The wi-fi is locked to students and faculty, but if you're a Lifetime Wisconsin Union Member, you can ask the front desk for this week's wi-fi password.
Free wi-fi in the lobby of this hotel. You can get in your room for an additional cost, but the lobby is a fun place to hang out with plenty of seating, a bar, and a full kitchen.
If you ask the owners for wi-fi (or "wee-fee" as she says), they'll print you a receipt with a 12 hour or 24 hour password. It's good for only one device but it worked from my room.
Across from Pension Hargita at Mariahilfer Straße 85-87 is a McDonald's with plugs, free wi-fi, and plenty of tables. There's even a quick counter for coffee and croissants.
This McDonald's is on a pedestrian street with lots of shopping nearby. Wi-fi is free once you log-in (no password required, just hit "accept"). You can even stand outside and pick up a signal.
If you stay in this hostel, there is free-wifi throughout. The building is sketchy but the hostel itself is very nice and updated.
Alright, so the wi-fi in this hotel was not free BUT it was only like 2 euro per day and they'll add it directly to your hotel bill. Remember, you can only use the password for one device.
This McDonald's is located just over the Charles Bridge on the Prague Castle side. It has free wi-fi and a huge downstairs.
Free wi-fi here. Grab a seat upstairs after picking up some pho, bbq, or Clever Crow Pizza for lunch. The North Market is not open late.
Free wi-fi here. Upstairs seating is the best. Plenty of food and coffee to go that you can bring upstairs with you. Music and people can be loud, but it is open 24 hours.
Again, wi-fi is restricted to students and faculty only, but if you're a Lifetime Wisconsin Union Member, you can ask for this week's free wi-fi password.
If you're aching to work outside... Wi-fi is restricted to students and faculty, but if you're a Lifetime Wisconsin Union Member, ask the front desk for this week's free wi-fi password.
In Sorrento, Italy. This hotel advertises free wi-fi but it only works near the pool and in parts of the lobby. Pool is gorgeous and there is plenty of seating and plugs inside.
There is free wi-fi on the 8th floor only in the lounge. It only worked for me near the kitchen, away from the TV. I hear it doesn't work by the pool.
The Columbus library system has been ranked number one in the country. There are 3 floors where you can access the free wi-fi with a decent amount of tables and chairs to work from.
Free wi-fi. Cozy seating inside and outdoor seating in the summer. Coffee plus small lunch menu. They used to sell my favorite Alterra Coffee but now they're brewing their own brand of coffee.
Plugs at the very top level outdoor patio (by the outdoor fireplace) overlooking Dayton Street. Terrace chairs up there and patio couches. The Sett is also a good place to work. Cheap food throughout.
This. Place. Is. Awesome. Not much for food BUT here's what they do have: original Nintendo, my favorite 80s movie posters, Star Wars merch, a DeLorean, and obviously free wi-fi.
Order a delicious coffee and croissant from this old bakery, then walk next door to their separate lounge area. Outdoor seating but the wifi doesn't work well from there. Usually not crowded.
Work from the outdoor patios (there's two) or from the cozy inside (there's a small landing area on the second level). The hibiscus iced tea was delicous, but the $5 tuna salad wrap was overpriced.
Here's your rare combination of awesome retro ambiance, good coffee, good music, and a huge food menu. The one problem: the wifi is limited to 2 hours! Ask for a code and you can get another two.
Great open ambiance. Loud, but in a good way. Uncrowded patio option here, too.
Free wi-fi, plenty of tables upstairs (and a few outside), and lots of food options. Technically, you wouldn't have to even buy anything to work from here. No one would notice.
Great atmosphere. Great music. Good coffee. Decent hot sandwiches (just a little pricey). I really like this place.
Random beautiful house in Genosee Depot near Ten Chimneys. Free wi-fi. Coffee, no food. Two small rooms to work in plus patio. Front room has more plugs.
It's TINY in here but the coffe is AMAZING and you can order savory crepes too. Music is good. Very bright with high ceilings and gigantic windows.
Fun place to work. It's cozy. Can get crowded, but more room to sit in back. Good coffee. Parking.
I like that they have food here in addition to drinks. Overall the place is kind of old and dirty and very hippie, but the wi-fi works from the outdoor sidewalk patio as well.
One of my favorite places to work in Madison. Small two-tops so it's cozy, but bright. They have yummy coffee and DELICIOUS sandwiches and waffles. Plus there's an outdoor patio.
Great food and drinks. Plenty of seating, but I don't think they like you to hang out and work during their busy lunch hours. Only open till 4 or 5 PM.
Great ambiance! Salads and sandwiches and coffee. Nice and bright with plenty of tables. It really is hard to find a place to work with food, so this place is worth noting.
An obvious choice, but still a decent one. I prefer upstairs. It gets very crowded with students but the wi-fi is reliable.
Wouldn't recommend spending all day here, but you won't regret it if you stop by for lunch (GET THE WISCONSIN CLUB). Only open until 3 PM. Not open weekends. It does get crowded over lunch.
Everything you need: salad, soups, sandwiches, coffee, good music, great atmosphere, and baked goods. Only downside is that it's a pricey because everything's organic.
This place is AWESOME. It's big, lots of seating, cheap coffee, PLUS affordable lunch soups, salads, and sandwiches. I had carrot ginger soup + 1/2 turkey sandwich for under $8! And they have gelato.
The 5th Ward Foundry is a sweet building with lots of hanging plants inside and awesome music. Wi-fi works best in back, but the music is loud back there. Free parking. Great coffee as usual.
