Best Places to Work Remotely (and Drink Coffee) in Virginia Beach
If you’re looking for the best coffee shops in Virginia Beach to get work done, you’re in the right place. As a local business owner who works remotely, I’ve checked out just about every café in town (and the surrounding cities). Whether you need strong Wi-Fi, plenty of seating, or just a good spot to focus, these are the places I actually return to for emails, meetings, or a change of scenery from my home office.
Coffee Shop Etiquette Tip: If you’re setting up to work, pay attention to the vibe. Small spots or restaurant-style cafés with limited tables might not be the best place to camp down. Grab a table, sip your coffee, and be mindful of others, everyone deserves a cozy spot to enjoy their brew!
Best Coffee Shops for Working Remotely in Virginia Beach
Operation Brew
📍General Booth
One of the spots I find myself going back to again and again. Operation Brew consistently delivers great coffee and drinks, and while it’s almost always buzzing, there’s plenty of comfortable seating that makes it easy to settle in and get some work done. The only down side is the wifi can be spotty, so I sometimes use my personal hotspot.
Colattao Coffee House
📍Independence
Cozy, warm, and full of interesting details, Colattao is known for beautiful latte art and a loyal following. It’s the kind of place you go when you want to feel inspired, but headsup, its popularity can make seating a little competitive. Exciting news: a second Virginia Beach location is opening soon!
Cafe Genevieve
📍Kempsville
Tucked inside a historic house in Kempsville, this charming café isn’t huge, but it’s cozy. Perfect for a quiet work session or relaxing with a latte and a macaron.
2D Cafe
📍VB Oceanfront
A unique stop that feels more like an experience than just a coffee run. Known for its Turkish coffee and globally inspired offerings, the two-dimensional design makes it one of the most visually unique cafés in Virginia Beach. Great for a short work session or a creative reset when you want something different.
Three Ships Coffee
📍Hilltop & Vibe Creative District
Great coffee with a relaxed, homey feel. Ideal for lighter workdays, creative thinking, or catching up on emails.
American Brew
📍Shore Drive
A solid spot to settle in with your laptop and get some work done. After a work session, don’t miss the chance to walk over to Brock Environmental Center. It’s a great spot to enjoy trails, water views, and fresh air when you need a break from screens.
Black Rifle Coffee
📍Virginia Beach Boulevard
A more masculine, laid-back vibe with plenty of comfortable seating to settle in. Perfect for long work sessions or catching up with friends over a strong cup of coffee.
Pinup Coffee (inside Farmhouse Brewery)
📍Kempsville
This cute spot inside Farm House Brewery has great seating both indoors and outdoors. Perfect for a relaxed work session, coffee break, or just enjoying a change of scenery while sipping your favorite brew.
Astraea Coffee
📍Princess Anne
Lots of seating options and cozy nooks, indoors and outdoors. Housed in a charming old Virginia Beach home near the VB Court House, it has homey vibes perfect for working or relaxing. Grab a coffee here before heading to the TCC Joint-Use Library for a longer stretch of focused work.
VLOVE Coffee
📍VB Oceanfront
Lots of windows and natural light make this a bright, uplifting spot. Delicious coffee and food, a beautiful minimalist aesthetic, and plenty of people-watching opportunities. Bonus: it’s just a short walk to the beach!
Roast Rider Coffee
📍Hilltop
Spacious and right in the heart of Hilltop, this local favorite has been serving great coffee for over a decade. Perfect for settling in and getting work done.
Daybreak Coffee
📍VB Oceanfront
Even though it’s a small, I had to add this one. Daybreak Coffee is a chill spot with great energy for creative work. Seating is limited, but if you can snag a seat, it’s a lovely place to settle in for a bit and get inspired. Bonus: it’s just a stone’s throw from the beach, perfect for a quick nature break.
Best Quiet Spots to Work (with Coffee Nearby)
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
📍Virginia Beach Boulevard
A hidden gem for remote work in Virginia Beach. Quiet, comfortable, and perfect when you really need to concentrate. They have public computers, printers, and scanners, plus meeting and study rooms. Free Wi-Fi and plenty of outlets make it easy to power up your laptop. Pair your work session with a coffee run - grab a drink from Town Center Cold Pressed on your way!
TCC / City of Virginia Beach Joint-Use Library
📍Princess Anne
Another excellent spot for heads-down work. Calm, spacious, and perfect for long stretches of productivity. Tons of great seating, free Wi-Fi, public computers, printers, and scanners, plus meeting and study rooms. Grab a coffee from Astraea Coffee before heading over!
Gather VB
📍Town Center
A bright, modern workspace with great coffee and a view overlooking Town Center. Ideal if you want a more structured workday without sacrificing atmosphere. Plenty of room to spread out, take meetings, and feel productive while still enjoying the coffee shop vibe.
Virginia Beach has no shortage of great places to work remotely if you know where to look. Whether you want quiet focus, strong Wi-Fi, or just a really good cup of coffee, these local spots make remote work a little more enjoyable.
If you’re searching “best coffee shops near me to work” or “remote work coffee shops in Virginia Beach,” start with this list and see which one becomes your new go-to.
Happy working (and sipping).
Cheers,
EBC