Digital Nomad’s Guide to Naples

I’m usually a fairly happy traveler, but I was not in love with Naples. It’s architecturally beautiful, but very loud and not very interesting.

That being said, it’s not completely bereft of decent coffee and vegan options.

Coffee Shops

Caffe Sansone

C.so Vittorio Emanuele, 610, 80121 Napoli

Nothing special aesthetically, but the coffee quality and service at this “microroastery” is exceptional.

Italian coffee shop exterior with marble walls.

(Photo: Marc Z. Goldgrub)

Zero

Via Giuseppe Verdi, 8, 80132 Napoli

The easy choice for any digital nomad in search of good coffee, healthy food, and reliable Wi-Fi in Naples (and there’s not much competition).

Cafe interior with tables, chairs, and bright "all you need is love" light signage.

(Photo: Marc Z. Goldgrub)

Restaurants

Vitto Pitagorico

Piazza Museo, 15, Via Enrico Pessina, 55, 80135 Napoli

Probably the best vegan restaurant in Naples, with an extensive menu and cozy interior aesthetic. It is, however, on the pricier side.

Vegan restaurant interior with tables, chairs, and "I love to be vegan" light signage.

(Photo: Marc Z. Goldgrub)

Un Sorriso Integrale

Via S. Pietro a Maiella, 6, 80138 Napoli

A solid vegetarian restaurant with a more traditional Italian vibe.

Vegetarian Italian restaurant interior with tables and chairs.

(Photo: Marc Z. Goldgrub)

O Grin

Via Mezzocannone, 83, 80134 Napoli

Casual vegan spot in an area with a lot of students. A good choice for an early coffee and lunch.

Small vegetarian restaurant exterior in Naples, Italy

(Photo: Marc Z. Goldgrub)

Drugs and Alcohol

Alcohol: Legal drinking age in Italy is 18.

Cannabis: Personal recreational cannabis use is decriminalized.

Psychedelics: Possession and/or sale of the usual suspects appears to be illegal.