The best cafés to work from in Cape Town
The 10 coffee shops in Cape Town that are best for working on a laptop, led by Truth Coffee Roasting, Origin and The Ladder.
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.
Truth Coffee Roasting is a quirky café in Cape Town's city centre housed in a distinctive steampunk setting of pipes and old metal.
There are even plugs hanging from the ceiling for you to plug in your electronics which means they are screaming for remote workers to grace their cafe.
Johnny AfricaJanuary 2026 Staff that work there know their coffee, cool vibe and has an upstairs area where you can take your laptop and work for hours. Highly recommended!!
r/capetownNovember 2023 The Ladder is a café on Bree Street in Cape Town's city centre. The space is bright and airy with high ceilings and large windows. Reviewers consistently praise the coffee, breakfasts, and lunch dishes, as well as the welcoming, vibrant atmosphere and attentive service.
This coffee shops wifi is fast, reliable, and it is packed with beautiful decorations.
VivaNomadiaJune 2025 the zen ambience blocks out all the noise, making it an ideal space to get some work done.
Cape {town} EtcJuly 2023 Tons on the two long tables set up for people to work from ... Always some people with laptops. Nomad-friendly staff
WiFi TribeJuly 2025 The seats by the walls all have plugs which is essential for long work days.
Johnny AfricaJanuary 2026 By day, it feels like a focused co-working hub. The long tables are filled with people plugged into their various projects.
Dineplan BlogOctober 2024 Like other coffee shops with free Wi-Fi, this place has a welcoming atmosphere for digital nomads.
VivaNomadiaJune 2025 The Honest Chocolate courtyard, tucked away at the back of the shop, has a similar atmosphere.
Dineplan BlogOctober 2024 Internet: Good ... Power outlets: None ... Usually, some people with laptops. Nomad-friendly staff
WiFi TribeJuly 2025mixed
