Roubaix is the former world capital of textiles, reinventing itself with flair. Factories are being transformed into living spaces, the city centre streets are getting their colour back, and a community of creatives, entrepreneurs and remote workers is settling here to enjoy a cost of living well below Lille's, just 15 minutes away by metro. The Vera Cycling blog even published a complete guide to Roubaix's working spots, a sign that demand is very real. Neighbourhood freelances from the Épeule area, remote workers who chose Roubaix for its quality of life, or digital nomads passing through the metropolis — the city has what it takes to welcome you.
We've walked the streets to find the places where you can set up your laptop in peace. Here's our selection of 8 tested venues, followed by a guide by criterion (fast Wi-Fi, quiet, hourly prices, proximity to the station) to help you choose based on your needs that day.
Garden Food
Parvis Saint-Jean Baptiste, in the city centre. Garden Food is a cosy, slightly secret spot, ideal for working in the afternoon. The atmosphere is calm and relaxed, with a menu focused on salads, bowls and muffins. Games are available for your breaks — a detail that says a lot about the spirit of the place. You settle in, order something, and no one rushes you.
Recommended by Vera Cycling in its guide to cafés for working in Roubaix. Open Monday to Saturday from 10:30 am to 10 pm. Generous opening hours, especially in the evening. Closed Sundays.
The cosy spot for relaxed afternoon working with a good salad.
Do It Céline Caffè
Rue Pierre Motte, inside the Roubaix médiathèque. An Italian cafeteria tucked into a cultural setting — the combination works beautifully. The afternoon is the best time to come: the médiathèque ensures a calm, studious atmosphere, the coffee is excellent (this is a genuine Italian-style cafeteria), and the terrace is pleasant in fine weather. Wi-Fi is available, and the atmosphere naturally encourages concentration.
Recommended by Vera Cycling. Open Tuesday to Friday from 11:30 am to 5:30 pm, and Saturday from 3 pm to 7 pm. The hours are limited, but when it's open, it's a real gem.
For lovers of great Italian coffee and a studious atmosphere.
La 3ème Place
Grande Rue, in the Espace Grand Rue. La 3ème Place lives up to its name — neither home nor office, but that third place where you feel good working. The spot is cosy and snug, with several working zones so you can choose your atmosphere: a large table to spread out, a sofa corner for more relaxed sessions. Homemade pastries and quiches are affordable, and everything stays very accessible.
Recommended by Vera Cycling and by Vozer, which dedicated an article to the venue. It's a genuine community space in the best sense: a place that functions as a café, coworking space and workshop venue, all with real soul.
The warm, affordable spot for working in peace in the centre of Roubaix.
Coopérative Baraka
Rue de Sébastopol. Coopérative Baraka is a coworking space rooted in the social and solidarity economy, with a café, Wi-Fi, a photocopier, and a view of an urban farm. You read that right: you work overlooking chickens and a vegetable garden. The space is calm, the atmosphere is supportive, and prices are accessible — €12 for the day or €3 per hour. The coffee is good, the setting is unique, and you're contributing to a project that means something.
Recommended by Vera Cycling. The coworking hours are oriented towards lunchtime on weekdays (12 pm-2 pm for the restaurant side), but the working space has broader slots. Best to contact them for exact availability.
For those who want a coworking space with values, an unusual setting and solidarity pricing.
Combo
Avenue Jean Lebas. Combo is a comics and manga bookshop that doubles as a tea room, and it's one of Roubaix's most appreciated spots for quiet working. The atmosphere is hushed, between the shelves of graphic novels and homemade cookies. You settle in with your laptop, order a tea and a cookie, and find yourself in a bubble. Wi-Fi is available, the quiet is guaranteed, and the temptation to flick through a manga between sessions adds a little guilty pleasure to the day.
Recommended by Vera Cycling and the Roubaix tourist office. Open Tuesday to Saturday from 10 am to 7 pm. Closed Sundays and Mondays.
The most original spot in the selection. Perfect for those who love peace, graphic novels and good cookies.
Les Trois Tricoteurs
Rue du Chemin de Fer. An unusual place with sofas, wooden tables, and an atmosphere that recalls a shared living room. Les Trois Tricoteurs is a community space where you come to work in the calm afternoon with local drinks and snacks. The space is designed so you feel comfortable, with varied zones depending on whether you want to be alone or in the middle of the activity.
Recommended by Vera Cycling. Opening hours vary by day: closed Mondays and Sundays, open from 11:30 am Wednesday to Friday, and afternoons on Tuesdays and Saturdays. On Fridays, it stays open until 11 pm — perfect for evening sessions.
For a friendly community space vibe with evening hours on Fridays.
La Maison Du Coworking
Avenue André Diligent, on the 8th floor of the Parabole IV building. La Maison Du Coworking offers a genuinely professional setup: open-plan desks, private offices, a meeting room, and common areas with complimentary coffee and tea. The elevated position gives a pleasant perspective, and the setting is calm and well maintained. Large tables give you plenty of room to spread out.
Recommended by Maze Mag, Roubaix XXL and Workmap. Open Monday to Friday, from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm and then 2 pm to 6 pm. Note the midday break — plan your lunch accordingly.
Roubaix's professional coworking space, for those who want a structured, well-equipped setting.
Good Mood Coffee
Rue du Général Sarrail. A bright coffee shop with large bay windows and a selection of coffees roasted on-site. The atmosphere is pleasant, the menu includes small dishes alongside coffee, and the hours are generous: open 9 am to 8 pm Monday to Thursday, 1 pm to 10 pm on Fridays, 9 am to 10 pm on Saturdays, and 10 am to 8 pm on Sundays. It's one of the few spots in Roubaix open 7 days a week.
Wi-Fi is available. A good café for relaxed working sessions, especially if you're looking for a spot open at weekends.
Coworking with fast Wi-Fi in Roubaix
Wi-Fi is the number one criterion when working remotely. In Roubaix, here are the venues where you can make an HD video call or upload a large file without drama:
- La Maison Du Coworking — dedicated professional fibre, the most stable speed in our selection. The default choice if you have a day full of calls.
- Coopérative Baraka — reliable Wi-Fi and decent speeds, sufficient for everyday use (emails, documents, standard video calls).
- Combo — Wi-Fi available, average speed, fine for working but best avoided for important calls.
- Garden Food and Good Mood Coffee — café Wi-Fi, fine for email and browsing, supplement with your 4G mobile hotspot if you're making a video call.
Tip: if you live in Roubaix and work remotely regularly, invest in a mobile plan with unlimited 5G data. With 5G well covering central Roubaix, it's an excellent backup when a café's Wi-Fi plays up.
Quiet coworking spaces for deep focus in Roubaix
For sessions when you absolutely need quiet — deep writing, coding, design, a big file to finish — here are the best spots in Roubaix:
- Combo — the comics bookshop atmosphere naturally imposes quiet. Near-silence guaranteed in the tea room.
- Do It Céline Caffè — located inside the médiathèque, so a studious atmosphere by context.
- La Maison Du Coworking — a professional open plan where people come to actually work, not chat.
- La 3ème Place — sofa corner to isolate yourself, large table to spread out. Quiet in the afternoon.
Best avoided for deep focus: Good Mood Coffee during brunch hours (Saturday-Sunday mornings), Garden Food in the evening when the atmosphere shifts to bar-canteen.
Air-conditioned coworking in Roubaix
Heatwaves can hit even in the North. In Roubaix, spaces that stay pleasant at 35°C outside:
- La Maison Du Coworking — efficient central air conditioning (modern office building).
- Combo — building air conditioning, guaranteed cool atmosphere in summer.
- Coopérative Baraka — cool premises thanks to thick walls and orientation.
Cafés like Garden Food and Good Mood Coffee have air conditioning but it isn't always turned up to full during peak hours — come early or late.
Hourly or affordable coworking in Roubaix
If you don't need a monthly subscription, several options in Roubaix let you work at a reduced rate:
- Coopérative Baraka — €3 per hour or €12 for the day. The best value for money in the city for a real coworking space.
- La 3ème Place — no strict coworking rate, but a coffee/tea/pastry order gives you a spot for a half-day. Budget €5-8 for a session.
- Combo, Garden Food, Good Mood Coffee — classic café model, €4-8 per order and you can stay 2-3 hours without pressure.
- Médiathèque municipale de Roubaix — free, Wi-Fi available, studious atmosphere. You can't make phone calls but it's perfect for writing.
For a full coworking day for under €15, Coopérative Baraka remains unbeatable.
Coworking close to Roubaix station
If you arrive at Roubaix SNCF station and want to work nearby without walking far:
- La 3ème Place — Grande Rue, 8 minutes' walk from the station. The closest in our selection.
- Garden Food — Parvis Saint-Jean Baptiste, 10 minutes' walk.
- Combo — Avenue Jean Lebas, 5 minutes' walk. If you want to settle in straight off the train, this is the simplest option.
- Coopérative Baraka — Rue de Sébastopol, 12 minutes' walk or 5 minutes by bus.
Roubaix station is served by TER Lille-Tourcoing trains and metro line 2. Handy for trips between Lille (15 min) or Tourcoing (5 min).
Coworking open at weekends in Roubaix
On Sundays, the offering shrinks considerably in Roubaix. The only options open:
- Good Mood Coffee — open 7 days a week, the only real Sunday spot.
- Garden Food — open Saturdays until 10 pm, closed Sundays.
- Les Trois Tricoteurs — Saturday afternoons, closed Sundays.
For a guide dedicated to Sunday remote working in Roubaix, we have a specific article: `working sunday roubaix`.
The right spot for your needs
- For a professional, structured coworking space — La Maison Du Coworking (offices, meeting room, complimentary coffee)
- For working in a unique setting — Combo (comics bookshop + tea room) or Coopérative Baraka (urban farm view)
- For a warm community space — La 3ème Place (cosy, affordable, several zones)
- For evening working sessions — Les Trois Tricoteurs (open until 11 pm on Fridays)
- For weekends — Good Mood Coffee (open 7 days a week)
- For great Italian coffee — Do It Céline Caffè (inside the médiathèque)
- For solidarity coworking at an accessible price — Coopérative Baraka (social economy, €3/hour)
- For working right off the train — Combo (5 min from the station)
- For an hourly session with no commitment — Coopérative Baraka (€3/h) or any café with a drink order
FAQ — Remote working in Roubaix
What is the best coworking space in Roubaix?
It depends on your needs. For a professional setup with fast Wi-Fi and a meeting room: La Maison Du Coworking. For an unusual, values-led setting: Coopérative Baraka. For a warm coworking café: La 3ème Place. For an original spot: Combo (comics bookshop).
Are there affordable coworking spaces in Roubaix?
Yes, Roubaix is noticeably cheaper than Lille. Coopérative Baraka charges €3 per hour or €12 for the day — one of the best value-for-money options in the metropolis. La 3ème Place and the cafés also allow sessions of a few hours for €5-8.
Where can I work remotely in Roubaix on Sundays?
Good Mood Coffee is the only one in our selection open on Sundays (10 am-8 pm). For more options, see our guide "working Sundays in Roubaix".
Where can I work near Roubaix station?
Combo is the closest (5 minutes' walk), followed by La 3ème Place (8 min), Garden Food (10 min) and Coopérative Baraka (12 min or 5 min by bus).
Which coworking space is the quietest in Roubaix?
Combo (bookshop atmosphere), Do It Céline Caffè (inside the médiathèque), La Maison Du Coworking (professional open plan) and La 3ème Place (sofa corner). All offer a studious setting without background noise.
Is there a coworking space with fibre broadband in Roubaix?
La Maison Du Coworking offers dedicated professional fibre — the best Wi-Fi setup in the city for HD video calls and large files.
Can you work at the Roubaix médiathèque?
Yes, the municipal médiathèque offers free working spaces with Wi-Fi. Studious atmosphere, ideal for writing and quiet work. In the same building, Do It Céline Caffè offers a coffee and lunch break.
Are there air-conditioned coworking spaces in Roubaix?
La Maison Du Coworking, Combo and Coopérative Baraka are well air-conditioned. Cafés have air conditioning but it's often less powerful during peak hours.
Which café in Roubaix is good for working with brunch?
Good Mood Coffee is the weekend brunch + remote work spot. Garden Food also offers salads, bowls and muffins in a relaxed format all week.
Roubaix or Lille for remote working?
Roubaix is cheaper (coworking, restaurants, accommodation), with a more alternative and creative scene. Lille has more premium coworking spaces and a denser tech scene. If you're commuting between the two, metro line 2 takes 15 minutes between the two city centres.
Is there a digital nomad scene in Roubaix?
Emerging but alive, centred around La Maison Du Coworking, La 3ème Place and Coopérative Baraka. Several freelance meetups in the Lille metropolis take place in Roubaix, particularly around the social economy and creative ecosystem (Maisons Folie, Plaine Images).
How do I get from Roubaix to Lille to work there for a day?
Direct metro line 2, 15 minutes between Roubaix Eurotéléport and Lille Flandres. Journey costs €1.70. Handy for alternating between coworking spaces in both cities depending on your needs.
Going further
Roubaix has a nomadic working scene that's all its own: offbeat, creative and affordable. The cafés have as much personality as the coworking spaces, and the cost of living lets you settle in without breaking the bank. The city draws on its textile heritage to offer unusual venues in former industrial buildings, and the community of independent workers is more tight-knit than you might think.
If you also work regularly elsewhere in the Lille metropolis, check out our guides for Lille, Tourcoing and Villeneuve d'Ascq — the profiles are complementary. And for occasional Sunday sessions, we have a dedicated guide: "Where to work remotely on Sundays in Roubaix".
We update this selection regularly as we scout new places and receive your feedback. If you try one of these spots — or know one we've missed — we want to hear from you. And if you want to explore other cities or find a spot near you, check out all our guides on Deskover.
