10 best cafes (with great wi-fi) to work in Madrid

Have you recently moved to Madrid, or are you considering it? This beautiful city is a tempting option for many digital nomads, thanks to the plentiful number of move-in-ready furnished apartments for rent and the ease of doing your work in Madrid from a cafe.

Are you ready to experience this for yourself?

Living and working in Madrid is an incredibly rewarding experience!

With that in mind, we have put together this list of the best cafes to work in Madrid to help fuel your digital nomad lifestyle.

1. Café Ajenjo

This lovely spot in Malasaña is one of the best cafes to work in Madrid.

All in all, people love the historic setting near the Plaza del Dos de Mayo, one of Madrid’s many notable public squares. The decor at Café Ajenjo is fitting for such a setting, given that there are many historic photographs of the city on the walls.

The soothing lighting, great Wi-Fi, and marble-topped tables are part of what makes Café Ajenjo one of the best coffee shops to work in Madrid. In addition to coffee, digital nomads settling in for a long day of work can enjoy a selection of teas and cakes, ice cream, and all-natural smoothies.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cafeajenjo/
Working hours:
Sun-Thurs: 3:30pm-01:30am
Fri-Sat: 3:30pm-2:30am
Metro: Bilbao (L1, L4), San Bernardo (L2, L4), Tribunal (L1, L10)
Location: Calle de la Galería de Robles, 4, 28004 Madrid, Spain

2. Café Belén

Located in bustling Chueca, Café Belén is the perfect place to work on long, sunny afternoons. The vivid blue walls lend the space a sense of calm. In addition to fantastic coffee, there is plenty of room to settle in and get to work.

Café Belén pays tribute to Madrid with traditional marble cafe tables and historic photos and other memorabilia plastered across the brightly painted walls. You can count on great music played at a reasonable volume.

Just bear in mind that after dark, this cafe turns into a cocktail bar!

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Café-Belén-176926158993691/
Working hours:
Tue-Fri: 4:30pm-3am
Sat-Sun: 4pm-3am
Metro: Alonso Martínez (L4, L5, L10), Chueca (L5)
Location: Calle de Belén, 528004 Madrid, Spain

3. Chilling Cafe

As the name implies, Chilling Cafe is one of the coolest places to work in Madrid.

In addition to being the city’s very first all-vegan cafe, there’s a full fusion menu in addition to the addictive coffee drinks served up at this chic cafe.

Chilling Cafe is located by the Plaza de Luna in beautiful Malasaña and is very close to Gran Via. This makes it the perfect spot to work in Madrid since you are close to the action.

It’s also a great meeting place for confabs with friends or colleagues.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chillingcafe/
Working hours:
Mon: 10am-4pm
Wed-Sun: 10am-8pm
Tues: closed
Metro: Callao (L3, L5), Noviciado (L2, L3, L10), Santo Domingo (L2)
Location: Calle de la Estrella, 528004

4. Café Ético

Bustling Café Ético is the place to go in Madrid for authentic Italian espresso.

It is also an excellent place to get some work done, with a buzzy environment and speedy Wi-Fi.

In addition to serving up authentic Italian coffee, Café Ético sells one-of-a-kind biodegradable espresso pods, so that you can just as easily make an ethical cup of coffee at your Madrid apartment.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cafeeticoespana/timeline
Working hours:
Mon-Thu 9:30am-2pm / 5pm-8pm
Fri 9am-2pm / 5pm-8pm
Sat 10am-2pm
Metro: Embajadores (L3, L5)
Location: Calle Ventorrillo, 828005

5. Federal Café

Another one of our favorite cafes to work in Madrid is Federal Café, located near the Conde Duque cultural center. This popular spot is ideal for productivity, thanks to its abundant natural light.

In addition to delicious coffee, there’s a tempting menu of nutritious food, including plenty of vegan and vegetarian options.

Between the delicious food and high design setting, it’s easy to see why Federal Café is one of the best cafes in Madrid to work.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/federalcafecondeduque
Working hours:
Mon-Fri: 9am-12:30am
Saturday: 9:30am-1:00am
Sunday: 9:30-5pm
Metro: Noviciado (L2, L3, L10), San Bernardo (L2, L4), Ventura Rodríguez (L3)
Location: Plazade las Comendadoras, 928015

6. Lolina Vintage Café

Like many of our favorite cafes to work in Madrid, Lolina Vintage Café is located in the city’s gorgeous Malasaña area. The bright, kitschy decor makes this a standout spot to get some work done.

You will also be pleased by the strength of the coffee and the speed of the Wi-Fi.

Lolina Vintage Café also has a full food menu, making it tempting to stay all day. You can have breakfast or lunch, or simply settle the difference and go for brunch.

In addition to coffee, the cafe has a full selection of juices, tea, and even cocktails.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lolinavintagecafe/
Working hours:
Mon-Fri: 9:30am-1pm
Sat-Sun: 10:10am-2:30pm
Metro: Noviciado (L2, L3, L10), Tribunal (L1, L10)
Location: Calle del Espiritu Santo, 928004

7. Café Manuela

Located in the historic Malasana district, Café Manuela is one of the best coffee places to work in Madrid.

Although the cafe is more than 40 years old, it is designed to look even older. There are many turn-of-the-century antique pieces on display in this lovely space.

Café Manuela, also called El Manuela by locals, isn’t just a great place to work, it is also a fun social environment.

So once you have finished for the day you can play one of the cafes many board games with others gathered there, or invite a friend to meet you for some healthy competition.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CafeManuela
Working hours:
Mon: 10am-4pm
Wed-Sun: 10am-8pm
Tues: closed
Metro: Noviciado (L2, L3, L10), Tribunal (L1, L10)
Location: Calle de San Vicente Ferrer, 2928004

8. Café Pavón

Another standout option for digital nomads in search of a great working atmosphere with speedy Wi-Fi is Café Pavón.

Located in Lavapiés, this gorgeous spot has an old-fashioned zinc bar and wooden tables and chairs. This lends a historic atmosphere to the cafe.

Café Pavón has a full food menu in addition to delicious coffee and tea, so it’s the perfect place to camp out with your laptop when you are also in the mood to eat.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cafepavonmadrid
Working hours:
Mon-Sun: 10am-11pm
Metro: La Latina (L5), Tirso de Molina (L1)
Location: Calle de Embajadores, 928012

9. Toma Café

Another one of the top cafes to work in Madrid is Toma Café. This lovely spot in Malasaña is known for its incredible variety of coffees.

In fact, they take coffee so seriously that they even offer classes in coffee-brewing!

Toma Café has a spacious layout and fast Wi-Fi, which makes it a favorite for digital nomads.

In addition to coffee, they are known for their delicious homemade cakes.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tomacafe/
Working hours:
Mon–Fri: 8am-8pm
Sat–Sun: 10am-8pm
Metro: Noviciado (L2, L3, L10), San Bernardo (L2, L4), Tribunal (L1, L10)
Location: Calle de la Palma, 4928004

10. Café Universal

As the name implies, there’s a little bit of everything at Café Universal.

You can have coffee, of course. But there is also beer on tap and a wonderful tapas menu, making this the perfect place to bring your laptop and stay all day.

Café Universal is located in Otros, making it a good home away from home for anyone who lives nearby.

Like many cafes in Madrid, Café Universal is quiet in the daytime and quite lively after dark!

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CafeUniversal-Madrid-1231666030260667/
Working hours:
Mon-Thurs: 11am–12:30am
Fri: 11am-1:30 am
Sat: 11:30am–1:30am
Sun: 11:30am-12:30am
Metro: Concha Espina (L9)
Location: Calle del Príncipe de Vergara, 21028002

Conclusion

When you work and live in Madrid it’s important to get out and explore the city so that you get the most out of the experience.

We hope that this list of the 10 best cafes to work in Madrid will help you find your new home away from home in this dynamic city. It’s important to find the place where you feel most comfortable, which is why we have included so many diverse options.

Each one of these dynamic coffee spots will help digital nomads make the most of their workday in Spain’s capital.