The best cafés to work from in Lisbon, according to Reddit
The 7 cafés to work from in Lisbon that people on Reddit named as places they worked from, led by Cantina Velha, 39 Degraus and A Mata. The 3 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.
01Cantina Velha
caféAvenida Professor Gama Pinto, Campo GrandeWork 100
Well as a student I always went to places like caleidoscópio or cantina velha (literally a huge cantine with lots of space to study and work and a quiet atmosphere when it's not lunch time), but as for actual libraries I don't know.
r/lisboaNovember 2021 0239 Degraus
caféVila do Alto Mearim, São MamedeWork 93
It's a very cozy café/restaurant with very reasonable prices, and it has a chill atmosphere.
r/lisboaJanuary 2022 03A Mata
café8a Rua Maria AndradeWork 93
If you don't mind a bit of noise you can always go to A Mata, near the intendente metro. I always go there, order a coffee and have an ok place to work.
Se não te importas de ter um pouco de barulho podes sempre ir ao A Mata, ali perto do metro intendente. Sempre vou lá, peço um café e tenho um sítio ok para trabalhar.
r/lisboaJanuary 2024Translated from Portuguese 04Eric Kayser
caféAvenida António Augusto de Aguiar, São Sebastião da PedreiraWork 93
Hi! So, right opposite the Amoreiras there's a café called Eric Kayser, and it's great for that purpose :)
Alô! Então, mesmo à frente das amoreiras há um café chamado Eric Kayser e é ótimo para esse propósito :)
r/lisboaOctober 2022Translated from Portuguese 05Flores da Pampa
café18 Praça das FloresWork 90
So pretty. Like, if you want a brunch-meets-work morning, this is your place. Heads up though: there's a €12 minimum spend, but the food's good and the space is worth it.
r/PortugalExpatsJune 2025 06The Coffee Campo de Ourique
caféRua Francisco Metrass 61, LisboaWork 82
Sometimes I like to use the municipal libraries. I particularly like the Camões library, for its windows looking out on the river, and the Campo de Ourique one.
Por vezes gosto de usar as bibliotecas municipais. Gosto particularmente da biblioteca Camões pelas janelas com vista para o rio e da de Campo de Ourique.
r/lisboaNovember 2021Translated from Portuguese 07Café da Garagem
café75 Costa do CasteloWork 64
Has nice views, is bit hidden away and has both an inside and outdoor space.
r/lisboaJanuary 2022
Our picks
Reddit named 7. These are the next best by work score, one branch per chain.
08Hello, Kristof
café103 Rua do Poço dos NegrosWi‑FiWork 100
If you have a laptop, it is a great café to work from.
Se tem um computador portátil é um óptimo café para trabalhar.
Time Out LisboaMarch 2022Translated from Portuguese A few of our readers have reported that Hello Kristof is no longer laptop-friendly.
The Global Circlewarning 09Fábrica Coffee Roasters
café63 Rua das FloresWork 100
If you want something closer to a café than a food hall, it is a good option, especially for writing and administrative work in the morning.
Se queres algo mais próximo de café do que “food hall”, é uma boa opção, sobretudo para escrita e administração de manhã.
andginjaJune 2026Translated from Portuguese 10Selva
café112 Rua Luís de CamõesWork 100
Selva has two floors and the upper space often welcomes themed days where digital nomads gather to work side by side.
Taste of LisboaMarch 2023
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