Not all offices are created equal, and if yours has been feeling a little dreary lately a change of workspace is just what the doctor has prescribed. While selecting an alternate place to work, you can pick between a café and a coworking café.
There are several coffee shops around Kolkata that provide free Wi-Fi with food and beverages that you can work from, however some specialty cafés, known as coworking cafés are built specifically for working out of.
A coworking café, meaning a coffee shop that brings together the plug-and-play setup of coworking offices and the great food and beverage experience of your beloved local café.
Such café coworking spaces may be your go-to when you are looking for cafés with free Wi-Fi, good coffee, and a fun ambiance.
Here is a list of places to keep an eye out for, that may pop up on your ‘cafés near me with free Wi-Fi’ search on the internet.
Our top 8 list of best cafés in Kolkata with WIFI that you can work from:
Motherland Café
Category: Coworking Café
Zomato Rating: 3.5
Wi-Fi: Chargeable
Metro station nearby: ✅
Popular for its stellar service and high-quality food, Motherland café is located in Chowringhee, Kolkata. This coworking café has a dedicated mezzanine floor that has cabin space for teams to work from. You can also choose to work from the café seating area on the ground floor. The café does charge a small fee for Wi-Fi per hour.
Ideapod
Category: Coworking Café
Zomato Rating: Unavailable
Wi-Fi: Chargeable
Metro station nearby: ✅
Ideapod is the newest coworking café in Kolkata. The space is mostly dominated by an elegant café with beautiful furnishings, but the back of the café is set up with completely soundproof cabins and meeting rooms that can be booked daily or monthly. This café with workspace is located near a metro station and also provides free parking.
8th Day Café and Bakery
Category: Coworking Café
Zomato Rating: 4.2
Wi-Fi: Free
Metro station nearby: ❎
This café with free Wi-Fi is located in key areas of the city. The food is based on healthy dishes and amazing coffee, with an all-day breakfast menu as well. The café has some sections made especially for coworking from a café. It is a go-to spot for casual meetings and freelancing.
Sienna Store and Café
Category: Café
Zomato Rating: 4.1
Wi-Fi: Free
Metro station nearby: ❎
Located in Hindustan Park, this Insta-worthy café will charm you with its rustic decor and warm welcoming atmosphere. Built inside a residential house, the café has both open-air and air-conditioned spaces for dining. With a 4.1 star rating on Zomato, you can rest assured that you will be served some scrumptious food. The café also provides free Wi-Fi for its patrons but does not have a dedicated workspace.
Glenburn Café
Category: Café
Zomato Rating: 3.6
Wi-Fi: Free
Metro station nearby: ✅
Glenburn café is a hidden gem in Russel street, very close to the Russel Dhaba. The café has free Wi-Fi and spacious workstations. The menu also has a wide selection of Indian teas making this café a tea lover's paradise. Glenburn also has an open-air section where you can sip coffee and enjoy their decadent desserts on cool evenings.
Blue Tokai Coffee
Category: Café
Zomato Rating: 3.6
Wi-Fi: Free
Metro station nearby: ✅
Blue Tokai is a great budget-friendly option for coffee lovers. They offer great quality coffee, sourced straight from south Indian coffee plantations, without a pocket pinch. Couple this with great service and multiple locations and you have an ideal spot to work from. The café provides free Wi-Fi and is geared towards casual meetings and working professionals. It is also a great option for students with its free Wi-Fi and great service.
Cha Bar
Category: Café
Zomato Rating: 4.1
Wi-Fi: Free
Metro station nearby: ✅
Oxford bookstore’s Cha Bar is a Kolkata classic. The café is located in the heart of park street overlooking the hustle and bustle of Kolkata. The café is accessible from within the bookstore and is within walking distance from the nearest metro station. This is a great place to work before hopping out to enjoy the many great restaurants and bars in this locality.
Artsy- Coffee and Culture
Category: Café
Zomato Rating: 4.1
Wi-Fi: Free
Metro station nearby: ✅
This cozy café in Minto Park is a great place to enjoy a good book or finish up those boring work emails. Artsy serves delicious food and fragrant fresh brewed coffees. The café is centrally located and easily accessible by various means of transport. You will also find a great welcoming environment and free Wi-Fi at this café.
There are several other popular hangout spots and cafés with workspace and Wi-Fi available around the city. Did you spot your favorite out-of-office workplace on this list? Let us know in the comments which other cafés in the city are your go-to space to work out of.
If you have been working out of a café too long or looking for something more permanent and budget-friendly, you can check out coworking spaces near you on East India Works. With daily plans starting as low as Rs. 250 for 8 hours of workspace access, it is too good a deal to pass out on.
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