The lobby area at the Hoxton hotel in Williamsburg is definitely one of my favorite spots in the area. It's usually very quiet, plenty of comfortable seating including large worktables, decent WiFi, some power outlets, and a small cafe area selling snacks and drinks. The opening hours are limited now (due to covid). But you could easily buy a coffee just before the cafe closes and then sit and work during the rest of the afternoon.
A nice "hidden" cafe located on the 3rd floor (you'll need to use the elevator). The natural lighting is great thanks to the big windows all around the cafe. For working, I like the soft chairs by the large worktable, which also have access to power thanks to a power strip. I ordered the ice black tea, and the BLT sandwich was great! Be sure to arrive early, since the opening hours are quite short and it filled up fast on a weekday!
A modern cafe, with fast WiFi and a very large and interesting drink selection. Only some seats have access to the power though. The large worktable did not have any power outlets. Also, the music selection was a little strange, and not really to my liking (electronic ambient music). Note that the food portion size is very small (only suitable as a small snack). Time limit of 3 hours might be enforced during busy times.
Update: The WiFi has become much slower
A decent cafe to study or work from. It's comfortable, quiet, some seats have access to power, and there's WiFi. However, the interior feels a little generic, and the drink selection is quite ordinary. Still, it's a good option if you need a place in the area!
Rustic interior. Fantastic cinnamon buns and nice drinks (black tea was very good). The WiFi is super fast, but lacking power outlets (there is one by the large worktable though).
A nice cafe/restaurant close to Shibuya and Harajuku. Interesting drinks and a nice variety of cooked food. Their tuna rice dish is really good. Pasta and pizza is also good! Power available by most seats. WiFi speed is fine, but it can be a bit flaky at peak hours. I wouldn’t go here for downloading huge files. There's a smoking section, but during the morning or lunch time I rarely notice smoke smell. Note that there is a time-limit when it's crowded and I guess they won't ask you to leave unless there's a queue to get in.
A small cozy cafe. There's supposedly a cat, but I've been here twice and never seen it. Several seating options available but none are particularly comfortable for extended stays due to the hard seats. Friendly staff and students can enjoy a small discount. It gets quite busy and a little noisy (even in the mornings). Even so, it's a great option for those that want to get an early start since they open at 7:30 on weekdays!
This cafe is on a small quiet street near Shin-Okubo station. It's calm, quiet and cozy, even on a Sunday. I believe the owner might be from Taiwan, and they serve Taiwanese Oolong tea, which was very nice. There's good WiFi and power outlets. They don't accept cards though, so be sure to have cash or PayPay.
This is an office building but the ground floor is usually open for public. Inside the building, there is a small lobby area where there are seats and plugs under the benches on the wall. Also, if you go outside, there are standing "desks" with power sockets as well. There is a Kanda Square public WiFi which is not the fastest but usually gets the job done. If you need any drinks or food, the building has a Lawson, Summit (supermarket), and Tully's + a few more dine-in restaurants. I see the lounge area in the picture is quite popular and seats are almost full by 10AM.
I think the building itself is open 24 hours but not sure if they allow work in the lobby late at night. I've exited entered the building quite late at night though. Outside plug is definitely open 24/7 🤣 Bathroom is definitely super clean, and there's a smoking room on the ground floor if you need one 🚬
The opening times are a bit confusing. In their Instagram account they have different opening times than in Google Maps. The café is very spacious with two floors and different seat options (couches, taller tables that you can use as standing tables, regular chairs, tall chairs to name a few). The natural lighting entering from the windows is nice. The restrooms were clean. There was unlimited water for free. The temperature was good. The main downside is that the music was quite loud and too repetitive for my taste, I asked to turn it a bit down, they said that it was possible but I didn't feel any difference in the volume. I was one of the first customers for the day but it can get crowded, so not sure about seating availability, although they have many seating spaces. Power outlets were available only at the ground floor for a few tables, this was another downside. The WiFi was working well. The iced cappuccino was average, not too good, not too bad. There were a few bunnies as pets at the ground floor which can be disturbing for some people. You can find the complete menu in their website. You place the order online by scanning a QR code on your table.