5 laptop-friendly cafés in Lisbon

Lisbon has no shortage of beautiful cafés, but finding somewhere you can actually open your laptop, get good Wi-Fi and stay for a few hours is a different story.

Luckily, there are a growing number of cafés around the city that get the balance right, with comfortable tables, good coffee, natural light and an atmosphere where working doesn't feel like you're overstaying your welcome.

Here are 5 laptop-friendly cafés in Lisbon we'd pick when you need to get some work done, answer a few emails or simply spend a slow afternoon with your laptop and a good coffee.

1. Thank You Mama

Thank You Mama feels a little like someone's living room, with plenty of natural light and usually some ongoing art exhibitions. They open at 8:30am and have a dedicated coworking room where your laptop is welcome.

Pros:: they open early, the food is actually great
Cons:: finding an outlet to charge your laptop might be tricky, so make sure to get there early to grab a good spot
LWT tip:: try the cherry cake
Address:: Rua do Forno do Tijolo 9A, Anjos

2. Good Company Books

Good Company Books is an independent English-language bookshop combined with a café and wine bar, creating a space built around books, coffee, events and conversation. They have a dedicated coworking space downstairs which is quite spacious.

There are also regular bookclubs, events and gatherings for writers and creatives, so you might want to check them out as well.

Pros:: central location, plenty of space
Cons:: darker coworking room (no windows downstairs)
LWT tip:: browse the books before you leave – they have a great selection
Address:: Av. Visconde de Valmor 2

3. Casa Casa Café

Casa Casa Café has a cosy, almost residential feeling that makes it particularly easy to settle in with a laptop or a book.

Pros:: cosy atmosphere, good coffee and comfortable seating
Cons:: limited space and can get busy
Address:: Rua de Arroios 14

4. Simpli Coffee Picoas

Simpli Coffee is a coffee shop chain with multiple locations across Lisbon. The one at Picoas is a great choice if you want something modern, bright and easy to work from. There are different types of seating, including areas designed for laptop work, as well as an outdoor terrace.

The café is known for its specialty coffee and also has a proper breakfast and brunch menu, with everything from pastries and croissants to avocado toast and eggs. Wi-Fi is good, although power outlets are more limited, so arrive with a charged laptop.

Pros:: central location, plenty of light and space
Cons:: might get busy during lunch hours, limited power outlets
LWT tip:: avoid the busiest lunchtime hours if you want to be sure of getting a good table
Address:: Av. Fontes Pereira de Melo 41, Picoas

5. The VENUE

The VENUE is a café designed with remote workers in mind, with fast Wi-Fi, plenty of power outlets, comfortable seating and a dedicated work area. It is very popular among the international digital nomad crowd, so it could also be a good place to make new international friends.

The atmosphere is calm without feeling sterile, with good coffee, natural light and music that creates a nice background while you work.

Pros:: fast Wi-Fi, plenty of outlets and a proper work-friendly setup
Cons:: it can get busy, especially during peak working hours
LWT tip:: come earlier if you want to get a good table and stay for a few hours
Address:: Rua do Arco a S. Mamede 87A