I don't know about you, but I always struggle to find a café where I can actually get work done. In Siem Reap, Wi-Fi isn't really the issue: you'll find it almost everywhere. The real problem is battery life. My laptop doesn't last long, and a café with no plugs means one hour of work, tops, before I have to pack up.
I found Lofi Café a 10-minute walk from my place, on Makara Road. Since then, I come here all the time with my laptop under my arm. Quick but important note: this is not a collaboration. Nobody invited me or paid me to write this. I'm writing it because I love this place!
Lofi Café at a glance
- Address: Chun Lung Village, 10 Makara Road, Siem Reap
- Opening hours: every day, 7am to 6pm
- Prices: drinks from $1 to $2.25
- For working: plugs and power strips everywhere, proper tables and comfortable chairs, fans, a garden sheltered from the rain
- Bonus: sugar level of your choice (or no sugar at all), pastries, bike and scooter parking across the street
A laptop-friendly café in Siem Reap, with plugs everywhere
That's the number one reason I come here. There are plugs. And if your table is too far from the wall, the staff will bring you a power strip. You can sit wherever you like in the garden: there will always be an extension cord long enough to reach you. When you work on a laptop all day, as a digital nomad or a freelancer, that changes everything.
The Wi-Fi is there too, like in most cafés in town. I've never run a speed test, so I won't give you a number, but I work here regularly and it has never been the reason I left.
Proper tables for long work sessions
There are two vibes. On one side, low tables, perfect for a relaxed coffee or a chat. On the other, proper tables with comfortable chairs, for anyone who wants to sit down and work for hours without ending the day with a sore back. It sounds silly, but plenty of pretty cafés are useless for working because of this: sofas too soft, tables too low, and after an hour you give up.
Outdoors, but sheltered from the rain and the heat
Everything happens outside, in the garden, with covered areas. During the rainy season, you keep working in the dry while the downpour comes down right next to you. Under those shelters there are fans, so it doesn't get too hot.
A small touch I really appreciate: the staff burn mosquito-repellent incense. When you sit outside for hours in Cambodia, that's far from a detail.
A cosy, very Instagrammable garden
The garden is full of plants. It's green, it's soft, it's really cosy. It feels good whether you're there for a four-hour work session or a ten-minute coffee.
And it's clearly aesthetic. Between the greenery and the colourful layered drinks (the matchas, especially the Pink Cloud and the Blue Cloud, are very photogenic), your camera roll will fill up fast. If you're looking for an Instagrammable café in Siem Reap, you've found it.
Staff who really look after you
The moment you arrive, you're welcomed with a smile. Every time. The staff take great care of you: the power strip they bring over, the fan they switch on, the incense they set down next to you. And above all, they adjust everything on request. Less sugar, no sugar at all, a slightly tweaked drink: they do it without any fuss.
That's what makes the difference. There are plenty of cafés in Siem Reap. Cafés you want to come back to every day, far fewer.
The Lofi Café menu: drinks from $1 to $2.25
Prices are fair, and the drinks are good. The menu shows everything in dollars and in riel (4,000 riel for $1). Here's what you'll find, with prices taken from the café's menu in October 2026:
| Category | Examples | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Hot drinks | Espresso, Americano, Latte, Cappuccino, Caramel Latte, Hot Mocha, Hot Matcha, Hot Honey Lime | $1 to $2.25 |
| Iced coffee (Coffee Series) | Lofi Signature, Iced Americano, Iced Latte, Orange Coffee, Coconut Cream Latte, Salt Cheese Cream Coffee, Egg Cream Coffee | $1.50 to $2.25 |
| Matcha (Matcha Series) | Matcha Latte, Dirty Matcha, Orange Matcha, Pure Coconut Matcha, Strawberry Matcha, Oreo Matcha, Pink Cloud, Blue Cloud | $1.50 to $2 |
| Tea and milk tea | Green Milk Tea, Red Milk Tea, Bubble Green Tea, Bubble Red Tea, Chocolate Latte, Cocoa Strawberry | $1.25 to $2 |
| Cold drinks (Cooling Refreshers) | Honey Lemon Soda, Honey Lemon Tea, Green Tea Lime, Red Tea Lime, Strawberry Soda, Passion Soda | $1 to $1.75 |
- Sugar levels: 20, 50, 70 or 100% on the menu, and zero sugar if you just ask
- Toppings: oat milk ($0.25), bubbles ($0.35), egg cream or cheese cream ($0.50)
A little detail I love: when a drink runs out, the staff stick a scrap of paper saying "sold" right on the menu. Simple and effective.
My healthy pick: red tea, no sugar
When I'm in a healthy phase, I take my drinks with no sugar at all, and here it's never a problem: just ask. My go-to is red tea without sugar. On the menu, the Red Tea Lime is $1 and the Red Milk Tea $1.25. For more indulgent days, the Egg Cream Coffee or the Salt Cheese Cream Coffee are there for that.
What about food?
There are always a few pastries at the counter, like croissants and pains au chocolat. They're not on the drinks menu: check the counter to see what's available that day and ask for the price.
Lofi Café or coworking space: who is it for?
Lofi Café is perfect if you're a digital nomad, a freelancer, a student or working remotely, and you want half a day or a full day of laptop work in a pleasant setting, for the price of one or two drinks. No day pass is shown on the menu: you order, you settle in.
That said, it's still a café, not a coworking space. If you need a meeting room, an external monitor or air conditioning, have a look at my list of coworking spaces open in Siem Reap.
My tip: get there early. The café opens at 7am, and the morning is the best time to work in the cool before the afternoon heat kicks in.
Practical information
- Address: Chun Lung Village, 10 Makara Road, Siem Reap, Cambodia
- Opening hours: open every day, 7am to 6pm
- Prices: from $1 (espresso, Green Tea Lime, Red Tea Lime) to $2.25 (hot Caramel Latte, Hot Mocha, Egg Cream Coffee)
- Currency: prices shown in US dollars and riel
- Parking: a small area across the street for bikes and scooters
Opening hours and prices come from the café's menu, in October 2026. They may change.
Frequently asked questions
Can you charge your laptop at Lofi Café?
Yes. There are plugs, and the staff offer power strips if you sit far from the wall. It's one of the few cafés in Siem Reap where I can work on my laptop all day without watching my battery.
Can you work there when it rains?
Yes. The café is outdoors, but part of the garden is covered and has fans. You stay dry during rainy-season downpours.
How much is a coffee at Lofi Café?
An espresso costs $1, a hot Americano $1.25, a hot latte $2 and an Iced Latte $1.65. The most expensive drink on the menu is $2.25.
Can you order a drink without sugar?
Yes. The menu offers four sugar levels (20, 50, 70 and 100%), and the staff will make your drink with no sugar at all if you ask.
Where can you park your bike or scooter?
Right across the street from the café, there's a small area to park bicycles and motorbikes.
My verdict on Lofi Café
Plugs everywhere, proper tables, fans, a garden sheltered from the rain, smiling staff who adjust every drink, and prices between $1 and $2.25: for me, it's the best café to work from in Siem Reap. If you're passing through, bring your laptop. And if you spot someone with an unsweetened red tea and a laptop plugged into a power strip, there's a good chance it's me. Come and say hi!
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