BEST Coffee Shops in Lisbon, Portugal | TOP 5

Whether you're looking for a traditional coffee shop to work, a modern cafe for your latte to-go, or a scrumptious brunch with craft espresso drinks, these are the BEST coffee shops in Lisbon!

Lisbon's got it going on when it comes to the coffee shop and cafe culture! I’ve done a lot of top 5 posts and this was one of my hardest when it came time to narrow down the options.

I always look for atmosphere/overall vibe, quality coffee, and a good location within the city center. Somewhere tourists will most likely be anyway. Good food options are always a bonus.

At the end of this post, I include some restaurants and cafes that are more focused on food but also happen to serve excellent coffee...just in case you're looking for a good breakfast/lunch/brunch plus coffee.

Without further ado, here are the top 5 coffee shops in Lisbon (in no particular order) with a few runner-ups!

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• Blue - TOP 5 coffee shops in Lisbon
• Purple - honorable mentions
• Black - cafes best for brunch and coffee

1. BUNA SPECIALTY COFFEE SHOP

One of the best coffee shops in Lisbon for specialty coffee with a local vibe

Buna Specialty Coffee Shop is a win-win all around. Great coffee, friendly/local vibe, convenient location for tourists, and delicious cafe bites.

Buna is located in the Santos neighborhood (just west of the popular Barrio Alto neighborhood). The inside space is small, cozy, and relaxed.

I recommend grabbing one of the sidewalk tables as it's a pretty street and great for people-watching.

The coffee menu is extensive; Japanese cold brew, espresso and tonic, nitro cold brew, matcha latte, pour-over, alternative milks, etc. Seasonal drinks also rotate on the menu.

There's a small selection of pastries and snacks including plum cake, cinnamon rolls, yogurt granola bowls, croissants, and orange cake. The banana bread was fantastic and is the most popular food item. 

Toasts are also offered if you want something savory including avocado, portobello, and pan con tomate.

If you're looking for a Lisbon coffee shop with a local vibe, chill atmosphere, and stellar coffee, Buna will not disappoint.

2. SIMPLI COFFEE & BAKERY

One of the best coffee shops in Lisbon for...everything: homemade pastries, pancakes, avocado toast, single-origin espresso, and atmosphere

Simpli Coffee & Bakery is a place I could see myself visiting every week if I lived in Lisbon. Quality is a big focus at this Lisbon coffee shop. Beans are single origin, roasted in small batches on-site, and must score a minimum of 84 on a 100-point scale. 

If you want to go simple (espresso, iced americano, cold brew, Chemex) this is the place to do it as the taste reflects the quality. 

WiFi is available and fast and the decor is homey.

Even the pickiest of eaters will find something on the menu. The croissants are especially good. Try the ham, cheese, and egg croissant for something substantial or the chocolate croissant for a sweet snack.

The avocado toast with bacon and mushrooms is also delicious. There are also brunch items like eggs benedict, fluffy pancakes, and acai bowls. 

Simpli Coffee and Bakery makes its own pastries, bread, and cakes, so everything tastes fresh and homemade.

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3. FABRICA COFFEE ROASTERS

One of the best cafes in Lisbon to ditch your laptop and sip expertly crafted coffee in a cozy ENVIRONMENT

Fabrica Coffee Roasters now has four locations in Lisbon. Each is spacious with plenty of seating and in an area you'll most likely be sightseeing anyway.

My favorite locations are Rua das Portas de Santo Antão and Rua do Comércio.

My fellow digital nomads will want to note that there is no WiFi. There are actually signs that read, "no Wifi, enjoy your coffee". I didn't even try to use data, but read in reviews that data doesn't reach (or is very weak) inside the coffee shops.

Part of me likes that they don't offer WiFi, which forces you to look at something other than a computer screen. The other part of me is annoyed because Fabrica has such a cozy vibe and work-friendly atmosphere.

WiFi aside, the coffee quality is great. You'll find all your typical coffee drinks along with alternative milks and various brewing methods including Chemex, V60, and Aeropress.

The food menu is pretty extensive for a coffee shop: pastries, cakes, salads, sandwiches, etc. I enjoyed the cakes but would skip the avocado toast, which was very simple and lacked flavor.

All in all, I really enjoyed the overall vibe of Fabrica Coffee Roasters and could tell the baristas were well-trained, serving perfectly brewed drinks with beautiful latte art.

The fact that WiFi is not available offers a different flavor. Instead of seeing people stare at their screens, you'll notice customers reading books, chatting with friends, or simply sitting and enjoying their coffee...which can be a nice change.

4. 94° - SPECIALTY COFFEE SHOP

One of the best coffee shops in Lisbon for pour-overs and the perfect flat white

94° is new to the coffee scene in Lisbon. The design is minimal and beyond sleek. If you're looking for a modern vibe, this is it.

Pour-over fans will love the brew bar, and flat white aficionados will be pleased with the attention to detail. The temperature, foam, and latte art is a solid 10/10.

While the pastry selection is small, everything is delicious. I highly recommend the Basque cheesecake.

WiFi is available. Though, given the small space, I would not recommend this as a place to work remotely.

94° makes for the perfect shopping break. It's located just off Avenue da Liberdade (Lisbon's version of the "Champs-Élysées").

5. NEIGHBOURHOOD COFFEE

One of the best Aussie cafes in Lisbon with affordable prices

Chill vibe, legit avocado toast, perfectly crafted flat white, friendly baristas...if you're into the Aussie cafe scene, Neighbourhood Coffee is where you belong.

The WiFi was fast and I appreciated that they had specific tables for those looking to work on their laptop. This is a popular spot for brunch, so I would be mindful of how crowded it is if you're hoping to stay and work.

The breakfast burrito is a popular (and hearty) menu item along with the pulled pork benedict, three cheese toastie, Turkish eggs, acai and peanut butter smoothie, and homemade granola.

Neighbourhood Coffee is also one of the more affordable Lisbon coffee shops: €11 veggie burrito, €3.50 flat white, €2 double espresso, €8 three cheese toastie.

The original location on Largo Conde-Barão is my favorite. There's a spacious patio in the front for when the weather is nice.

Honorable Mention: The Coffee.

The best coffee shop in Lisbon for to-go and matcha

After multiple visits to Japan, two brothers decided to bring the to-go coffee culture to Brazil. From there, The Coffee expanded to locations throughout South America, Central America, Europe, and beyond.

Their coffee shop interiors remind me of my time in Japan: clean, minimal, simple.

The Coffee has several Lisbon locations (eight at the time of writing).

Given the small footprint of each, I recommend ordering your coffee to-go or to enjoy quickly on-site. It's not really an atmosphere to hang out or work, which is perfect given that their locations are in prime tourist areas and close to the top sights and neighborhoods.

Honorable Mention: Landeau Chocolate

One of the best Lisbon cafes and coffee shops for chocolate lovers

Landeau Chocolate was featured in my Top 5 Desserts in Lisbon post. Seriously, the most amazing chocolate cake I have ever had.

They serve your basic coffee menu: americano, latte, tea, hot chocolate, etc. You'll immediately feel at home in the dimly lit, cozy atmosphere. There's no WiFi, so plan accordingly.

This is one of the best cafes in Lisbon for coffee and chocolate lovers.

Cafes in Lisbon that are more restaurant than coffee shop

These spots are more traditional restaurants and cafes focused on food that also happen to serve excellent coffee. Expect these places to be very busy during brunch on the weekends (i.e. not a good spot to whip out your computer and work).

• Seagull Method
• Dear Breakfast
• Fauna & Flora
  
• Heim Cafe
  

In Summary

I hope this post helps you find your next caffeine stop while exploring the city.

From spacious cafes to work or catch up with friends, brunch-focused spots serving craft espresso drinks, and modern coffee shops in ideal tourist locations perfect for grabbing a latte to-go, Lisbon has something for you! 

These are the Lisbon coffee shops I find myself returning to again and again!

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