There are numerous fantastic cafes for remote workers in Rio de Janeiro. This global city - a favorite among expats and digital nomads - has a strong coffee-house culture, and you can count on finding comfortable spaces to grab a quality cup and sit down for a few hours of productive work. Certainly a special aspect of life in Rio de Janeiro will be your proximity to the city’s beautiful beaches, wherever you are in the city. As such, you can also expect to find coffee-houses only a short walk from world-famous shores here.
In general, Rio de Janeiro’s cafes are laptop-friendly, offering plenty of outlets and good wifi to clients. While spending time in the city’s many coffee-houses, you’ll also be likely to meet other remote workers here and have the opportunity to taste some of the delicious local foods. Below we highlight some popular cafés for remote workers in Rio de Janeiro.
Located inland from the iconic Ipanema Beach, Livraria da Travessa is a very popular cafe for remote workers in Rio de Janeiro. This is a laid-back bookshop located along one of the neighborhood’s leafy streets, with a small upstairs cafe providing an comfortable space to sit and get some hours of work down. Outlets and free wifi are available here, as well as lots of coffee and light food options. The space is an exciting cultural institution in Rio de Janeiro - this bilingual establishment offers lots of books, films and movies in a hip bookshop setting. Expect this to be a popular location with tourists and remote workers alike.
Gringo Cafe is also located in the popular Ipanema area and boasts indoor and outdoor areas suitable for remote workers. The cafe is popular among visitors and locals alike in Rio de Janeiro and offers a wide range of light foods, brunch, breakfast and lunch options, as well as coffee and other hot and cold drinks. The space has an American diner style and staff are bilingual. Outlets and wifi are readily available, and the cafe is located close to the General Osorio metro station.
This establishment is located in the upscale Leblon neighborhood and is another popular cafe for remote workers in Rio de Janeiro. The space is simultaneously a cafe and delicatessen, meaning you can shop for local cheeses and meats right after you get some work done while drinking some of the coffee here. Talho Capixaba also offers a range of freshly-baked goods, as well as outlets and free wifi throughout the space. The space can be easily reached from the Antero de Quental metro station.
Certainly one of the most picturesque cafes for remote workers in Rio de Janeiro, Plage Cafe is located on the courtyard of the impressive Parque Lage mansion right int he heart of the city’s lush Botanical Gardens. The cafe has an undeniably unique backdrop - views of the mansion, the iconic Corcovado and the surrounding forest make this a favorite location for many visitors, locals and international tourists. The space offers wifi as well as numerous brunch, beer, wine and lunch options.
For more information about living in Rio de Janeiro as a remote worker, check out our complete Rio de Janeiro guide.