Café a Brasíleira
Price guide: Budget
Rua Garrett 120, Lisbon
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#26 of 30
expert-rated restaurants in Lisbon- Recommended for:
- Backpackers / Students, Culture vultures, First-time travellers, Mature travellers, Design and architecture, History, People watching
Expert review of Café a Brasíleira
Over one hundred years old and still one of Lisbon's favourite cafés.
Home to the Portuguese coffee brand of the same name, customers were given a free bag of coffee when it first opened in 1905. This has been Lisbon's HQ for literary minds and artists ever since. Little has changed – save for the few extra tourists – as old chandeliers still swing over the chessboard flooring and hordes of busy punters jostle for their caffine and sweet pastry fix.
Food and drink:
Top grade coffee or bica, as it's known here. They also do delicious pastries and sandwiches.
Ambience:
Sure it's a little touristy but the prettiest places always are. It's a great spot to have a mid-sightseeing breather and a drink.
Service:
Depends on how busy it is. In peak times you may have to go to the counter to get served.
Location:
On Rua Garrett, which connects Chiado to Bairro Alto – a pretty major street.
Price advice:
Because of the touristy nature prices are a little inflated but that's the cost of history and fancy décor.
More information on Café a Brasíleira:
- Price guide:
- Type:
- Café, Coffee shop, Tearoom
- Food:
- International, Snacks
- Address:
- Rua Garrett 120, Lisbon
- Telephone:
- 021 346 9541
- Serves:
- Breakfast, Brunch, Afternoon Tea
- Opening times:
- 8am–2am daily.
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Reservations:
- Not possible
