Porto Work Cafes: 10 Best for Digital Nomads (2025)

I spent 5 weeks working remotely from Porto and tested 10+ cafés. Here is what actually works.

My Experience Working from Porto Cafés

I spent one month in Porto as a digital nomad in August 2025, working full-time from various cafés across the city. I needed reliable WiFi, accessible outlets, and cafés that welcome laptop users for 2-4 hour sessions.

Porto has a growing digital nomad and remote work scene, but it is not as established as Lisbon or Barcelona. Many cafés have unspoken laptop policies, inconsistent WiFi, or get uncomfortably crowded during peak hours.

After testing 10+ cafés, I found 7-8 that consistently worked well for remote work. This guide focuses on those cafés, broken down by neighborhood, with honest assessments of WiFi quality, outlet availability, noise levels, and laptop policies.

Best Work Cafés in Porto (By Neighborhood)

Baixa (Best Concentration of Work Cafés + Cenral Location)

Baixa has the highest concentration of laptop-friendly cafés in Porto. If you are a digital nomad staying in Porto for more than a few days, I recommend staying in Baixa for easy access to these work spots.

1. Honest Greens (Baixa) – Best for Calls and Long Sessions ⭐

Locations: Two locations (Rua de Santa Catarina 172 near Bolhão, and Rua de José Falcão 120 near Trindade metro)

WiFi: Excellent (fast, reliable, no issues with video calls)

Outlets: Available throughout (especially in back covered area)

Laptop Policy: Fully laptop-friendly, no time limits

Noise Level: Moderate in front, quiet in back covered area

Best For: Long work sessions (3-4 hours), video calls, quiet focus work

My Experience:

Honest Greens became my go-to work café in Porto. I worked from here at least once a week times over my 5 weeks, and it was consistently reliable.

The key is knowing where to sit: the covered area out the back is best for work. It is quieter than the front (which gets busy during lunch rush), has plenty of space, and has accessible outlets at most tables.

The WiFi is excellent. I had multiple Zoom calls from Honest Greens and never experienced lag or dropouts. Download speeds were around 40-50 Mbps, which is more than enough for video calls, file uploads, and general work tasks.

Honest Greens is also a healthy food restaurant, so you can order salad bowls, tofu dishes, or salmon while you work. The food is genuinely good (I always ordered the tofu salad bowl), and the coffee is solid.

The vibe is very laptop-friendly. I saw at least 5-10 other people working on laptops every time I went. Staff never pressured me to leave, and I comfortably worked for 3-4 hours on multiple occasions.

Laptop Policy: No restrictions. Laptops welcome anytime.

How Long You Can Stay: 3-4 hours easily. Order food and coffee, and you can work all afternoon without issue.

Best Time to Go: Mid-morning (10:00 AM-12:00 PM) or mid-afternoon (2:00 PM-4:00 PM) to avoid lunch rush.

Cost: Coffee 2-3 euros, salad bowls 10-12 euros

2. Combi Coffee Roasters (Baixa/ Bonfim border) – Excellent Coffee, No Laptops Weekends ⭐

Location: Rua de Galeria de Paris 65 (near Bolhão)

WiFi: Good (reliable, though I did not test video calls here)

Outlets: Limited (1-2 accessible tables with outlets)

Laptop Policy: Laptops welcome weekdays only (no laptops on weekends)

Noise Level: Moderate to loud (busy café, not ideal for calls)

Best For: Weekday morning work sessions, excellent flat whites

My Experience:

Combi Coffee Roasters has some of the best coffee in Porto. Coming from Australia and New Zealand (where coffee standards are high), I was impressed by their flat whites. If you care about quality coffee while you work, this is the place.

The café gets busy, and many tables have laptops (on weekdays). I worked here for about 2 hours and found it comfortable, though the noise level made it unsuitable for calls.

Important: Combi has a no laptops on weekends policy. If you show up on Saturday or Sunday with a laptop, staff will politely tell you they do not allow laptops on weekends. This policy exists to free up tables for non-working customers during their busiest times.

Outlets are limited. Only 1-2 tables have easily accessible outlets, so arrive early if you need to charge.

Laptop Policy: Laptops welcome Monday-Friday only. No laptops Saturday-Sunday.

How Long You Can Stay: 2-3 hours on weekdays. The café is small, so be mindful of busy periods (10:00 AM-12:00 PM).

Best Time to Go: Early morning (8:00-10:00 AM) before it gets crowded.

Cost: Coffee 2-3 euros

3. Mesa (Bonfim) – Friendly Staff, good breakfast menu ⭐

Location: Rua de Cândido dos Reis (near São Bento Station)

WiFi: Good (reliable for general work, did not test calls)

Outlets: Some tables have outlets

Laptop Policy: Laptop-friendly, relaxed vibe

Noise Level: Moderate

Best For: Casual work sessions, friendly atmosphere, flexible staff

My Experience:

Mesa was the first café I visited in Porto. We came here straight from the airport because we had to wait around for our accommodation to be ready for check-in. The staff were kind enough to let us park our suitcases in a corner while we ordered coffee and worked for a few hours.

That gesture set the tone for the café—friendly, relaxed, and genuinely welcoming. I returned a few times during my stay to work for 1-2 hours.

The coffee and food are good (I loved the granola bowl), and the tables are big enough for laptops. WiFi was reliable for emails and general work tasks.

Mesa is not as popular with the digital nomad crowd as Honest Greens or Combi, so it tends to be less crowded. That makes it easier to find a table with an outlet.

Laptop Policy: Fully laptop-friendly, no restrictions.

How Long You Can Stay: 2-3 hours comfortably.

Best Time to Go: Morning or early afternoon.

Cost: Coffee 2-3 euros, granola bowl 6 euros

4. Von and Vinnie Microroasters (Bonfim)

Location: Rua do Heroismo

WiFi: Good

Outlets: Some available

Laptop Policy: Laptop-friendly

Noise Level: Moderate

Best For: Iced matcha lovers, airy space, 1-2 hour work sessions

My Experience:

Von and Vinnie is known for good coffee, and I went specifically because I was craving an iced matcha (which is hard to find in Porto). They delivered! The iced matcha was not quite as good as what I get in London, but it was the best I found in Porto.

The café is airy inside with decent seating, and I saw a few people working on laptops. I worked here for about 1.5 hours and found it comfortable, though I would not choose it over Honest Greens or Combi for serious focus work.

Laptop Policy: Laptop-friendly.

How Long You Can Stay: 1-2 hours comfortably.

Best Time to Go: Morning.

Cost: Iced matcha 4 euros, coffee 2-3 euros

5. Kiwa (Bonfim) – Iced Matcha and Quiet Vibe ⭐

Location: Rua de Anselmo Braamcamp

WiFi: Good (did not test calls, but seemed reliable)

Outlets: Limited

Laptop Policy: Laptop-friendly, quiet atmosphere

Noise Level: Low (quiet, calm vibe)

Best For: Quiet focus work, iced matcha lovers, 1-2 hour sessions

My Experience:

I had been wanting to try Kiwa for ages after seeing they do a good iced matcha. Iced matcha is hard to come by in Portugal, so when I found Kiwa, I made the trip.

I only did takeaway, but I scoped out the interior and it looked like a great place to work from. It was quiet, not overly crowded, and had a calm atmosphere perfect for focused work.

The iced matcha was excellent. I also wanted to try their matcha basque cheesecake, but it was sadly sold out (these are popular and can sell out early in the day).

If you are staying in Bonfirm and need a quiet café to work from, Kiwa is worth trying.

Laptop Policy: Laptop-friendly.

How Long You Can Stay: Likely 1-2 hours (I did not stay, but based on the vibe, I would estimate this).

Best Time to Go: Morning or early afternoon.

Cost: Iced matcha 4 euros

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Bonfim (Local Vibe + Good Café Options)

Bonfim is where I stayed for 2 weeks during my Porto trip. I loved the local vibe and spacious accommodations, but there are very few laptop-friendly cafés in Bonfim itself.

Most days, I walked 20 minutes to Baixa to work from cafés like Honest Greens or Combi, or I worked from my Airbnb (which had a sunny terrace and good WiFi).

If you are staying in Bonfim as a digital nomad, I recommend finding accommodation with a good workspace (desk, comfortable chair, fast WiFi) so you can work from home some days.

Where to Stay in Bonfim for Digital Nomads

Bonfim is my top recommendation for digital nomads staying in Porto for 2+ weeks. Accommodations are 20-30% cheaper than Baixa, apartments are more spacious, and the neighborhood has a local vibe. Just make sure your Airbnb has a proper workspace and fast WiFi.

Budget (30-50 euros per night):

Search Bonfim Airbnb – Spacious apartments, local neighborhoods, great value.

Mid-Range (50-70 euros per night):

Moov Hotel Porto Norte – Modern hotel in Bonfim, workspace-friendly rooms.

Upscale (80-120 euros per night):

Search Bonfim apartments – Larger apartments with terraces, great for longer stays.

For full details on Bonfim, see my Porto digital nomad guide.

Baixa (Central Location + Work Cafés)

Baixa is best for its central location to attractions, plus a good selection of laptop-friendly cafés in Porto. If you are a digital nomad staying in Porto for more than a few days, I recommend staying in Baixa for easy access to these work spots.

Where to Stay in Baixa for Digital Nomads

If you are working remotely from Porto, staying in Baixa puts you within walking distance of the best work cafés (Honest Greens, Combi, Mesa, Von and Vinnie). Here are my top accommodation recommendations:

Budget (30-50 euros per night):

Gallery Hostel – Modern hostel with private rooms, central location near Bolhão, great for solo digital nomads.

Mid-Range (50-80 euros per night):

Porto Downtown Hostel – Private rooms available, excellent location, fast WiFi.

Upscale (100-150 euros per night):

Porto A.S. 1829 Hotel – Boutique hotel near São Bento, rooftop terrace, workspace-friendly rooms.

For full neighborhood breakdowns, see my complete guide to where to stay in Porto.

Tips for Working from Porto Cafés

1. Arrive Early for Tables with Outlets

Outlets are limited at most Porto cafés (unlike coworking spaces). If you need to charge your laptop, arrive early (before 10:00 AM) to secure a table near an outlet.

I always carried a portable power bank as backup in case I could not find an outlet.

2. Order Food, Not Just Coffee

Portuguese café culture expects you to order more than just a single coffee if you are staying for 2-3 hours. Order a pastry, a meal, or a second coffee to be respectful of the space.

At Honest Greens, I always ordered a salad bowl (10-12 euros) along with coffee, which made me feel comfortable staying for 3-4 hours.

3. Avoid Peak Lunch Hours (12:30-2:00 PM)

Most cafés get very busy during lunch rush (12:30-2:00 PM). If you are working during these hours, expect noise, crowding, and difficulty finding tables.

I found mid-morning (10:00 AM-12:00 PM) and mid-afternoon (2:30-5:00 PM) to be the best times for focused work.

4. Test WiFi Before Committing to a Long Session

When you arrive at a new café, test the WiFi speed before settling in for a 3-hour work session. Open a speed test website (like fast.com) and check that download speeds are at least 10-20 Mbps.

I had a few experiences where café WiFi looked fine but dropped out during Zoom calls, which was frustrating.

5. Bring Headphones for Calls

Most cafés in Porto are not quiet enough for calls without headphones. I always used noise-canceling headphones (Sony WH-1000XM4) for Zoom calls, which made a huge difference.

6. Have a Backup Mobile Data Plan

Café WiFi can be unreliable. I always had mobile data as backup using an Airalo eSIM (6 euros for 1GB, installed before my flight).

On two occasions, café WiFi went down mid-work session, and I switched to mobile hotspot without losing productivity.

7. Know the Weekend Laptop Policies

Some cafés (like Combi Coffee Roasters) do not allow laptops on weekends. Always check policies before showing up on Saturday or Sunday expecting to work.

8. Consider a Coworking Space for Serious Focus Work

If you need guaranteed fast WiFi, quiet environment, and desk space, consider a coworking space instead of cafés.

Porto has several coworking spaces (Selina Porto, Second Home, LACS Coworking). I did not use these during my stay because café hopping worked fine for my needs, but if you are staying long-term (1+ months), a coworking membership might be worth it.

How Porto Compares to Other Digital Nomad Cities

I have worked remotely from several European cities, and here is how Porto compares:

Porto vs Lisbon:

• Lisbon has more coworking spaces and a larger digital nomad community
• Porto cafés are 10-20% cheaper than Lisbon
• Porto feels less crowded and more authentic
• WiFi quality is similar in both cities

Porto vs Barcelona:

• Barcelona has far more laptop-friendly cafés
• Barcelona cafés are 20-30% more expensive than Porto
• Porto is quieter and easier to focus
• Barcelona has better coworking infrastructure

Porto vs Berlin:

• Berlin has the best café work culture in Europe (unlimited laptop time, excellent WiFi)
• Porto cafés are cheaper than Berlin
• Porto has better weather and outdoor seating
• Berlin wins for serious long-term remote work

Overall: Porto is a good digital nomad city for 2-4 weeks, but it is not as established as Lisbon, Barcelona, or Berlin. Expect to spend more time finding the right cafés and dealing with occasional WiFi issues.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are Porto cafés laptop-friendly?

Some cafés in Porto are laptop-friendly (Honest Greens, Mesa, Combi on weekdays), but many traditional Portuguese cafés do not welcome laptops for long sessions. Always check the vibe before settling in for 3+ hours.

Where can digital nomads work in Porto?

Digital nomads should work from Honest Greens (best for long sessions and calls), Combi Coffee Roasters (weekdays only, excellent coffee), Mesa (friendly and relaxed), or coworking spaces like Selina Porto or LACS Coworking.

Does Porto have good WiFi in cafés?

WiFi quality varies. Honest Greens has excellent WiFi suitable for video calls. Combi and Mesa have good WiFi for emails and general work. Always test WiFi before committing to a long session, and have mobile data as backup.

Can you work from cafés on weekends in Porto?

Some cafés welcome laptops on weekends (Honest Greens, Mesa), but others do not (Combi Coffee Roasters has a no-laptops-on-weekends policy). Check policies before showing up on Saturday or Sunday.

How much does it cost to work from Porto cafés?

Expect to spend 5-15 euros per café session (coffee 2-3 euros, food 5-12 euros). If you work from cafés 5 days per week, budget 25-75 euros per week for café costs.

Is Porto good for digital nomads?

Yes, but it is not as established as Lisbon or Barcelona. Porto has a growing remote work scene, affordable cost of living, and several good work cafés. Best for digital nomads staying 2-4 weeks. For longer stays (2+ months), Lisbon may be better.

Where should digital nomads stay in Porto?

Stay in Baixa for easy access to work cafés, or Bonfim for cheaper, more spacious apartments (but expect a 20-minute walk to cafés). See my full Porto digital nomad guide for details.

Do Porto cafés have outlets for laptops?

Outlets are limited at most Porto cafés. Arrive early (before 10:00 AM) to secure tables near outlets, or bring a portable power bank as backup.

How long can you stay in Porto cafés?

Most laptop-friendly cafés welcome you for 2-3 hours if you order food and drinks. Honest Greens is the most relaxed (I stayed 3-4 hours multiple times). Avoid overstaying at small, busy cafés like Combi.

Should digital nomads use coworking spaces in Porto?

If you need guaranteed fast WiFi, quiet environment, and desk space, yes. Porto has coworking spaces like Selina Porto, Second Home, and LACS Coworking. However, if you are staying short-term (2-4 weeks), café hopping works fine and is cheaper.

Final Thoughts

Porto has a small but growing café work scene suitable for digital nomads staying 2-4 weeks. Honest Greens is the most reliable option for long work sessions and calls, Combi Coffee Roasters offers excellent coffee but weekday-only laptop access, and Mesa provides a friendly, relaxed atmosphere.

If you are staying longer than a month, consider a coworking space membership for guaranteed WiFi and desk space.

For full digital nomad planning, see my complete Porto digital nomad guide, neighborhood recommendations, and budget breakdown to understand what Porto actually costs.

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