{"id":51649,"date":"2026-10-01T04:11:53","date_gmt":"2026-10-01T08:11:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ienyc.edu\/the-blueprint\/?p=51649"},"modified":"2026-10-01T07:48:55","modified_gmt":"2026-10-01T11:48:55","slug":"best-cafes-soho-study-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ienyc.edu\/the-blueprint\/best-cafes-soho-study-work\/","title":{"rendered":"Sip, study, repeat: the best caf\u00e9s in SoHo to study and work"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ienyc.edu\/the-blueprint\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/shutterstock_2260522215-1-scaled-1-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-53054\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ienyc.edu\/the-blueprint\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/shutterstock_2260522215-1-scaled-1-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.ienyc.edu\/the-blueprint\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/shutterstock_2260522215-1-scaled-1-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.ienyc.edu\/the-blueprint\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/shutterstock_2260522215-1-scaled-1-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.ienyc.edu\/the-blueprint\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/shutterstock_2260522215-1-scaled-1-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.ienyc.edu\/the-blueprint\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/shutterstock_2260522215-1-scaled-1-2048x1366.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">New York is famous for its energetic pace. But some days you just need a good coffee and a quiet corner to get through your work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That&#8217;s where SoHo&#8217;s caf\u00e9s come in. While <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ienyc.edu\/the-blueprint\/studying-in-soho\/\">the neighborhood<\/a> is best known for designer boutiques and art galleries, tucked between them are caf\u00e9s where you can open your laptop and get your caffeine hit at the same time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That&#8217;s less of a given than it used to be. In 2025, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.axios.com\/2025\/05\/09\/coffee-shops-no-wifi-laptops-remote-work\">Axios reported<\/a> that coffee shops across the US were switching off Wi-Fi, taping over outlets or banning laptops. The caf\u00e9s below are the SoHo spots that still welcome you to stay and work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key takeaways<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Laptop-friendly caf\u00e9s are getting harder to find, as coffee shops across the US cut Wi-Fi, cover outlets and ban laptops.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SoHo&#8217;s best caf\u00e9s for studying cluster around Broome Street, Lafayette Street and Broadway, a short walk from IENYC.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Laptop rules vary from caf\u00e9 to caf\u00e9, from seating limits to weekend laptop bans, so check before a long session.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ordering every so often and leaving bigger tables for groups helps keep SoHo caf\u00e9s laptop-friendly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:22px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Five of the best caf\u00e9s in SoHo to study and work<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Lost Draft<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelostdraft.com\/\">The Lost Draft<\/a> was built for film and TV writers. There are director&#8217;s chairs at the bar, old movies projected on the wall and a green mailbox where you can drop off script and story ideas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s also one of the most reliable places in SoHo to get work done. The Wi-Fi is free, there are outlets under the seats along the wall and there&#8217;s a small booth for phone calls. The caf\u00e9 has its own house blends and makes its own syrups. They offer creative lattes in flavors including honey rose, sesame and cookie butter. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Good to know<\/strong>: There&#8217;s a seating limit when it&#8217;s busy, especially on weekends, so weekday afternoons are the easiest time to settle in. For group projects, you can rent the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelostdraft.com\/bookings\">Read Room<\/a> at the back for an hourly fee. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Best for<\/strong>: Solo writing sessions, group work in the Read Room <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Address<\/strong>: 398 Broome St, New York, NY 10013<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stone Street Caf\u00e9<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stone Street&#8217;s biggest selling point is out back. The caf\u00e9 has a garden where you can set up and work, which is rare in SoHo. Inside, there&#8217;s plenty of space, with couches, a community table and big windows. The Wi-Fi is strong and dependable, and there are plenty of outlets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stone Street roasts its own coffee and also serves specialty matchas and nonalcoholic spritzes. In addition to well-loved pastries, they have strong food options including avocado toast, breakfast burritos, pancakes, sandwiches and salads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Good to know<\/strong>: It&#8217;s on a busy, touristy stretch of Broome Street, but inside and out back, it stays fairly calm. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Best for<\/strong>: Working outdoors, grabbing lunch <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Address<\/strong>: 379 Broome St, New York, NY 10013<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Caf\u00e9 Lyria<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Caf\u00e9 Lyria takes its Hellenic theme seriously. There are Greek plants and sculptures around the room, and Hercules plays on loop on a vintage TV.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The menu follows suit. The freddo cappuccino is a staple in Greek caf\u00e9s: iced espresso topped with a thick layer of cold, frothed milk. The signature Lyria is an iced latte made with oat milk and honey. To go with it, there are homemade Greek pastries, including olive oil cookies and almond croissants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Free Wi-Fi and a large seating area make it a good place to work, and you&#8217;ll see plenty of laptops out on a weekday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Good to know<\/strong>: It&#8217;s popular and a little sceney, so tables go quickly at peak times. There&#8217;s outdoor seating too. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Best for<\/strong>: Morning sessions, trying Greek coffee <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Address<\/strong>: 166 Crosby St, New York, NY 10012<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 31%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Butler Bakeshop &amp; Espresso Bar<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At Butler, the food is as much of a draw as the coffee. The breakfast sandwiches and yogurt bowls get plenty of praise, and the avocado toast is a regular favorite, topped with salted ricotta, shishito peppers, pistachios and pomegranate on sourdough. To drink, go for the cold brew, which regulars rate highly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The room is bright, with big windows, square tables and two large tables for groups, plus outdoor seating and free Wi-Fi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Good to know<\/strong>: Laptops aren&#8217;t allowed on weekends, so save Butler for weekday sessions. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Best for<\/strong>: Breakfast before class, weekday work sessions <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Address<\/strong>: 177 Lafayette St, New York, NY 10013<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ienyc.edu\/the-blueprint\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/shutterstock_2162304335-1-768x1024-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-53040 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ienyc.edu\/the-blueprint\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/shutterstock_2162304335-1-768x1024-1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ienyc.edu\/the-blueprint\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/shutterstock_2162304335-1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.ienyc.edu\/the-blueprint\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/shutterstock_2162304335-1-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.ienyc.edu\/the-blueprint\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/shutterstock_2162304335-1.jpg 1311w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Capital One Caf\u00e9 SoHo<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Capital One Caf\u00e9 may be a caf\u00e9 run by a bank, but it&#8217;s one of the easiest places in SoHo to spend hours working. There&#8217;s free Wi-Fi, plenty of seating and outlets and lots of restrooms. A majority of customers are working at any given time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition to a standard coffee menu, the caf\u00e9 offers seasonal sips, pastries and bigger bites like avocado toast and club sandwiches.  While Capital One customers get a 50% discount at the caf\u00e9, anyone can go there. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Good to know<\/strong>: It&#8217;s the easiest pick to reach straight from the subway. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Best for<\/strong>: All-day sessions, a dying laptop <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Address<\/strong>: 555 Broadway, New York, NY 10012<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Also worth a stop<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>787 Coffee<\/strong> on Thompson Street serves Puerto Rican coffee grown on the company&#8217;s own farm, and it&#8217;s known for its coquito latte. It&#8217;s small, but it offers free Wi-Fi and outlets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Citizens of Soho<\/strong> on Lafayette Street is more of a brunch restaurant than a coffee shop, but it has free Wi-Fi and plenty of outlets, and weekday mornings are calm enough to work. Skip it on weekends, when brunch takes over.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to stay welcome at a laptop-friendly caf\u00e9<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"607\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ienyc.edu\/the-blueprint\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/shutterstock_2302143961-1-edited-1-1024x607.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-53045\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ienyc.edu\/the-blueprint\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/shutterstock_2302143961-1-edited-1-1024x607.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ienyc.edu\/the-blueprint\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/shutterstock_2302143961-1-edited-1-300x178.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ienyc.edu\/the-blueprint\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/shutterstock_2302143961-1-edited-1-768x455.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ienyc.edu\/the-blueprint\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/shutterstock_2302143961-1-edited-1-1536x910.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.ienyc.edu\/the-blueprint\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/shutterstock_2302143961-1-edited-1-2048x1214.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Demand for a good cup isn&#8217;t going anywhere. In 2025, 46% of American adults had specialty coffee in the past day, according to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncausa.org\/Newsroom\/Specialty-coffee-consumption-hits-14-year-high\">National Coffee Association<\/a>, and the best seats in SoHo go quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Being a good guest helps keep these caf\u00e9s laptop-friendly. If you&#8217;re staying for a few hours, order something every so often. And if you&#8217;re working solo, leave the bigger tables for groups. If everywhere in SoHo is full, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ienyc.edu\/the-blueprint\/sip-study-repeat-best-cafes-in-tribeca-nyc-to-study-and-work\/\">Tribeca&#8217;s study caf\u00e9s<\/a> are a ten-minute walk south.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every caf\u00e9 on this list is a short walk from IENYC on Wooster Street, where the city is part of the curriculum. Explore IENYC&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ienyc.edu\/academics\/\">master&#8217;s programs<\/a> and pick your next study spot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:28px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How long can you stay at a coffee shop to work?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most coffee shops don&#8217;t post a formal time limit, but some New York caf\u00e9s cap seating or Wi-Fi when they&#8217;re busy. The Lost Draft in SoHo, for example, sets a seating limit at peak times. Ordering again is the simplest way to stay longer, but when the caf\u00e9 is full, give up your table once you&#8217;re done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why are coffee shops banning laptops?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Coffee shops are banning laptops and cutting Wi-Fi because remote workers can hold tables for hours, leading to overcrowding, lower sales and a weaker sense of community, according to Axios. Some caf\u00e9s tape over outlets or limit Wi-Fi time instead of banning laptops outright.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is it rude to work on a laptop in a coffee shop?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Working on a laptop in a coffee shop isn&#8217;t rude if the caf\u00e9 welcomes laptops and you act like a paying guest. Keep calls short or take them outside, and use headphones for anything with sound. At busy times, don&#8217;t leave your things on a table to save it while you step out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Which subway stations serve SoHo?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">SoHo is served by Prince Street on the R and W, two Spring Street stations (one on the C and E, one on the 6) and Broadway-Lafayette on the B, D, F and M. 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