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I'm posting this from a Stabucks in Buenos AIres where Wi-Fi is free and unlimited, as it is on 99% of other bars and restaurants here. Last time I was in NY, I had a hard time finding places with free Wi-Fi. I'll be there again in October, do you people have any recommendations of good bars/coffee houses with free WiFi?

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NYC is a pretty big place. Probably not much help to know of a joint in the Bronx or Staten Island if you're spending your time in Brooklyn or lower Manhattan.

Might be better to ask about free wifi in whatever area of the city you tend to visit.

I'm a big fan of Subtle Tea on Madison and 30th: http://subtleteastore.com/

But there are a ton of them around I don't know by name. Usually smaller places frown on non-customers using it, or using it on busy nights (Friday/Saturday after 9pm or so), but I haven't had an issue readily finding wifi to work during the day.

The best coffee in NYC is at Roasting Plant in the West Village. They also have free WiFi and don't care how long you stay. Also, each seat/table has its own dedicated power outlet.

They used to be 24 hours too...I'm so sad they aren't anymore. Though I understand why..a lot of times after 1 or 2 AM it would just be me and one other dude sitting around through the night until business picked up in the early morning again.

They also have great dollar cookie dough shots.

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