Lisbon Café Culture

Cafes in Lisbon have been central to the city's social and cultural life since the 18th and 19th centuries, influenced by the broader European café tradition.

Many cafes have been frequented by famous writers, poets, and artists. For instance, the iconic A Brasileira in Chiado was a favorite of the poet Fernando Pessoa.

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Pastel de Nata, a brief history
Cafes Lisbon, Pastel de Nata, Best Pastel de Nata
Pastel de Nata, a brief history
Cafes Lisbon, Pastel de Nata, Best Pastel de Nata

Cafe

Discover the history behind Pastel de Nata and what makes them so delicious.

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Cafes Lisbon, Pastel de Nata, Best Pastel de Nata
Martinho Da Arcada
Martinho Da Arcada, Oldest Restaurant in Lisbon, Lisbon Food, Cafes Lisbon
Martinho Da Arcada
Martinho Da Arcada, Oldest Restaurant in Lisbon, Lisbon Food, Cafes Lisbon

Traditional

Established in 1782, Martinho Da Arcada is the oldest restaurants in Lisbon and was a historical bastion of the arts.

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Martinho Da Arcada, Oldest Restaurant in Lisbon, Lisbon Food, Cafes Lisbon
Esplanada Café
Esplanada Café, Breakfast Lisbon, Best Food Lisbon, Lisbon Food, Cafes Lisbon
Esplanada Café
Esplanada Café, Breakfast Lisbon, Best Food Lisbon, Lisbon Food, Cafes Lisbon

Breakfast & Brunch

Esplanada Café for the perfect breakfast or brunch in Lisbon.

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Esplanada Café, Breakfast Lisbon, Best Food Lisbon, Lisbon Food, Cafes Lisbon
Pasteis de Belem
Pasteis de Belem, Pastel de Nata, Best Pastel de Nata, Best Cafes Lisbon, Lisbon Food, Cafes Lisbon, Lisbon Cakes
Pasteis de Belem
Pasteis de Belem, Pastel de Nata, Best Pastel de Nata, Best Cafes Lisbon, Lisbon Food, Cafes Lisbon, Lisbon Cakes

Café

Pasteis de Belem, the absolute original and best Pastel de Nata custard cakes.

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Pasteis de Belem, Pastel de Nata, Best Pastel de Nata, Best Cafes Lisbon, Lisbon Food, Cafes Lisbon, Lisbon Cakes
Manteigaria
Lisbon Cafe, Cafes Lisbon, Lisbon Cafes
Manteigaria
Lisbon Cafe, Cafes Lisbon, Lisbon Cafes

Café

Manteigaria, a Lisbon must for mellow yellow Pastéis de Nata.

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Lisbon Cafe, Cafes Lisbon, Lisbon Cafes
Pastelaria ALCÔA
Pastelaria ALCÔA, Best Pastel de Nata, Pastel de Nata, Best Cafes Lisbon, Cafes Lisbon, Lisbon Food, Lisbon Cafe
Pastelaria ALCÔA
Pastelaria ALCÔA, Best Pastel de Nata, Pastel de Nata, Best Cafes Lisbon, Cafes Lisbon, Lisbon Food, Lisbon Cafe

Café

Pastelaria ALCÔA, there is a good reason why this bakery wins national awards… one not to miss!

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Pastelaria ALCÔA, Best Pastel de Nata, Pastel de Nata, Best Cafes Lisbon, Cafes Lisbon, Lisbon Food, Lisbon Cafe
Panificação Reunida de S. Roque
Panificação Reunida de S. Roque, Best Pastel de Nata, Pastel de Nata, Best Cafes Lisbon, Lisbon Cafe, Lisbon Cakes, Lisbon Food, Cafes Lisbon
Panificação Reunida de S. Roque
Panificação Reunida de S. Roque, Best Pastel de Nata, Pastel de Nata, Best Cafes Lisbon, Lisbon Cafe, Lisbon Cakes, Lisbon Food, Cafes Lisbon

Café

Panificação Reunida de S. Roque, the most charming of bakeries in Lisbon.

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Panificação Reunida de S. Roque, Best Pastel de Nata, Pastel de Nata, Best Cafes Lisbon, Lisbon Cafe, Lisbon Cakes, Lisbon Food, Cafes Lisbon
Pastelaria Santo António
Pastelaria Santo António, Best Cafes Lisbon, Lisbon Cafe, Best Pastel de Nata, Pastel de Nata, Lisbon Food, Lisbon Cakes, Cafes Lisbon
Pastelaria Santo António
Pastelaria Santo António, Best Cafes Lisbon, Lisbon Cafe, Best Pastel de Nata, Pastel de Nata, Lisbon Food, Lisbon Cakes, Cafes Lisbon

Cafe

Pastelaria Santo António, you’ve just found the best cakes in Alfama.

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Pastelaria Santo António, Best Cafes Lisbon, Lisbon Cafe, Best Pastel de Nata, Pastel de Nata, Lisbon Food, Lisbon Cakes, Cafes Lisbon
Dear Breakfast
Lisbon Cafes, Cafes Lisbon
Dear Breakfast
Lisbon Cafes, Cafes Lisbon

Breakfast & Brunch

Dear Breakfast Lisbon, they say it’s the most important meal of the day!

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Lisbon Cafes, Cafes Lisbon