The best cafés to work from in Funchal, according to Reddit
The 3 cafés to work from in Funchal that people on Reddit named as places they worked from, led by Loft Brunch & Cocktails, Sete Mares and Art Food Corner Forum. 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.
01Loft Brunch & Cocktails
caféLoja D Estrada MonumentalWork 100
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 02Sete Mares
caféPraça CR7Wi‑FiWork 100
I would say Sete Mares. Great views, Wi-Fi, big terrace. For day-time work.
r/MadeiraFebruary 2024 03Art Food Corner Forum
café86 Rua do Vale D'AjudaWork 90
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
Our picks
Reddit named 3. These are the next best by work score, one branch per chain.
04Jacafé
café138 Rua dos FerreirosWi‑FiWork 100
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 05Barreirinha Bar Café
caféLargo do SocorroWi‑FiWork 100
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 06Café Apolo
caféRua José Joaquim da Costa, Pico e SalõesWi‑FiWork 100
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 07Loft Brunch & Cocktails
café49 Rua da ConceiçãoWork 85
08Prima Caju
caféRua do Surdo, MourariaWork 80
Prima Caju is laptop-friendly but more so during their quiet hours.
Red White AdventuresAugust 2026mixed 10Loft Brunch & Cocktails
caféRua de Dom Carlos IWork 58
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