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The best cafés to work from in Rio de Janeiro

The 10 coffee shops in Rio de Janeiro that are best for working on a laptop, led by Aussie Coffee, Farro and Work Cafe Santander.

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.

Close-up of a coffee machine adorned with stickers at a café in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
  1. In Ipanema there's Aussie Coffee, which I've never been to, but it's highly praised because it has fiber-optic internet and the owner (Australian) always encourages people to go work there.

    Em Ipanema tem o Aussie Coffee, que eu nunca fui, mas é bem elogiado porque tem internet de fibra ótica e o dono (australiano) sempre incentiva que o pessoal vá lá trabalhar.

    r/riodejaneiroJuly 2024Translated from Portuguese
    We went to Aussie Coffee but unfortunately, because it's very small there and has no outlets near the tables, we had to leave without getting the chance to try the food

    Fomos no Aussie Coffee mas infelizmente lá por ser muito pequeno e não ter tomadas perto das mesas, a gente teve que ir embora sem ter a chance de poder testar a comida

    r/riodejaneiroOctober 2023Translated from Portuguesewarning

    Hours, amenities and photos for Aussie Coffee

  2. We also went to Farro in Copacabana, it was good too.

    Também fomos no Farro em Copacabana, estava bom também.

    r/riodejaneiroOctober 2023Translated from Portuguese

    Hours, amenities and photos for Farro

  3. With a vibe that is practical and comfortable at the same time, Work Café Santander is ideal for sorting out small work headaches. [...] When we went, there were few people and the atmosphere was relatively quiet.

    Com uma vibe prática e confortável ao mesmo tempo, o Work Café Santander é ideal para resolver pequenos pepinos de trabalho. [...] Quando fomos, tinha pouca gente e o ambiente estava relativamente silencioso.

    The Summer HunterAugust 2022Translated from Portuguese

    Hours, amenities and photos for Work Cafe Santander

  4. The space is large, with several areas, which increases the chances of getting a little corner just for you.

    O espaço é grande, com vários ambientes, o que aumenta as chances de conseguir um cantinho só para você.

    The Summer HunterAugust 2022Translated from Portuguese

    Hours, amenities and photos for dark coffee br

  5. With cold AC, fast internet, and a couple locations — including one that's a block away from Copacabana Beach.
    Mind Body GlobeMarch 2022

    Hours, amenities and photos for Açaí Concept

  6. Located at the southernmost end of Copacabana Beach, this cafe is operated by the Fairmont Hotel... fast internet and free bathroom use for customers
    Mind Body GlobeMarch 2022

    Hours, amenities and photos for Tropìk Beach Club

  7. @auroracafe.lapa: a lovely café with good hot and iced coffees, vegan options (I ordered a very tasty chocolate cookie) and a colourful, comfortable setting in Lapa. Pros: WI-FI, plugs, bathroom, snacks. Cons: there's background music, it's not near the metro.

    @auroracafe.lapa: uma cafeteria lindinha com bons cafés quentes e gelados, opções veganas (pedi um cookie de chocolate muito saboroso) e um ambiente colorido e confortável na Lapa. Prós: WI-FI, tomadas, banheiro, comidinhas. Contras: tem música ambiente, não fica perto do metrô.

    @luhtelevaporai (TikTok)November 2024Translated from Portuguese

    Hours, amenities and photos for Aurora Café

  8. I recommend Galleria Cafe Bistro, which has a second floor where you can work in peace and with good internet.

    Recomendo o Galleria Cafe Bistro, que tem um segundo andar que você consegue trabalhar em paz e com boa internet.

    r/riodejaneiroMay 2024Translated from Portuguese

    Hours, amenities and photos for Galleria Café & Bistrô

  9. CoLAB is a favourite of the remote-working crowd – and one of our top picks in Botafogo. The place is cosy and the people are nice. Just look for the plugs and choose your HQ.

    O CoLAB é um queridinho da galera que trabalha remotamente – e um dos nossos prediletos em Botafogo. O lugar é aconchegante e o pessoal é gente boa. É só procurar as tomadas e escolher o seu QG.

    The Summer HunterJuly 2019Translated from Portuguese

    Hours, amenities and photos for CoLAB

  10. Does the wi-fi require registration? No, it's a password. Are there plugs? On the walls, yes.

    O wi-fi exige cadastro? Não, é senha Tem tomada? Nas paredes, sim.

    The Summer HunterAugust 2022Translated from Portuguese

    Hours, amenities and photos for Metiers