The best cafés to work from in Funchal
The 10 coffee shops in Funchal that are best for working on a laptop, led by Jacafé, Loft Brunch & Cocktails and Barreirinha Bar Café.
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.
01Jacafé
café138 Rua dos FerreirosWi‑FiWork 100
Jacafé is also laptop-friendly so if you're looking for a chill place to get some work done you can do that right here!
Red White AdventuresAugust 2026 02Loft Brunch & Cocktails
caféLoja D Estrada MonumentalWork 100
During the weekdays and off-peak hours, most of the cafeterias/bars/brunch places don't mind you hanging around getting some work done.
r/MadeiraNovember 2023 03Barreirinha Bar Café
caféLargo do SocorroWi‑FiWork 100
We tested the free Wi-Fi in the following 10 cafés in Funchal. … An alternative place, very close to the Old Town. The music is great and the sea view unforgettable.
Testamos a Wi-Fi gratuita nos 10 cafés do Funchal que se seguem. … Um lugar alternativo, muito perto da Zona Velha. A música é ótima e a vista mar inesquecível.
From Madeira to MarsSeptember 2015Translated from Portuguese 04Café Apolo
caféRua José Joaquim da Costa, Pico e SalõesWi‑FiWork 100
We tested the free Wi-Fi in the following 10 cafés in Funchal. … A classic. Open since 1945. Frequented by locals and tourists right in front of the cathedral.
Testamos a Wi-Fi gratuita nos 10 cafés do Funchal que se seguem. … Um clássico. Aberto desde 1945. Frequentado por locais e turistas mesmo em frente à sé.
From Madeira to MarsSeptember 2015Translated from Portuguese 05Sete Mares
caféPraça CR7Wi‑FiWork 100
I would say Sete Mares. Great views, Wi-Fi, big terrace. For day-time work.
r/MadeiraFebruary 2024 06Art Food Corner Forum
café86 Rua do Vale D'AjudaWork 90
You can check the following ones that I have been before, and told them I will be working for a few hours and they didn't seem to mind (I ordered some beverages/food and tipped them for their kindness):
r/MadeiraNovember 2023 07Loft Brunch & Cocktails
café49 Rua da ConceiçãoWork 85
08Prima Caju
caféRua do Surdo, MourariaWork 80
Prima Caju is laptop-friendly but more so during their quiet hours.
Red White AdventuresAugust 2026mixed 10Loft Brunch & Cocktails
caféRua de Dom Carlos IWork 58
