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While there are plenty of cute coffee shops in Berlin, it’s really hard to find coworking cafés. Most cafes here don’t have free wifi and definitely don’t want you working on your laptop for hours.

So, here are my favorite work-friendly cafes that have reliable wi-fi, power outlets, delicious food, comfortable seating, and, of course, good coffee.

Happy working!

#1. Michelberger Café & Bar (Friedrichshain)

Highlights: Lots of space, stylish interior, outdoor seating

Downsides: Not much natural light

This is my favorite spot for remote work in Friedrichshain by far. It’s actually a cafe within a hotel, but don’t worry, it has all of the coworking vibes. Everyone is working here, from freelancers to students. And while it has an elevated feel, the space is also very relaxed, like you’re working from a living room (a really nice living room). Also, the coffee is top-notch, not your usual burnt hotel coffee.

The only downside is that there isn’t much natural lighting, which is fine in the winter because the softly lit interior is very cozy, but in the summer, it can feel a bit dark.

#2. Camino Brunch & Coffee (Prenzlauer Berg)

Highlights: Lots of tables, great brunch food, natural lighting

Downsides: Can’t think of any

Located in my favorite neighborhood of Berlin, Camino is a great place to work, eat, and chill. This eatery has a delicious brunch, smoothies, coffee drinks, and sweet treats. It’s one of the best cafes if you want to work somewhere more lowkey. The cafe is really only busy at peak brunch times, but besides that, it’s very calm. There are also plenty of tables and power outlets.

#3. The Barn Café Checkpoint Charlie (Kreuzberg)

Highlight: specialty coffee, plenty of power outlets, lots of seating

Downsides: seating is uncomfortable, lacks natural lighting

Another popular place for a long work session is The Barn Café. They make a good cup of coffee, offer yummy baked goods, and have reliable wifi. They have several locations, but the one in Checkpoint Charlie is my favorite because there are lots of places to sit, plenty of power outlets, and there are lots of other remote workers there (because I love the coworking vibes). The downsides are that the seats aren’t comfortable (I’m talking tiny stools) and there isn’t much natural lighting.

#4. St. Oberholz (Mitte)

Highlights: Best coworking vibes, great coffee, lots of seating

Downsides: Limited outlets, limited wifi access

Located on Rosenthaler straße, this coffee shop is the hotspot for digital nomads and freelancers. If you want a coworking space vibe, this is the place to go. I don’t think anyone even comes here just to sip a coffee, this spot is filled to the brim with remote workers.

They have great coffee, outdoor seating, lunch options, and lots of seating. But before you go, you should know that the WiFi lasts 1.5 hours, then you have to purchase something else. And if you go later in the afternoon, you’ll struggle to find a seat, much less one with an unoccupied power outlet.

#5. Reeham Coffee Roasters (Charlottenburg)

Highlights: Yummy food, lots of seating

Downsides: Older interior design that isn’t super inviting

This coffee roastery in Charlottenburg is a great workspace if you like good food and chill vibes. I definitely recommend trying their bagels, croissants, and cappuccinos. The atmosphere is very much old-school coffee roastery, I can’t say the interior design feels inviting (for me), but the baristas are sweet.

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