1. Copenhagen Coffee Lab

My personal favourite place to get coffee in Lisbon is Copenhagen Coffee Lab. The design is a classic Scandinavian aesthetic, offering a clean, minimalistic and cool atmosphere, popular with many of the third-wave coffee houses across Europe. As of 2024 there are now over 8 venues in central Lisbon.

All of the beans used here are roasted on-site, making it unbeatable for a fresh cup of coffee and filling the cafe with the smell of freshly ground beans – which is pretty unbeatable in the morning.

For all you coffee enthusiasts there is plenty of choice, ranging from classics such as a latte or cappuccino, to more nerdy methods such as a pour-over, v60 and chemex brew. However, if you’re like me, you can’t go wrong with their flat white.

Copenhagen Coffee Lab also does a range of food items, with options for breakfast and brunch, as well as freshly baked pastries and cakes.

Address: Multiple venues across Lisbon (Map)

Website: www.cphcoffeelab.com

Coffee Highlights: Perfect Flat White – smooth and strong. Combine with their locally baked cinnamon bun – perfection!

2. Fábrica Coffee Roasters

Agaain, Fábrica is another excellent coffee roaster in Lisbon with multiple venues across the city. My favourite spot is the Fabrica on Rua Santa Marta thanks to the modern design combining concrete, wood and greenery for a modern urban feel.

Try their single origin pour-overs and unique Fabrica blends or go for the more classic drinks like a macchiato or latte. You can buy beans to go and their i a small merchandise stand in most of their venues offering (as far as coffee shops go) some cool t-shirts!

Fábrica’s cafes serve salads, sandwiches and pastries all made fresh daily. Their location on Rua Santa Marta makes for great people-watching through the huge glass windows.

Address: Multiple shops in Lisbon (Map)

Website: www.fabricacoffeeroasters.com.com

Coffee Highlights: If you’re visiting on a warm day try their iced coffee or cold brew – delicious and refreshing!

3. The Mill

Tucked away in the historic Chiado district, this venue is probably more famed as a breakfast and brunch place, but I’ve included it here because of the quality of its coffee!.

The location is great, with glass windows that allow you to people watch outside. The tram also goes directly in front of the shop, which is also pretty cool.

I’d recommend combining your coffee with some of their excellent food options, including lots of healthy, vegetarian, and vegan options. I had the breakfast bagel when I went which came with a lovely chilli jam – highly recommended!

Address: Chiado District central Lisbon (Map)

Website: www.themill.pt

Coffee Highlights: Perfect Flat White – smooth and strong. Combine with their localy baked cinnamon bun – perfection!

4. Hello, Kristof

Hello, Kirstof is one of my favourite places to get coffee in Lisbon, especially when I need to do a little work or I’m looking to kill a few hours reading.

The premise of the place is centered around the magazine rack on the walls, where you can grab a magazine and chill with some fresh coffee and food. It’s also friendly to digital nomads and remote workers, allowing you to catch up on emails in a lovely relaxed environment

It goes without saying the coffee is excellent with single origin, high quality beans and a simple no frills menu. Checkout the food as well, with the usual modern brunch options available (Avocado, eggs, pastries) as well as plenty of vegan and vegetarian dishes.

Address: Located in central Lisbon (Map)

Website: www.hellokristof.com

Coffee Highlights: For true coffee lovers I’d recommend the Cortado, if you fancy a treat, try the mocha – the chocolate blend here is incredible.

5. Buna

This small rustic coffee shop in the centre of the city is a hidden gem when it comes to great coffee in Lisbon. The coffee menu is simple, but it is clear there is a lot of passion involved in making every cup, with high quality, and fresh beans.

There are a few tables and chairs, including out on the street, to enjoy your coffee and people watch, but they also do take-away. When I went I didn’t try any of the food but they do a range of breakfast dishes, as well as some pastries and cakes. Reading reviews the food options sound delicious!

Address: Central Lisbon (Map)

Website: www.bunaportugal.com

Coffee Highlights: For all of you coffee nerds, make sure you try the Nitro Cold Brew!