Lisbon’s Breakfast & Brunch: 10 Spots Worth Waking Up For (Even If You’re Hungover)

Lisbon isn’t just a city of tiles and trams—it’s also a city that knows how to do mornings right. And by mornings, I mean anything between 8 a.m. and, well, whenever you finally crawl out of bed. Whether you’re a saint who runs at sunrise or a sinner recovering from vinho verde, this city has you covered.

Here are 10 brunch spots where your coffee will be strong, your eggs will be pretty, and your Instagram will thank you.

1. The Mill – Art, Coffee & Bread

Address: Rua do Poço dos Negros 1, 1200-781 Lisboa – Website: The Mill Lisbon

Rustic Aussie vibes with Portuguese soul. Their bread game is so strong it could start a religion. Order a croissant and coffee, then pretend you’re writing your novel while secretly scrolling TikTok.

2. Hello, Kristof

Address: R. do Poço dos Negros 103, 1200-337 Lisboa – Website: Hello, Kristof

Minimalist, Scandinavian, painfully chic. Think avocado toast that costs more than your Uber but looks good enough to post. Come here if you secretly want to be spotted reading a magazine you don’t actually understand.

3. Nicolau Lisboa

Address: R. São Nicolau 17, 1100-547 Lisboa – Website: Nicolau Lisboa

The brunch darling of Lisbon. Açai bowls, rainbow salads, and people taking more photos than bites. If you don’t have a hanging plant in your shot, were you even at Nicolau?

4. Fauna & Flora

Address: Rua da Esperança 33, 1200-655 Lisboa – Website: Fauna & Flora

Trendy, green, vegan-friendly. Order their açai bowl if you like purple food that makes you feel like you’re being healthy while your friend orders pancakes the size of Lisbon.

5. Heim Cafe

Address: R. Santos-O-Velho 2E, 1200-792 Lisboa – Website: Heim Cafe

Scandi-style pancakes and hygge vibes. Basically IKEA, but with better coffee and fewer arguments about shelves. Perfect if you’re into minimalist interiors or need somewhere cute to cry into your latte.

6. The Decadente

Address: Rua de São Pedro de Alcântara 81, 1250-238 Lisboa – Website: The Decadente

The name says it all. Bougie brunch with Eggs Benedict that tastes like it studied abroad. Great for dates—bonus: if it goes badly, at least the decor is hot.

7. Dear Breakfast

Address: Rua Gaivotas 17, 1200-202 Lisboa – Website: Dear Breakfast

This place is obsessed with breakfast and honestly, same. Fluffy pancakes, creative egg dishes, and enough good vibes to cure at least half your hangover.

8. Zenith Brunch & Cocktails

Address: Praça Luís de Camões 2E, 1200-243 Lisboa – Website: Zenith Brunch & Cocktails

Brunch plus cocktails equals danger, but in the best way. Order the French toast, add a mimosa, and suddenly brunch has turned into “oops, it’s 4 p.m. already.” The rooftop view makes you forget you live in a basement back home.

9. Bettina & Niccolò Corallo

Address: Rua da Escola Politécnica 4E, 1250-102 Lisboa – Website: Bettina & Niccolò Corallo

Coffee nerds, this is your temple. Single-origin beans, artisanal chocolate—basically foreplay for caffeine addicts. Order the hot chocolate too; it’s liquid sin.

10. Kaffeehaus

Address: Rua Anchieta 3, 1200-023 Lisboa – Website: Kaffeehaus

Vienna meets Lisbon. Schnitzel for breakfast? Why not. Pretend you’re an intellectual European while inhaling pastries and drinking Viennese coffee strong enough to keep you up until Carnival.

The Morning Afterthought

Lisbon’s brunch scene is like the city itself: diverse, gorgeous, a little indulgent. You’ll find yourself bouncing from Australian sourdough to Mozambican spice to vegan bowls that look like edible art. Whether you’re hunting for hangover cures, Instagram shots, or just really good eggs, these 10 spots won’t let you down.

Just remember: brunch in Lisbon isn’t about rushing. It’s about lounging, sipping, gossiping, and pretending you don’t have three more glasses of wine in your future.

Please note that opening hours and availability may vary, so it’s advisable to check the respective websites or contact the establishments directly for the most up-to-date information and reservations.

Credits: Photo by Christina Radevich sur Unsplash