Food & drink
Cafés with good wifi to work from
To work on your laptop for a while, look for roomy cafés with big tables and sockets, and avoid brunch and lunch hours, when they need the table. Early morning or mid-afternoon is ideal, ordering something every so often. Most have wifi for customers, but speeds vary a lot and it isn't always advertised: ask for the password when you order and keep mobile data as a backup for video calls. Some small cafés don't allow laptops; if you see a sign on the door or the menu, respect it. Here are the ones that work best for staying a while.
Nobody throws you out of a café in Mallorca, but there is a rhythm worth respecting. Between about half past one and four many cafés turn into lunch spots and need the table; first thing in the morning and mid-afternoon, on the other hand, you can settle in with the laptop for a good while. Order something every so often, take a small table and, for video calls, step out to the terrace or find a quiet corner. At weekends, with the brunch crowd, it is better not to open the laptop in the busiest places.
Old buildings in Palma have few sockets: arrive fully charged and bring a power bank. In the Tramuntana, go on a weekday morning: in Valldemossa, Barbaflorida Cafè is quiet before the day-trippers arrive, and in Deià, S'hortet suits reading more than a long working session. If you need a whole day, Palma has coworking spaces with day passes.
Frequently asked questions
Can you work on a laptop in cafés in Palma?
Yes, especially in the morning and mid-afternoon. Avoid lunchtime, from about 1:30 to 4 pm, when many cafés serve food and need the tables. Order something now and then, ask for the wifi password and whether you can plug in your charger.
Where can I work for a full day in Palma?
For a full day, a coworking space with a day pass works better than a café: you get sockets, a reliable connection and rooms for calls. Cafés are fine for two or three hours, early in the morning or in the afternoon, with a coffee and something to eat.
Updated in October 2026