Finding a productive workspace in Lausanne isn't cheap. Dedicated coworking spaces charge 350-729 CHF monthly. Coffee shops? A 5.50 CHF cappuccino buys you hours of work time.
I've tested dozens of Lausanne cafés for WiFi speed, outlet availability, and laptop-friendliness. Here are the 12 best spots for digital nomads and remote workers in 2025.
Compare WiFi, hours, and neighborhoods at a glance.
| Café | Best For | WiFi | Hours | Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tchalo | Video calls | 10 Gbit/s | Mon-Fri 8-6 | Flon |
| Le Pointu | Late nights | Fast | Until 1AM | Riponne |
| Sleepy Bear | Early starts | Fast | From 7:30AM | Sous-Gare |
| Bold Coffee | Quiet focus | Good | 8AM-5PM | Sous-Gare |
| The Coffee Project | All-day sessions | Fast | 7:15AM-9:45PM | Marterey |
| Black Bird Café | Social atmosphere | Fast | 9AM-10:30PM | Downtown |
When coffee shop WiFi won't cut it.
Address: Rue de Genève 7, 1003 Lausanne
Hours: Mon-Fri 8AM-6PM
Best for: Video calls, serious work sessions
Tchalo sits between café and coworking space. You get 10 Gbit/s fiber WiFi—the fastest on this list—plus dedicated phone booths for video calls.
The space offers natural light, comfortable seating, and outlets everywhere. Organic coffee flows freely. No membership required, no commitment, no pressure.
This is where you go when you need to download large files or join back-to-back video meetings without worrying about bandwidth.
Price: Day passes at 22 CHF/day (cheaper than traditional coworking)
Quiet streets, quality cafés, and easy transport links make it ideal for focused work.
Rue du Simplon 3A • Mon-Fri 7:30AM-4PM, Sat-Sun 9AM-3PM
Sous-Gare area • Approximately 8AM-5PM
Two locations—Riponne and Sous-Gare
The best transport links and most dining options. When you need to run errands between work sessions, these spots keep you efficient.
For digital nomads who do their best work after dark.
Address: Rue Neuve 2, 1003 Lausanne
Hours: Mon-Wed 7AM-Midnight, Thu-Fri 7AM-1AM, Sat 9AM-1AM, Sun 9:30AM-4PM
Le Pointu near Place de la Riponne solves the eternal problem of cafés closing at 6PM. The space mixes cozy nooks with larger collaboration tables. The menu covers everything from morning coffee to late-night drinks.
Vegetarian and vegan options available. Staff understand remote workers—they won't rush you out as long as you keep ordering.
Peak hours: Midday gets busy. Early morning or late evening for guaranteed seating.
Each with its own character and strengths.
Rue Marterey 1/3 • Nearly 15 hours daily (7:15AM-9:45PM)
Central Lausanne • Part coffee shop, part bookstore
Central Lausanne • Café doubles as art gallery
Bel-Air courtyard • Scandinavian specialty coffee
For transit connections and energizing atmospheres.
Inside Lausanne Train Station • 6:30AM-7PM. Specialty brews with local Charbon-roasted beans. Perfect for productive bursts between trains.
Rte de Bel-Air 1 • Until 10:30PM. Eclectic, colorful, vibrant. Large communal table for meetings. Fast WiFi handles anything.
Outside central • 8AM-6PM. What central cafés can't offer: space. Immense terrace, big tables, lower prices. Worth the short train ride.
Swiss directness means clear expectations. Follow these rules to stay welcome at any café.
Buy something every 2-3 hours
Skip busy lunch hours
Match seating to your needs
Headphones for everything
What you need to know before settling in.
Hotel guests get a free public transit pass through city tax. Use it to café-hop across neighborhoods.
Lausanne ranks among Europe's most expensive cities. Budget $4,200+ monthly as a single remote worker.
Sous-Gare for calm. Flon for creative energy. Central for convenience. Ouchy for lake views.
Lausanne's café scene has matured. You're no longer limited to places that merely tolerate laptops.
Tchalo—coworking at café prices
Le Pointu—open until 1AM
Sleepy Bear—opens 7:30AM
The Coffee Project—15 hours daily
Magic Heidi
CHF 500
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Webbiger LTD
CHF 2000
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John Doe
CHF 600
Jan 20
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