The majority of the American workforce will be working from home by 2020, so it’s important to find the best spots now so you can “become a regular” before then. I’ve been working remotely for almost a year, so when I’m not on my couch, I spend a lot of time in cafes, judging them largely by the quality of their WiFi, noise level, and employees’ musical tastes.
This summer I spent hours at Fiore’s because I love their back patio and gluten-free options, but I eventually moved to Evy Tea for turmeric lattes, an herb garden, and calming vibes. If I feel like venturing, I’ll head over to Haley House Bakery, particularly for breakfast, but it closes at 5. Across the river, Forge is pricey but delicious, and Life Alive secretly has great WiFi and the best food. (Maybe even better than Clover?) I appreciate Darwin’s, particularly the Mass Ave outpost, and if it’s too crowded, I grab a latte at Tatte, with newly-opened locations seemingly everywhere. Finally, the Boston Public Library recently opened a cafe with good, cheap coffee and snacks and a TV studio if you want to make your public television star turn.
I’ve heard that digital alienation is common in this strange, new world, so I try to get out of the house as much as possible, particularly if it means I can eat cookies and drink coffee while surrounded by other people staring at their laptops.