Find Your Perfect Work Spot in Barcelona
Discover Barcelona's best cafes and coffee shops for digital nomads, remote work, and productivity
Looking for the ideal cafe or coffee shop to work remotely in Spanien? We've curated Barcelona's top work-friendly spaces offering fast WiFi, comfortable seating, and the perfect ambiance for digital nomads, remote workers and students to boost productivity.

Cafe Locations Map in Barcelona
30 Cafés to Work in Barcelona
Carefully curated from Google reviews: All locations offer WiFi and are verified as laptop-friendly by remote workers
Ombú Cafè
Brew Coffee Urquinaona
Cafè Bobé
BLACKBIRD Coffee Corner
Café Solo
Bloome By Sasha
Soul Cafe Barcelona
The Coffee Time
NOVELA - COFFEE / BRUNCH / COCKTAILS
Lilo Brunch Barcelona | Enric Granados
DeCent - Cafe & Brunch
Café | Siroko | Café de Especialidad
Wake Coffee | Brunch, Specialty Coffee & Tapas
Brew Coffee
Breik Cafetería
paradero | Barcelona
Bonsai Coffee & Matcha
Little Fern
Onia Cafè
The Coffee
Hidden Coffee Roasters - Les Corts
ÖSS Kaffe Barcelona
Wow Coffee
Morrow Coffee
Hidden Coffee Roasters - El Born
ARTiSA | Barcelona
SAGA Coffee Stories
Tostao
Alsur Café & Backdoor Bar
Itnig Café
What Makes Barcelona Special?
About the city of Barcelona
Barcelona, the capital of Catalonia, is a stunning coastal city located on the northeastern Mediterranean coast of Spain. Renowned for its unique blend of avant-garde designs and historical architecture, Barcelona boasts masterpieces by the famous architect Antoni Gaudí, including the iconic Sagrada Família and Park Güell. The city's landscape is characterized by a mix of Gothic and modernist structures alongside sandy beaches and a bustling harbor. With a rich cultural heritage, Barcelona is home to numerous museums, cultural festivals, and vibrant neighborhoods like the Gothic Quarter and El Raval. Economically, the city thrives on tourism, technology, and the creative industries, attracting millions of visitors each year who come to experience its lively atmosphere, delectable cuisine, and passionate football culture, especially surrounding the famed FC Barcelona.
Barcelona's Cafe & Coffee Shop Remote Work Culture
Barcelona has a thriving scene of cafes and coffee shops catering to digital nomads, remote workers, and freelancers. Popular spots like Ombú Cafè and Brew Coffee Urquinaona showcase the city's diverse workspace offerings, ranging from bohemian-inspired coffee shops to corporate-friendly cafe environments. Whether you prefer the artistic atmosphere of Cafè Bobé or the professional setting of BLACKBIRD Coffee Corner, you'll find the perfect atmosphere to suit your remote working style. The city's cafe culture has evolved to understand and embrace the needs of digital nomads, offering essential amenities like reliable WiFi, power outlets, and comfortable seating designed for longer work sessions.
WiFi and Connectivity for Remote Work
The cafes and coffee shops on our list offer reliable WiFi suitable for most remote work needs. Digital nomads with critical connectivity requirements may want to have a mobile hotspot backup for important meetings or deadlines.
Remote Work Etiquette and Tips
- Respect cafe policies on peak-hour seating limitations for remote workers
- Respect other guests and don't take it for granted that you can occupy a place for a long time
- Purchase a drink or something to eat every 1-2 hours to justify your table occupancy
- Headphones are essential for remote workers focusing in busier environments
- Digital nomads should consider investing in a portable charger for cafes with limited outlets.
Report a Cafe
Found a cafe that's no longer suitable for remote work? Help keep our listings accurate by reporting cafes that:
- Have changed their remote work policies
- Have closed down or relocated
- Are not welcoming to remote workers
Suggest a New Cafe
Know a great work-friendly cafe in Barcelona that's not on our list? Help fellow remote workers discover new spots! We're looking for cafes with:
- Reliable WiFi connection
- Available power outlets
- Comfortable seating for longer sessions
- Remote worker-friendly atmosphere