Best Places to Work Remotely in Austin
70+ Austin remote-work spots with WiFi and outlets. Coffee shops, libraries, breweries, hotel lobbies, and free coworking with hours and community tips.
79 venues
Better Half Coffee & Cocktails
Coffee and laptops by day, cocktails and a big patio by night
Opa Coffee and Wine Bar
Greek cafe with fire pit patio, swing chairs, and late-night study hours til midnight
Plaza Colombian Coffee
Temporarily closed
Colombian roastery with arepas, chess boards, and live Latin music on the patio
Strangelove Coffee & Wine
Coffee-to-wine pivot on Cesar Chavez with outlets, a patio, and late hours
Ani's Day & Night
Morning coffee and pastries that shift to wine and cocktails after dark on Riverside
Cafe Largesse
Southwest Austin cafe near Barton Creek with wine, beer, and all-day outlets
Cherrywood Coffeehouse
Eclectic eats from tacos to muffalettas in an art-adorned counter-serve cafe with patio
Radio Coffee & Beer
Coffee and beer surrounded by food trucks, a live music stage, and shaded picnic tables
Topgolf Austin
No reservations needed for the bar. Solid wifi and outlets near the hitting bays
Bennu Coffee
Relaxed 24-hour coffee house serving sustainable, fair trade coffee and local eats
Bennu Coffee Highland
Relaxed 24-hour coffee house serving sustainable, fair trade coffee and local eats
Central Market North Lamar
Upscale grocery cafe with long communal tables and solid wifi
Central Market South Lamar
Grocery store cafe with a patio, wine bar, and room to spread out
Epoch Coffee
24-hour Hyde Park cafe with espresso, snacks, and a patio that never closes
Spokesman Coffee
Craft coffee by day, bar energy by night in the St. Elmo district
Stouthaus Coffee Pub
18 craft beer taps next to Cuvee espresso, 100 free parking spots
The Buzz Mill
Rustic 24-hour spot serving coffee, beer and cider in general-store-style digs
Austin Central Library
Six-story downtown library with a rooftop garden overlooking Lady Bird Lake
Bennu Coffee - South Congress
Open 24/7, one of the last all-night spots in Austin
Crown & Anchor Pub
UT institution since 1987 with a massive patio, 30 taps, and daytime laptop vibes
Daydreamer Coffee
Rainey Street coffee spot with wine, outdoor tables, and a calmer-than-expected pace
Padel39 (North Austin)
Coworking space and a sports bar at an outdoor padel club near the Domain
Palomino Coffee
East 12th neighborhood gem with a quiet patio and outlets at every seat
Russell's Bakery & Coffee @ 2222
Bakery and coffeehouse on 2222 with espresso, beer, and fresh-baked goods
Workhorse Bar
Neighborhood bar with 50 taps and a patio that doubles as a daytime office
Austin Public Library - Menchaca Road Branch
South Austin branch open seven days with outdoor seating and solid wifi
Cafe at the Loren
Hotel lobby cafe on Riverside with early 6am hours and patio seating
Café Crème - Downtown
Inside the Austin Central Library, open late with city views
Houndstooth Coffee - MLK
East side spot near campus with a mellow, laptop-friendly vibe
Houndstooth Coffee - North Lamar
Spacious, light-filled third wave shop with room to spread out
Houndstooth Coffee - Rock Rose
Domain outpost with strong Wi-Fi and a steady stream of tech workers
Idlewild Coffee
Tucked-away downtown cafe on Lavaca with a quiet patio and morning hours
Jo's Coffee - West Campus
New walk-up window spot in West Campus with a Longhorn Latte made for UT
John Gillum Branch, Austin Public Library
Tucked on Steck Ave in Allandale, one of the quieter branches in the system
Life Science Library
Wood-paneled reading room with chandeliers inside the UT Tower, dead silent
Medici Roasting
Two-story study hub on the Drag, packed with laptops and house-roasted coffee
Medici Roasting - Domain
Quiet newcomer in the Domain, less crowded than the campus locations
Medici Roasting - West Lynn
The original flagship in Clarksville, cozy and well-worn
Milwood Branch, Austin Public Library
Quiet neighborhood branch in far north Austin with an outdoor reading area
Monkey Nest Coffee
Artsy hangout serving fair-trade coffee and healthy eats in a large space with patio
Summer Moon Coffee (Anderson Lane)
Oak-fired roasted coffee with signature Moon Milk
Summer Moon Coffee (Avery Ranch)
Oak-fired roasted coffee with signature Moon Milk
Summer Moon Coffee (Burnet Road)
Oak-fired roasted coffee with signature Moon Milk
Summer Moon Coffee (Circle C)
Oak-fired roasted coffee with signature Moon Milk
Summer Moon Coffee (Dripping Springs)
Oak-fired roasted coffee with signature Moon Milk
Summer Moon Coffee (South 1st)
The original location, oak-fired coffee with signature Moon Milk since day one
Summer Moon Coffee (Steiner Ranch)
Oak-fired roasted coffee with signature Moon Milk
Summer Moon Coffee (Tech Ridge)
Oak-fired roasted coffee with signature Moon Milk
Summer Moon Coffee (Westlake)
Oak-fired roasted coffee with signature Moon Milk
Texas EXpresso
Hidden cafe in the Alumni Center that most students never discover
Austin Grind
Independent coffee shop on Parmer in North Austin, closes at 5pm
Bakery Lorraine
Domain bakery with wifi and outlets, pastries and coffee for a short work session.
Barley Bean
Cafe inside a market steps from campus, coffee and pizza under one roof
Black Rock Coffee Bar East Riverside
Drive-thru chain coffee on East Riverside, opened February 2026
Black Rock Coffee Bar FM 620
Drive-thru chain coffee near Four Points, opens at 5am
Black Rock Coffee Bar Southwest Parkway
Drive-thru chain coffee in Southwest Austin, opens at 5am
Cuppa Austin
Cozy NW Austin gem with couches, nooks, and a wifi password of cappuccino
Cure Bakery & Coffee
Artisan bakery with pastries and coffee on the 183 corridor
Dam Coffee Bar
Vietnamese phin coffee right across the street from ACC Highland
Houndstooth Coffee
Third wave coffee on Congress Ave with a clean, focused interior
Medici Roasting - South Lamar
Inside the Alamo Drafthouse building, solid pre-movie or all-day study spot
Merit Coffee - Mueller
Brand new east side location, first Merit Coffee east of I-35
Merit Coffee - Seaholm
Seaholm District outpost steps from Lady Bird Lake, quieter than the campus spots
Merit Coffee - Triangle
Wide-open Triangle location at 46th and Lamar with room to spread out
Norman Hackerman Building
3rd floor patio with UT Tower views, underrated outdoor study spot on campus
Perry-Castañeda Library
UT's main research library, five floors of quiet study space near the Drag
Pineview Coffee Company
Hidden in an office park, never crowded, clean minimalist study spot
Spicewood Springs Branch, Austin Public Library
Quiet northwest branch with wifi, outlets, and public printing.
Terrazas Branch, Austin Public Library
East Austin branch on Cesar Chavez with outlets and weekday evening hours
Tim Hortons
Canadian coffee chain with a 5 AM open and quick counter service
Capital Factory
Free Tuesdays
Membership from $250/mo
The premier venture capital firm, tech accelerator, and coworking hub at the center of Texas tech.
Engineering Education & Research Center
Modern open atrium with couches, natural light, and study nooks on every floor