(March 2021) Planning to hit up 
Best Wi-fi: Greenhouse Cafe & Restaurant Siargao
- Wi-fi: Excellent! They’re on Smart Broadband.
- Globe/Smart Data: LTE (Excellent)
- Outlets: Limited
- Acoustics: Voice-call friendly since it’s an open area
- Hours: 6:00 am – 11:30 am (double check with the restaurant)
- Meals: Limited to breakfast pa daw until further notice. Pastry, coffee, juice.
- Aircon: No, but well-ventilated
- Seating: Indoor, cushioned chairs
- View: Garden/Street
Instagram @greenhouse_siargao | Facebook Greenhousesiargao
Best Ambiance: The Spotted Pig
- Wi-fi: Service provider unknown but excellent signal
- Globe/Smart Data: LTE (Excellent)
- Outlets: Unknown
- Acoustics: Possible to do calls if the cafe isn’t too busy.
- Hours: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (double check with the restaurant)
- Meals: Breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner. Coffee.
- Aircon: Yes
- Seating: Indoor/outdoor. Cushioned indoor chairs. Has outdoor seating but no tables there, right before the entrance. Extended outdoor seating with bar table on the side.
- View: Street
Instagram @spottedpigsiargao | Facebook Spotted Pig Siargao
Best Beach View: Bravo
- Wi-fi: Complimentary wi-fi for those staying in the hotel. Restaurant guests may need to pay (Unconfirmed).
- Globe/Smart Data: LTE (Excellent)
- Outlets: Didn’t see any
- Acoustics: Always busy, so maybe not a good place to do calls. Unless you can find a quiet spot in the corner areas.
- Hours: Breakfast until late (double check with the restaurant)
- Meals: Spanish/Filipino. Breakfast, lunch, dinner. Shakes, tea, dessert. Alcohol.
- Aircon: No, but well-ventilated
- Seating: Indoor/outdoor. Couch, beach beds.
- View: Beach/Garden
Instagram @bravosiargao | Facebook Bravo Beach Resort Siargao
Quietest* Spot: Lunares Cafe
* For lack of a better word LOL. What I mean here is you could really focus while working in this spot.
- Wi-fi: Free. Good. They’re on Globe Broadband. Spotty at times.
- Globe/Smart Data: LTE (Excellent)
- Outlets: Limited
- Acoustics: Good for calls. The cafe plays ambiance music in the background so just make sure you’re on good earphones.
- Hours: 7:30 am – 5:00 pm (double check with the restaurant)
- Meals: Coffee, tea, pastry, dessert
- Aircon: Yes.
- Seating: Indoor/outdoor. Outdoor has a bar setup that overlooks the street but no plugs there.
- View: Street
Instagram @lunarescafe | Facebook Lunares Cafe’ Siargao
Best Coffee & Drinks: White Beard Coffee
- Wi-fi: Free. Good. Provider unknown
- Globe/Smart Data: LTE (Excellent)
- Outlets: Limited
- Acoustics: Good for calls. The cafe plays ambiance music in the background so just make sure you’re on good earphones.
- Hours: 7:00 am – 4:00 pm (double check with the restaurant)
- Meals: Coffee, tea, pastry, dessert
- Aircon: No, but the front side of the cafe is fully open. Fans inside.
- Seating: Indoor/outdoor. Indoor has a bar setup. Outdoor has some more seating and a couch that overlooks the street but no plugs there.
- View: Street
Instagram @whitebeardcoffee | Facebook WHITE BEARD COFFEE
Overall Best: Bake X Siargao
* Cafe is on the 2nd floor. Restaurant is on the ground. The cafe is where you should go if you need to work.
- Wi-fi: Excellent. Smart Broadband.
- Globe/Smart Data: LTE (Excellent)
- Outlets: Plenty!
- Acoustics: Good for calls. The cafe plays ambiance music in the background so just make sure you’re on good earphones.
- Hours: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (double check with the restaurant)
- Meals: Filipino. Pastry. Breakfast, lunch, dinner. Shakes, tea, coffee.
- Aircon: Yes
- Seating: Indoor/outdoor. Indoor has bar seating, couch, plenty of tables. Outdoor has some more seating but no plugs there.
- View: Street
Instagram @bakesiargao | Facebook Bake Siargao
BONUS! 3 more remote-work friendly cafes without wi-fi
For those who don’t need wi-fi or are planning to pack their own pocket wi-fi or tethering devices (which I highly suggest that you do), here are 3 more cafes. They didn’t offer wi-fi as of March 2021, but they do have outlets and excellent Globe/Smart LTE reception.
The Beachbaby Cafe
- Wi-fi: None
- Globe/Smart Data: LTE (Excellent)
- Outlets: Limited
- Acoustics: Good for calls. The cafe plays ambiance music in the background so just make sure you’re on good earphones.
- Hours: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (double check with the restaurant)
- Meals: Vegetarian/Vegan. Smoothie bowls. Shakes, tea, coffee.
- Aircon: Yes
- Seating: Indoor/outdoor. Indoor has a couch, plenty of tables. Outdoor has some more seating but no plugs there.
- View: Street
Instagram @thebeachbabycafe.siargao | Facebook thebeachbabycafe.siargao
Tom N Tom’s
Yeah, the Korean cafe chain.
- Wi-fi: None
- Globe/Smart Data: LTE (Excellent)
- Outlets: Unknown
- Acoustics: OK for calls. It’s a big room and accommodate a few. Just make sure you’re on quality earphones.
- Hours: 9:00 am – 7:00 pm (double check with the restaurant)
- Meals: Coffee, shakes, tea, pastry, milk tea.
- Aircon: Yes
- Seating: Indoor/outdoor. Indoor has a couch, plenty of tables. Outdoor has some more seating but no plugs there.
- View: Street
Instagram @tomntomssiargao | Facebook Tom N Toms Coffee Siargao
Corner Cafe Siargao
- Wi-fi: None
- Globe/Smart Data: LTE (Excellent)
- Outlets: Limited
- Acoustics: Not great for calls. It’s an open air veranda facing a busy street.
- Hours: 6:00 am – 7:00 pm (double check with the restaurant)
- Meals: Breakfast. Waffles, pancakes, sandwiches. Coffee, shakes, tea.
- Aircon: No, but well ventilated
- Seating: Indoor. 1st floor has bar-type seating. 2nd floor has cozy floor seating and 2 chairs.
- View: Street
Instagram @siargaocornercafe | Facebook Siargao Cornercafè
Most of the restaurants mentioned here also cater to take-outs and delivery. Support Siargao’s cafes and restaurants by buying a drink or two and tipping generously. Visit with precaution and respect. Most importantly, wear a mask and practice social distancing.
Until next time!
– K (quickly masking off for a pic)