One of my favorite cozy coffee shops in Shimokitazawa. It's small, with only a couple of tables, and counter seats, so it's not really the type of place you'd hang out and work for too long. But if you're in the area and you want a nice drink and some desserts then this is a great spot. There's wifi and power outlets as well.
A great workable cafe near Shinjuku and Shin-Okubo. You'll have no problem finding seats on weekdays, especially during evenings. There's fast WiFi and some power outlets. The acoustics aren't great though, so it can be quite noisy (it's nice to have noise cancelling headphones here).
Tucked away on the 2nd floor above a clothes shop. Large seating space, with plenty of options. The large worktable with high chairs is nice for working. I only saw a single power outlet though. Also, there is WiFi but I had a lot of issues connecting to it. Once I was connected, it was too slow to use, so I ended up tethering from my phone instead. As someone who doesn't drink coffee, I was glad to see that they have black tea on the menu, which was brewed very properly!
The Starbucks Reserve Roastery near Nakameguro is a massive 4 story building, with each floor featuring a different theme. It can get quite busy, so if you want to use it as a work spot then early mornings or late evenings are the best option. The upper floors have plenty of seating options, and WiFi is available. I didn't see any power outlets, so be sure to arrive fully charged! Plenty of good food options and a large drink selection.
Bridge Coffee located just a 5-minute walk from Asakusabashi Station. It offers a versatile atmosphere to suit various preferences.
During peak hours and weekend, it attracts a crowd of ice cream and pastry enthusiasts, with items like carrot cake being popular choices. It's a lively spot, perfect for socializing and enjoying sweet treats. On weekday mornings, the café transforms into a quiet and cozy setting. It's an ideal place to catch up on work briefly. With reliable power and decent Wi-Fi, it allows you to sip your coffee while staying productive.
PS: When it's crowded, you may only stay here only for an hour, but most of time there is no restrictions.
Another great cafe between Shibuya and Harajuku. Plenty of seating (including counter seats and a large worktable), power outlets, and ok WiFi. Seats aren't the most comfortable, so I wouldn't plan to stay too long. Also the music volume was very loud so noise cancelling headphones was a must for me. Not ideal for working, but still a nice place to have a beverage, with good vibes.
I always struggle to find workable cafes in Shinjuku. This is place is quite decent though. Look for the sign for "Sumika" and take the elevator up to the 4th floor. There are plenty of large work tables, power outlets, and fast WiFi. From 4pm they dim the lights and it turns into a cozy bar. You're still allowed to work and use your laptop in the evening. During the day time it feels a little dark and enclosed due to the lack of windows, but not a bad spot to sit and get some work done.
Located in the (tefu) lounge building just next to Shimo-Kitazawa station. Most of the spaces in the building are pay to use, but there's a small seating area next to the cafe that you can use without a membership. Not ideal for long work sessions, but a nice spot to sit and get some work done.
Smålands Café is a concept café owned by AB Småland. The entire café is decorated with AB Småland's furniture and products, and everything around is for sale. This creates a very cozy and calm vibe that represents Scandinavian style. You can get lots of home decorating inspiration while getting your work done!
The café is comprised of two buildings, and in between them, you will see a green house ceiling that invites lots of natural light. The first room of the café provides some charging options, and the Wi-Fi is pretty decent.
Like many cafes in Malmö, Smålands Café serves very tasty Swedish pastries like cinnamon buns. They also offer breakfast and lunch sets. To be fair, I'm going to call it the best café in town.