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The best cafés to work from in Playa del Carmen, according to Reddit

The 3 cafés to work from in Playa del Carmen that people on Reddit named as places they worked from, led by Choux Choux Café, Ojo de Agua and Bajo Cafe. The 7 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.

A man carefully inspects coffee beans under a lamp, showcasing the artisan process in Playa del Carmen.
  1. Choux Choux Café

    Café, Avenida 20 Norte

    WI-FI, Recommended ×4

    , work score 100
    Choux Choux and Bajo Cafe, big cafes in tropical settings, good coffee, internet.
    r/playadelcarmenJune 2022

    Hours, amenities and photos for Choux Choux Café

  2. Ojo de Agua

    Café, Av. CTM

    Recommended ×2

    , work score 100
    Ojo de Agua. Really good internet, food, cafe and juices.
    r/playadelcarmenJune 2022

    Hours, amenities and photos for Ojo de Agua

  3. Bajo Cafe

    Café, Calle 30 Nte LB

    Recommended ×4

    , work score 88
    Choux Choux and Bajo Cafe, big cafes in tropical settings, good coffee, internet.
    r/playadelcarmenJune 2022

    Hours, amenities and photos for Bajo Cafe

Our picks

Reddit named 3. These are the next best by work score, one branch per chain.

  1. Basic Foodie

    Café, MZ038 LT002 Avenida 25 Norte

    Recommended ×4

    , work score 100

    cafe, artesanal bread, pastries, breakfast, meals, sandwiches, omletts and salads

    The coffee is strong and affordable and there are a few power outlets located inside the cafe.
    Roselle Media CoJanuary 2023

    Hours, amenities and photos for Basic Foodie

  2. The Bunker Indoor Golf Bar

    Café, Calle 68-A Norte

    Recommended ×2

    , work score 100

    Bar deportivo con simuladores de golf bajo techo, cocina y bebidas

    They have plenty of hot desks, a meeting room, and 2 booths where you can make private calls, or teach online. ... This is where I work at least a day or two a week
    Claire's Itchy FeetNovember 2024

    Hours, amenities and photos for The Bunker Indoor Golf Bar

  3. Marley Coffee

    Café, Calle 2 Norte

    WI-FI, Recommended ×2

    , work score 100
    The shop is located at ground level of The Fives Hotel Downtown so not only is the wifi fast, but once you’ve finished working, you can also head upstairs to the pool bar for a cocktail
    Roselle Media CoJanuary 2023

    Hours, amenities and photos for Marley Coffee

  4. Ah Cacao

    Café, Calle 30 Norte

    WI-FI, Blog recommended

    , work score 100
    It's not bad, but it's not my favourite option. You can work well, but it lacks the charm, the calm and the atmosphere of the other suggestions.

    No está mal, pero no es mi opción favorita. Se trabaja bien, pero le falta el encanto, la tranquilidad y el ambiente de las otras propuestas.

    Ruben y el mundoJuly 2022Translated from Spanish

    Hours, amenities and photos for Ah Cacao

  5. Starbucks

    Café, Avenida Sur

    WI-FI

    , work score 100
  6. PapaCharly

    Café, Calle 30 Nte

    Recommended ×2

    , work score 98
    The staff are so much nicer, the food is better, and so is the WiFI. I go there at least once a week for breakfast and do a few hours work from there.
    Claire's Itchy FeetNovember 2024

    Hours, amenities and photos for PapaCharly

  7. Ressio

    Café, Calle 3 Sur

    Blog recommended

    , work score 90
    A 7 minute walk to Ressio, my favourite coffee shop in Playa del Carmen.
    My Vegan TravelsFebruary 2025

    Hours, amenities and photos for Ressio

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.