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

The 5 cafés to work from in Rome that people on Reddit named as places they worked from, led by Doppiozeroo, Ex Circus and illy Shop. The 5 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. 01Doppiozeroo

    café68 Via OstienseWi‑FiWork 94

    Doppiozeroo - I've never seen anyone else work here, but it's nice and has wifi, and at least one power outlet. Tasteful music not too loud.
    r/romeApril 2022

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  2. 02Ex Circus

    caféVia della Vetrina, PonteWork 75

    Ex Circus - A true work cafe in the city center. Very small though.
    r/romeApril 2022

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  3. 03illy Shop

    café59D Via dei Due MacelliWork 70

    The Illy cafes are good! I went to work there a few days with my laptop (one close to the Pantheon)
    r/romeAugust 2024

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  4. 04Big Star

    café25 Via Goffredo MameliWork 62

    Big Star and Litro are good if you don’t mind working with music in the background.
    r/romeJune 2025mixed

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  5. 05L'Emporio alla Pace

    café28 Via della PaceWork 60

    L'Emporio alla Pace
    r/romeNovember 2025

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Our picks

Reddit named 5. These are the next best by work score, one branch per chain.

  1. 06Barnum cafe

    café87 Via del PellegrinoWi‑FiWork 100

    Barnum is a good option near the historic center. The cafe is open every day from 8AM to 3.30PM and offers free Wi-Fi
    Wanted in RomeApril 2026

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  2. 07Gatsby Cafè

    café106 Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II;Piazza Vittorio Emanuele SecondoWork 97

    Gatsby allows remote working from its first floor, so order something and head upstairs.
    Luggage and LifeDecember 2024

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  3. 08Fax Factory

    café87 Via Antonio RaimondiWork 97

    Specialty coffee e bistrot di cucina dolce/salata con arte contemporanea alle pareti.

    Fax serves specialty coffee at great prices, and even has little signs indicating where you can sit and work from. Great people, great vibes, great coffee, A+ from me.
    Luggage and LifeDecember 2024

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  4. 09Bistrot al Pantheon Di Rienzo

    café3 Salita de' Crescenzi★ 4.5Wi‑FiWork 95

    Bistrot al Pantheon Di Rienzo is a small casual café in Rome serving Italian fare, espresso, snacks, wine and food, with patio seating overlooking the Pantheon.

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  5. 10Bottiglieria Pigneto

    café106a Via del PignetoWi‑FiWork 92

    Staff are welcoming to remote workers on laptops. For focus time, aim for weekday mid-morning or early afternoon; evenings get busy.
    RomeingSeptember 2025

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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.