The best cafés to work from in Funchal
The 10 coffee shops in Funchal that are best for working on a laptop, led by Jacafé, Loft Brunch & Cocktails and Barreirinha Bar Café.
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.
Jacafé is also laptop-friendly so if you're looking for a chill place to get some work done you can do that right here!
Red White AdventuresAugust 2026 During the weekdays and off-peak hours, most of the cafeterias/bars/brunch places don't mind you hanging around getting some work done.
r/MadeiraNovember 2023 We tested the free Wi-Fi in the following 10 cafés in Funchal. … An alternative place, very close to the Old Town. The music is great and the sea view unforgettable.
Testamos a Wi-Fi gratuita nos 10 cafés do Funchal que se seguem. … Um lugar alternativo, muito perto da Zona Velha. A música é ótima e a vista mar inesquecível.
From Madeira to MarsSeptember 2015Translated from Portuguese there's plenty of room both inside and outside. So feel free to bring your laptop and get some work done if you feel like being productive.
Red White AdventuresAugust 2026 We tested the free Wi-Fi in the following 10 cafés in Funchal. … A classic. Open since 1945. Frequented by locals and tourists right in front of the cathedral.
Testamos a Wi-Fi gratuita nos 10 cafés do Funchal que se seguem. … Um clássico. Aberto desde 1945. Frequentado por locais e turistas mesmo em frente à sé.
From Madeira to MarsSeptember 2015Translated from Portuguese We tested the free Wi-Fi in the following 10 cafés in Funchal. … To shop, relax or try the delicious cakes from Engenhos de Açúcar.
Testamos a Wi-Fi gratuita nos 10 cafés do Funchal que se seguem. … Para fazer compras, relaxar ou provar os bolos deliciosos dos Engenhos de Açúcar.
From Madeira to MarsSeptember 2015Translated from Portuguese We tested the free Wi-Fi in the following 10 cafés in Funchal. … Good atmosphere, good music and a playground to "give the children wings". Light meals, coffees, teas and homemade lemonade. Newspapers available.
Testamos a Wi-Fi gratuita nos 10 cafés do Funchal que se seguem. … Bom ambiente, boa música e um parque infantil para “dar asas às crianças”. Refeições ligeiras, cafés, chás e limonada caseira. Jornais disponíveis.
From Madeira to MarsSeptember 2015Translated from Portuguese I would say Sete Mares. Great views, Wi-Fi, big terrace. For day-time work.
r/MadeiraFebruary 2024 You can check the following ones that I have been before, and told them I will be working for a few hours and they didn't seem to mind (I ordered some beverages/food and tipped them for their kindness):
r/MadeiraNovember 2023
