With so many digital nomads already in this vast Latin American capital, you can count on finding may suitable cafes for remote workers in Mexico City. The city’s neighborhoods of La Roma and La Condesa, as well as the Historical Center, are popular among coffee-drinkers and remote workers, meaning there are lots of laptop-friendly spots in these areas. Even further out from the center of the city in Coyoacan, you can expect to find comfortable spaces where you can sit to drink a cup of quality coffee and get some work done.
You can also expect freely-available wifi and outlets in most of the city’s popular cafes, as well as existing communities of regular expats and digital nomads. Below, we highlight some popular cafes for remote workers in Mexico City.
Located on the border of the Roma and Condesa neighborhoods, in the heart of the capital, Cardinal Casa de Cafe is one of the most popular cafes for remote workers in Mexico City. Cardinal has a wide variety of coffee options, with various bean origins and preparation methods. The space is, in general, unpretentious and feels comfortable in its simplicity and authenticity. Cardinal Casa de Cafe can certainly get busy during peak hours, but there are lots of seating options and outlets available across the store. Wifi is freely available here, and the cafe also serves lunch and desserts options.
This cafe has three locations - one in Polanco, one in La Condesa and another in La Roma. The La Condesa location is well-favoured because of its location and spaciousness. Boicot has lots of sandwiches, coffee, desserts and beer options available, making it a great cafe for remote workers in Mexico City to spend a few hours in while getting some work done. Stripped-back decoration in the form of bare-brick walls, metal tables and colorful murals give this cafe an alternative vibe that makes it welcoming and friendly. This space also has lots of outlets, freely-available wifi and an outdoor seating area available to clients.
Blend Station is also located in La Condesa and is another popular cafe for remote workers in Mexico City. This cafe’s half-open air setup makes it a unique space to work from in the city, and the natural light you in this cafe’s main seating area is great for keeping motivated during long work sessions. The long wooden tables and minimalistic, modern design of the cafe actually makes it feel like a coworking space, and the crowd is lively, friendly and collaborative. Blend Station in La Condesa offers lunch and breakfast options, and wifi and outlets are also readily available across the space.
This cafe is located in Norte Roma, offering a small but comfortable and friendly space for remote workers in Mexico City to get some work done in during the day. The space is well-designed in wood and offers a wide variety of foods and coffee options, as well as wifi and outlets throughout. This Quentin Cafe is located on the major Av. Albaro Obregon and is surrounded by major restaurants and stores popular among affluent young professionals. Close to the cafe is the well-liked Pushkin Garden.
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