The best work-friendly cafés in Singapore with free Wi-Fi

Homegrown music retailer Swee Lee's new experience store is located in a former warehouse in Clarke Quay (which fittingly has a long history of live music offerings). Here, you'll find an artist lounge, creator corner, and vinyl listening stations, but you can also get hours of focus in at the café. Plonk yourself down on a comfy couch or sit at the bar counter, while sipping on coffee (from $4.50), or one of the specialty drinks ranging from the pandan and jasmine-based Kaya Cloud ($9) or the Kopiccino with warm oat milk, chocolate, and baileys ($11.50). Need a breather? Decompress with some tunes at the vinyl listening stations ($10 per hour).  

The first floor at Monk's Brew Club acts as a chill place to hang out with your friends, while the second floor serves as a communal working space where you can have a productive session. Instead of having to buy a drink every few hours to ensure you won’t get kicked out by the staff, you can book a seat at the communal working space starting from $10 for a half-day session. The coworking area is well-equipped with power sockets and high-speed WiFi to ensure that you can go about your work day without any worries. Each session comes with a free coffee or tea, excluding special brews and filtered coffees.

Well Collective is the perfect place to get some work done, as its space was meticulously designed with gatherings and productivity in mind. Complete with power sockets and complimentary Wi–Fi, Well Collective also has a large communal table for you to concentrate on your work with others who are also studying. If you’re feeling peckish, try the Shibuya toast ($18), a dessert that consists of a thick, fluffy toast and three different flavours – chocolate hazelnut, earl grey orange, and crème brûlée – for you to choose from. Well Collective is also pet-friendly, so you can bring your furry pal along if you don’t want to leave them alone at home.

Botany makes for a fairly atas place to work from. Located at the idyllic Robertson Quay, this place will put you at ease with its high ceilings, white marbled walls and – as the name suggests – lush greenery. You'll get a decent meal here. Take your pick from its menu of local and Western cuisine. Breakfast offerings like chicken congee ($14) exist alongside muesli ($13) and french toast ($15), as well as mains like the vegan homemade 'beef' burger ($25) made with Impossible beef. At the café, only Himalayan salt, organic pasta and air-flown Australian grass-fed beef are used, to maintain the quality of the ingredients. 

Snug like a living room, Book Cafe has long been the go-to for a quiet catch-up with a book or a comfy spot to bang out a bit of work. Lounge around in one of the sofas, or find a seat next to the windows to get some deep work done. For sustenance throughout your work session, look to its extensive menu, with all-day breakfast options like pancakes with eggs and bacon ($16.95), eggs Benedict ($20.95), or baguette French toasts with fruits and maple syrup ($15.95). Premium teas are from Tea Forte ($8.50 per pot), which is worth considering swapping your usual coffee for.

This café can be found along Stevens Road and Bukit Timah, and is located within a condominium complex. Don’t worry, you don’t need to be a resident to enter the café, but its location is what makes The Ritual the perfect quiet spot for studying. There are counter seats for those who prefer working alone and plenty of tables with plush seats for a comfortable work session. You can get an espresso starting from $4 or opt for one of its cold brews (from $7) with oat milk, or even a tea-based one with rose and honey. If you’re not a fan of coffee, The Ritual also offers cold-pressed juices and kombucha ($9).

This well-kept secret is a day spot tailored for budding entrepreneurs, digital nomads, hot deskers, students or even folks who just want a quick healthy pick-me-up. Anchoring itself to the bright modern interiors is a long communal table that is perfect for groups that are brainstorming for your next winning idea. Those looking to put in a session of deep focus work can seek respite in the cosy side alcove tucked away in privacy. Peckish? Enjoy cleaner options of healthy cold-pressed juices and hearty salads jam-packed with superfood ingredients. Or snack on pastries like a maple pecan danish ($4.25) or apple turnover ($4.25), along with coffee (from $4.50). 

This spacious café has all the perks of a co-working space but without the steep membership fees. It welcomes freelancers, students or anyone who needs some stable internet, power outlets, and a comfortable place to work for hours on end. Commandeer one of its long, low tables to work on a group project, or park yourself in a cosy side alcove for more privacy if you’re flying solo. The menu focuses on healthy fare with ample vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, and nut-free options. Try Goddess or asparagus and cashew soup ($12 each), served with a choice of flatbread, sourdough, or gluten-free toast, or order one of the longevity bowls packed with healthy ingredients. 

Huge, airy and sunlight-drenched, Working Title is an undeniably popular café in Lasalle College of the Arts by The Black Hole Group. There's another branch in Kallang Riverside Condominium, but this laidback and trendy café is a hideout for students, serving a range of burgers, all-day breakfast plates, and sides for light snacking. Its burger stacks consist of daily ground Angus beef patties, smashed on the plancha before stuffed between artisanal brioche buns. Choose from 10 options including one with both pulled beef and a beef patty ($18), and one with grilled king oyster mushrooms ($14). Stop by weekday set lunches (from $13.90) and show your student pass for an even better deal.

Those who enjoy a good playlist to accompany them as they get along with their work, head over to Choice Cuts. Here, pizza, coffee, beers, and funk and soul tunes will accompany you as you crank out some work. This laidback café sells New York-style pizza and bagels on the first floor, which you can bring up to the record shop and co-working space on the second floor. Gobble up pizzas by the slice (from $7 for the classic cheese to $14 for the Sicilian thick-crust pepperoni), or share a hefty 18-inch pie with a friend (from $38). Treat yourself to the house-favourite triple decker tiramisu too ($10). 

Tucked away along the quaint stretch of Wilkie Road, this work-friendly café boasts a bright and airy space with plenty of natural light. And it's pretty spacious as it houses a good mix of large tables for group projects and small ones for the solo digital nomads. Park yourself at the right spot and you'll find the power plugs for juice. At the coffee bar, affordably-priced coffees start from just $4.90 for a shot of espresso. Other beverage options include fresh juices, cold-brewed tea, smoothies and milkshakes. To refuel, thecafé serves up a hearty brunch menu that headlines Western classics and Asian rice bowls, from egg benny ($19) to kimchi beef rice bowls ($16).

Tucked below a HDB block in Waterloo Centre, Clap Café is a cosy joint with excellent coffee, decent bakes, and a calming ambience that's just right for the remote worker. The space isn't huge, but it isn't pocket-sized either, and there should be ample seats on the average weekday afternoon. Try the warming toffee nut latte ($7) for light caffeine kick, or the creamy cremé brulée latte ($7). If you're craving a bite, you can try the basque burnt cheesecake ($8) — more reminiscent of a Japanese cheesecake, we think — or the maple pecan pie ($9). Still peckish? Munch on the simple chicken ham and cheese sandwich ($4.80) to fill yourself up.

Cafés are always nice to work at, but when it gets a bit crowded, the noise makes it difficult to get any work done. That’s why Acoustics Coffee Bar’s interior design incorporates acoustic panels in order to minimise echo and absorb noise. Its latest outlet at Owen Road consists of two storeys, with the first floor designated as a work-friendly space equipped with power sockets and Wi-Fi. The menu also features recipes by Masterchef finalist Mandy Kee, such as a pandan tiramisu and kerabu salad. As for coffees, try the signature cloud coffees (from $8), which is milk topped with a hand beaten caffeine mixture such as matcha or houjicha.

Bouldering Gym Project Send may be a playground for climbing enthusiasts but that doesn't mean you won't find a slice of quiet at A Beta Café. During the day, the space welcomes members of the public to work from a 'second' home that is equipped with power points at most seats. Thinking of fueling the mind? Freshen up with cold-pressed juices and artisanal coffee served by an in-house barista. And if you're feeling a tad peckish, tuck into bites like cream cheese sesame bagels ($9.50), egg sandos ($9.50), and more. For those feeling a little stuck, perhaps consider a trial session and who knows, bouldering might just become your new addiction. 

Popular café at Owen Road has swapped out its minimalistic white interiors and harsh white lighting for a more muted, light wooden palette. The space is sleek and modern, equipped with power sockets, complimentary Wi-Fi, and comfortably lit areas to get into the zone. Load up on brunch fare like the ever-popular mentaiko scallop linguine ($27) or carbonara udon ($22) which sells out pretty quickly. There's also the kani crab sando encased in shokupan slices ($22). Kickstart your productive session with a cuppa (from $4.50) or one of the drinks off its signature cold foam series (from $7), but note that there's a dining limit of 70 minutes during peak periods.