There are several excellent cafes for remote workers in Panama City which are laptop-friendly and adequate for getting some online work done for a few hours. These spaces around the city also offer excellent coffee brews straight from nearby Colombia, one of the world’s largest producers of first-class coffee. Panama City’s cafes are also equipped with fast wifi and provide comfortable, well-designed spaces where it is pleasant to spend an extended period of time working.
Another huge benefit of the city’s cafes is that you’re likely to be able to meet other remote workers here, and communities of regulars are strong and plentiful at local coffee-shops around the city. Below, find some popular cafes for remote workers in Panama City.
This is a popular chain in the country, offering lots of fresh tea and coffee brews at several different branches around the capital. Its location in Punta Pacifica is one of the best cafes for remote workers in Panama City because of its size and location right in the middle of the city’s most important skyscrapers and businesses. The space itself is well-designed and very laptop-friendly with lots of outlets and fast wifi available. There are various seating options and there is a wide range of teas, coffees and baked goods on offer here.
Located right in the middle of the Historical Center, next to Plaza V and a short walk away from the water, Nomada Eatery is certainly a popular cafe for remote workers in Panama City. The space has a rustic, stripped-back design, with bare-brick walls and modernist art forming a pleasant and hip atmosphere. Fresh food, a variety of coffee options and cold beer is available here, making it a good place to organize a coworking day or to come alone for a laid-back day of work. Wifi and outlets are readily available here, too.
This local coffeehouse has two branches in Panama City, one in San Francisco and another in Clayton. The larger San Francisco location is a popular cafe for remote workers in Panama City because of its convenient location, size and natural light. The space has a modern, cool vibe to it and is surrounded by plants, giving parts of the cafe a cozy feel. Mika Bazar offers a variety of coffee options, as well as brunches and lunches. There are outlets and wifi freely available in this laptop-friendly cafe located not too far from Punta Pacifica and Obarrio.
Mentiritas Blancas is another well-liked cafe for remote workers in Panama City because of its location in the hip El Cangrejo neighborhood and its helpful staff. The space feels joyful, colorful and offers ample space for comfortably getting some work done on the freely-available wifi. Its location in El Cangrejo makes it a regular meeting point among this neighborhoods international backpacker and digital nomad community. The menu offers a variety of coffee options, as well as brunches and desserts.
For more information about living in Panama City as a remote worker, check out our complete Panama City guide.