Published on 12 October 2026
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Good coffee, a plug within reach, reliable Wi-Fi and an atmosphere that makes you want to stay: that’s the recipe for a productive day away from the office. Brussels is one of the Belgian cities where remote work is most widespread, and its café scene has followed suit. A word of caution, though: not every café welcomes laptops, and some ban them at weekends or over lunch. Here is our pick of places where you can open your laptop guilt-free.
1. Belga & Co – Ixelles
This is probably the HQ of Brussels’ remote workers. It serves its own roasted coffee and has big windows, tables made for working, and a hushed atmosphere worthy of an old bookshop. The Wi-Fi is strong and there are plenty of plant-based options. A tip: avoid the morning rush, when the queue fills up with commuters.
📍 Rue du Bailli 7A
2. Jat’ Café – City Centre & Saint-Gilles
Wooden tables, comfy armchairs, plugs everywhere and fast Wi-Fi: Jat’ Café has everything it takes to become your weekday office. The space is bright and fairly quiet during the day. On the menu, bagels, salads and cupcakes keep every break covered.
📍 Rue de Namur 28 et chaussée de Charleroi 116
3. Hinterland – Saint-Gilles
This healthy café serves homemade breakfasts, brunches and lunches. Its large bay windows flood the room with light, a real plus for long screen sessions. It’s ideal for combining focus with a tasty break.
📍 Chaussée de Charleroi 179
4. Living Room – Quartier européen
With its Scandinavian décor, wooden furniture and colourful sofas, Living Room lives up to its name. The calm, uncluttered atmosphere helps you focus, and on sunny days the terrace overlooking Parc Léopold makes for a well-earned break. It closes at 4pm on weekdays, so it suits early birds best.
📍 Place Jean Rey 8
5. Kafei – Louise & Dansaert
Kafei brings an original touch to the Brussels scene with Asian-inspired coffee, tea and brunch. Its three main cafés (Louise, Dansaert and Korner) all have Wi-Fi and plugs. Note that the small takeaway spot, Kafei Atelier, has no Wi-Fi.
6. MOK – Dansaert
MOK is a benchmark for specialty coffee in Brussels and roasts its own beans. The room is large and bright, with bench seating that’s comfortable for working and a brunch counter at the back.
Bonus : Popotes – Ixelles
Between Flagey and Châtelain, this cosy café offers home cooking and reliable Wi-Fi. There’s just one rule: no laptops during the lunch service, which makes it the perfect time for a break on the terrace. It’s closed on Tuesdays.
📍 Rue Lesbroussart 107
What about after work?
Working from cafés is also a way to discover Brussels one neighbourhood at a time and meet new people. That’s exactly the spirit of coliving: living in the city as part of a community, without the constraints of a traditional rental. At Flexiroom, our colivings are designed for people who want to settle in easily and make the most of their new city.
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