Magdalena Coffee Bar & Houseplants

Coffee and houseplants under one Edgewater roof — the kind of place that makes a work break feel like self-care.

The Story

Magdalena Coffee Bar & Houseplants is exactly what the name says: a specialty coffee shop where you can also buy a monstera. Founded in 2022 and rooted in Latin American coffee traditions, it's a family-run spot with its own barista academy — a training program that says they're serious about the craft even while surrounded by ferns.

What to Order

The Cortado is the CoffeeBoy pick — Latin American roots, expertly pulled, exactly the right ratio. The Iced Latte is the plant-shop staple, smooth and never bitter.

The Salmon Croissant is savory, flaky, and surprisingly filling — a proper lunch disguised as a pastry. And the Basque Cheesecake is creamy with that signature burnt top, and it pairs perfectly with a cortado.

The Experience

Magdalena is small and cozy — the kind of place where the plant collection and the coffee menu compete for your attention. The wifi is decent (35 Mbps tested), the noise is genuinely quiet, and the vibe is gentle. It's not a work-marathon spot; the space is compact and outlets are few.

This is a slow-afternoon shop. Come for a cortado and a croissant, browse the houseplants, do an hour of light work if you must. For full-day focus sessions, you'll want the bigger rooms on this list — but for a work break that feels restorative, Magdalena is unmatched.

The Verdict

Small, cozy, and full of plants. Magdalena isn't a work marathon spot — it's a slow-afternoon spot, and it's perfect at that. Cortado, salmon croissant, snake plant, repeat.