The 5 Best Coffee Shops For Remote Workers In Lisbon

One of the benefits of working remotely is nomadic freedom. If jumping across the pond is on your to-do, you won’t be disappointed with Lisbon, Portugal. Portugal is top on the list for expats with a beautiful coastline and welcoming culture. Lisbon is known as the city of seven hills – a cidade das sete colinas. 

Its coffee shops are freelancer-friendly and have excellent coffee! Here are some top picks.

1. Comoba 

The food: Incredible vegan and gluten free options

The coffee: A

The vibe: Modern bohemian

The downside: Minimal plugs, so bring your devices fully charged. 

Located in the city center near the Tejo River, Comoba occupies an old pharmacy space. Its century-old décor has been revived to create a modern vibe with an old-world feel that honors traditional architecture. The food is really the perk here with creative recipes. It’s farm to table sourced from local suppliers. All the food is homemade yumminess using seasonal ingredients. 

2. Copenhagen Coffee Lab 

The food: AMAZING Scandinavian-style cakes and scones

The coffee: A+

The vibe: Scandinavian chic

The downside: The food options are not the healthiest, but tasty nonetheless.

If you’re looking for a light and bright place to work with delicious Scandinavian-style cakes and scones, this is your spot. The staff are welcoming, and the coffee is AMAZING, organic, and fair trade. There are three locations in Lisbon in and near the city center. If the weather’s nice, head to the Campo Santa Clara location with ample outdoor seating. 

3.Fâbrica Coffee Roasters

The food: Light food options including salads and sandwiches

The coffee: A+

The vibe: Industrial chic

The downside: If you’re looking for chic, this isn’t your place.

This coffee house has a super cool space with a masculine and industrial feel. But there is lots of space to work! This is THE place for coffee lovers who want a quiet place to work where they can spread out. Fâbrica was established to create a unique coffee experience by being involved in every step of production. Need a quick fix? Stop by their coffee truck on Av. Dom Carlos I 114. 

4. Hello Kristof

The food: Quick bites only

The coffee: A+

The vibe: Poetic, Quaint, French

The downside: The space is small, so make sure you arrive and claim a seat when they open

This place is meant for writers. It is so inspiring, and the coffee is epic. The small space is intimate and inviting for introverts or those escaping the hectic of city life. Find your spot, write your novel, or just take five. 

5. Heim Café

The food: Insanely good menu with beer, wine and cocktails

The coffee: A+, strong

The vibe: Quintessential portuguese vibes

The downside: A bit crowded

Afternoons you will find an army of remote workers but in the morning, you’ll be hard-pressed to find an open table. If you do, treat yourself to brunch – you won’t be disappointed. The coffee is rich and dark. Oh, and potent. A corner café, the owners renovated the space and built most of the furniture by hand. Ready for mouth-watering food? 

While Lisbon’s coffee hot spots offer a great place to work, even better is the port wine Portugal is known for after your day is done. Port wine is the country’s national drink using grapes grown in the Douro Valley near Porto, the country’s capital, for more than 250 years. 

Cheers.