Tackle that long list of e-mails. Then, treat yourself to a Latin-inspired dishe at this environmentally friendly eatery. Three types of seasoned and marinated chicken can be served as whole, half or a quarter. They include two sides (there are a total of 10) with a sauce of your choice. Wraps and salads are also available. Multiple locations.

This pop-up café has now been occupying Darnell’s Bar during the day for a little over a year. The food menu is simple, but hearty. So as you slave away in front of the laptop, treat yourself to items such as one of the frittatas, a roasted sausage sandwich or fresh homemade chocolate chip cookies.

Free Wi-Fi service is only offered during the day—until 4 p.m.—at this café/bistro near Eastern Market. The non-traditional coffeehouse lunch menu offers items such as the Black Angus French dip, escarole and spinach salad, and the Boston-style shrimp roll. Wired diners can also pair a half sandwich with one of the soups.

Wired diners who love veggie dishes can appreciate this venue. Some of the small plates to look forward to are tofu skewers and baked portabella mushrooms. Workers bees, who want to work away from that cramp cubicle or tired of fighting for seats at nearby cafes, can also enjoy and take refuge here from the hustle of Farragut North’s 19th Street.

Despite its name, Tynan is more than coffee and tea. Tynan has four types of waffle--plain, chocolate chip, strawberry and blueberry. The sweet aroma of waffles will linger in the air, especially during the weekend mornings. The café also offers six kinds of sandwiches, which includes chicken salad on a toasted English muffin and a peanut butter and jelly on sourdough. Multiple locations.

This bustling eatery located on the fork of two roads in the Clarendon neighborhood offers a wide selection of food and drinks for the hungry worker or stressed-out student. It has quiche, two creative interpretations of the classic grilled cheese and a long list of baked goods. As part wine bar, Northside Social offers an array of vino pairings such as locally produced cheeses and cured meats.

When Bus Boys and Poets was created, it was meant to be a gathering space for the members of the neighborhood it serves. So it’s not a surprise that the two D.C. locations have designated “community” areas where individuals can eat dishes made from locally sourced ingredients and work on their wired machines. Multiple locations.

As a coffeehouse, bar and lounge, Tryst has lots to offer when it comes to eating while your work: 13 sandwiches and wraps; 11 “comfort” small plates; and a long list of pastries and desserts. There’s also an all-day brunch and a make-your-own salad option. However, free Wi-Fi is only offered during the weekdays.

This Woodley Park restaurant has similar breakfast and entrée options as its siblings Tryst and The Coupe. The mussels—three types—and the hearty entrées (veggie quinoa, grilled tenderloin steak and Shepherd’s pie), however, make this Wi-Fi hotspot stand out.

The menu is simple, but the meals are tasty and prepared. Free Wi-Fi is only offered during the weekdays.

Those looking for a quick and healthy food option while working over lunch can head to Protein Bar and grab a shake or a buffalo burrito bowl. Multiple locations.