This is much more than a coffee shop, the self-declared plant haven is an ideal place to post up for the work day. Way up on the North Side, this refreshing space will give you all the energy needed for a heads-down day.

What’s better than caffeine and greenery? This hybrid plant-and-coffee shop will answer all of your Fiddle Leaf Fig questions and provide a serene place for you to get all your tedious work done. The shop has two-top table and a couch area—obviously, all surrounded by lush plants. Rare Tea Cellar and Conscious Cup Coffee Roasters are on the menu, too.

By day, the bar at Sleeping Village serves coffee all day and is used as a chill workspace with two long tables, several booths, outside picnic tables. At night, the space turns into a concert venue and gets packed with music lovers on most nights, so you’ll probably want to leave in the early evening—unless a little distraction keeps you motivated.

You probably know The Robey for its two rooftop bars and trendy, ground-level restaurant. However, if you head upstairs to the second-floor you’ll find a lounge that’s perfectly equipped for getting into a good work flow. There’s a long library table, seating clusters, and good lighting. It’s typically populated with other remote workers and a few hotel guests. Plus, there’s a service window where you can order from a limited menu with food and specialty coffee.

The warm, wood interior of this coffee shop is ideal for a calming workplace. The one-room space has multi-level seating options with a row of work stations against the far wall for individual work. Love to people watch? Grab a seat on the stools in front of the sidewalk-facing window.

This historic research library isn’t a Chicago Public Library, but it’s still free to attend. Once you sign up for a library membership, cozy up in one of the upstairs reading rooms overlooking Washington Square Park. Founded in 1887, the Newberry Library specializes in Western European and American history from the Renaissance through the 20th century. If you’re looking to recreate that college library feel, an afternoon at the Newberry should get the job done.

The lobby of this boutique hotel is a tennis-themed coffeebar, DropShot. The industrial yet cozy space has upholstered armchairs, bench seating, and couches. There’s lots of natural light, strong coffee, and plenty of folks hunkered down with laptops.

This transit-focused, artsy cafe gives off friendly neighborhood vibes. Claim a two-top, communal table, or sink into one of the couches for an all-day workspace. Plus, there’s small patio out back with a few tables when you need a change of scenery.

Bodega, the second-floor lounge at this River North hotel is a dedicated coworking space with cozy seating, desks, and couches. Bonus: There’s a fireplace. What more do you need to hunker down and get some work done?

Once part of Oprah’s Harpo Studios, the architecture firm Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) redesigned this old bow-truss building inta a Chicago Public Library branch. The renovated 16,500-square-foot space has creative work spaces, long elegant tables, and comfortable chairs.

The flagship Chicago Public Library location is beloved and for good reason. Named for the city’s first African-American mayor, the South Loop library houses nine floors of research materials, a children’s library, 3D printers, and meeting spaces. The sun-soaked Winter Garden, located on the ninth floor, is a particularly idyllic reading room. It should be a problem finding open table space at this massive public library.

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) designed this award-winning circular building. It references Feng Shui principles in an effort to resonate with the Chinatown community and offers stellar skyline views. The library is right next to Ping Tom Memorial Park—perfect for an after-work stroll.

Spend your workday in a piece of history at this Kenwood library, which was the first branch of the Chicago Public Library system. Founded in 1904, the building is modeled after the Erechtheoin, a temple on the Acropolis in Athens. The ornate decor includes stained-glass ceilings, mosaics tile floors, carved marble and mahogany paneling, and the painted rotunda in the foyer. It’s unlike any other workspace in the city.

Nestled up right against Frank Lloyd Wright’s Robie House, this Hyde Park coffee and lunch spot is a must-try. Who wouldn’t want to work in the open air with views of Wright’s masterpiece? It tends to get quite busy during the week, given its location on the University of Chicago campus, so get there early in the day to snag a seat.

Perched at the bottom of the University of Chicago campus, Robust Coffee Lounge is a popular spot for South Side freelancers and students. The Woodlawn coffee shop opened in 2010, and features a full, inexpensive breakfast and lunch menu. The polished concrete and industrial atmosphere inspires a heads-down work mode.