This shop features a chill atmosphere, treats from plenty of Seattle's favorite vendors, comfy chairs, local art, and Vivace beans.

Tucked in a mixed use building on the way to Golden Gardens is Jibe, home to one of the best breakfast sandwiches in town and a gorgeous view of the water to boot. It hardly feels like working when the office is this pleasant.

Why tea hasn't caught on to its full potential in this city is a mystery, but probably has something to do with a shady coffee cabal. Regardless, Miro is by far Seattle's best place to learn about all types of tea with pot after pot of beautiful blacks, greens, puers, herbal blends, and more — all while getting work done thanks to plenty of table space and a chill atmosphere. Yummy sandwiches, soup, baked goods, and refreshing iced beverages also help the hours fly by.

If more people drank wine and ate fancy toasts while working, more good work could be done in the world. Diners can test this hypothesis at the window-wrapped north Fremont cafe, which also has great coffee and parking available.

Is it still working from home when it's basically someone else's home? This delicious coffee spot, occupying an erstwhile house with a variety of nice nooks, quiet crannies, and an outdoor patio, practically begs customers to pull up a chair and get some reading or writing done while they sip lattes decorated with seasonal foam art.

Is it a cocktail bar? A sushi restaurant? A secret lair? It's all of the things, really, including a sweet coffee shop with couches and booths.

"Small" doesn't have to mean "no elbow room," as Tougo proves. Customers can grab a coffee and sit inside or head outdoors to work from the perfect little sanctuary in the back. Bonus for parents: There's a play area in the back for little ones.

"Working from home" is a euphemism that covers many things, including working outside the standard hours of 9 to 5. Enter 24/7 diners like Lost Lake, a haven for Wi-Fi, bright lights, and plenty of coffee, all day and all night. Plus there's none of the recycled-oil stench typical of a Denny's.

Mr. West is a downtown prayer answered — an ultra-hip place to meet, eat, and work. In a sea of go-go-go, this seems to be an oasis in which to actually slow down for a second. Whether getting work done with a side of seasonal fare or impressing a client well well-designed decor, diners dream of this kind of home office.

Beacon Hill’s cornerstone coffee shop has plenty of space inside and out, a friendly staff, and possibly the greatest collection of mismatched mugs south of Lake Union. It feels like home, but better.

This artsy space, home to some great coffee, throws wide the windows to give an al fresco feel, whether customers park themselves at one of the small tables against the wall or outside. When hunger strikes, there's plenty of food available, even for gluten-free folks.

In a world full of tiny laptops, tablets, and ridiculously smart phones, isn’t it nice to know that an internet cafe still exists? Every highly caffeinated purchase of Seven Roasters coffee comes with free access to a desktop computer, Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and laser printing. It’s like the '90s are alive and well in West Seattle — and no one's complaining about that.

This welcoming, high-ceilinged cafe brims with amenities like meeting spaces, free Wi-Fi, rotating displays of regional artists, and quite possibly the friendliest staff south of the stadiums. It's as much a neighborhood gathering place as anything. That cardamom latte is a classic, too.