5 relaxed cafes for meeting and co-working in Antwerp

Located near the Royal Fine Arts Museum, this is a hotspot for the creative laptop nomads. You can check your emails while the barista prepares a perfect Illy espresso, or flick through one of the international art and design magazines. We have been told that artist Luc Tuymans likes to drop in here.

A friendly young team run this coffee bar and gallery in the Berchem district. It’s an airy, relaxed hub for local creative types who come here to work, drink coffee and eat homemade brownies. The place also hosts art shows and a co-working space.

Humgy was established in 2016 by a group of friends who wanted a communal space to work. They created a stylish coworking place with a friendly mood in the landmark Stadsfeestzaal along with a second location close to the river in Het Zuid neighbourhood. The two spaces include inspired touches such as hammocks, standing meeting rooms, and tiny phone booths for privacy. They also offer wellbeing tips, healthy lunches, and after-work drinks.

This creative workplace lets out studios to local artists, including a furniture maker, a theatre designer and a glassmaker. It also has a cafe with stylish furniture made from recycled wood. You can meet up here for a speciality coffee, homemade lemonade or craft beer.