What makes a café work-friendly?
Let’s start from the basis that a café isn’t made for working and that we’re talking about temporary solutions. With that in mind, there are some minimum features that let us get a few things done.
First, it has to be comfortable: since it isn’t designed for this kind of activity, we have to adapt as best we can. That’s why it’s essential to choose large cafés, where we can enjoy some peace and quiet, away from distractions, and where we won’t bother other customers.
It’s also important to have comfortable tables, chairs or armchairs that let you keep a healthy posture for a long time. So forget about Friends: sinking into a sofa with a Hulk-sized coffee isn’t the best way to keep your spine aligned.
The 12 best cafés to work from in central Valencia
If you still decide to get some work done in a café in Valencia, here are twelve places that can meet those needs – even if their coffee isn’t as good as Llum’s.
1. Pastelería Nuezcafé. Carrer del Convent de Sant Francesc, 6
2. La Petite Brioche Sorní. C/ de Sorní, 28
3. Federal Valencia. Carrer de l’Ambaixador Vich, 15
4. Trencat. C. del Trench, 21
5. Coffee Corner. Calle de Pérez Bayer, 5
6. Café Rialto. Plaça de l’Ajuntament, 17
7. Café de las Horas. Carrer del Comte d’Almodóvar, 1
8. Savoiardi. Carrer de Ribera, 16
9. DDL Boutique. Carrer de Sant Vicent Màrtir, 52
10. Ubik Café. Carrer del Literat Azorín, 13
11. El Cafetín Valencia. Plaça de Sant Jaume, 2
12. Sweets & Coffee. Carrer de Cirilo Amorós, 2
Working in a café or in a coworking space?
You’ll say I’m biased, but I’m not going to lie to you. The best alternative to working from home is, without doubt, a coworking space – and even better if it’s Llum. No, this isn’t an advert; it’s something you can check for yourself.
The working atmosphere, the comforts and the exchange of ideas you’ll find at Llum are things a café can’t give you. The reason is obvious: a café is a place for leisure, relaxing and good food, not for working.
Take a look at the options at Llum and you’ll see we have plans both for staying with us permanently with 24/7 access and for working just a few days.
And the coffee is free!
