Coffee shops to sit and work near me

Coffee shops to sit and work near me
Credit: Wakey Wakey, Wheeler's Yard

Nothing beats a good café with cosy seating and a relaxed atmosphere, where you have the freedom and flexibility to get your work done. So, whether you’re working from home, bored of the office or you’re a student committed to being productive, you’ve come to the right place. Here are 10 of our favourite work cafes in Singapore.

1. Wakey Wakey

Coffee shops to sit and work near me
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Start your morning with a quick breakfast or brunch before digging into your workload in this 60-seater café. Surely you’ll actually get stuff done here. Plus, you can refuel with endless coffees made by the current National Barista Champion.

📍302 Beach Rd, 05 The Concourse, #01-04, Singapore 199600

2. Wheeler’s Yard

As one of the most instagrammable cafes in Singapore, people tend to flock here for a picture-perfect moment. Additionally, it’s an incredible spacious place to get work done during the week. Likewise, you can order a variety of delicious grub to keep you going throughout the day.

📍 28 Lor Ampas, Singapore 328781

3. The Working Capitol

Coffee shops to sit and work near me
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If you’re working on a group project, this coworking place spanning three floors in a shophouse in Chinatown is perfect for collaborations. Although, some visitors complain it’s a little noisy but if you can easily block out noise this is also the place for you. Excellently, Forbes named this as one of the best coworking spaces in Asia.

📍1 Keong Saik Rd., The Working Capitol, Singapore 089109

4. The Book Café

A peaceful, intimate and cosy café offering the perfect hangout to get work done in Singapore. Surrounded by books, you can connect to the free Wi-Fi, and treat yourself to a range of yummy food dishes. For example, an all-day breakfast, chicken avocado salad, spaghetti seafood, and a selection of caffeine-induced beverages. Excitingly, they have a free-to-use printer for emergency printing.

📍 20 Martin Rd, #01-02 Seng Kee Building, Singapore 239070

5. The Coffee Academics

With many branches around Singapore, you’re guaranteed to find a cozy spot to keep you focused. Treat yourself to a range of dishes to refuel the brain paired with some of the world’s best coffee blend. According to you, this is one of the greatest coffee shops in Singapore. Certainly, you’ll be actively productive here.

📍 Various Locations

6. For The People

In a modern setting, chillout on comfy chairs with a cuppa while you tackle your workload. This space is ideal for connecting with co-workers, recharging your batteries, and even hosting meetings. Reward yourself with a scrumptious sweet treat for all your hard work.

📍 11 Hamilton Rd, #01-00, Singapore 209182

7. Jimmy Monkey Café

Customers adore this quirky little spot. It offers both an excellent place to tackle your workload and indulge on a range of mouthwatering food dishes. Think highly-raved brunches, savoury bites and top-quality coffee. Certainty, the soul-satisfying day out you need to keep you pumped during the week.

📍 Various Locations 

8. My Awesome Café

Housed in an old Chinese Medicine Hospital, this colourful quirky café has become a popular hangout. If you’re needing some creative inspiration, this is the perfect place for you. Foodies will adore the huge instagrammable shared platters, nourishing meals and top-notch coffees. For the quietest time frame, go at off-peak hours. Indeed, one of the best work cafes in Singapore.

📍 202 Telok Ayer St, Singapore 068639

9. Group Therapy

Another one of the best work cafes in Singapore with free Wi-Fi and power plugs. Excitingly, they serve the most unique dishes and refreshing smoothies for those of you needing a boost. No wonder this is one of the best places for a hangover breakfast in Singapore.

📍 181 South Bridge Road #01-05 & #K1-04, Singapore 058743

10. Dewgather Coffee House

Coffee shops to sit and work near me
Photo Credit: Dewgather

This Australian café offers the perfect workspace for when you are bored of homeworking. Read all about it in our recent Dewgather article.

📍 1 Vista Exchange Green, #01-46 The Star Vista, Singapore 138617

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Where can I sit down and work?

Here's a few you might not have considered..
Local or membership library. Public libraries are a prime spot for you to easily get work done. ... .
An internet cafe. ... .
Hotel lobby. ... .
Museum. ... .
Botanical garden. ... .
Grocery store cafe. ... .
Local university..

How long can you sit in a coffee shop working?

If your preferred shop starts filling up with too many people as the day goes on, take that as your cue to leave and free up the space for new customers to enjoy. Arguably, the maximum amount of time you should be occupying a coffee shop, even if you're following all of the above rules, is four hours.

Can I work from a coffee shop?

Many coffee shops will also sell food, so if you need to (and the location allows it), you can work from a café for the whole day. A slice of cake or a cappuccino can be a great way to stay motivated.

Where can I work for free in Singapore?

Free places to “WFH” in Singapore.
Kómma – 2 min from Paya Lebar MRT. ... .
Workspace @ Sengkang CC – 3 min from Sengkang MRT. ... .
CapitaSpring – 3 min from Raffles MRT. ... .
Our Tampines Hub – 6 min walk from Tampines MRT. ... .
SMU – 1 min from Bras Basah MRT. ... .
Republic Polytechnic – 1 min from Woodlands North MRT..