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The best cafés to work from in Medellin, according to Reddit

The 4 cafés to work from in Medellin that people on Reddit named as places they worked from, led by Semilla Café, Memorias Coffee and PERGAMINO Café Oviedo CC. The 6 after them are our own picks, by work score, to make 10.

Ranked by how many Reddit threads name the place as somewhere to work, then by work score. Quoted as written, linked to the thread. One branch per chain.

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  1. Semilla Café

    Café, Cl. 39c #73-7

    WI-FI, Reddit recommended

    , work score 100
    Semilla cafe.

    Semilla cafe

    r/medellinSeptember 2024Translated from Spanish

    Hours, amenities and photos for Semilla Café

  2. Memorias Coffee

    Café, Cra. 85 #

    Reddit recommended

    , work score 80
    I actually went recently and loved it, it is called Memorias Coffee.

    La verdad fui hace poco y me encantó, este se llama Memorias Coffee.

    r/medellinApril 2026Translated from Spanish

    Hours, amenities and photos for Memorias Coffee

  3. PERGAMINO Café Oviedo CC

    Café, Cr 43A

    Reddit recommended

    , work score 80
    Pergamino in Oviedo, they have a second floor for more private environment.
    r/medellinMay 2022

    Hours, amenities and photos for PERGAMINO Café Oviedo CC

  4. Santa Leña

    Café, Carrera

    Reddit recommended

    , work score 80
    Santa Leña on the Nutibara is fantastic, the second floor is perfect for working securely in the semi-outdoors and the decor is homey and cute.
    r/medellinMay 2022

    Hours, amenities and photos for Santa Leña

Our picks

Reddit named 4. These are the next best by work score, one branch per chain.

  1. Pergamino

    Café, Circular

    WI-FI, POWER, Recommended ×7

    , work score 100
    provides a similar ambiance, has a patio, plenty of seating, and two levels of indoor working space
    Medellin GuruApril 2021

    Hours, amenities and photos for Pergamino

  2. Hijamia

    Café, Calle

    POWER, Recommended ×3

    , work score 100
    A small and cozy café with some of the best coffee in the city.

    Una cafetería pequeña y acogedora con uno de los mejores cafés de la ciudad.

    Ursula BraschiJune 2026Translated from Spanish

    Hours, amenities and photos for Hijamia

  3. La Rufina

    Café, Variante Las Palmas

    WI-FI, Recommended ×2

    , work score 100
    Weekday mornings feel almost like a private workspace.

    Las mañanas de los días hábiles se sienten casi como un espacio de trabajo privado.

    Colombia MoveApril 2026Translated from Spanish

    Hours, amenities and photos for La Rufina

  4. Urbania Café

    Café, Calle

    WI-FI, Recommended ×2

    , work score 100
    This place has a good internet connection, individual tables and bars, and a terrace.
    The Wayward Road

    Hours, amenities and photos for Urbania Café

  5. Café Noir Bar & Lounge

    Café, Cl. 8 #37a41

    WI-FI, POWER, Recommended ×2

    , work score 100
    super well designed, comfy seats, comfy ambiance, fast wifi, power plugs everywhere
    Medellin GuruApril 2021

    Hours, amenities and photos for Café Noir Bar & Lounge

  6. Matilde Brunch

    Café, Cl. 10b #36-30

    Guide recommended

    , work score 100
    well designed, has both indoor and outdoor space, great food options, and multiple seating options
    Medellin GuruApril 2021

    Hours, amenities and photos for Matilde Brunch

Quoted from the Reddit threads linked, which are not ours. If a quote is yours and you would rather it were not here, email us and it comes down.