The best cafés to work from in Buenos Aires
The 10 coffee shops in Buenos Aires that are best for working on a laptop, led by Café Tortoni, El Gato Negro and Bonafide.
Ranked by work score: Wi‑Fi, power, seating, hours, what reviews say about laptops and noise, and who recommends working there. One branch per chain.
01Café Tortoni
café825 Avenida de Mayo★ 4.5Wi‑FiWork 100
Café Tortoni is an iconic French-style café that opened in 1858 on Avenida de Mayo in central Buenos Aires. Visitors are drawn to its timeless, elegant atmosphere filled with antique décor and a deep sense of Argentine history and culture.
02El Gato Negro
café1669 Avenida Corrientes★ 4.4Work 100
El Gato Negro is a historic coffeehouse on Avenida Corrientes that has operated since 1927. The café is dominated by its impressive display of over 50 teas and 50 spices, which create an enchanting aroma throughout the venue.
03Bonafide
café573 Lima★ 4.4Wi‑FiWork 100
Bonafide is a café in Buenos Aires that serves coffee and food in a small, pleasant space. Reviewers consistently praise the friendly service and the quality of the coffee, particularly the moka.
04Havanna
café1696 Avenida Belgrano★ 4.3Wi‑FiWork 100
Havanna is a café on Avenida Belgrano in Buenos Aires serving coffee, alfajores, medialunas and other food. Reviewers praise the coffee quality and mention a calm atmosphere with few people. Staff are described as nice.
05Café Martínez
café498 Avenida Callao★ 4.2Wi‑FiWork 100
Café Martínez is a Buenos Aires café on Avenida Callao with both indoor and outdoor seating. Reviewers appreciate the local atmosphere and describe it as having an appealing Argentine character.
06FRANCO SPECIALTY COFFEE
café18 Presidente Luis Sáenz Peña★ 4.2Wi‑FiWork 100
Franco Specialty Coffee is a minimalist café in Buenos Aires with a pleasant outdoor seating area that offers a calm retreat from the busy streets. Reviewers appreciate the relaxed atmosphere and friendly staff. The café serves coffee and bakery items alongside sandwiches.
08Hábito Café
café1152, C1097AAX México★ 4.6Wi‑FiWork 97
Hábito Café is a small, charming spot in central Buenos Aires with a trendy interior, exposed brickwork and plenty of character. The staff are friendly and patient, and the atmosphere draws people to linger.
09Ebro
café390 Avenida Entre Ríos★ 3.9Wi‑FiWork 97
Ebro is a cafe in central Buenos Aires with an appealing interior. It serves food and alcohol, with reviewers noting generous portions. The kitchen produces decent ravioli, risotto, and pizza.
10Alma café
café304 Cerrito★ 3.9Wi‑FiWork 87
Alma café is a well-designed and quiet café on a busy avenue in central Buenos Aires. Reviewers praise the atmosphere and lighting. The café bakes pastries and meat pies on site and serves coffee, iced drinks, and light meals including eggs and brunch items.