Best Cafes to Work From in Beijing

Beijing's top digital nomad cafe in the Drum Tower area. Fast free WiFi, plenty of wall plugs, and open until midnight (1am Fri-Sat). Features indoor seating, a courtyard, and rooftop terrace. Closed Mondays. English-speaking staff.

Two-story specialty cafe near the China Art Museum, rated Beijing's #1 coffee shop on Ctrip. The quiet upper floor functions as a library-like workspace with free WiFi and plenty of power outlets — ideal for focused remote work. Features a vintage 1959 Faema hand-lever espresso machine.

Charming specialty cafe in a historic hutong with Scandinavian-minimalist design, giant skylight, and a rare feature in Beijing: English-speaking staff. Free WiFi and spacious seating make it ideal for remote work in an authentic hutong atmosphere. In-house roasting every Tuesday.

Spacious Korean-fusion cafe and bistro in the Sanlitun area, popular with freelancers and remote workers. Features plentiful power outlets, free WiFi, and stays open until midnight. The only Chaoyang District option on this list, ideal for those based near the embassy and business district.

World-renowned specialty coffee roasters in a stunning hutong space with floor-to-ceiling windows and skylight. The only mainland Chinese cafe selected for the world's top 50 list. Free WiFi (ask barista for code). Power outlets exist but are limited — arrive with charged devices. All beans roasted in-house.