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The Work From Here Guide


A curated guide to the neighborhood’s best spots to plug in, perk up, and work from here.

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Swedish American Museum Cafe — Mormor’s Café

Swedish American Museum Cafe — Mormor’s Café

Cafe$Andersonville

The Understudy Coffee and Books

The Understudy Coffee and Books

Unique theater bookstore and coffee shop serving specialty coffee and curated theatrical literature.

Coffee Shop$Andersonville

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Metropolis Coffee Company

Metropolis Coffee Company

Indie cafe serving coffee & pastries in a colorful space decorated with local art.

Coffee Shop$Edgewater

Colectivo Coffee Andersonville
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Colectivo Coffee Andersonville

Inviting cafe serving quality coffee alongside assorted pastries and sandwiches.

Cafe$Andersonville

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Timeline Café and Bar

Timeline Café and Bar

Coffee shopUptown

Side Practice Coffee

Side Practice Coffee

Coffee shop$Lincoln Square

The Perfect Cup

The Perfect Cup

Cash-only neighborhood spot offering coffee, light fare & free WiFi in cozy, brightly-painted digs.

Coffee shop$Lincoln Square

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