🤔 Meh
- The coffee wasn't my favorite.
👎 Bad
- The internet speed was extremely slow. This is not a suitable workplace if you rely on the internet for most of your work.
- I purchased a tuxedo muffin, which was quite dry.
🌐 Internet Access
- One-time code is given after purchase; good for 2 hours only.
Uptown Espresso (Delridge/North Seattle)
Typical weekday hours: 🕢 6am - 4pm
Address: 📍 3845 Delridge Way SW, Seattle, WA 98106
Wi-Fi speed: ❌ Unusable
👍 Good
- Nice and cozy place to site and grab a coffee with ample seating. Lots of morning light.
- Coffee is very tasty!
- The service was friendly.
🤔 Meh
- My cinnamon roll was pretty dry.
👎 Bad
- There's Wi-Fi, but it was extremely slow and unusable for any internet browsing. I had to use my hotspot.
- There wasn't much of a working atmosphere when I went on a Thursday morning.
🌐 Internet Access
- Password protected
Locations that do not have Wi-Fi
Below is a list of coffee shops and cafes in Seattle I've visited that do not have any Wi-Fi. I don't recommend working remotely from these locations unless you have a Wi-Fi hotspot device:
- Sound and Fog (North Seattle)
- Preserve and Gather (Greenwood)