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Best coffeeshops and restaurants to work from in Siargao, Philippines
Coffee Shops
Brain Dump
Best coffeeshops and restaurants to work from in Siargao, Philippines
Coffee Shops
Brain Dump
Best coffeeshops and restaurants to work from in Siargao, Philippines
Here's a list of places to work from in Siargao where the Wifi was (somewhat) stable.
Why Siargao?
After having been a digital nomad for over a year, I started to pick my travel destinations based on surfing opportunities. So I asked a few people I met while surfing which places they recommend and one place got a lot of mentions: Siargao.Siargao is one of the 7100+ islands in the Philippines with great surfing spots, but unfortunately, since it's a bit of a remote island, the wifi isn't as great.
Is there reliable wifi in Siargao?
One of my worries before going there was about how good the wifi will be in Siargao. It's quite touristy but at the same time, it's a remote island. So I only booked for 3 weeks, just in case the wifi quality was bad. And to no surprise, it was.
Thanks to regular blackouts - and there were a lot, especially during holy week while many people travelled to the island and increased demand in electricity - it was quite tricky to find stable wifi.
Best place to work for in Siargao if you're a coffee lover
Coffee Stroll
★★★★☆
Coffee: Great
Sockets: Yes
Wifi: Good
Noise: Just people's chatter
Air condition: No
Location: Between Cloud 9 and General Luna
This place was recommended to me first by a Japanese barista and competitive surfer who stayed in the same accommodation as me. Since he's a barista, I trusted his recommendation. I initially went there for the coffee but saw a few people working on their laptops.
So I went there again the next day to try it out and it was a good place to work from. Even though there is no air condition, the temperature is bearable because of the open space design.
Cold brew, banana bread and salted caramel coffee at Coffee Stroll
Their banana bread is decent and the coffee is great! It might take some time for your order to arrive as they put a lot of effort into every single cup they serve.
Best place to work from if you want to feel fancy
Lamari
★★★★☆
Coffee: Good
Sockets: Only at the bar
Wifi:Good
Noise: Background music
Air condition: No
Location: ~10min walk from Cloud 9
I loved working from Lamari. Going through the entrance, past the tropical plants and past the little gold fish puts you in a good mood before you even arrive on your "desk". The design of the building is very pleasing to the eye and because of the space and how things are set up, there is always a gentle and welcomed breeze. And no, it's not like a draft, it's actually pleasant in this heat.
Unlike many other places in Siargao, you can pay by card without the 3% extra charge. The only other place where that was possible was Las Palmas (more about Las Palmas below).
Beautiful entrance to Lamari & one of the best burgers I had in Siargao
This was one of the first places I worked from and the staff is very friendly. On my second visit I was already greeted by name and felt like a VIP, which was a bit uncomfortable but nice at the same time.
There's also a small pool if you want to cool down. Depending on the time of day it can get busy sometimes, but so far, we've always gotten a spot when we visited.
There are a few plugs but only at the bar. So if you run out of juice quickly, make sure to grab a spot there.
If you're ending up grabbing your lunch there as well, I highly recommend ordering the burger.
Best place to work from in Siargao if you love food
Las Palmas
★★★★★
Coffee: Good (great if you order from the Spotted Pig)
Sockets: Only 1 on the big table at the front
Wifi: 2hr vouchers
Noise: Background music
Air condition: No
Location: Between Cloud 9 & General Luna
This was one of the main places I worked from, mainly because the food is so amazing here! They also serve items from the Spotted Pig (see below) so you can get Spotted Pig coffee but I recommend ordering food from the Las Palmas kitchen, it won't disappoint!
Their breakfast, lunch and dinner menus vary and there's a lot of great options. My favourite were the rice bowls for lunch. The pumpkin soup was surprisingly tasty. Their desserts look great but don't taste that amazing though.
Poke bowl, carrot cake, dirty Matcha.. there's plenty to choose from in Las Palmas
When working from there, you have to ask for a voucher code. That one lasts for 2 hours and 2 people can use the same code at the same time (or you can use the same code for 2 devices, either way).
This get s a little annoying though if you don't keep track of the 2 hours and the wifi ends abprubtly during a call.
There's only one socket, which is located at the first long table on the right. So if you're running out of battery quickly, make sure to grab that table.
Best place to work from when you're on the way to the Sunset Bridge aka Cantangnan Bridge
Tatea cafe
★★★☆☆
Coffee: Haven't tried
Sockets: Yes
Wifi: Great
Noise: Very loud music
Air condition: No
Location: Between Cloud 9 & Cantangnan Bridge
Sandwich, Mango Smoothie and view from the shop towards the road
I came across this one by accident as I was on my way to Cantangnan Bridge for sunset. They have coffees, teas and a few sandwiches, nothing crazy.The quality of the Wifi surprised me because it's a place a bit away from General Luna and Cloud 9. But maybe that's exactly why the wifi was good. The music was quite loud though, so I don't recommend this place if you're having meetings.There was a plug at the corner where I sat. You can only pay with cash or Gcash.
Best place to work from Siargao when you're looking for an "in the zone" atmosphere
The Spotted Pig
★★★★★
Coffee: Great
Sockets: Yes
Wifi: 2hr vouchers
Noise: Mainly people's chatter
Air condition: Yes
Location: Between Cloud 9 & General Luna
When I did my research on places to work from in Siargao, this place was mentioned in every single blog, so I gave it a visit.
They have a broad variety of coffee choices.It was very busy when I arrived around 11am, and I was told by the staff that I can work from Las Palmas instead, they serve the same menu.The next day, I still wanted to check out the Spotted Pig, so I arrived early, got a table and started work. It almost has a library feel because 90% of the people there are working. Just as in Las Palmas, you get a voucher code to access the wifi for a limited time.The place is air conditioned, so it's comfortable to work from. Their coffee choices are decent and people are very much in the work zone.
Even though it gets annoying when the wifi stops after 2 hours, I felt very focused there. Probably because it was the one place where the majority of people were working instead of eating or drinking.
Best place to work from with an ocean view in Siargao
Green House
★★★★☆
Coffee: Alright
Sockets: Yes
Wifi: Good, no limit
Noise: Just people's chatter
Air condition: No, gets hot mid-day
Location: Between Cloud 9 & General Luna
Greenhouse became one of our go to spots. Unlike the Spotted Pig or Las Palmas, the wifi doesn't have a time-cap, so you can surf online as long as you like - or until the next power cut.
I don't usually like working right next to the beach. The sun just gets too strong and the glare is too much and I realise I frown the whole time trying to figure out what's on my screen. But here, the garden is quite a big size, so the sun doesn't reflect on you too much.
Garden and ocean view, mango smoothie and a very refreshing Calamansi juice
It can get quite hot during the day, as there's no air condition and even though it's an outside space, it's not as airy, so you're eager for a breeze.If, like me, you have many calls around 5pm Filipino time but you want to see the sunset (even though you won't be able to see the sun itself, as it's going down on the other end of the island) this is the spot to be.
There are 2 Green House restaurants right next to one another. So if you arrive and wonder where the beach view is: you're at the wrong one.Definitely try the Calamansi juice, it's very refreshing. And the food options are good too, especially the banana fritters.
Best place to work from if you want to observe surfers in Siargao
Shaka Cafe
★★☆☆☆
Coffee: Bitter
Sockets: No
Wifi: Good
Noise: Just people's chatter
Air condition: No
Location: Next to Cloud 9
Great smoothie bowls and a view where you can obsurf (sorry, couldn't help myself) the surfers at Cloud 9
This place was only a 2 minute walk from where I stayed, so I found it by accident. I went there for the smoothie bowls and stayed for the view. You can see the famous Cloud 9 walkway from here and can observe the surfers 😍They also had wifi, and even though I don't usually like working from the beach directly (as I mentioned before) I quite enjoyed working from here.
It can get quite busy in the morning when people come for breakfast, so if you're like me and get a bit conscious when you feel like you're occupying a table with just your laptop while people are waiting, there's one "lonely" high table in the corner facing the ocean where you cannot really place more than one person. So I didn't feel too guilty occupying that spot.Their coffee was alright but their smoothie bowls are better. I didn't work there for long as it got quite hot but definitely worth to check out for brunch too.
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Other mentions
Here's a few places that I've not managed to check out in my time in Siargao but are on my list to visit.
Goodies
This one is next to Green house. I saw it on Google maps while browsing for places and it had great reviews. Definitely want to try it next time I'm in Siargao. If you've been there or happen to go, let me know if it's worth a visit.
Bake
This one wasn't actually recommended to me in person but popped up in every single blog post I found about places to work from in Siargao. Unfortunately, it was closed every time I drove past.
White Beard
This one was recommended to me by several people but it was quite far away from where I stayed. My accommodation was around Cloud 9 and this place is quite in the center of General Luna. I heard it gets very busy for brunch time because the food is amazing. Not sure if you can work from there as well.
Ocean 101
I've only been here briefly and didn't end up using my laptop because I got caught up in a conversation with a friend. But supposedly the wifi here is good. It's actually a resort. I met a guy who stayed there who said the wifi from the rooms is great too.
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Is it worth visiting Siargao as a Digital Nomad?
Personally, I think it definitely is. But set your expectations about the wifi: If you have any important meetings, then maybe this is not the place for you. If you can work a lot in your own time, it's definitely manageble.
But also, I heard that Starlink just started providing internet when I was leaving. So there's hope for more stable wifi in the future.
For more things about digital nomading and travelling, feel free to sign up to my newsletter.
Here's a list of places to work from in Siargao where the Wifi was (somewhat) stable.
Why Siargao?
After having been a digital nomad for over a year, I started to pick my travel destinations based on surfing opportunities. So I asked a few people I met while surfing which places they recommend and one place got a lot of mentions: Siargao.Siargao is one of the 7100+ islands in the Philippines with great surfing spots, but unfortunately, since it's a bit of a remote island, the wifi isn't as great.
Is there reliable wifi in Siargao?
One of my worries before going there was about how good the wifi will be in Siargao. It's quite touristy but at the same time, it's a remote island. So I only booked for 3 weeks, just in case the wifi quality was bad. And to no surprise, it was.
Thanks to regular blackouts - and there were a lot, especially during holy week while many people travelled to the island and increased demand in electricity - it was quite tricky to find stable wifi.
Best place to work for in Siargao if you're a coffee lover
Coffee Stroll
★★★★☆
Coffee: Great
Sockets: Yes
Wifi: Good
Noise: Just people's chatter
Air condition: No
Location: Between Cloud 9 and General Luna
This place was recommended to me first by a Japanese barista and competitive surfer who stayed in the same accommodation as me. Since he's a barista, I trusted his recommendation. I initially went there for the coffee but saw a few people working on their laptops.
So I went there again the next day to try it out and it was a good place to work from. Even though there is no air condition, the temperature is bearable because of the open space design.
Cold brew, banana bread and salted caramel coffee at Coffee Stroll
Their banana bread is decent and the coffee is great! It might take some time for your order to arrive as they put a lot of effort into every single cup they serve.
Best place to work from if you want to feel fancy
Lamari
★★★★☆
Coffee: Good
Sockets: Only at the bar
Wifi:Good
Noise: Background music
Air condition: No
Location: ~10min walk from Cloud 9
I loved working from Lamari. Going through the entrance, past the tropical plants and past the little gold fish puts you in a good mood before you even arrive on your "desk". The design of the building is very pleasing to the eye and because of the space and how things are set up, there is always a gentle and welcomed breeze. And no, it's not like a draft, it's actually pleasant in this heat.
Unlike many other places in Siargao, you can pay by card without the 3% extra charge. The only other place where that was possible was Las Palmas (more about Las Palmas below).
Beautiful entrance to Lamari & one of the best burgers I had in Siargao
This was one of the first places I worked from and the staff is very friendly. On my second visit I was already greeted by name and felt like a VIP, which was a bit uncomfortable but nice at the same time.
There's also a small pool if you want to cool down. Depending on the time of day it can get busy sometimes, but so far, we've always gotten a spot when we visited.
There are a few plugs but only at the bar. So if you run out of juice quickly, make sure to grab a spot there.
If you're ending up grabbing your lunch there as well, I highly recommend ordering the burger.
Best place to work from in Siargao if you love food
Las Palmas
★★★★★
Coffee: Good (great if you order from the Spotted Pig)
Sockets: Only 1 on the big table at the front
Wifi: 2hr vouchers
Noise: Background music
Air condition: No
Location: Between Cloud 9 & General Luna
This was one of the main places I worked from, mainly because the food is so amazing here! They also serve items from the Spotted Pig (see below) so you can get Spotted Pig coffee but I recommend ordering food from the Las Palmas kitchen, it won't disappoint!
Their breakfast, lunch and dinner menus vary and there's a lot of great options. My favourite were the rice bowls for lunch. The pumpkin soup was surprisingly tasty. Their desserts look great but don't taste that amazing though.
Poke bowl, carrot cake, dirty Matcha.. there's plenty to choose from in Las Palmas
When working from there, you have to ask for a voucher code. That one lasts for 2 hours and 2 people can use the same code at the same time (or you can use the same code for 2 devices, either way).
This get s a little annoying though if you don't keep track of the 2 hours and the wifi ends abprubtly during a call.
There's only one socket, which is located at the first long table on the right. So if you're running out of battery quickly, make sure to grab that table.
Best place to work from when you're on the way to the Sunset Bridge aka Cantangnan Bridge
Tatea cafe
★★★☆☆
Coffee: Haven't tried
Sockets: Yes
Wifi: Great
Noise: Very loud music
Air condition: No
Location: Between Cloud 9 & Cantangnan Bridge
Sandwich, Mango Smoothie and view from the shop towards the road
I came across this one by accident as I was on my way to Cantangnan Bridge for sunset. They have coffees, teas and a few sandwiches, nothing crazy.The quality of the Wifi surprised me because it's a place a bit away from General Luna and Cloud 9. But maybe that's exactly why the wifi was good. The music was quite loud though, so I don't recommend this place if you're having meetings.There was a plug at the corner where I sat. You can only pay with cash or Gcash.
Best place to work from Siargao when you're looking for an "in the zone" atmosphere
The Spotted Pig
★★★★★
Coffee: Great
Sockets: Yes
Wifi: 2hr vouchers
Noise: Mainly people's chatter
Air condition: Yes
Location: Between Cloud 9 & General Luna
When I did my research on places to work from in Siargao, this place was mentioned in every single blog, so I gave it a visit.
They have a broad variety of coffee choices.It was very busy when I arrived around 11am, and I was told by the staff that I can work from Las Palmas instead, they serve the same menu.The next day, I still wanted to check out the Spotted Pig, so I arrived early, got a table and started work. It almost has a library feel because 90% of the people there are working. Just as in Las Palmas, you get a voucher code to access the wifi for a limited time.The place is air conditioned, so it's comfortable to work from. Their coffee choices are decent and people are very much in the work zone.
Even though it gets annoying when the wifi stops after 2 hours, I felt very focused there. Probably because it was the one place where the majority of people were working instead of eating or drinking.
Best place to work from with an ocean view in Siargao
Green House
★★★★☆
Coffee: Alright
Sockets: Yes
Wifi: Good, no limit
Noise: Just people's chatter
Air condition: No, gets hot mid-day
Location: Between Cloud 9 & General Luna
Greenhouse became one of our go to spots. Unlike the Spotted Pig or Las Palmas, the wifi doesn't have a time-cap, so you can surf online as long as you like - or until the next power cut.
I don't usually like working right next to the beach. The sun just gets too strong and the glare is too much and I realise I frown the whole time trying to figure out what's on my screen. But here, the garden is quite a big size, so the sun doesn't reflect on you too much.
Garden and ocean view, mango smoothie and a very refreshing Calamansi juice
It can get quite hot during the day, as there's no air condition and even though it's an outside space, it's not as airy, so you're eager for a breeze.If, like me, you have many calls around 5pm Filipino time but you want to see the sunset (even though you won't be able to see the sun itself, as it's going down on the other end of the island) this is the spot to be.
There are 2 Green House restaurants right next to one another. So if you arrive and wonder where the beach view is: you're at the wrong one.Definitely try the Calamansi juice, it's very refreshing. And the food options are good too, especially the banana fritters.
Best place to work from if you want to observe surfers in Siargao
Shaka Cafe
★★☆☆☆
Coffee: Bitter
Sockets: No
Wifi: Good
Noise: Just people's chatter
Air condition: No
Location: Next to Cloud 9
Great smoothie bowls and a view where you can obsurf (sorry, couldn't help myself) the surfers at Cloud 9
This place was only a 2 minute walk from where I stayed, so I found it by accident. I went there for the smoothie bowls and stayed for the view. You can see the famous Cloud 9 walkway from here and can observe the surfers 😍They also had wifi, and even though I don't usually like working from the beach directly (as I mentioned before) I quite enjoyed working from here.
It can get quite busy in the morning when people come for breakfast, so if you're like me and get a bit conscious when you feel like you're occupying a table with just your laptop while people are waiting, there's one "lonely" high table in the corner facing the ocean where you cannot really place more than one person. So I didn't feel too guilty occupying that spot.Their coffee was alright but their smoothie bowls are better. I didn't work there for long as it got quite hot but definitely worth to check out for brunch too.
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Other mentions
Here's a few places that I've not managed to check out in my time in Siargao but are on my list to visit.
Goodies
This one is next to Green house. I saw it on Google maps while browsing for places and it had great reviews. Definitely want to try it next time I'm in Siargao. If you've been there or happen to go, let me know if it's worth a visit.
Bake
This one wasn't actually recommended to me in person but popped up in every single blog post I found about places to work from in Siargao. Unfortunately, it was closed every time I drove past.
White Beard
This one was recommended to me by several people but it was quite far away from where I stayed. My accommodation was around Cloud 9 and this place is quite in the center of General Luna. I heard it gets very busy for brunch time because the food is amazing. Not sure if you can work from there as well.
Ocean 101
I've only been here briefly and didn't end up using my laptop because I got caught up in a conversation with a friend. But supposedly the wifi here is good. It's actually a resort. I met a guy who stayed there who said the wifi from the rooms is great too.
• • •
Is it worth visiting Siargao as a Digital Nomad?
Personally, I think it definitely is. But set your expectations about the wifi: If you have any important meetings, then maybe this is not the place for you. If you can work a lot in your own time, it's definitely manageble.
But also, I heard that Starlink just started providing internet when I was leaving. So there's hope for more stable wifi in the future.
For more things about digital nomading and travelling, feel free to sign up to my newsletter.
Here's a list of places to work from in Siargao where the Wifi was (somewhat) stable.
Why Siargao?
After having been a digital nomad for over a year, I started to pick my travel destinations based on surfing opportunities. So I asked a few people I met while surfing which places they recommend and one place got a lot of mentions: Siargao.Siargao is one of the 7100+ islands in the Philippines with great surfing spots, but unfortunately, since it's a bit of a remote island, the wifi isn't as great.
Is there reliable wifi in Siargao?
One of my worries before going there was about how good the wifi will be in Siargao. It's quite touristy but at the same time, it's a remote island. So I only booked for 3 weeks, just in case the wifi quality was bad. And to no surprise, it was.
Thanks to regular blackouts - and there were a lot, especially during holy week while many people travelled to the island and increased demand in electricity - it was quite tricky to find stable wifi.
Best place to work for in Siargao if you're a coffee lover
Coffee Stroll
★★★★☆
Coffee: Great
Sockets: Yes
Wifi: Good
Noise: Just people's chatter
Air condition: No
Location: Between Cloud 9 and General Luna
This place was recommended to me first by a Japanese barista and competitive surfer who stayed in the same accommodation as me. Since he's a barista, I trusted his recommendation. I initially went there for the coffee but saw a few people working on their laptops.
So I went there again the next day to try it out and it was a good place to work from. Even though there is no air condition, the temperature is bearable because of the open space design.
Cold brew, banana bread and salted caramel coffee at Coffee Stroll
Their banana bread is decent and the coffee is great! It might take some time for your order to arrive as they put a lot of effort into every single cup they serve.
Best place to work from if you want to feel fancy
Lamari
★★★★☆
Coffee: Good
Sockets: Only at the bar
Wifi:Good
Noise: Background music
Air condition: No
Location: ~10min walk from Cloud 9
I loved working from Lamari. Going through the entrance, past the tropical plants and past the little gold fish puts you in a good mood before you even arrive on your "desk". The design of the building is very pleasing to the eye and because of the space and how things are set up, there is always a gentle and welcomed breeze. And no, it's not like a draft, it's actually pleasant in this heat.
Unlike many other places in Siargao, you can pay by card without the 3% extra charge. The only other place where that was possible was Las Palmas (more about Las Palmas below).
Beautiful entrance to Lamari & one of the best burgers I had in Siargao
This was one of the first places I worked from and the staff is very friendly. On my second visit I was already greeted by name and felt like a VIP, which was a bit uncomfortable but nice at the same time.
There's also a small pool if you want to cool down. Depending on the time of day it can get busy sometimes, but so far, we've always gotten a spot when we visited.
There are a few plugs but only at the bar. So if you run out of juice quickly, make sure to grab a spot there.
If you're ending up grabbing your lunch there as well, I highly recommend ordering the burger.
Best place to work from in Siargao if you love food
Las Palmas
★★★★★
Coffee: Good (great if you order from the Spotted Pig)
Sockets: Only 1 on the big table at the front
Wifi: 2hr vouchers
Noise: Background music
Air condition: No
Location: Between Cloud 9 & General Luna
This was one of the main places I worked from, mainly because the food is so amazing here! They also serve items from the Spotted Pig (see below) so you can get Spotted Pig coffee but I recommend ordering food from the Las Palmas kitchen, it won't disappoint!
Their breakfast, lunch and dinner menus vary and there's a lot of great options. My favourite were the rice bowls for lunch. The pumpkin soup was surprisingly tasty. Their desserts look great but don't taste that amazing though.
Poke bowl, carrot cake, dirty Matcha.. there's plenty to choose from in Las Palmas
When working from there, you have to ask for a voucher code. That one lasts for 2 hours and 2 people can use the same code at the same time (or you can use the same code for 2 devices, either way).
This get s a little annoying though if you don't keep track of the 2 hours and the wifi ends abprubtly during a call.
There's only one socket, which is located at the first long table on the right. So if you're running out of battery quickly, make sure to grab that table.
Best place to work from when you're on the way to the Sunset Bridge aka Cantangnan Bridge
Tatea cafe
★★★☆☆
Coffee: Haven't tried
Sockets: Yes
Wifi: Great
Noise: Very loud music
Air condition: No
Location: Between Cloud 9 & Cantangnan Bridge
Sandwich, Mango Smoothie and view from the shop towards the road
I came across this one by accident as I was on my way to Cantangnan Bridge for sunset. They have coffees, teas and a few sandwiches, nothing crazy.The quality of the Wifi surprised me because it's a place a bit away from General Luna and Cloud 9. But maybe that's exactly why the wifi was good. The music was quite loud though, so I don't recommend this place if you're having meetings.There was a plug at the corner where I sat. You can only pay with cash or Gcash.
Best place to work from Siargao when you're looking for an "in the zone" atmosphere
The Spotted Pig
★★★★★
Coffee: Great
Sockets: Yes
Wifi: 2hr vouchers
Noise: Mainly people's chatter
Air condition: Yes
Location: Between Cloud 9 & General Luna
When I did my research on places to work from in Siargao, this place was mentioned in every single blog, so I gave it a visit.
They have a broad variety of coffee choices.It was very busy when I arrived around 11am, and I was told by the staff that I can work from Las Palmas instead, they serve the same menu.The next day, I still wanted to check out the Spotted Pig, so I arrived early, got a table and started work. It almost has a library feel because 90% of the people there are working. Just as in Las Palmas, you get a voucher code to access the wifi for a limited time.The place is air conditioned, so it's comfortable to work from. Their coffee choices are decent and people are very much in the work zone.
Even though it gets annoying when the wifi stops after 2 hours, I felt very focused there. Probably because it was the one place where the majority of people were working instead of eating or drinking.
Best place to work from with an ocean view in Siargao
Green House
★★★★☆
Coffee: Alright
Sockets: Yes
Wifi: Good, no limit
Noise: Just people's chatter
Air condition: No, gets hot mid-day
Location: Between Cloud 9 & General Luna
Greenhouse became one of our go to spots. Unlike the Spotted Pig or Las Palmas, the wifi doesn't have a time-cap, so you can surf online as long as you like - or until the next power cut.
I don't usually like working right next to the beach. The sun just gets too strong and the glare is too much and I realise I frown the whole time trying to figure out what's on my screen. But here, the garden is quite a big size, so the sun doesn't reflect on you too much.
Garden and ocean view, mango smoothie and a very refreshing Calamansi juice
It can get quite hot during the day, as there's no air condition and even though it's an outside space, it's not as airy, so you're eager for a breeze.If, like me, you have many calls around 5pm Filipino time but you want to see the sunset (even though you won't be able to see the sun itself, as it's going down on the other end of the island) this is the spot to be.
There are 2 Green House restaurants right next to one another. So if you arrive and wonder where the beach view is: you're at the wrong one.Definitely try the Calamansi juice, it's very refreshing. And the food options are good too, especially the banana fritters.
Best place to work from if you want to observe surfers in Siargao
Shaka Cafe
★★☆☆☆
Coffee: Bitter
Sockets: No
Wifi: Good
Noise: Just people's chatter
Air condition: No
Location: Next to Cloud 9
Great smoothie bowls and a view where you can obsurf (sorry, couldn't help myself) the surfers at Cloud 9
This place was only a 2 minute walk from where I stayed, so I found it by accident. I went there for the smoothie bowls and stayed for the view. You can see the famous Cloud 9 walkway from here and can observe the surfers 😍They also had wifi, and even though I don't usually like working from the beach directly (as I mentioned before) I quite enjoyed working from here.
It can get quite busy in the morning when people come for breakfast, so if you're like me and get a bit conscious when you feel like you're occupying a table with just your laptop while people are waiting, there's one "lonely" high table in the corner facing the ocean where you cannot really place more than one person. So I didn't feel too guilty occupying that spot.Their coffee was alright but their smoothie bowls are better. I didn't work there for long as it got quite hot but definitely worth to check out for brunch too.
• • •
Other mentions
Here's a few places that I've not managed to check out in my time in Siargao but are on my list to visit.
Goodies
This one is next to Green house. I saw it on Google maps while browsing for places and it had great reviews. Definitely want to try it next time I'm in Siargao. If you've been there or happen to go, let me know if it's worth a visit.
Bake
This one wasn't actually recommended to me in person but popped up in every single blog post I found about places to work from in Siargao. Unfortunately, it was closed every time I drove past.
White Beard
This one was recommended to me by several people but it was quite far away from where I stayed. My accommodation was around Cloud 9 and this place is quite in the center of General Luna. I heard it gets very busy for brunch time because the food is amazing. Not sure if you can work from there as well.
Ocean 101
I've only been here briefly and didn't end up using my laptop because I got caught up in a conversation with a friend. But supposedly the wifi here is good. It's actually a resort. I met a guy who stayed there who said the wifi from the rooms is great too.
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Is it worth visiting Siargao as a Digital Nomad?
Personally, I think it definitely is. But set your expectations about the wifi: If you have any important meetings, then maybe this is not the place for you. If you can work a lot in your own time, it's definitely manageble.
But also, I heard that Starlink just started providing internet when I was leaving. So there's hope for more stable wifi in the future.
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