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NYC: Best Cafes to work at standing up
Black Brick is one of NYC: Best Cafes to work at standing up.

1. Black Brick

8.2
300 Bedford Ave (btwn Grand & S 1st St), Brooklyn, NY
Coffee Shop · Williamsburg · 164 tips and reviews

Project Latte: a NYC cafe culture guideProject Latte: a NYC cafe culture guide: With 2 stool-height tables, probably about half the seating at Williamsburg's Black Brick is suitable for standing work. Dark, beautiful cafe made from reclaimed objects & wood. Free wifi, ok coffee. Read more.

Cafe de Cupping is one of NYC: Best Cafes to work at standing up.

2. Cafe de Cupping

7.5
150-17 Northern Blvd, Flushing, NY
Coffee Shop · 37 tips and reviews

Project Latte: a NYC cafe culture guideProject Latte: a NYC cafe culture guide: Cafe de Cupping's 5 stool counter near the front of shop is slightly low for standing work if you're tall, but we find ourselves here nevertheless. It's the only good coffee for at least 70 blocks. Read more.

Caffeine Fix is one of NYC: Best Cafes to work at standing up.

3. Caffeine Fix

149-40 41st Ave, Flushing, NY
Café · 36 tips and reviews

Project Latte: a NYC cafe culture guideProject Latte: a NYC cafe culture guide: If you don't mind looking at the wall, Caffeine Fix has a long counter perfect for standing work, with plugs at every seat. Free wifi but mediocre drinks at this Flushing, Queens cafe. Open late. Read more.

The Cobra Club is one of NYC: Best Cafes to work at standing up.

4. The Cobra Club

8.3
6 Wyckoff Ave (btwn Jefferson & Troutman St.), Brooklyn, NY
Bar · Bushwick · 58 tips and reviews

Project Latte: a NYC cafe culture guideProject Latte: a NYC cafe culture guide: Although they use Counter Culture Coffee here & have good equipment, preparation isn't the best. Food, free wifi, & outdoor space make this a good work spot, and the bar makes an ideal standing desk. Read more.

Lucid Cafe is one of NYC: Best Cafes to work at standing up.

5. Lucid Cafe

7.1
59-02 Woodside Ave (Roosevelt Ave), Woodside, NY
Café · 44 tips and reviews

Project Latte: a NYC cafe culture guideProject Latte: a NYC cafe culture guide: Large but cozy, Lucid Cafe has become a favorite Woodside working spot, w/ free wifi, plugs, and two good standing-height window counters looking through the full height windows onto Rooselvelt Ave. Read more.

The Queens Kickshaw is one of NYC: Best Cafes to work at standing up.

6. The Queens Kickshaw

4017 Broadway (at Steinway St), Astoria, NY
Café · 233 tips and reviews

Project Latte: a NYC cafe culture guideProject Latte: a NYC cafe culture guide: Our favorite spot for everything except coffee, make a day of it with a matcha latte, curried pumpkin seeds, quality food & craft beer flights. All back room furniture is optimal for standing work. Read more.

Larry's Ca Phe is one of NYC: Best Cafes to work at standing up.

7. Larry's Ca Phe

9.0
135A Woodpoint Rd (btwn Withers & Jackson St), Brooklyn, NY
Coffee Shop · Williamsburg · 40 tips and reviews

Project Latte: a NYC cafe culture guideProject Latte: a NYC cafe culture guide: With 6 of their 8 seats at a waist-high counter facing through the front windows onto Woodpoint Rd, Tar Pit, a favorite spot of ours, is good for standing work. Free wifi, plugs & quality coffee. Read more.