A typical Portuguese breakfast of bread with jam, cheese, or ham with a cup of tea or coffee can be enjoyed at the numerous cafes that line the streets. Also serving up pastries, cooked English breakfasts, sandwiches and other snacks to keep you going throughout the day, the cafes make a great place from which to relax and people watch.
Here are the spots that made our list:
Choupana Caffé – Tuck into yummy salads, bagels and sandwiches (with freshly made bread), pastries, and more at this cozy cafe that oozes good vibes. A good place for breakfast, lunch, or a snack with friendly service, Sundays generally being the busiest time with longer wait times to be served.
Address: Av. da República 25A, 1050-053 Lisbo
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Pois Café – Settle down for a bite to eat and a cup of tea or coffee in a cafe that feels exactly like home. The cozy and comfy Pois Cafe has big squishy sofas to relax on, books to flick through, art on the walls and serves up an array of homemade food for breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner.
Address: R. de São João da Praça 93-95, 1100-521 Lisboa
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Quiosque Ribeira das Naus – A waterfront cafe perfect for visiting on a sunny day to enjoy the view and watch the boats go past as you listen to the music and relax in a lounge chair. Drop by for a coffee and snack during the day, or a glass of wine in the evening as the sun sets over the Tagus. It’s on the expensive side, but worth it for the view and the vibe!
Address: Av. Ribeira das Naus 5, Lisboa
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Nicolau Lisboa – Eat healthily at this modern yet cozy cafe that serves up smoothies, green juices, yogurt bowls, acai bowls, pancakes, and much more with plenty of gluten-free options too. It’s a hip and happy place that plays good music and is very popular with locals and tourists so expect a wait for a table.
Address: 17, R. São Nicolau, 1100-547 Lisbo
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Brick Cafe Lisboa – You can expect big portions at low prices at this authentic Portuguese neighborhood cafe that’s well known for its brunches. Service is fast and comes with a smile – Visit for the food rather than the coffee and you won’t be disappointed.
Address: Rua de Moçambique 2, 1170-114 Lisboa
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Pop Cereal Café – If you’re a lover of cereal (whether you eat it for breakfast, a snack, or dinner) you’ll want to visit here more than once! A fun concept with fun decor and an almost overwhelming choice of cereal from around the world which you can have with or without ice cream. A great place for kids and those young at heart with a passion for cereal!
Address: R. do Norte 64, 1200-365 Lisboa
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L’éclair – If you like eclairs and enjoy the finer things in life L’eclair is the cafe for you – Feel like you stepped into a fine French patisserie. Each cake is a work of art and incredibly unique and tastes great too with intense flavor combinations to make your mouth water.
Address: Av. Duque de Ávila 44, 1050-053 Lisboa
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Copenhagen Coffee Lab Lisbon – A large trendy Scandinavian style cafe in the heart of Lisbon serving up, amongst other things, avocado toast, yogurt bowls, sourdough bread with jam or cheese along with their legendary iced lattes and cinnamon scrolls. Enjoy good vibes and good food in minimalist surroundings, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or lunch.
Address: 10, R. Nova da Piedade, 1200-298 Lisboa
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The Mill – A laidback Australian-Portuguese restaurant who roast their own coffee and serve up a tasty all day breakfast along with sourdough bread, fruit salad, and much more. The Aussie style breakfast and brunch menu switches to typical Portuguese cuisine come dinner time making this a great all-rounder.
Address: R. do Poço dos Negros 1, 1200-335 Lisboa
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Cafe Tati – A charming bohemian cafe with a vintage vibe, a great place to chill with friends or own your own with a book. Stop by for brunch, lunch, tea and cake, dinner, or an after dinner drink – This cafe will see you through from morning till night. Check out their special events with jazz and other live music concerts.
Address: R. Ribeira Nova 36, 1200-371 Lisboa
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Tease – Why is it called tease? Because this coffee shop / bakery will tease you with all its tempting tasty treats! Drop by for tea/coffee and cake or lunch/brunch with sandwiches or their more filling dish of the day and enjoy the laid back cozy atmosphere.
Address: 1200-296 Lisbon
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Leitaria da Quinta do Paço – An affordable place with a lovely atmosphere, beautiful presentations, and a great range of cakes, including their signature eclairs that come in a range of flavors. Sandwiches, as well as breakfast and brunch options, are available too.
Address: 53C, Av. João XXI, 1000-303 Lisboa
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Delta Q – A spacious cafe with a stylish modern interior, some outdoor seating, friendly staff, good music, and good food. A good place to catch up on emails, chat with friends, or simply relax over a coffee before hitting the streets once more.
Address: nº144 E/F 146, Av. da Liberdade, Lisboa
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Heim Cafe – A small but cozy cafe with a surprisingly large breakfast and brunch menu offering up well-balanced dishes that use the freshest ingredients and are beautifully presented and taste delicious. Popular, especially on weekends, with locals as well as tourists you might need to wait but it’ll be worth it.
Address: Rua Santos-O-Velho, 2 e 4, 1200-109 Lisboa
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SAGA – A large neighborhood bakery serving up an array of delicious pastries and cakes in a family-friendly environment. The menu changes daily but there’ll always be something to tempt your sweet tooth with!
Address: Largo Graça 134, 1170-050 Lisboa
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Café de São Bento – A warm and welcoming cafe/restaurant with a cozy ambiance that’s suitable for a romantic lunch or a business meeting. Known for their steaks, they also serve up a range of brunch and lunch items all at affordable prices with table service that is sure to impress.
Address: R. de São Bento 212, 1200-821 Lisboa
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Cafe do Largo – An interesting cafe that is a social business that focuses on the sustainability of the socio-cultural project, aiming to bring artists and the general public together under one roof. It holds regular arts and cultural programmes for locals and tourists to enjoy.
Address: 285, Largo do Intendente Pina Manique 49, Lisboa
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Hello, Kristof – A hip cafe that’s digital nomad friendly with lots of coffee, cakes, and magazines to enjoy in a relaxed atmosphere. A great place to work or unwind with a healthy selection of foods such as yogurt bowls and acai bowls along with the sweet treats.
Address: R. do Poço dos Negros 103, 1200-076 Lisboa
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Veganeats Caffe – An all vegan menu can be enjoyed at this welcoming cafe with all the food freshly made, so delicious that even the non-vegans will enjoy every bite. Priced affordably with very kind and friendly staff, this is a calming place to stop to get some delicious food made with love.
Address: R. Cavaleiro de Oliveira 42, 1170-140 Lisboa
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Landeau Chocolate – Serving up chocolate cake that people rave about this urban chic cafe is totally trendy, a great place to relax with a cup of coffee and a slice of cake whether alone
Address: R. Rodrigues de Faria 103, 1300-501 Lisboa
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