The best cafés to work from in Medellin
The 10 coffee shops in Medellin that are best for working on a laptop, led by Pergamino, Hijamia and La Rufina.
Ranked by work score: Wi‑Fi, power, seating, hours, what reviews say about laptops and noise, and who recommends working there. One branch per chain.
01Pergamino
café34-65 Circular 73Wi‑FiPowerWork 100
provides a similar ambiance, has a patio, plenty of seating, and two levels of indoor working space
Medellin GuruApril 2021 02Hijamia
caféCalle 11A, ManilaPowerWork 100
A small and cozy café with some of the best coffee in the city.
Una cafetería pequeña y acogedora con uno de los mejores cafés de la ciudad.
Ursula BraschiJune 2026Translated from Spanish 03La Rufina
caféVariante Las PalmasWi‑FiWork 100
Weekday mornings feel almost like a private workspace.
Las mañanas de los días hábiles se sienten casi como un espacio de trabajo privado.
Colombia MoveApril 2026Translated from Spanish 04Urbania Café
café43B-132 Calle 8Wi‑FiWork 100
This place has a good internet connection, individual tables and bars, and a terrace.
The Wayward Road 05Cafe Tipica
caféCarrera 72, BolivarianaWi‑FiPowerWork 100
a good spot to work from, with WiFi (and outlets)
Half Half TravelSeptember 2026 06Semilla Café
caféCl. 39c #73-7Wi‑FiWork 100
Semilla cafe.
Semilla cafe
r/medellinSeptember 2024Translated from Spanish the staff would come and hand you the menu every 15-20 minutes. It's hard to focus on work if this continuously occurs!
Two Tickets AnywhereJune 2026warning 07Campesino Café
café#43b 34 Calle 8Wi‑FiPowerWork 100
It's a great space with plugs, fast Wi-Fi, and a comfortable setup for long stays.
Freaking NomadsSeptember 2026 08Cabina Literaria
café74 04 Carrera 76★ 4.8Wi‑FiWork 100
Cabina Literaria is a coffee shop in Laureles, Medellín, where literature and coffee merge. The space combines soft lighting and gentle instrumental music with shelves stocked with books you can read while you drink.
09Starbucks Coffee
caféTransversal 39D, LaurelesWi‑FiWork 100
10Cafe Cliche
caféCalle 42, LorenaWi‑FiWork 98
wifi speed isn't the fastest but it's still pretty good at around 38 Mbps ...we recommend working from the inside because it can get really hot out there!
Two Tickets AnywhereJune 2026mixed
