Best cafes in Lisbon
10 places curated from 10 travel vlogs — the more a spot gets mentioned, the higher it ranks
Pastéis de Belém
The bakery where Portugal's famous custard tarts originated. They have been handmade by a secret recipe since 1837 and served hot from the oven.
Manteigaria
A pastel de nata bakery that opened in 2016, with its flagship in the centre and an outpost by the water. Its tarts come warm from the oven with thin, crispy pastry and very gooey, caramelised custard.
Café A Brasileira
A grand old cafe that keeps its 1920s–30s ambience from the days when it fueled Lisbon's literary scene. It is still a good place for a coffee break.
Confeitaria Nacional
A long-running pastry shop that had the first telephone line installed in Portugal. It is a good stop for a traditional Lisbon breakfast of espresso (bica) with pastries such as mini bolas de Berlim and pão de Deus.
Café Nicola
A historic café on Rossio Square.
Café da Garagem
Cafe known for its spectacular views over the city. There is often a line out the door, but the views and food are worth the wait.
Neighbourhood
A friendly brunch café run by Ben and Ricky that serves Turkish eggs, breakfast burritos and pulled-pork eggs Benedict. In the evening it also offers craft beer on tap, burgers and cocktails.
Portas do Sol Café
Café near Miradouro de Santa Luzia, recommended for breakfast. Try a tosta mista with fresh orange juice and coffee for about $10.
Fábrica da Nata
Bakery the hosts rated as having the best pastel de nata they've had. Its breakfast combo of a ham and cheese croissant, a pastel de nata and a latte costs about $4.
Martinho da Arcada
A historic cafe and restaurant dating back to 1782, said to be the oldest cafe in Lisbon. It has an outdoor patio under the arches with a view of the square, and locals say it still serves the best pastéis de bacalhau (cod cutlets).
