Cafe culture is king in Portugal. Discover the best cafes in Lisbon – and how they intersect with political, cultural, and literary history. Figuring out how to order coffee in Portugal and get it right can be tricky. The Portuguese prefer their caffeine fix in short, creamy, and slightly bitter doses of espressos. But the […]
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Behind the Bite: Pastéis de Nata
This post is part of our Behind the Bite series, deep dives into the dishes that we can’t stop thinking about. If you really want to get under the skin of Lisbon, head to a pastelaria. In every neighborhood of the city, old ladies brush shoulders with hipsters, inspecting the mind-boggling array of pastries laid out […]
The 5 Best Places for Coffee in Lisbon: Our Go-to List for Your Caffeine Fix
There comes a point when every traveler needs a good dose of caffeine—luckily, Lisbon delivers. The steep streets of Portugal’s capital provide endless opportunities for exploring. In fact, there’s so much to see that it can be overwhelming—and exhausting. But don’t let that stop you. If you want to see and do as much as […]