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Belgrade is home to so many cafes that it can be hard to choose between the options. This list is reflective of the author's preferences for non-smoking venues that aren't very loud.

If you want a more comprehensive list of cafes that you can work from, consider checking Laptop Friendly, a website created by Belgrade locals gathering information about cafes around the world.

june

June arguably has the best raf coffee in the city and also has a nice upstairs space for working on a laptop. While the cafe can be overflowing with people for morning brunch on weekends, it can be almost empty in the afternoon.

Sonder

Another of the largest and nicest coffeeshop in Belgrade, it has many different seating setups and spaces. Highly recommended to visit. Sonder has 4 locations in the city, but the Vracar location is the oldest and most popular.

Rocket Coffee

Overall a great place, they usually have a few pastries available. Be aware that in the afternoon around 15:00 the sun shines through the window, making it harder to see your screen at the window-facing seats, but there are seats that do not face the window.

Kuca Umetnica

Kuca Umetnica is set up more like a coworking space or event space. Only some of the tables are for laptops, but it's usually easy to find a table to work from. There is also a larger communal table if you are working as part of a group.

Sloj

Sloj is a nice bakery with beautiful photogenic pastries. It's not as well set up for working, but if there are seats available, it can be a good place to grab a bite or work with a friend. Sloj has 4 locations around the city (like Sonder) but the Dorcol location is the best known.

Kofilin

Kofilin has many branches throughout Belgrade. Most branches are often not so busy and they serve different types of sirniki. This specific location is centrally located and has more seating than some other locations.

Starbucks near Parliament

Like Kofilin, Starbucks has several branches around the city. Many people are on their laptops at this location, perhaps because it's very central and can be a useful stop if you are on your way to another part of the city.

Starbucks near Saint Sava

The newest option on this list, it has a louder interior vibe than some places (not the best for taking calls), but it has an upstairs seating area with nice views of Saint Sava temple.

Poslastičarnica Šuma

Many vegan baked goods are offered here. Empty tables are almost guaranteed during working hours.

Mi Hleb

It's a small bakery, but there is a large shared table that is good for laptops (if there is space).