Several of the best cafes for remote workers in Medellin are home to the city’s active digital nomad community. El Poblado and Laureles are certainly the most popular areas for laptop-friendly cafe, but there are also some great options in Envigado and Sabaneta. Indeed, located not too far from Medellin is Colombia’s famous Coffee Axis (Eje Cafetero) which is home to one of the continent’s most important coffee industries. As such, Medellin’s coffeeshops are serious about their brews and seek to incorporate the local passion for nature and organic products in their food and drinks.
Recent years have seen cafes here become major hubs for remote workers from around the world and below we highlight some of the most popular in Medellin.
Located firmly in the center of El Poblado on the popular Via Primavera, Pergamino Cafe is one of the most popular cafes for remote workers in Medellin. The coffeehouse roasts its own coffee and firmly claims to make the best blends in the country. Its beans and roasting methods are recognized around the world, making the coffee here a truly special experience. The space itself is great for remote workers, with good wifi and comfortable seating options for individuals and teams alike. Pergamino has that welcoming hipster coffeeshop vibe, and its outdoor terrace makes it a fantastic space to spend some hours of work surrounded by locals and plants.
Cafe Velvet mixes the Colombian and Belgian passions for coffee to create one of the best cafes for remote workers in Medellin. Also located on the Via Primavera in El Poblado, Cafe Velvet offers a sleek and chic space to work from with plenty of space and lighting. There is a touch of European flair on the menu here, with great brunches and organic granolas on offer regularly. This cafe is hugely popular among remote workers and the international community in Medellin for its great service and delicious blends.
This is a unique cafe for remote workers in Medellin looking to get some work done away from the busy Laureles and El Poblado areas. El Cafe de Otraparte is part of a cultural center located in the historical center of Envigado to Fernando Gonzalez, famous Colombian writer and philosopher native to this part of Antioquia. The cultural center focuses on the former writer’s home and the cafe is located on the ground of the center. The space offers a vast outdoor terrace area as well as a funky indoor area which feels welcoming and authentic. The cafe has a great food and coffee selection and becomes part of the nightlife scene during the evenings.
Located in the popular affluent neighborhood of Lareles, Naturalia Cafe will be the best cafe for remote workers in Medellin looking to enjoy some organic food and drink options in the city. Naturalia offers a wide selection of delicious smoothies, sandwiches, coffee, wine and beer made with natural ingredients responsibly sourced. The space offers minimalist décor and is one of the city’s hubs for international remote workers who often gather at the live music and poetry events hosted here.
Cafe Revolucion calls itself a “hidden gem of Medellin” and certainly provides excellent coffee and food options in the city. Two locations in Laureles offer similar natural, vibrant and friendly spaces for remote workers in both indoor and outdoor settings. The location of both stores is fantastic, right in the heart of this safe and charming neighborhood and close to major transport links across town.
For more information about living in Medellin as a remote worker, check out our complete Medellin guide.