The Remote Worker's Guide to Coffee Shops

Load shedding and load-shedding schedules have made the humble café South Africa's most reliable coworking space. Here's how to pick a good one.

The checklist

1. Power backup — inverter or generator means your 10am call survives stage 4.
2. WiFi quality — we rate shops on a 1–5 scale based on owner and community input.
3. Plug points — never leave with 12% battery again.
4. Laptop-friendly culture — some shops welcome all-day campers; others prefer a lunch trade.

Our work score

Every listing on findcoffeeshops.co.za has a work score combining these factors. Use the search filters for WiFi, power backup and laptop-friendly to find your next desk.