Best Places in Dallas To Work Remotely

Working remotely can be a blessing and a curse. Sure, it’s nice to work from your bed, in sweats, with no one to judge your snacking habits. But do it for too long and you might get cabin fever. Working in public spaces can be a great way to get out of the house, meet new people and get to know your city. And yes, we mean beyond the closest Starbucks to where you live.

For a more comprehensive list of places for a good cup of joe, specifically, check out our guide to Dallas’ best coffee shops.

Plenty of Dallas restaurants and bars have wonderful patios if you want to indulge in some sunshine and fresh air while you’re working on that spreadsheet, but there are also some cozy indoor spots that will make you feel better about spending the day playing (email) tag with Patty from HR. And not to brag, but North Texas has been named one of the coziest regions in the country, so no matter where you end up on this list, you’re bound to find a superior alternative to the abyss of fluorescent lights and water coolers.

Here are some of the best places to do it.

Funny Library

1445 Turtle Creek Blvd.
Tucked inside the Virgin Hotel, Funny Library has everything you could ask for: ambient lighting, glittering decor, comfy seating and, most important, free Wi-Fi. It’s a great place for creatives to feel inspired or for anyone searching for good vibes. If you need a pick-me-up, you can grab a coffee, a pastry or something savory.

Read Shop

2730 N. Henderson Ave.
Founded in Atlanta in 2016, Read Shop has recently established its second location in Dallas. This two-story bookstore/coffee shop is perfect for anyone who loves coffee, books and a nice standing desk. That’s right, a standing desk. Head upstairs, and you’ll find rows of them (there are a few couches, too, if you’d prefer to sit).

Halcyon

2900 Greenville Ave.
This coffee bar and lounge has ample seating, both indoors and out, funky light fixtures and tons of natural lighting. Best of all, it has good Wi-Fi and decent parking and offers happy hour drinks and bites from 3 to 7 p.m. daily. If you get tired of working, you can always start a board game with your fellow laborers. We named this place the best trivia spot this year, not that you’re there for fun.

Frisco Public Library

8000 Dallas Parkway, Frisco
The Frisco public library is grand and spacious, with high ceilings and various seating options. It has good Wi-Fi and fun interactive activities for kids (puppets!). There are also plenty of places to hide for some peace and quiet.

Arwa Yemeni Coffee Shop

888 S. Greenville Ave., No. 223, Richardson
At North Texas’ first Yemeni coffee shop, you can grind away and enjoy the unique flavors of Yemeni tea, coffee and pastries. The shop is open until 11 p.m., perfect for anyone working late hours and a must-visit for those who appreciate specialty coffee.

Fretz Park Branch Library

6990 Belt Line Road
This branch of the Dallas Public Library is quiet and spacious, and it offers a variety of resources. Visitors and students can appreciate free Wi-Fi, computers and homework help. If you want to meet new people, you can join the library’s book discussion group.

The Wild Detectives

314 W. Eighth St.
Sit inside this charming bookstore and bar or outside by the trees under a string of lights. After your work is done, you can grab a drink and learn something new by browsing the bar’s extraordinary collection of books (plus a vinyl record or two). This place is all about cultural conversions, so don’t be afraid to say “Hi” to the person next to you.

Union Coffee

3705 Cedar Springs Road
This shop may be Christian-based, but your drink won’t come with a sermon. The community-driven coffee shop has a gigantic outdoor space with benches. Its indoor area is quiet and full of focused, laptop-toting people in the same boat as you: looking to get some work done with a little ambiance.

Main Street Garden Park

1920 Main St.
Did you know some Dallas parks have Wi-Fi? While Klyde Warren Park is the best spot if you like a little background noise, the nearby smaller park Main Street Garden is quieter and fiercely underrated.

Jasmine Market & Cafe

820 S. Sherman St., Richardson
Smokers, we did not forget about you. At Jasmine, you can get some quiet time puffing on a hookah and/or smoking cigs while you’re frantically working on the next great American novel. And you can order some hummus when you’re hungry.

Murray Street Coffee

103 Murray St.
Murray Street is a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it hideaway, but once you step into this cozy, loft-like shop, you’ll be glued to the chair — or couch. Locally owned, the space on the eastern end of Deep Ellum (let’s be honest, the quiet pocket of the neighborhood) is charmingly quaint. You’ll likely share your morning ritual with Dallas artists, musicians and generally vivid personalities popping in, too, but they’ll make the day easier to power through. The shop closes at 2 p.m. every weekday, though, so maybe bookmark this one for a Friday.

Foxtrot

3130 Knox St.
Foxtrot is more than just a coffee shop. You could grab breakfast, Swedish candy, lunch (the prepared salads and wraps absolutely smack), and dinner here… and maybe a bottle of organic orange wine (we aren’t your job’s HR rep, but we also refuse to be culpable for you technically drinking on the jobsite), depending on how the day ends. Plus, it’s literally steps away from the Katy Trail, so if work has you feeling the need to literally touch grass, you can step outside for an easy walk.