Phuket Lifestyle: 5 Work Friendly Cafes to Boost your Productivity
Phuket may not be a place synonymous with work and productivity. It can be easy to get distracted by the vast array of activities and the gorgeous all-year-round can make it feel alot like the holiday that never ends.
But sometimes work needs to get done, and with a plethora of quality cafes dotted around the island boasting free wifi and tasty snacks and drinks, you don’t have to get stuck working from home.
Here are our picks for the best work-friendly cafes around the island with which to demolish those deadlines.
1. Cafe Waya, Laguna, Phuket
Located at the mouth of boat avenue, Cherngtalay, Cafe Waya offers up a perfect productive concoction.
A variety of seating arrangements from sofas to armchairs, mixed with a cool, air conditioned environment and free WiFi makes Waya an ideal location to get away from your home office and experience a fresh yet productive environment.
Not to mention the exceptional menu which includes a great mix of Asian, Western, vegetarian, snacks, pastries and more is enough to keep you going if you get a little hungry while you work.
Location: Laguna, Cherngtalay
Opening Hours: 7AM - 7PM Everyday
2. Gallery Cafe, Cherngtalay
Sat along srisoonthorn road in Cherngtalay, Gallery cafe is pristinely located between heroines monument and the beaches of bang tao and Surin. It’s warm and rustic interior environment is perfect for getting into a productive zone.
The Cafe also features a relaxing outdoor terrace, excellent for basking in the Phuket sun on your work breaks and its food selection is second to none. European breakfasts, cakes, sandwiches, Thai classics, hot or cold drinks.
This cafe has it all to get your mind (and stomach) right for a hard day’s work.
Location: Srisoonthorn Road, Cherngtalay
Opening Hours: 8AM - 6PM Everyday
Boost Cafe
Shooting down to the south of the island, located in the outskirts of Rawai just a few meters away from the Alphabeto resort, the tropical-inspired Boost cafe is one of the places to be.
With free, high-speed internet and a wonderful selection of all-day breakfast, brunch, smoothies and healthy dishes, it's a prime location to avoid working on an empty stomach.
Boost’s great food, quality ingredients, first-class service and vibrant atmosphere make it not only a great working space, but a unique dining experience as well
Location: 39/38 หม1, Rawai
Opening Hours: 8AM - 10:30 PM Everyday
Bubble Cafe Phuket
Staying on the Southern point of the island, In the backdrop of well manicured gardens, bubble cafe is a top quality location for relaxation and photo opportunities.
Its beautiful exterior features a self-contained bubble and impressive light fixtures that make for an ideal location to recuperate after some hard work.
Its air conditioned interior loses nothing of the natural feel, the space is covered in lush green plants and organic colours, forming an ideal environment with which to work effectively and efficiently.
The diverse food options including spicy pork salad, chicken with basil leaf, spaghetti dishes, Thai classics and more are also there to greet you should you work up an appetite.
Location: 24 3 Chalong, Mueng Phuket District
Opening Hours: 10AM - 9PM Tuesday - Sunday
Coffee Tribe
Coffee tribe is a cafe and coworking space on the southeastern point of Phuket.
Serving various types of tasty coffee, fresh healthy juice, vegan menu and all-day breakfast, lunch & dinner with lots of space to lay back, sit, work, or stay as long as you want on the comfy wooden chairs and rustic furniture among the potted plants.
Conclusion
Phuket is a hive of activity and productivity, and there are numerous places where you can have an enjoyable working experience alongside a cup of coffee and quick bite.
So next time you want a change of scene whilst you’re writing out your reports, you know where to go.
