Before heading off on my trip to Southeast Asia (including Thailand and Vietnam), I booked a two-night layover in Frankfurt. Naturally, I used the time to visit a few local cafés and get them on board for Twork. As a bustling business hub with a constant flow of people, Frankfurt holds immense potential. With so many remote brokers and business travelers passing through, there’s always a high demand for a good spot to knock out a few tasks.
This makes Frankfurt not just Germany’s financial capital, but also a hotspot for digital nomads and remote workers. The city offers a perfect mix of urban flair, excellent infrastructure, and a vibrant café scene. Between the skyscrapers and the historic old town, you’ll find plenty of places to work productively.
Café Culture for Remote Workers
Frankfurt’s café culture has evolved significantly in recent years. More and more cafés welcome laptop workers and offer fast WiFi and power outlets. The range spans from hip specialty coffee shops to cozy delis. Important note: Some cafés don’t allow laptop work on weekends – a fair compromise to make room for other guests.
The Best Work Cafés in Frankfurt
Brühmarkt
Location: Banking District
A hidden gem in the heart of the banking district. It’s pleasantly quiet in the afternoons – perfect for focused work. The WiFi is lightning fast at 302 Mbps download, and you’ll find power outlets in many corners.
WiFi: 302 Mbps down, 26 Mbps up
Power Outlets: Yes
Balance Deli
Location: Hidden behind a small store
Walk through the store to find a quiet café in the back with a relaxed atmosphere. Yoga classes are also held here – the vibes are accordingly zen. WiFi is limited to one hour but can be extended at the counter. A clever solution to encourage regular orders. No laptop work allowed on weekends.
WiFi: 94 Mbps down, 33 Mbps up (1h limit)
Power Outlets: Yes
Note: No laptop work on weekends
Stacks Coffee
Laptop work is explicitly allowed on the upper floor. You’ll find a large communal table and some smaller ones. Power outlets are available in some corners.
WiFi: 43 Mbps down, 18 Mbps up
Power Outlets: Yes (upper floor)
Elaine’s Deli
Location: MMK Tower, Banking District
A modern café with friendly staff and delicious food. The atmosphere is a bit louder due to music – nothing headphones can’t fix. Ideal if you enjoy some background sound while working.
WiFi: 68 Mbps down, 95 Mbps up
Power Outlets: Yes
Kaffeemacherei
A large, cozy café with many small tables. The food is excellent. Great for working during weekdays. On weekends: leave the laptop at home.
WiFi: 162 Mbps down, 35 Mbps up
Power Outlets: Yes
Note: No laptop work on weekends
Copper Bay Superfood & Coffee
Location: Right next to the European Central Bank
A café-bistro with a wide selection of food and drinks. The seats are very comfortable and the WiFi is fast. Downsides: no power outlets and slightly higher prices. Perfect for shorter sessions with a full battery.
WiFi: 159 Mbps down, 41 Mbps up
Power Outlets: No
brewdis Coffee Concept-Store
A small café with an attached concept store for espresso machines. Super quiet atmosphere, excellent coffee, and the croissants are amazing. No power outlets unfortunately, but the WiFi is stable.
WiFi: 39 Mbps down, 28 Mbps up
Power Outlets: No
Coffee Fellows
Location: Zeil 71-75 (inside Peek & Cloppenburg, 1st floor)
More of a last resort: The view of the busy Zeil shopping street is nice, but the WiFi doesn’t work reliably. The P&C WiFi as an alternative is slow and there are no power outlets. Only recommended if you desperately need a spot.
WiFi: 4 Mbps down, 5 Mbps up
Power Outlets: No
Conclusion
Frankfurt offers a solid selection of work cafés for remote workers. My top recommendations are Brühmarkt for lightning-fast internet and Kaffeemacherei for cozy working during weekdays. Plan ahead for weekends – some cafés don’t allow laptops then.
Frequently asked questions
Which café in Frankfurt has the fastest WiFi for working?
Brühmarkt in the banking district measured 302 Mbps down and 26 Mbps up, the fastest in my test. Kaffeemacherei (162 Mbps), Copper Bay (159 Mbps) and Elaine’s Deli (68 down / 95 up) follow. Coffee Fellows on Zeil was the slowest at 4 Mbps.
Can I work on a laptop in Frankfurt cafés on weekends?
Not everywhere. Balance Deli and Kaffeemacherei don’t allow laptop work on weekends, and other Frankfurt cafés have similar rules. Check the opening rules before you go on a Saturday or Sunday.
Which Frankfurt cafés have power outlets?
Brühmarkt, Balance Deli, Elaine’s Deli and Kaffeemacherei have outlets, Stacks Coffee only on the upper floor. Copper Bay, brewdis and Coffee Fellows have none, so arrive with a full battery.
Where can I work quietly in Frankfurt?
Brühmarkt is pleasantly quiet in the afternoons, and brewdis Coffee Concept-Store has a very quiet atmosphere (but no outlets). Elaine’s Deli is louder because of the music.
