University of Portland students love this colorful Willamette Boulevard cafe for its tucked-away nooks, free Wi-Fi, library-esque vibes, and tasty house-baked pastries. The house-roasted coffee comes in a wide range of drinks, from straight-up espresso shots to seasonal drinks like wintertime peppermint mochas. Pastries often include vegan options — think: cinnamon-sugar doughnuts and brownies.

For chocolatey roasts, lots of seating, and plenty of outlet access, this Pearl District outpost of a Central Oregon coffee roaster is a spacious spot for laptop campers, who lounge along the leather-backed banquettes and perch in the mezzanine, book in hand. The menu here is extensive, both in terms of drinks and food with rotating special espresso drinks like a bourbon caramel latte.

The Osaka-inspired Tanaka has all the makings of the perfect cafe to camp out in with its ample seating and chill environment. It falls somewhere between a sandwich spot and a coffee shop, with a full menu of dishes like katsu sandwiches and a Spam curry dip, in addition to a full line-up of caffeinated beverages. Everything one needs to settle in for a day of work is available here, at least between the hours of 10 a.m. and 8 p.m.

Open at 6 a.m. every day, Albina Press is for the early risers who are looking to get some work done while the sun is still coming up. Most chairs at this cafe have a back to them, making it comfortable to sit for a while, though most tables only fit two of three. For a non-coffee option, try the chai latte.

The sultry dark blues and greens of Either/Or stand in stark juxtaposition with the white-walled cafes scattered across Portland. Slide into a booth or onto a bar stool at this North Williams coffee shop and nurse a cold brew made with Heart coffee. If hunger strikes, good news: Either/Or’s food menu is well-stocked with hearty options like breakfast burritos and egg sandwiches stacked on Portuguese bolos levedos — almost like a springier, sweet English muffin. Free Wi-Fi, plenty of seating options, and good coffee make for a productive workday or study session.

This Central Eastside vegan cafe is a remote worker’s dream: Customers sip on cereal-infused lattes lined up at three long communal tables with floor outlets, with a printer available for customer use. Visitors can expect Cave Painter Coffee espresso beverages, specialty lattes, and a variety of tea and non-coffee drinks. There’s even a food menu for those wanting more than just a caffeine boost, with things like burritos and sandwiches. Garage doors on either side open to patio seating in the summer, but all winter long, there’s ample space inside.

Portlanders flock, laptops in tow, to this Central Eastside mainstay for its open Wi-Fi, small-batch coffee, and abundance of seating options: Customers will find bar seating, communal work tables, and outdoor seating within this spacious cafe. Upper Left also has a food menu that includes dressed-up toasts, vegan options, and Turkish eggs. 

It’s hard to not want to settle into Roseline with its laid-back attitude and light-filled room. The cafe focuses on curating coffee from around the world and serves its in-house brand of beans. With fast Wi-Fi and ample seating, Roseline makes for a great office alternative in a pinch. Roseline also has multiple locations throughout Portland if not near the flagship.

A self-described “unicorn cafe,” Just Bob balks at the more minimal layouts to lean into colorful maximalism. The blue walls are covered in art and menus written out in colorful chalk, with an errant bicycle hanging alongside. It’s not uncommon to see guests settle in for hours to take advantage of the internet and comfortable seating.

Portland Ca Phe in Southeast Portland specializes in beans grown in Vietnam, incorporated into ube lattes and pumpkin cream cold brew. Those who aren’t interested in coffee will also find some lovely tea drinks, like matcha and black sesame chai. The coffee shop has ample seating for its small size leaving little to be desired from folks looking to get some work done. This space also has a banh mi for those long days spent as a laptop warrior. 

This Division coffee shop with a penchant for the ’70s aesthetic offers a full espresso and tea menu, as well as seasonal specialty drinks like strawberry-matcha tonics and pumpkin spice lattes. This corner coffee shop boasts plenty of windows, making for lots of natural light in the sunny months and people-watching opportunities year-round. Free Wi-Fi, plenty of seating, and outlets for charging your devices makes Wallflower a worthy remote work spot.

This chain of Portland coffee shops is a safe bet in most corners of Portland — the shops are usually very laptop-friendly, with ample seating, Wi-Fi, and sweets in the case (note: the Northwest 23rd cafe does not currently have Wi-Fi available). This is another shop that roasts its own beans, served everywhere from Sandy to Southwest Portland. A bonus for the Sandy location: It’s right next to the Rose City Food Park, a nice spot to grab a quick lunch between tasks.