6 Cafes to visit in Kuala Lumpur to get your work done

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Bean Brothers
This cafe joint, a popular and favourite spot in Seoul, is now in Malaysia at Sunway Damansara! This two-story cafe is extremely spacious, so you'll be sure to be guaranteed a great spot. Designed in a warehouse industrial-chic style with rustic brick walls and exposed light bulbs, the atmosphere is absolutely chilled and inviting, perfect for meeting those deadlines.
The cafe has plenty of plug points and a stable Wi-Fi to boot. Its very photogenic and Instagram-worthy interiors means that you can also squeeze in a photo or two while working! The cafe definitely takes their coffee seriously. Their house blends include Ethiopian, Brazilian and Guatemalan beans, all brewed to perfectly pair with the cafe's cakes, cookies and small selection of scrumptious mains. Beautiful interiors, great food, and an extremely conducive workspace - we're sold.
Jalan PJU 3/50, Sunway Damansara, 47810 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Photo: Bean Brothers
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Chequers @ TTDI
Chequers is an eatery that dishes out both sweet and savoury waffles all-day. The first thing you'd notice in the cafe is the spiral staircase right at the centre - where it leads to, who knows?
There is nothing better to keep you company as you work through the day than great-tasting comfort food. If you prefer a savoury waffle, we recommend the Down Home Benny (RM19) - a waffle take on the classic Eggs Benedict. Otherwise, opt for the Monkey Bar (RM13) which consists of a glass of bircher muesli accompanied by waffle strips filled with succulent banana slices and chocolate chips. To fully enjoy the cafe at its coziest and quietest, we recommend visiting it during off-peak hours.
153 Jalan Aminuddin Baki, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, 60000 Kuala Lumpur
Photo: Chequers KL (Facebook)
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Donutes Coffee & Cake
Contrary to what its name might suggest, this cafe doesn't just sell donuts! Donutes Coffee & Bakery serves your favourite cafe grub: coffee, tea, cakes and pastries, which will make for the perfect pick-me-up and accompaniment when you're feeling peckish while working.
The Wi-Fi connection in the cafe is stable and there are ample power sockets, so you don't have to worry about competing with other patrons for them. Bonus: Donutes Coffee is opens 24/7, so you can work through the night if you need to! With its industrial chic decor and ambient lighting, this cafe is absolutely cosy and inviting, and no doubt makes for your perfect hideout for you to get some work done.
8 Jalan Kenari 6, Bandar Puchong Jaya, 47100 Puchong
Photo: Donutes Coffee & Cake (Facebook)
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Ojo Coffee
With its spacious white interiors and sleek tables and furniture, Ojo Cafe (pronounced 'Oh-Joe') is ideal for the workaholic and food Instagrammers alike. If you need a pick-me-up in the middle of work, you'll love the wide selection of coffee blends available at the cafe. From White Chocolate Creme Brulee, to a Green Tea Horchata, there is a tasty beverage for every palate. The bonus: each table comes equipped with its own power socket, so you can essentially have it all to yourself.
23 Jalan Telawi 3, Bangsar Baru, 59100 Kuala Lumpur
Photo: OJO Coffee & Cakes (Facebook)
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VCR Cafe
Those born in the '80s may be familiar with the VCR - a video cassette recorder . And that is essentially what the name of this cafe was inspired by, considering that its premises was once used to rent movies in the '80s. Centrally located in town with excellent Wi-Fi, this is definitely the spot if you're seeking a comfortable work space in the city that also serves great grub (a bonus!). You will find at least 3-4 people plugged in and working at this joint the whole day.
Tuck into the their delicious Squash Toast (RM18), served with homemade sourdough toast, orange roasted squash and an English smoked chicken sausage laced with a tangy onion jam. Or, to keep you awake as you trudge through your work, enjoy their Long Black (RM9) or Flat White (RM11)!
2 Jalan Galloway, Bukit Bintang, 50150 Kuala Lumpur
Photo: VCR Cafe (Facebook)
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Artistry by Artisan Coffee Bar
Artistry is the third outlet by Artisan Coffee. Located in Atria Shopping Gallery, it's a great place to get work done (and also grab a thing or two from the grocer). The cafe has a great Wi-Fi connection (just ask the friendly baristas for the password!) and all of their tables come with power outlets, so rest assured that you can definitely clock in some work here.
From cheesecakes that literally melt in your mouth to delicious coffee blends and scrumptious Sicilian apple cakes, the cafe does not disappoint in its selection of sweet treats to keep you company as you work.
Atria Shopping Gallery, C22, Concourse Floor, Jalan SS22/23, Damansara Jaya, 47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Photo: Artisan Coffee (Facebook)

We have all been there: you have a deadline to meet and need to devote time and space to get it done. Or you might be working from home and find that you’re not feeling particularly productive or inspired. If this sounds like you, perhaps a change of scenery is what you need. The solution: a good old work-friendly cafe.

And yes, mention ‘cafe’ and you might think brunch time crowds, distracting chatter and more importantly, the lack of Wi-Fi, space and adequate power points. Thankfully – that is not the case if you know where to look. You can find various cafes in Kuala Lumpur that offer the ideal environment conducive for you to clock in that last-minute examination cramming or work. These cafe spots offer excellent Wi-Fi (free too, may we add), ample space for your work, and power points throughout its premises, making them absolutely work-friendly for you to really get things done. Also, it does not hurt that these spots boast of absolutely chic interiors, which can be particularly inspiring when you’re feeling swamped with work.

Curious to where these spots are? Bookmark this page for the next time you need a go-to spot to get work done and head up to our gallery above!

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