The Best Cafés to Study and Work Remotely in Barcelona
Anyone who knows Barcelona well knows it’s full of unique coworking spaces and creative offices offering a new, practical way to work. However, while coworking spaces are great for some, many people prefer to study or work from cafés surrounded by cakes, coffee, and comfy furniture. So, without further ado, here’s our guide to some of our favourite cafés to work remotely and study in Barcelona!
Federal Café
Federal Café is a popular café and restaurant chain that’s quickly becoming a go-to spot for brunch in Barcelona, Madrid, Girona, and Valencia.
It offers a wide menu specialising in traditional brunch and breakfasts, but you’ll also find salads, sandwiches, and plenty of tasty treats to satisfy anyone with a sweet tooth.
Any of their three locations in the city are popular spots for studying and working thanks to their spacious interiors, natural light, and fast Wi-Fi. Plus, they’re pet friendly, with an outdoor seating area where you can take a break and relax under the Mediterranean sun during the warmer months. So grab your laptop, treat yourself to something tasty, sip your coffee, and get comfortable.
Locations:
📍Carrer del Parlament, Sant Antoni
📍Passatge de la Pau, 11, Ciutat Vella
📍Carrer de Taulat, 109-111, Sant Martí
Opening hours:
⏰Sant Antoni: Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. / Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
⏰Ciutat Vella: Monday to Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
⏰Sant Martí: Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. / Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Juice Dudes
Juice Dudes is a healthy café with an urban vibe in Barcelona. It’s known for its fresh juices, specialty coffee, and delicious Açaí bowls, making it a spot that perfectly blends specialty coffee, bowls, amazing juices, and healthy food in a great atmosphere.
Their menu is full of fresh and nutritious options such as cold-pressed juices, açaí bowls, smoothies, breakfasts, light meals, sandwiches, vegan choices, and, most importantly, gluten-free options.
The cafés have a bright atmosphere, space to work remotely or study, a kids corner where little ones can have fun while you enjoy your time, and best of all, they’re also pet friendly.
Locations:
📍Carrer de Provença, 316, L’Eixample
📍Avinguda Meridiana, 1, Sant Martí
Opening hours:
⏰Provença: Monday to Thursday and Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. / Friday and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
⏰Meridiana: Monday to Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Morrow Coffee
Morrow Coffee is a specialty coffee shop and micro-roastery based in Barcelona. They describe themselves as lovers of “specialty roasting”, combining passion, technique, and a strong commitment to offering coffee of the highest quality.
They offer single-origin coffees, roasted for different brewing methods (espresso, filter), as well as carefully crafted signature drinks. You’ll also find handmade sandwiches, pastries (including vegan options), and other tasty bites to enjoy with your drink.
They offer single-origin coffees, roasted for different brewing methods (espresso, filter), as well as carefully crafted signature drinks. You’ll also find handmade sandwiches, pastries (including vegan options), and other tasty bites to enjoy with your drink.
Locations:
📍Gran Via de Les Corts Catalanes, 403, L’Eixample
📍Roger de Flor, 204, L’Eixample
Opening hours:
⏰Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
⏰Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Osom Coffee
Osom Coffee is more than just a specialty coffee shop – it’s an inclusive and vibrant community built on transparency, sustainability, and creativity. It’s the first café of the Somos Osom family in Barcelona, with the others located in Madrid.
Although their standout feature is the amazing specialty coffee, they also offer pastries and baked goods, healthy food (additive-free, with vegan, keto, and gluten-free options), featuring seasonal ingredients and even a lunchtime menu.
The minimalist and modern space, reminiscent of typical Japanese-style cafés, includes a coworking area where you can work or study.
Locations:
📍Carrer Sant Joan de Malta, 148, Sant Martí
Opening hours:
⏰Monday to Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Three Marks Coffee
Three Marks Coffee is a specialty coffee shop founded by three friends who share a passion for high-quality coffee. Their goal is to make people see coffee as an experience, not just a simple drink to help you wake up. They also have their own roastery located at Moll de la Ronda.
They focus mainly on offering specialty coffee, but they also serve several food options to go with your drink, such as granola or chia bowls.
The café is filled with natural light thanks to a large window overlooking the street. While the ground floor is small, the upper floor is quite spacious, offering a comfortable area to work remotely or study. It also features a large terrace where you can enjoy the city’s sunshine.
Locations:
📍Carrer d’Ausiàs Marc, 151, L’Eixample
Opening hours:
⏰Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
⏰Saturday and Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Jaç
Jaç Hi-Fi Coffee is a new café that opened just under three months ago, inspired by the legendary Japanese Jazz Kissas — spaces designed to appreciate and truly listen to the music being played while enjoying a cup of coffee.
Although the café is inspired by a Japanese concept, its menu combines Catalan cuisine — including typical local breakfasts — with Japanese ingredients such as matcha, along with a selection of specialty coffee.
Designed by Isern Serra, the space is spacious, modern, and features integrated speakers so you can fully enjoy the Japanese-inspired atmosphere. It has several large tables, especially a central one, ideal for working remotely or studying, as well as shelves filled with vinyl records featuring jazz artists, soul classics, and international pop.
Locations:
📍Carrer d’Àvila, 32, Sant Martí
Opening hours:
⏰Monday to Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. / Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
⏰Saturday and Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
So now you know — whether you’re a digital nomad looking for your next remote-work sanctuary or a student searching for the perfect study spot, Barcelona is full of cafés offering great atmosphere, amazing coffee, and productivity. From lush, green corners in L’Eixample to minimalist hideouts in Sant Martí, this city proves that working from a café can be both inspiring and delicious. So grab your laptop, order your favourite coffee, and explore these cosy spots one cup at a time — who knows, your new favourite workspace might just be around the corner.
