The best places to work in Funchal, according to Reddit
The 4 cafés and workspaces in Funchal that people on Reddit named as places they worked from, led by Cowork Funchal, Loft Brunch & Cocktails and Sete Mares. The 6 after them are our own picks, by work score, to make 10.
Ranked by how many Reddit threads name the place as somewhere to work, then by work score. Quoted as written, linked to the thread. One branch per chain.
01Cowork Funchal
coworking space41 Rua das MercêsWi‑FiWork 100
Named in 2 Reddit threads, warned against in 1.
Offices, Coworking Spaces, Multipurpose Spaces, Meeting Rooms, Patio and Events.
You can even book rooms if you need them. I know some services are paid, but it might be worth it. And the times I went there, I found the atmosphere inside incredible.
Até podes reservar salas se necessitares. Sei que alguns serviços são pagos, mas pode ser que seja vantajoso. E das vezes que lá fui, achei incrível o ambiente que se tem lá dentro.
r/MadeiraFebruary 2024Translated from Portuguese I've done a few stints at Cowork Funchal, but it got very busy and noisy and I stopped going.
Já fiz umas temporadas no Cowork Funchal, mas ficou muito busy e barulhento e deixei de ir.
r/MadeiraOctober 2025Translated from Portuguesewarning 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 03Sete Mares
caféPraça CR7Wi‑FiWork 100
I would say Sete Mares. Great views, Wi-Fi, big terrace. For day-time work.
r/MadeiraFebruary 2024 04Art 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
Our picks
Reddit named 4. These are the next best by work score, one branch per chain.
05Jacafé
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 06Barreirinha 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 07Café 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 08Loft Brunch & Cocktails
café49 Rua da ConceiçãoWork 85
09Biblioteca Municipal do Funchal
libraryAvenida Calouste Gulbenkian 3Work 82
Hours, amenities and photos for Biblioteca Municipal do Funchal
10Prima Caju
caféRua do Surdo, MourariaWork 80
Prima Caju is laptop-friendly but more so during their quiet hours.
Red White AdventuresAugust 2026mixed
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