Ubiquitous Free WiFi

Since I am not currently working (at least not in the conventional sense) I obviously do not have an office. I am doing many side projects, lots of research and actual coding so I need a place to do “work”. Often being at home is not a good option since I have small children who can be somewhat distracting.

So I am quite pleased at the quantity (and quality) of free Wifi in close proximity to my apartment. There are two quality coffee shops, a coffee shop/restaurant and two good bars with free Wifi within blocks:

Favorite Coffee Shop: The Flying Saucer. Classic artsy coffee shop with decent food. Cheap, good secure WiFi. And you see lots of freelancers there working. A very good vibe.

Next favorite: Building on Bond. This is a coffee shop by day, restaurant by night. Very nice. To encourage the crossover, they turn off the free WiFi at 4:30. But there’s a pretty good signal that you can pirate after 4:30. And they have a decent beer selection too…

The newest one is a coffee shop and art gallery, called Clover’s. It’s a bit fancy shmancy and the coffee is overpriced. But it will do in a pinch.

Of the bars, only one actually advertises WiFi. The Brazen Head is a nice beer joint with good WiFi. But my favorite bar of all, Pete’s Waterfront Alehouse now also has WiFi. The don’t advertise it, so I’m assuming they are just using it themselves.

So I can basically work anywhere…