A small cozy cafe in The Hague. Order downstairs and then grab a seat on the second floor. The counter seats have a nice view overlooking the street. Legroom is a little tight though, and it was cold when I first arrived since apparently the heating wasn't on. The staff later turned on the heating. WiFi is available, but very slow. The panini was alright. Lots of coffee available, but no regular black tea. The fresh mint tea was nice though.
Another laptop friendly cafe in downtown Vancouver. This cafe is located inside the atrium of the VSO School of Music, there are plenty of signs so it's easy to find. On a weekend morning is was fairly quiet, mostly people coming in to grab a coffee to go. I imagine it might be busier on a weekday when the school is open. Good wifi, restroom available, but few power outlets.
The cafe inside the Xinyi Eslite department store opens early and closes late, great for those who need to get to work done during off-peak hours. However, the lack of WiFi and power outlets makes this a difficult work spot. Be sure to arrive fully charged and bring a mobile hotspot. At least the interior and views are nice and the seats are comfortable. Food and drinks are a little pricey. You'll need to use one of the street level entrances to access the cafe when the department store is closed.
A new Blue Bottle coffee shop recently opened in Daikanyama, part of the Forest Gate building. It's probably one of the best workable Blue Bottle locations I've found in Tokyo, with large worktables, comfortable seating, and fast WiFi. The only caveat is that there are no power outlets. It was almost empty on a weekday morning, so it's a great place to get some work done early in the day.
A nice, large Verve not too far from Roppongi station. Large outdoor seating area, some seating on the 1st floor, and even more seating on the 2nd floor. I saw some power outlets on the 1st floor (not sure about the 2nd floor). The WiFi "works" but it is quite slow.
A brand new Starbucks (opened March 2024) in the new Sakura Stage building in Shibuya. It's located on the 3rd floor and has two separate seating areas. The second seating room is open until 9pm, and the main seating room is open until 10pm. The WiFi is very fast, but few power outlets. Also, I'm not really sure where the restrooms are. I think you'd have to find the nearest public restrooms in the building.
A nice spot to get some work done. At first I thought it was take-out only, but they actually have a proper cafe upstairs. The space is quite small, but there were plenty of seats available in the late afternoon. I ordered the tea, which was very small for the price though. I only saw one power outlet.
A great work-friendly cafe by Taipei City Hall station. The first floor looks unassuming, but head downstairs and you'll find a very large space with many different seating areas, including sofas, small tables and large tables. Good for both individuals and large groups. Despite being underground the space is well-lit and has a good vibe. It can get a little noisy though when it gets busy. The menu has a little of everything, with good drinks and both desserts and proper meals. Decent WiFi, lots of power outlets, and very attentive staff. Be aware of the minimum spend rules. From 7:30-11 there is a minimum spend of one meal or drink per person. From 11-20 there is a minimum spend of 200. 10% service charge as well.
Quite a nice place, but it's very pricey for what it is, and there was a 1.5 hour time limit on weekends (not sure about weekdays). Quite a large outdoor seating area (pets allowed). I ordered a muffin, which wasn't really worth the price (quite dry). There are no restrooms inside the cafe, you have to go out, and then take the escalator up to the second floor, which is quite inconvenient.