Boston's Best Coffee Shops To Work Outside The Office

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When you need to get work done outside of the office, it seems to be much more productive to get out for the day and camp out at a coffee shop rather than sit in your PJs with all of the interruptions at home. Or if you own your own business or have school work to get done, the upbeat atmosphere, cozy setting, along with plenty of caffeinated drinks and even free wifi, might be just what you need to get your creative juices flowing. These five spots all have not only good work environments but have food, drinks and plenty of seating to work and focus among other locals and visitors.

Head to the award-winning coffee shop Wired Puppy, located in the Back Bay, daily anytime from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Locals love this coffee shop for its free internet, along with its delicious coffee and pastries. As the name suggests, Wired Puppy is also dog friendly, so you can sit outside with your dog and relax on a nice day.

A perfect spot to work from, Flat Black offers a prime location in the Financial District with free wifi. Flat Black Coffee is Boston's largest independently owned roaster, retailer and wholesaler of specialty coffees and it has even gained national recognition in U.S. Barista Championships. In 2014, Flat Black won second place in America's Best Espresso competition. It prides itself on having 20 single-origin coffees from around the world.

Founded in December 2004, Boston Common Coffee offers not just coffee and baked goods but delicious sandwiches, bagels, salads and more. A great place to work, there is internet along with plenty of seating. Beyond tables there are couches and comfy spots to catch up on reading, emails or research. Boston Common roasts all of the coffee locally at its roasting facility in Hopedale, MA so you are guaranteed a fresh cup of coffee, prepared the way you like it. There are a wide range of drink options from iced green tea to hot teas, iced mocha lattes to a dark roast cup of joe; there is something for everyone to sip while being productive and hard at work.

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Featuring a great atmosphere, breakfast food favorites like egg sandwiches or baked goods and coffee drinks, South End's Jaho quickly has become an area favorite. It is the kind of place where you can sit and stay focused on your work or meet a friend and take a break from the day by catching up over snacks and drinks. You will love the foam art in your hot coffee drinks which are sure to beat the free pots of stale coffee at the office.

Also in the South End is Render Coffee. Open daily Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and on weekends from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., Render offers a working environment that also includes a tasty menu for when hunger strikes. Breakfast highlights include goat cheese, caramelized onions and baby spinach quiche or the full lox bagel featuring cream cheese, lox, tomato, red onions and capers. For lunch, there are sandwiches like chicken salad, roast beef, ham and turkey. A delicious hazelnut latte will give you the coffee buzz you need to get through the work day outside your office or usual workplace.

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