Best Coffee Shops in Rio de Janeiro for Remote Work

The best cafés in Rio with reliable Wi-Fi, good coffee, and a setup that works for getting things done. Tested firsthand by a local regular.

Rio has a reputation for beaches and nightlife, but anyone who’s spent real time here knows the city also has a solid café scene worth paying attention to — particularly if you need somewhere to open a laptop and stay for a few hours. Whether you’re passing through or based here, these are the spots worth knowing. Café Lunático — Tijuca If you haven’t ventured to Tijuca for coffee yet, Café Lunático is worth the trip. The theme is astrology, but it translates into a space that feels considered rather than themed — warm, unhurried, and easy to stay in. The menu covers lattes, slow-filtered options and mate, with beans sourced from small Brazilian farmers. Fast wifi, good coffee, and the kind of afternoon light that makes it easy to lose track of time. Artemis Torrefação — Tijuca Also in Tijuca. Artemis roasts in-house and sources carefully, and the team is happy to walk you through what’s on the menu. It’s a place that takes coffee seriously without making you feel like a tourist for not already knowing everything. The filtered coffee is the move, and the warm cookies are a good companion. Calm and focused space — works well for longer sessions. Aussie Coffee — Ipanema Down a long corridor in Ipanema, Australian-run, with English-speaking staff and a relaxed international crowd. The flat white is genuinely well-made. Fast Wi-Fi and a low-key atmosphere where most people are there to work or catch up with someone — not a lot of noise for the sake of it. One thing worth knowing: if you’re planning to set up for a few hours, they do have a minimum consumption requirement. It’s not a lot but it is worth knowing beforehand, the food is great and drinks are great though so don’t be discouraged by this. So_lo Café — Ipanema & Copacabana Sustainable, organic, locally sourced — that’s the whole premise, and it follows through. Clean minimalist space across two locations, all-day brunch with good ingredients, and naturally fermented breads that are hard to walk past. Reliable Wi-Fi and a setup that works well for sitting in for a few hours. Honorable Mentions Café Maya A neighborhood feel that makes it easy to settle in. Unpretentious, comfortable, consistent. Good coffee and reliable Wi-Fi — nothing flashy, which is often exactly what you need. Onesta Café Focused menu, calm space, crowd that tends to be there to actually work. The coffee is well-executed and the atmosphere doesn’t fight for your attention. A solid default if you’re in the area and need somewhere dependable. Final thoughts... Most of these spots have solid Wi-Fi, but its worth checking ahead if you have a meeting-heavy day. Tijuca is genuinely underrated as a base — quieter and less expensive than the Zona Sul, and with two of the best coffee options in the city within easy reach. Our personal favorites from this list are Artemis Torrefação and Café Lunático. We know the people behind both places personally — the owners, the baristas, the whole crew — you'll find yourself returning to these even when you're not working, trust us.