- Enfield offers a strong mix of laptop-friendly cafés, making it well-suited to hybrid and remote workers.
- Cassia (Oakwood) and Nexus (Ponders End) are Newlon Living’s Shared Ownership developments in Enfield, with apartments featuring flexible, open-plan layouts to support working from home.
- Enfield’s transport links into Central London support hybrid schedules alongside a suburban pace of life.
Why does where you live matter for hybrid and remote working?
When you spend all or part of the week working from home, it’s essential to live somewhere that supports productivity during the workday and has nearby venues that welcome laptop workers. Not to mention reliable transport links when in-person meetings are on the agenda.
In Enfield, you can find Shared Ownership homes that tick all these boxes. Cassia in Oakwood and Nexus in Ponders End are two of Newlon Living’s developments featuring apartments designed to meet the needs of contemporary city living. The stylish design and flexible, open-plan layouts in the living areas make it easy to adapt the space to your lifestyle and find work-life balance at home.
What’s more, if you like spending part of your day working at a café, Enfield has plenty of places to choose from.
Which Enfield cafés are good for remote working?
Enfield has a choice of cafés with working space across the borough where you can pull up a chair, order a brain-fuelling brunch and tackle your to-do list. Whether you’re living at Cassia in Oakwood or Nexus in Ponders End, these Enfield cafés are great places to hunker down and get some work done.
Forty Cups
If you want to work in a calm and cosy setting with a gently buzzing atmosphere, make Forty Cups your destination. Located on Hertford Road, this artisan bakery and speciality coffee shop offers a stylish space where you can set up your laptop and spend a leisurely morning or afternoon catching up on emails. Come for the matcha and croissants, stay for the chilled vibes, and leave with interior design inspiration for your home.
Dugdale Arts Centre
Located in the heart of Enfield Town, Dugdale Arts Centre’s café & bar acts as an accessible co-working space. You’re welcome to sit with your laptop and enjoy a coffee-and-pastry deal or a tasty lunch, all while basking in the creative energy that pulses throughout the centre. And if you need to host a meeting, you can book the mezzanine to accommodate guests and present decks, or the theatre for a bigger event or conference.
Stantons Coffee House
Open throughout the morning until the early afternoon, Stantons Coffee House in Bush Hill Park is the perfect spot to get your day off to a productive start. The house-blend coffee, single-origin monthly specials, locally sourced pastries and focaccia sandwiches will keep you going, even when the notifications are non-stop.
La Vida Café and Bistro
Whether you want to stop by for a coffee, cooked breakfast or a comforting lunch that will fuel you through to the end of the workday, La Vida Café and Bistro in Enfield Town has a table for you. Offering friendly service and a relaxing atmosphere, this neighbourhood favourite is loved by locals for its comforting dishes made with fresh ingredients. It often has the lively atmosphere you’d expect from a popular neighbourhood bistro, so if you like to work with background noise, La Vida is a great place to come.
Harissa Bistro
Located on Bush Hill Parade, Harissa Bistro serves brunch and coffee – just what you need for a productive day’s work. The extensive menu features Mediterranean favourites like Shakshuka and brunch classics such as pancakes, eggs and avocado toast. There are plenty of vegetarian and vegan options, plus a drinks menu featuring smoothies, milkshakes and expertly brewed Allpress coffee.
FAQs about working remotely in Enfield
Is Enfield a good base for hybrid and remote workers?
Enfield’s mix of laptop-friendly cafés and transport links to industry hubs in Central London supports remote and hybrid working patterns. It’s the ideal location if you’re seeking a suburban lifestyle in North London with reliable connectivity when you need it.
Do Enfield cafés offer free Wi-Fi?
Many cafés offer free Wi-Fi, but availability varies by location. If you’re unsure, it’s best to call or send a message beforehand to ask about its Wi-Fi availability and laptop policy.
Can I work all day at a café in Enfield without buying much?
It’s good etiquette to order food and keep your drinks topped up, rather than nursing a single coffee for hours on end. Most Enfield cafes are independent businesses that rely on a stream of customers each day to stay viable, so your support goes a long way. If your budget can only stretch to a coffee and pastry, be mindful of how long you keep your table; otherwise, the café may ask you to move on so they can give the table to another customer.
Find your home in Enfield
Whether you’re after a quiet corner for a focused morning or a livelier spot, Enfield’s café scene has something to suit every kind of remote working day. Pair that with a home designed for flexible living, and you’ve got a location that works as hard as you do.
Newlon Living’s Shared Ownership homes are all within easy reach of these laptop-friendly cafés in Enfield. Explore our available apartments at Cassia and Nexus to find your next work-from-home base.
