UPDATE - Always a required stop when we're in Lisbon if for nothing else the nostalgia. It opened in 1905 and has been a standard of quality coffee and pastries for a long time. This time we just grabbed some coffees a chocolate croissant and a delicious pavlova. The ambience is turn of the century chic but still quite refined for today. Service is always busy. Go there and thank me later. read more

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My tour guide recommended you order um bica here. Glad I did! The presentation was perfection and the coffee was strong. read more

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Excellent spot for people watching and food in the heart of Chiado. Service is good and people are very friendly. They have a nice selection of food and drink options. It can get busy so have patience. It's are go to spot in Chiado. There is a good safe ATM to get cash. Also Tram 28 makes stops here. The oldest book store in the world is 200 foot walk down the street. read more

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This was one of the only restaurants that we went to that had a long wait to get into. My cousin really wanted to try it so we went ahead and we made the line. Luckily the line does move quickly and the wait staff are super efficient at getting you in and out. The tables on the inside are very, very tight, especially if you have coats and umbrellas and all of that. Their coffee was really good. I also had a bola de Berlin, which I have had better in other places. read more

A Brasileira - Cafes Near Me - Lisbon, 11

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A Brasileira is a staple in the Chiado neighborhood of Lisbon. It's interior is beautiful but the place you want to be is on the patio area. The wait wasn't too long and the staff were friendly. We didn't get food but we got plenty of drinks and enjoyed people watching in the square. This is a little bit pricier in terms of Lisbon but it's worth the visit since it's such a historic place! read more

I ate dinner here. I would say come here for a drink, tea, coffee, pastries. The meals are not good. I ordered a steak and the meat was mushy, kind of like it was shredding, and tasteless. The coffee blend sauce they used over the meat was good. Very odd texture. I said no blood on my steak and it came bloody. The poached pear dessert came cold. My waiter's service was mediocre. However there were a couple of other waiter that I spoke to that were phenomenal. This place has indoor and outdoor dining. It is smack in the center of one of the most touristy and busiest street. It is at the 2nd to last stop of where the yellow tram ends. So the staff is constantly busy. Free WiFi. No outlets to charge phone. read more

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The food is ok. We just had drinks and desserts but they have a full menu for all meals. Definetly more of a tourist location with a hustle and bustle vibe. Still worth visiting and stepping off the busy streets. This is definitely located in a highly trafficked tourist area. The ambiance is very lively and fun but very crowded. read more

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Beautiful and charming! Service was excellent but lunch was not good. The pastries are amazing. Note the bathroom needs urgent renovation/deep cleaning read more

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Extremely overhyped, touristy, and mediocre. Prices are double that of the place nextdoor and everything was so-so. Some of the worst coffee we had in Lisbon. Ham and cheese croissants came out cold. Try Pastelaria Benard nextdoor instead. read more

Came here mostly to take in the historic interior and have a quick snack after a long day of travel. The coffee was good but the breakfast sandwich was okay, mostly because it was somewhat cold. Not sure if that is how that dish is supposed to be served. read more

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Came just for dessert and coffee. The caramelized pear was pretty good, and I really liked the crumble with it. The tiramisu didn't taste like tiramisu and seemed more liked biscuit with cream. read more

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My friends and I came here for lunch and were lucky to beat the rush. I've heard people come for the pastries and coffee, but we really loved the food. We shared the OCTOPUS, CODFISH, and the BEEF BURGER. ENJOY! PS: If it's hot outside, sit outside. It's warmer to be inside. :) read more

Stopped in for a glass of wine,really nice place, lots of character! We didn't eat here but the desserts looked AMAZING! read more

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This place was on so many blogs and reviews but I do not think it was for the food. The atmosphere was nice and the selection was broad but the items we ordered were a disappointment. We ordered a selection of croissant items and I could not bring myself to take a picture. The stuffed croissant looked like it had been left out all day with the avocado already blackened on the edges. The ham and cheese croissants were literally smashed. We ordered a custard croissant and it also was dry and crumbly, not at all what we expected from a custard croissant. The stars are for the collard greens and potato soup of the day. I would not return. read more

We stopped by here at the end of our trip in Lisbon . I heard it's famous all over Portugal . The decor is 1920's . Very quaint . They were very busy . Not a lot of sitting , but they do have outside. We next to another couple. We enjoyed our coffee and pastries . Service was good . read more

A Brasileira - Espresso - Cafes Near Me - Lisbon, 11

I came here with my 3 cousins and we had a delightful brunch. I split the brunch tower with one of my cousins. It was filled with meats, cheeses, bread, and fresh fruit. It was a great brunch. We sat inside. The inside is quite cozy, with a dark and moody interior. The serving staff did a great job. We wish we could've sat out on the patio because it was a classic European vibe. All in all a great experience. There is also an amazing shoe store called Zilian Chiado down the street. Make sure to check out that place after brunch here! read more

Just because it is close to the one of the oldest library in Portugal, we stop by for coffee as it was getting cold... The place was built 1905 as their table napkins marked it. Coffee was great but not the dessert choices. read more

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Great seating outside but the food was bla. Croissant was stale. Ham and cheese tasteless. Cesar salad good but dressing not like normal Cesar. A little sweet More like ranch. No anchovies. read more

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This is a great historical Cafe opened since 1888. There is a status of a famous author outside the restaurant. The ambience inside is very nice. We had the Portugese Tart (2.2 Euro) and Docaria Conventual (4.9 Euro). They were delicious. read more

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It is very beautiful inside. Good music. I only had coffee there because I had just eaten somewhere else but I was walking by and couldn't help going into because it's so beautiful...so I had coffee! read more

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Partner got appalling food poisoning from this place. He had ordered a steak in a coffee sauce. Fortnuately this was our second to last day so he had time to recover before getting back on the flight. Do not recommend. read more

Love the aesthetic of A Brasileira. Food was decent but nothing remarkable. Service was a bit slow for being fully staffed on a weekday during opening. read more

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Here is what I have learned: influencers jobs are to make mundane things look beautiful. You spend money there, with the expectation that you will get beautiful things too. Yet I have been sitting in a tourist trap sardined behind an American waiting 20 min for one pastel de nata. It has arrived, plate is stained with other people's fingerprints and what looks like grease and cinnamon from possibly another dish? Lesson for you tourists: don't believe tick tok, the only way to travel is by getting lost and experiencing things first hand, without influence. Just an average pastel de nata. Not worth the time and discomfort. read more

Don't understand the low rating. Is it in a touristy area? Yes. Are there lines? Yes. But you can't deny the history of this place in Portuguese coffee culture. If history isn't enough to convince you - the food should speak for itself. I've been here for coffee, bfast and a small drink. This is more of a bfast spot than anything else - or a small bites and a drink. Where else can you grab a coffee at the same place as icons such as Fernando Pessoa and Amalia Rodrigues. The beef croquette is always a hit but honestly have never had anything I didn't like here. Definitely recommend this spot for anyone who is in Lisbon for the first time. Make sure to read the first page of the menu to understand the history (it will definitely increase your appreciation of this place). read more

A Brasileira - Too hot for coffee. Epic nonetheless - Cafes Near Me - Lisbon, 11

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It was very busy but they were able to seat us in inside which we were happy with. However, we were down the back and it was extremely hot. Unfortunately the fan above us was broken. We shared a beef croquette which we really enjoyed. I had a Caesar Salad but unfortunately there was way too much dressing. My partner had an Octopus Salad but it basically came out as octopus pieces with a few pieces of bell pepper literally swimming in olive oil. After lunch we were happy to stay on and have coffee and dessert or more to drink but we needed to be outside as it was just too hot. We asked, but we were basically ignored from then on - we didn't get another opportunity to order anything else so after about 20mins we asked for the bill. Nice to experience but wouldn't go back. read more

Now that I am thinking about my experience here and why I ended up here, it was more like a tourist trap I'd say along with some of the other reviewers here. I felt like my tour guide was trying to sell me stuff from Lisboa as opposed to naturally give an actual tour. The coffee was good but I don't think there was anything special about it. It is just overpriced because they gave themselves a name and have a beautiful interior. We couldn't enjoy the coffee inside and I had to take out and keep moving. read more

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So we came here the first day. This is the restaurant by the man who brought coffee to Portugal from brazil. You can't miss it with the big green umbrellas and huge outdoor seating. It's worth it to come for a quick bite of a croissant and coffee to say you ate there. The coffee is good but the other items are pricey for what they are. I guess you are paying for the experience :-) Tip: They call coffee a bica here read more

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Popular afternoon coffee place, always long line for dine in. Takeout is fast. The nata here is fine - not the best place - but they also have a variety of other Portuguese desserts. Worth stopping by overall. read more

Stars are for the ambiance only. Service was slow, waiters were tired? -it is 10am- or not in the mood for serving, coffee so so. Just you can check the place for ambiance and for drink and eat somewhere else. read more

We stopped in for a quick lunch after a morning of shopping. It was challenging to get a table for five. We were able to get a seat inside, and service was slow. I know we are American, however, it shouldn't take 15 minutes to get a beverage (still water) after ordering. The food came out quicker, and was good. The portions were the right size. Overall nice experience for a quick lunch. The pastries in the case looked great. Unfortunately, we didn't try any here. read more

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The food was lovely. I ordered the pancakes, and they came fluffy with lots of fruit and chocolate sauce with granola. The orange juice was fresh as well. I would give this place 5 stars, but the ambiance is not there for me. It was unbearably hot, and if you're seated in a spot where the sun hits you, you're going to absolutely Fry out there as the umbrellas do little to help you. The service was nothing special, but we received our food in a timely manner and there were no issues with it. read more

A Brasileira - Pancakes - Cafes Near Me - Lisbon, 11

good place to eat food , drink and enjoy music. stuffs are really helpful, server are really good especially ivan , thank you ivan . i always recommend this place , will come again if i come next time to lisbon read more

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Delicious pastries and coffee!! The service was excellent. They seated my wife and I and 4 of our children in only 15 minutes on a busy Friday lunch hour. read more

A Brasileira - Inside the restaurant - Cafes Near Me - Lisbon, 11

Feel like it's a tourist trap. Went there for coffee, pasteis de nata and a few pastries. Not impressed at all. It's a beautiful classic restaurant though for you to take a few pictures. read more

A Brasileira - Cafes Near Me - Lisbon, 11

We ate outside in September and it was great people watching. The food was decent but the highlight was the fresh caipirinha. Wow that became my new drink during the trip. Try it there. one place did make it with sour mix or something not fresh so not as good as here. service was good. read more

A Brasileira - Cafes Near Me - Lisbon, 11

More fuzz than buzz! It is well located but they think they are the best in town and make you feel like it! Coffee was good ... service, well could be MUCH better. We are not doing them a favor walking in and drinking something. So for me ... been there done that! Better places put there. read more

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My second time here since I live far away from Lisbon. The cafe still the same, their pastries and coffee still the same the last time I tasted it 3 years ago. Still delicious and fresh! This place was packed and needed to wait outside to be seated and that tells a lot and continued to impress me. read more

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I liked this cafe. It is very centrally located in a busy restaurant / shopping area of Lisbon, historic and atmospheric, and is in all of the guidebooks and is therefore touristy and somewhat more expensive than average. Service was friendly and prompt, and not killer expensive - we had two coffees (excellent as always in Portugal), two sparkling waters and two delicious glasses of Portuguese Moscatel for 18.60 Euros which seemed about right for being on the terrace, right in the middle of a lively scene with street musicians and all. If you want an inexpensive cafe with no tourists, stay away. However, we had fun and would recommend it to experience this lively part of Lisbon over coffee and drinks. Two things I experienced here and not elsewhere in Portugal: first, this was the only place I went to where the waiter brought the check unprompted. Probably this is because it is touristy, and we did not feel rushed in any way. Also he shouted for us (politely, "Sir, Sir!") as we left, I guess thinking we were leaving without paying. He then saw that we had left a 20 Euro note under a glass so it would not blow away, and was apologetic. Moral of the story - pay the waiter directly in Portugal even if he leaves the check at the table, as this is apparently the custom. read more

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This place is a tourist trap. It has nice ambience with seating outside and gorgeous design in the inside. That's the only reason why I give it three stars instead of one. Breakfast is equivalent to a continental breakfast you get at holiday inn. Pastel is good, but not the best. So go there if you want nice ambience but don't care much about quality of your breakfast. read more

I had an amazing pastry here and loved it so much that I came back for it the next day. Everything else was okay but the pastry was awesome.