Best Cafes to Work From in Rio de Janeiro

Cirandaia is a beloved neighborhood café in Botafogo that doubles as a reliable coworking spot. The plant-filled interior and natural wood decor create a calm atmosphere for focused work. They serve excellent Brazilian specialty coffee and açaí bowls, with outlets at most tables.

An Australian-inspired café bringing Melbourne's flat white culture to Copacabana. Aussie Coffee has strong WiFi and a laptop-friendly policy that makes it popular with digital nomads working near the beach. The bright, clean space offers good espresso drinks and avocado toast.

Maz. is a sleek specialty café in the heart of Botafogo with a minimalist design and comfortable seating. The space was clearly designed with remote workers in mind — large tables, ample outlets, and fast WiFi throughout. Their single-origin Brazilian coffees highlight beans from Minas Gerais and Bahia.

A Minas Gerais-style café chain beloved for its affordable pão de queijo (cheese bread) and drip coffee. The Botafogo branch has a spacious upstairs area that's quieter and well-suited for working. WiFi is solid and the budget-friendly prices make it easy to camp out for hours.

BARIO brings specialty coffee culture to a lively corner of Botafogo with rotating single-origin beans from small Brazilian farms. The warm, industrial-style space has communal tables ideal for working and a friendly atmosphere. Their V60 pour-overs and cold brews are standouts.