A trendy cafe in Gastown. I arrived just before 9 on a weekday and it was already quiet busy. I've noticed that cafes open early and close early, so I guess the cafe-worker crowd follows the same schedule. The cafe actually has two entrances, one from Powell St and one from Alexander St. There's a small seating on one side, and a much larger room on the other side.
The interior feels trendy, but I wouldn't say it was very comfortable. As the place was quite busy it was a little noisy as well. Good for a morning work session, but not really the type of place I'd hang out at for a longer period of time.
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.
I found this cafe while waiting for my laundry to finish at the laundromat just next door (useful if you're visiting Vancouver and have some laundry to do!). Surprisingly the cafe turned out to be quite good for working. There's wifi (albeit a little slow), plenty of power outlets, comfortable seating, and a large menu for both food and drinks. Even though it was fairly busy, it was still quiet, with most people working on their laptops or just relaxing and watching youtube on their phones.
If you're looking for a relaxing place with nice views in Maokong then this is a great choice, just a short 10 minute walk from the Gondola. The views are fantastic on a nice day. There is WiFi, although it was very slow. No power outlets, and restroom facilities are quite basic. The drinks menu was a little disappointing, the tea choices weren't particularly interesting, which is ironic since Maokong is famous for great tea. Tip: be sure to bring some mosquito/bug spray!
A very nice and comfortable cafe to work from. The staff was very friendly and welcoming, great cakes, and good drink selection. It wasn't very busy just around lunch, but it filled up later in the afternoon (presumably a popular cafe with students).
An interesting cafe, which is very workable. The interior somehow reminds me of a classroom, but it was comfortable to work from. Very fast outlets and lots of power outlets. The main thing to be aware of is that the owner's attitude wasn't very welcoming or accommodating. He didn't seem to happy about people changing seats or ordering before everyone arrives. Something to keep in mind if you visit.
