For many Parisians, pulling out a laptop at your table is unheard of, but times are quickly changing for some of Europe’s most stubborn cultural holdouts. The rise of remote work and the lure of working from Paris is too hard to resist. And to be honest, Paris isn’t cheap so for many of us, working and spending time in Paris long term comes hand in hand. So here’s my guide to the best cafe’s in Paris for digital nomads to get some work done (by neighbourhood)

Le Marais

One of the trendiest neighbourhoods in Paris, so you know if there’s an area on the digital nomad trend it’s going to be here

Cafeotheque of Paris

52 Rue de l’Hôtel de ville

Located along the Seine near Pont Louis Philippe on the southern end of Le Marais. This Cafe serves great coffee featuring beans from around the world. The wifi here is fast and reliable. As is the case in most of Paris, there are definitely not enough plugs to go around so give yourself a full charge before coming in.

Unicorners Cafe & Coworking

67 Rue Beaubourg

Located just north of the Centre Pompidou this is one of my favourite co-working cafes in the city. Sure you do need to pay 6 euro an hour to work so it’s not great for spending the day there but for a couple of hours it works great and there are a selection of drinks and snacks included. Check out their website here

Still worth a visit: Cafe Charlot

38 Rue de Bretagne

Located near the Marché des Enfants Rouges, it’s not at all what you would consider a cafe for digital nomads. There’s no wifi (not that ever worked anyway) but it’s a place I’ve always been inspired to get some work done offline. Bring a notebook, have some coffee, enjoy the atmosphere and watch the world go by on one of the outdoor tables

Belleville/Buttes-Chaumont

This is one of my favourite neighbourhoods in Paris but it’s more of a nighttime/place to eat hangouts. There are a couple of “good-ish” cafe options

Princesse Cafe,

32 Rue Bichat

Small but central. This cafe gets super busy. If that’s the case (usually weekends and before noon on weekdays), it’s best to not occupy a table with work. Grab a working brunch or a cup of coffee or a beer mid afternoon. In the evening it’s a lively bar on their outdoor terrasse.

No wifi but worth coming: La Fontaine de Belleville,

31-33 Rue Juliette Dodu 

This is another one of my favourite cafes to come have a croque madame (best in the city if you ask me), a cup of coffee, and/or a glass of wine and jot some ideas down in a notebook, contemplate strategies or map out some new wireframes the old fashioned way. In the evening Fontaine de Belleville is one of the best places to come listen to some of the best jazz around.

Montmartre/Faubourg Montmartre

It’s hard to group these neighbourhoods together. Think of Faubourg Montmartre as the classier little sister to the more gritty and affordable Montmartre. Both are wonderful for low key cafes frequented by entrepreneurs, freelancers, and artists

Cafe Marlette,

51 Rue de Martyrs

A wonderful cafe with indoor and outdoor seating. Reliable wifi, great coffee and pastries, but lacking in places to plug in. 

KB Cafe Shop,

53 Av. Trudaine 

Easily my favourite cafe in Montmartre. One of the best coffees in the city, great pastries, great ambience, fast wifi and even a few places to plug in. Wonderful

Sylon de Montmartre,

4bis Rue Piemontesi

Another great option in Montmartre. A very cozy option especially when the weather turns older. I don’t know why. There’s something so warm and cozy about it. The wifi is good, there are a few electrical plugs and the coffee is really, really good

Arts et Metiers

As a neighbourhood there’s nothing that really stands out here, but for one reason or another this has become THE place for digital nomad friendly cafe’s and co-working spaces. There is so much to choose from here but these are my standouts

Hubsy

41 Rue Reamur

This gets my vote for the best co-working space in all of Paris. You can either pay 6€ per hour or 25€ for the day. For this you get all your drinks and snacks (including no extra charge for non dairy milks!). You can get so much work done here if you’re in need of a get things done kind of day. You can reserve private rooms for calls, and larger meeting rooms are available as well. The decor is contemporary and you never feel like you’ve overstayed your welcome. Check out their website here

10h10 Co-working Cafe

210 Rue Saint Martin

Another co-working cafe, this one isn’t one where you’ll max out your productivity but you’ll have a great time and network with great people. The vibe is definitely cozy and eclectic with people working on couches vs desks (though there are still traditional desks and shared tables). It kinda makes you feel like you just walked onto the set of That 70’s Show. The prices are standard with 6 euros and hour or 27 for the day. This includes coffee and snacks during your stay. Check out their website here

Partisan Cafe Artisanal

36 Rue de Turbigo

This bright and airy cafe is a great option if you’re looking for a place to get some work done for a few hours without feeling the pressure to leave. The baristas are friendly, the coffee is strong and the wifi is fast and reliable. Plenty of outlets around the walls of the cafe.

Kafe Buki, 20 Rue Poissonière

If you need a change of scenery or even a break from french food (and coffee), Kafe Buki is the perfect choice. Decorated in a contemporary Japanese style serving Japanese snacks, pastries and the best matcha in the city. Wifi is fast and reliable and plugs are plentiful

Canal St. Martin/Republique

This was my old neighbourhood and it holds such a special place in my heart. You can really stop by any cafe in the area to work offline since there aren’t many with wifi but here are a few I loved

Republique of Coffee

2 bd Saint Martin

This is definitely one of the best cafes in Paris right now and there’s a reason. The food is good, the coffee is good and the atmosphere is unlike any other. With that in mind there is often a line on weekends but weekday afternoons here are wonderful. Fast wifi, plugs along the wall

Hubsy

64 Rue d’Amsterdam

The second location of this coworking spot. Hubsy Republique is slightly more laid back with more of a cafe vibe. The interior is warmer and a bit cozier than their Arts & Metiers cousin. The wifi, ample seats with plugs, food, and drink remain the same quality and the same price

Bo&Mie

18 R. De Turbigo

More of a bakery than a cafe, this isn’t necessarily a place I would spend a great deal of time. But a great place when you’re picking up a quick coffee and croissant to just grab a table outside (inside is a bit too busy) and do a bit of work while you’re there. Though there are always a few people here with laptops. 

St. Ambroise

A really quiet neighbourhood surrounded by other livelier neighbourhoods. Not great if you’re a night owl but there are some great cafes in this neighbourhood that are perfect for productivity

Ten Belles,

17-19 Rue Bréguet

Another great bakery perfect for getting some work done with your morning coffee and croissant or even sandwich.  This bakery has many locations around the city but this one in particular is great for working. The other locations not so much

St. Germaine/Latin Quarter

Super touristy and super busy. You’d be surprised to find a decent cafe to sit down in with a laptop. It’s hard to find but there are a few

Nuage Cafe

14 Rue des Carmes

Wasn’t I surprised to find a co-working cafe in the heart of the Latin Quarter. But considering it’s so close to the University, it does make a lot of sense. A standard 6 euros an hour for unlimited wifi and coffee and set in a building full of character. It’s easy to lose yourself in your work for a few hours.

Dose

73 Rue Mouffetard

Located not too far from the Pantheon and Jardin de Luxembourg, in a small side alley, this cafe is a gem of a find. Wifi isn’t always reliable but when it is it’s a cozy little spot. This is more of a summer hangout as the interior gets cold in the winter

Worth a visit: Cafe de Flore

172 Bd. Saint-Germain

I likely don’t need to tell you how busy and touristy this place is. But the fact remains, they do have wifi. Obviously there will not be any outlets to plug into,  nor would I bring in a bulky laptop. I have come here with my tablet and a journal. It’s hard not to be inspired sitting where Hemingway once did. Do some light work here, some writing, jot down some ideas and people watch. I call this a little treat while I’m on the clock. And bonus: with the amount you pay for coffee, nobody rushes you out to leave. EVER. 

Ile Saint Louis

Much like the Latin Quarter and St. Germaine, finding a suitable place to work on Ile Saint Louis isn’t easy. There are many cafes here but either they’re too touristy, full of instagrammers, have no wifi or all the above. 

Noir

63 Rue Saint Louis en l’ile

What an absolute find! This is one of my favourite cafes in all of Paris. What’s not to love? It’s in one of the most beautiful parts of the city, it’s in a historic building that oozes with history but is modern enough to have a comfortable place to sit with good wifi and good coffee 

Quartier Aligre 

Located just east of the Bastille, this neighbourhood is highly underrated and definitely up and coming for digital nomads

Nomade Cafe

8 Rue Paul Bert

Bright and airy. Busy but not too busy. This is a great place to get some work done. The cookies are out of this world. Good wifi, some areas to plug in but not too many

So there you have it, my list of the best Café’s in Paris for digital nomads (my favourites at least). If there’s a cafe I’ve missed let us know!