Sometimes it is a good idea to work away from home to freshen up your routine, and that has led to a number of cafes opening their doors to allow workers to work remotely. Working from a café means assessing whether the conditions in there will suit your working style, but we have assessed some of the very best available. There are a number of different options available to workers across the Second City, which what are the best cafés to work from in Birmingham?
York’s Café
There are few better cafes in the city to work from, for both location and comfort than York’s Café. Located in the middle of the city, and can be easily found as soon as you step foot outside of the main exit at New Street Station.
York’s Café ticks a lot of boxes for potential workers, as it is spacious and also has natural light coming in through the tall windows. It is a perfect location for both those working alone and in groups, and an excellent selection of hot drinks and light meals can also be found on the menu.
29 / 30 Stephenson St, Birmingham B2 4BH
Urban
There are three different Urban locations around the city, but our preferred is just outside the hustle and bustle of Birmingham City centre and can be found at the Jewellery Quarter. Open between 9 am and 4:30 pm Monday to Friday, it is the perfect location to sit back and get stuck into your work. Like all great working spaces in the city, it is bright inside, and offers complimentary wifi. It is the perfect location for those that work alone, as the environment is a relaxed one and visitors are given freedom to themselves.
The Big Peg, Warstone Ln, Birmingham B18 6NF
Saint Kitchen
Staying in the Jewellery Quarter, you can find another of the best independent coffee shops in the second city, as Saint Kitchen is a perfect spot for those looking to do a few hours of work outside of their house. This is a first come first served café, which means those looking to work from here should turn up in good time to get a space.
It is open from 8 am until 5 pm Monday to Friday, and also excels at offering a menu stacked of excellent choices. Doughnuts and bagels are among the most popular, but the coffee options also ensure that you have the caffeine needed to get through the work day.
Unit 2, 61 St Paul’s Square, Birmingham, B3 1QS
200 Degrees
200 Degrees is one of the best cafes to work from in Birmingham, mainly down to its incredible location on Colmore Row. Those looking to work from here will be able to find space throughout the day, with over 90 seats available on the ground floor. It is also perfect for those looking to conduct a meeting, with a room for 16 available in the basement.
It is a very popular spot for a lot of people looking to work in the second city, and there will be no need to move throughout the day with an excellent selection of dining options available should you need a break from your computer.
21 Colmore Row, Birmingham B3 2BH
Faculty Coffee
One for the Hipsters can be found near New Street Station at Faculty Coffee. This is one of the newest coffee shops that has opened in the Second City, and has immediately become one of the best places to work from in Birmingham. One of the main reasons for that is down to the unique coffee and tea options that are served here, with an extremely friendly service. It makes for the perfect work set-up, as you will feel at home at Faculty, and continue to come back every day to have the best experience possible.
Finding a quiet corner can be done here throughout the week, but lunchtimes can often be fairly busy due to its popularity. Faculty is open between 8 am and 5 pm Monday to Friday.
