With so many amazing cafes for remote workers in Cape Town, you can rest assured you will not be left wanting cool and comfortable spaces to work from in this city. There are amazing cafes everywhere you look in Cape Town, and they generally tend to reflect the vibe of the neighborhoods where you find them. As such, there is a vast variety of spaces that a super laptop-friendly and ready to welcome you for a few hours of focused productivity and some delicious coffee. These spaces are often well-frequented by members of the international community in Cape Town so, if you become a regular at any of them, they will become excellent venues for networking and meeting other remote workers in town.
Below, we highlight some high quality cafes for remote workers in Cape Town.
Bootlegger Coffee Company offers the wide selection of reliable cafes for remote workers in Cape Town, with over 60 locations around the city. The location in Woodstock is one of our favorites for its ample space and proximity to cool shops and restaurants in this area, yet the Sea Point location is also recommended as it is the largest in the city. Wifi at Bootlegger is generally reliable and you will always find lots of other people with their laptops at locations across the city. The menu is filled with delicious sandwich and snack options too!
Cafe Neo’s location in Green Point close to the park and the lighthouse certainly makes it one of the best cafes for remote workers in Cape Town. The terrace seats here will give you sweeping views of Mouille Point and the cozy atmosphere inside the space makes it feel welcoming and social. Remote worker-friendly staff here serve customers at two long wooden tables set up in Cafe Neo specifically for those coming in to work for a few hours. Don’t forget to try the food also! - delicious Greek dishes get a South African twist at this iconic cafe.
The newest of 3 locations, our favorite Shift Espresso Bar is located in the heart of Cape Town’s concrete jungle in the CBD. The space is modern, well-lit and welcoming, with ample seating options for individual remote work or group laptop sessions. This cafe chain takes the brewing process seriously so if you are a coffee aficionado you will not be disappointed here! There is workable wifi at all the locations and readily available outlets to charge your devises. The large windows here give you a sense of being at the heart of all the action!
Located in the upscale De Waterkant neighborhood and close to the V&A Waterfront and CBD, Loading Bay reflects its local areas’ character. De Waterkant’s high-end establishments have become increasingly popular with the local LGBT community and young professionals in Cape Town, and versatile spaces such as Loading Bay continue to capture this clientele. In short, Loading Bay is a cafe, Aesop shop and clothing store all in one. The space feels modern but industrial, with chic features accentuated by the stripped back decor. Food options here excellent, as well as the wifi speeds, but expect prices to be a little higher at Loading Bay!
For more information about living in Cape Town as a remote worker, check out our complete Cape Town guide.