Lisbon, Portugal
Top brews: the 8 best specialty coffee shops in Lisbon
Lisbon does plenty of coffee, but only a handful of places treat it like a craft worth obsessing over. These are our favourite specialty coffee shops in Lisbon, chosen for clean espresso, delish filters and teams who know how to dial a shot. Think of it as a tight hit list for Portugal’s capital.
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Top photography courtesy of Dramática
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Dramático
Lisbon, Portugal
In Lisbon neighbourhood Príncipe Real, Dramático keeps things small, bright and tightly edited, with bar stools, independent magazines and a bar that rewards attention. Founder Ricardo Galésio, also editor-in-chief of the travel magazine Wrong Journal, built it around serious specialty coffee rather than café sprawl. Espresso is pulled with care and filter options usually include a hand brew if you ask. Matcha has a following too. Grab a coffee, then add the banana bread or the big cookies, which suit the minimal setting better than anything fussy.
Dramático
R. da Alegria 41E
Lisbon
Portugal
Lisbon
Portugal
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Amun Café
Lisbon, Portugal
Morning light, cacti and pale wood – Amun Café in Lisbon neighbourhood Príncipe Real is a specialty-coffee stop first, with food as backup. It previously traded as Numa Café, and the new name keeps the same pared-back room while tightening the focus. Order an espresso or a milk drink, then ask what beans are on and how they are dialled in that day. If filter is running, it is the cleanest read on the coffee. The menu around it sits in toast-and-bowl territory with plenty of vegan and gluten-free options, but the main reason to drop in is a well-made cup in a part of town that rewards slow starts.
Amun Café
R. da Escola Politécnica 94
Lisbon
Portugal
Lisbon
Portugal
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Hello, Kristof
Lisbon, Portugal
In Lisbon neighbourhood Bica, Hello Kristof leans into clean lines, a big communal table and shelves of magazines that make staying for a second cup feel normal. The coffee focus is serious: house-roasted beans, espresso pulled with precision and hand brews such as V60 or Kalita Wave when you want clarity over comfort. Pair it with a flat white and a simple pastry, or go savoury with toast if you need something solid. The same team also runs spots in São Bento and Alfama.
Hello, Kristof
R. do Poço dos Negros 103
Lisbon
Portugal
Lisbon
Portugal
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The Coffee
Lisbon, Portugal
Tiny counter, Japanese-clean design, Brazilian beans and zero patience for dithering. In Lisbon neighbourhood Baixa, The Coffee runs like a caffeine pit stop: order at the hatch, take it outside, get on with your day. Espresso is the default move, with iced drinks built for hot pavements. Matcha is a house fixture too, including straight matcha lattes and more playful flavours on the menu. This is an ubercool chain, not a one-off, with other Lisbon outposts in Cais do Sodré, Chiado, Campo de Ourique and Picoas, so it’s easy to slot in.
The Coffee
R. dos Douradores 96
Lisbon
Portugal
Lisbon
Portugal
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Buna
Lisbon, Portugal
Small tables, sharp lighting and quiet concentration: Buna is the Lapa coffee stop that keeps changing beans. Guest roasters rotate, including Manhattan Coffee Roasters and Drop, and the baristas usually run two espresso styles alongside filter. Order a V60 or Japanese iced V60 to taste the roast properly, or go espresso tonic when the afternoon drags. Hot chocolate is taken seriously too, finished with latte art and enough depth to count as dessert. The tagline is coffee and people, and it shows in the steady flow of locals and drop-ins. It also hosts occasional food pop-ups, so the counter changes as often as the beans.
Buna
Avenida Ressano Garcia 43A
Lisbon
Portugal
Lisbon
Portugal
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Copenhagen Coffee Lab
Lisbon, Portugal
Copenhagen Coffee Lab’s Santos café is the Lisbon pit stop for when the river breeze is doing its thing but the caffeine still needs to be serious. It sits a few steps from the waterfront, with a clean room that keeps the focus on the bar. Beans come from the brand’s own roastery, so espresso and filter stay consistent. Order a V60 if it is running, or keep it sharp with a double espresso, then grab something from the bakery case for the walk. Santos is one of several Copenhagen Coffee Lab cafés across Lisbon, so it is easy to fold into whatever part of the city the day lands in.
Copenhagen Coffee Lab
Avenida 24 de Julho 56
Lisbon
Portugal
Lisbon
Portugal
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Seagull Method
Lisbon, Portugal
Morning queues form fast on Rua da Palmeira, a short walk from Lisbon neighbourhood Mercês, and the reason is coffee handled with intent. Seagull Method keeps espresso tight, with flat whites and cappuccinos done cleanly, plus filter options such as batch brew when you want something lighter. The room leans casual: compact tables, bright daylight, a soundtrack that stays on the right side of loud. Food is brunchy without getting in the way. Add a Swedish bun or a pan suisse if you want something sweet with your cup, or keep it simple and just drink the coffee.
Seagull Method
R. da Palmeira 23
Lisbon
Portugal
Lisbon
Portugal
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The Folks
Lisbon, Portugal
A few steps from the cathedral precinct, this corner of Lisbon neighbourhood Sé runs on a simple promise: fast coffee that still tastes intentional. The bar team keeps espresso tight, milk drinks steady and filter coffee clean, which matters when the streets outside turn into a moving crowd. Inside, it’s bright, pared back and organised around the machine, so a five-minute stop feels as natural as an hour with a laptop. Food stays in the breakfast lane, with eggs and toast when a second cup needs backup. The Folks has other spots around town, which makes it an easy default.
The Folks
R. das Pedras Negras 7
Lisbon
Portugal
Lisbon
Portugal
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