PUBLISHED June 17th, 2025 04:39 am | UPDATED June 27th, 2025 01:49 am
As Southeast Asia’s digital nomad scene continues to boom, Phnom Penh is fast emerging as a favourite hub for remote workers and freelancers. With affordable living costs, a welcoming visa policy, and the upcoming Techo International Airport poised to boost international access by September 2025, Cambodia’s capital is ripe for work-and-play adventures.
From riverside rooftops to leafy courtyards and sleek co-working cafés, Phnom Penh offers a rich variety of laptop-friendly cafés tailored to digital nomads. Whether you’re chasing strong coffee, reliable Wi-Fi, or tranquil spots to tackle your to-do list, here’s our roundup of the best cafés in Phnom Penh for remote work and creative flow.
If you’re hopping across Asia, don’t miss our guides to the top cafés for freelancers in Singapore and work-friendly cafés in Taipei too.
Workspace by Factory Phnom Penh
Located in a re-purposed Levis factory, the phrase très industrial comes to mind here. Polished concrete and repurposed aircraft propeller ceiling fans are the order of the day. Positioned as a creative hub, the Factory offers private meeting rooms and Zoom/call booths, as well as some of the fastest internet in the city. Set on a more than three-hectare site, the “campus” features an art gallery, gym and even a skate park, as well as the Feel Good Coffee roastery, one of the best in the country.
With complimentary bicycles to navigate the art-filled alleys of the complex, there’s no excuse not to stretch your legs between projects.
📍 1159 NR2, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
⏰ Mon-Sun, 9am-7pm
📞 +855 17 999 546
🔗 factoryphnompenh.com | @ws_by_factory
Brown Coffee Vann Molyvann House
While we are sometimes hesitant to recommend a chain store, we can make an exception for this franchise, and especially this location. Brown was established in 2009 by Khmer friends who returned from overseas with a dream of introducing coffee culture to the Kingdom. Their latest outlet sums up this spirit perfectly.
Built by Vann Molyvann – the “Father of New Khmer Architecture” – in 1966, the space combines the elements which made him a pioneer: Natural light and ventilation, equally melded to Cambodia’s climate and culture. Airy, stylishly appointed and home to some of the best western-style coffee and snacks, the former home is a major drawcard for anyone with an interest in modernist design. With the look of a cutting-edge 60s experimental film, why not put yourself in the picture?
📍Mao Tse Toung Blvd (245), Phnom Penh, Cambodia
⏰ Mon-Sun, 6:30am-9pm
📞 Walk-ins only
🔗 Brown Coffee and Bakery
Suzie Time Café
The Kingdom’s first “time café”, Suzie Time offers an all exclusive digital nomad package, with an hour package available for just $3, or a full day for $6. Long-term deals are also available for those looking for a semi-permanent base of operations. The rate includes ice cold air conditioning, lightning fast internet, large tables and the use of a printer. More importantly, unlimited drinks are a part of the service, including the all important coffee. Set in an airy traditional shophouse, there are few places better to focus on what you need to focus on. With any number of fellow creatives frequenting the place, opening and closing times are a great opportunity to network.
The rest of the time, smalltalk is discouraged or headphones are encouraged. Great for serious grinders.
📍 59A, Street 350
⏰ Mon-Fri, 8am-7pm, Sat-Sun, 9:30am-5:30pm
📞 Walk-ins only
🔗 Suzy Time
Endless Café
One of the heavy-hitters of the digital working environment, thanks to its one-off status as the only 24-hour space in the city, Endless can be relied on for fast, reliable internet, plenty of power outlets and friendly local staff. It also has one of the most pleasant garden spaces. With a full range of barista coffees available, and even ramen noodles to make sure you have the energy to hit those late-night deadlines, this may be the perfect spot for anyone needing to regularly touch base with clients in a European time zone.
In addition, there are no extra charges for the wifi and air con, so campers can make themselves at home all night, if need be.
📍 65 Preah Ang Phanavong St. (240)
⏰ 24 Hours
📞 Walk-ins only
🔗 Endless 24hr
Hummus House
It doesn’t get any more central than this. Right on the Phnom Penh riverside. From streetside café tables, to air-conditioned quiet or the breezy rooftop Habibi Bar, with views of the Mekong, Hummus House offers four floors of options. The Lebanese restaurant is a Phnom Penh institution, first opening its doors more than a decade ago.
Warm pita bread fresh from the oven with the venue’s namesake Middle Eastern dip makes for a perfect snack, and plenty of power points make it the perfect central spot to hunker down and nail some work in the heart of the city.
📍 Preah Sisowath Quay
⏰ Mon-Sun, 10am-10:30pm
📞 Walk-ins only
🔗 Hummus House Cambodia
Nutty Bakery
One of the most attractive spots on the list, Nutty Bakery is also home to some of the Kingdom’s best artisanal sandwiches. Of course, a full range of breakfast dishes and coffees are available, but the pick of the bunch has to be the incredible gourmet deli-style sandwiches. One of the handmade loaves on offer even features cricket flour, for added, ecologically sound protein.
The cool upstairs space features comfortable retro furniture, and it remains a hidden gem in the fashionable Toul Tom Poung neighbourhood – that’s Russian Market to expats. Sokny, the owner and head baker, makes sure the music is discreet, the air-conditioning is cool, and there is no time limit on table-time.
📍 No 23, Street 446
⏰ Tues-Sun, 8am-9pm
📞 Walk-ins only
🔗 Nutty Bakery
The Lighthouse
The Chroy Changvar peninsula has much to recommend it. Despite being just a twenty minute tuk tuk ride from the city’s bustling riverside, it remains one of the quietest parts of the capital. This makes it an ideal base for those of us who like to hear the birds rather than the traffic. There is, or was, a dearth of comfortable places to get some work done without having to cross the bridge into the city proper. This changed with the recent relocation of The Lighthouse, formerly a Toul Tom Poung institution. Set in a borey – a gated residential community – the spacious patio offers comfortable fan-cooled seating under a mango tree.
Of course, writers and creatives need fuel, and owner Jaimie is renowned for his American-style cuisine, including the best burgers in Phnom Penh. Perfect for getting out of the city.
📍 C05 Street 10CW, Borey Sopheak Mongkol
⏰ Mon-Sun, 12pm-11am
📞 Walk-ins only
🔗 The Lighthouse
Java Creative Café Toul Kork
One of the OGs of the capital’s hospitality scene, the first Java opened its doors in 2000, when livestock were a regular sight on the streets. They have kept up with the rapid development of Cambodia, with two locations still consistently ranking among the best coffee spots in town. While the Toul Tom Poung location features a dedicated theatre and performance space, the “Black Box”, our pick would have to be the Toul Kork venue.
Further north than many expats care to venture, the Toul Kork district can be overlooked. For those seeking some of the most-affordable but recently-built housing in Phnom Penh – and fewer distractions in the form of bars and nightlife, this spot is the perfect place to zero in and do what needs doing.
📍 20A, Street 337
⏰ Mon-Sun, 7am-8pm
📞 Walk-ins only
🔗 Java Creative Café
Maloop
We hate to use cliches, but Maloop screams “hidden gem, green oasis, plethora of options”. The greenest public space in the city is in the unlikeliest of settings, Boeng Tumpun, a quiet Khmer neighbourhood just minutes from the city centre. Lush grounds with a huge number of cozy nooks and tree-shaded crannies mean you’ll have no problem finding a private space to focus. The simple pleasure of walking barefoot on grass is a rarity in Phnom Penh, but Maloop’s shaded manicured lawn gives you a chance to feel that all-important, but simple connection with the earth.
An in-house coffee shop and bar offers a variety of freshly-made fruit shakes or cocktails, while the restaurant features locally inspired dishes and Asian-European fusion. Try the duck and mushroom spring rolls or the stir-fried frog legs with red ants for a contemporary take on local fare.
Reset between deadlines with a stroll down one of the meandering garden paths or admire the latest exhibition at the park’s gallery space, set in an original 1960s villa, or simply lay down on the lawn with a book. Sometimes cliches are used for a reason.
📍 209, Ta Phon street, 12BT
⏰ Tues-Sun, 9am-10.30pm
📞 Walk-ins only
🔗 Maloop Garden
The Desk
One for the dedicated among us, with hot desks available from$60 per month, The Desk comes with a CBD location and all the mod-cons you’d expect from a space which targets professionals on the road. Naturally, private offices and conference rooms are available, so in-person professional connections won’t be a problem. Some of the city’s fastest internet and an on-site café mean you’ll be able to lock in to head-down, productive mode.
The management team even run regular networking and mentorship events, so if you feel its time to take your online work into the physical world, this could be the perfect entry point.
📍 206 D Preah Norodom Blvd
⏰ Mon-Sat, 8am-8pm
📞 +855 98 621 777
🔗 The Desk Coworking Space
Final Verdict: Best Café for Digital Nomads in Phnom Penh
Choosing the best café in Phnom Penh for digital nomads really depends on your rhythm. If unlimited drinks and a dedicated focus zone top your list, Suzie Time is a no-brainer. For lush greenery, Maloop brings nature into the workday, while Hummus House pairs productivity with stunning Mekong views. And for creatives who thrive on community and design, Workspace by Factory delivers a full ecosystem.
No matter your style, Phnom Penh’s café culture offers endless options for freelancers and remote workers, whether you’re dialing into Zoom, crafting a pitch, or simply enjoying a slow coffee between sprints. Wherever you choose, the city makes it easy to stay productive and inspired.
Top photo: Courtesy of Raman via Unsplash