Top 10 Best Brunch Spots in Lisbon (with a Free Brunch Itinerary)

Last updated: November 2026

Lisbon did not used to be a brunch city. Locals traditionally had a coffee and a pastry at the counter, then a proper lunch. That has changed, and the city now has a lively scene of pancake cafés, egg-focused kitchens and plant-based dining rooms. If you want the best brunch in Lisbon, start with Heim Café in Santos for pancakes and shakshuka, Zenith for a big plate with a cocktail on the side and Breakfast Lovers for a reliable all-day menu. Add bakery brunches and neighbourhood favourites, and you have a week of slow mornings.

This guide covers ten brunch spots, each with a practical box. Further down you will find a short brunch glossary, how to choose, a free printable 3-day Lisbon brunch itinerary, where to stay, getting around and budget guidance. For general planning, the official Visit Lisboa website is a good starting point. If you want the coffee side of the story, read our guide to the best cafes in Lisbon.

Brunch spots open, move and close faster than almost any other kind of venue. Opening days, branches and menus change from year to year, so this guide avoids exact times and prices. Where sources disagreed or we could not confirm something, it says so. Check before you go.

Quick answer: Where is the best brunch in Lisbon? For pancakes and shakshuka, go to Heim Café or Fauna & Flora in Santos. For a big plate with cocktails, try Zenith. For eggs and an all-day menu, choose Breakfast Lovers or Dear Breakfast, and for a plant-forward brunch in a former pharmacy, try Comoba.

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1. Heim Café

Heim Café is a tiny, popular brunch room in Santos, known for pancakes, shakshuka and speciality coffee. The café’s own listings give the address as Rua de Santos-o-Velho 2 and 4, and the same owners now run a second Heim near Parque Eduardo VII.

The menu leans towards sweet and savoury plates that look as good as they taste. Reviewers regularly single out the pancakes, and the shakshuka, eggs baked in a spiced tomato sauce, is the savoury favourite. The coffee is speciality-grade, so a flat white or filter coffee is a good match for a heavier plate.

The room is small, and several reviewers warn that weekend queues are unavoidable. If you want a calm table, go on a weekday or arrive before the late-morning rush. Seating is limited, so larger groups should expect to wait or split up. The café says it is walk-ins only, so there is no booking ahead. The Santos room closed for a refit in early 2025, so check it is open before you go. The Time Out Lisbon listing for Heim Café is a useful place to check current details.

After brunch, Santos is a pleasant neighbourhood to walk around. You are close to the river, the Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga and the nightlife of Cais do Sodré, so the area combines well with a slow day out. If the queue at Heim is too long, Fauna & Flora is nearby and serves a similar style of food.

For first-time visitors, this is the brunch spot that appears most often in guides, which is both a reason to go and a reason to arrive early.

• How to get there: Tram 15E or a short walk from Cais do Sodré to Santos.
• How long to spend: About an hour, plus any wait.
• Best time to go: A weekday morning, as weekend lines are common.
• Tip: Go early, and have a backup nearby in case of a long wait.

2. Zenith

Zenith is a brunch and cocktail restaurant best known for large, creative plates such as Francesinha pancakes, sweet potato toast and eggs in different styles. It started in Porto and opened in Lisbon, and guides place the Lisbon address at Rua do Telhal 4A.

The menu is built around dishes that mix Portuguese ideas with international brunch classics. The Francesinha pancakes, a playful take on Porto’s famous meat sandwich, are the most talked-about plate, and the sweet potato toast is a popular lighter option. Brunch cocktails are part of the identity, so it suits groups of friends and long weekend mornings.

Zenith is popular, and guides warn that it is often crowded. We could not find a current booking policy, so contact the restaurant directly if you want to reserve. Arriving early or late in the brunch window is a sensible way to avoid the busiest periods.

The location, close to Restauradores and the central shopping streets, makes it easy to add to a day of sightseeing. It is a good choice if you want a big, social meal rather than a quiet coffee. Prices sit in the mid-range, and the cocktails add to the bill.

If you are travelling with someone who prefers savoury food, ask which egg dishes are on the current menu, as the menu changes. Vegetarians generally find good choices here, but check the menu on the day.

• How to get there: Metro to Restauradores, then a short walk to Rua do Telhal.
• How long to spend: About 90 minutes for a relaxed brunch.
• Best time to go: Early or late in the brunch window, to avoid the peak.
• Tip: Check the booking policy, as older information may be out of date.

3. Fauna & Flora

Fauna & Flora is a bright, healthy-leaning brunch café with pancakes, waffles, bowls and smoothies, and it is a popular choice for vegetarian and vegan visitors. Time Out places the original branch on Rua da Esperança, on the Madragoa and Santos border, and the group has since opened further branches, including Anjos and Estoril.

Time Out highlights the açaí bowl, the matcha pancakes and savoury pancakes with bacon and egg. The owner has said it is not a vegetarian restaurant, but vegetables and fruit lead the menu and guides mention vegan and gluten-free options. It is a good option if you want something lighter than a traditional fry-up, or if your group includes people with different diets.

Reports on queues vary. One writer describes a relaxed place with no long wait, while another warns that tables fill quickly at brunch time. The honest conclusion is that weekends are busy and weekdays are easier. Because the group has several branches, check which one you are heading to and confirm its address on a map.

The Santos branch combines well with Heim Café, which is close by, so you can pick whichever has the shorter wait. Both are within walking distance of the riverside and Cais do Sodré, so you can follow brunch with a stroll along the water.

If you are looking for a brunch that feels fresh rather than heavy, this is a good choice. It is also a sensible stop for families, as the menu is familiar and flexible.

• How to get there: Tram 15E or a short walk from Cais do Sodré, depending on the branch.
• How long to spend: About an hour.
• Best time to go: A weekday late morning.
• Tip: Confirm which branch you are going to, as the group has more than one.

4. Breakfast Lovers

Breakfast Lovers is a small chain of brunch cafés that serves breakfast and brunch dishes all day, and it is consistently well rated on review sites. Listings give a Misericórdia branch at Calçada do Combro 45 and a Graça branch on Largo das Olarias.

The menu covers the brunch basics: eggs, pancakes, toasts, bowls and coffee. Its strength is reliability. If you want a proper brunch without a long search, it is a safe choice, and the multiple branches mean you may find one near your hotel. One listing gives weekday opening from early morning to mid-afternoon, with later weekend hours, but this should be confirmed on the day.

Because there are several branches, check which one you plan to visit. Some guides also mention a Chiado branch, but we could not confirm its address. We also found no reliable information on waiting times, so treat the weekend as busy and plan accordingly.

The Misericórdia branch sits on the route of tram 28, so it works as a stop on a sightseeing day. From there you can walk to the Miradouro de Santa Catarina or the shops of Chiado. The Bica funicular nearby has been suspended since the 2025 Glória accident, so check Carris before planning to ride it.

For travellers who want a no-nonsense, filling brunch, Breakfast Lovers is a good option. It is also a sensible choice when other spots are full, as the multiple branches spread the demand.

• How to get there: Metro to Baixa-Chiado, then a short walk to Calçada do Combro.
• How long to spend: About an hour.
• Best time to go: A weekday late morning.
• Tip: Check which branch you are visiting, as hours differ between listings.

5. Dear Breakfast

Dear Breakfast is a bright, casual café built around all-day breakfast, with egg dishes, pancakes and fresh juices. Its own site lists branches in Chiado, Bica, Alfama and Santos, plus a café at the São Roque Museum and a bakehouse in Marvila, and one guide recommends getting a window seat on the upper floor if you can.

Review sites rank it near the top of Lisbon’s brunch lists, and reviewers often praise its egg-focused menu. It is a popular place for a long, relaxed morning, and groups of friends often arrive for weekend brunch. Because of that, queues are common at weekends, and a weekday visit gives a calmer experience.

Opening days differ between branches, and at least one opens only at the end of the week, so confirm the branch details on the café’s own site before you go. We also cover Dear Breakfast in our cafes guide, where you can find more on the coffee side.

After brunch, the Bica branch is a short walk from the Miradouro de Santa Catarina, so you can walk off the meal with a view. The Chiado branch is a short stroll from the shops and theatres around Rua Garrett.

If you only have time for one brunch in the centre of Lisbon, this is a strong contender. Order eggs for a savoury plate or pancakes for something sweet, and add a fresh juice.

• How to get there: Metro to Baixa-Chiado for the Chiado branch, or a short walk from Cais do Sodré for Bica.
• How long to spend: About an hour.
• Best time to go: A weekday morning, to avoid weekend queues.
• Tip: Confirm the branch address on a map, as listings differ.

6. Comoba

Comoba is a stylish brunch café set in a former pharmacy, and it is one of the best-known places for a plant-forward brunch in Lisbon. Most sources place it on Rua de São Paulo near Cais do Sodré, with the number given as 99 or 101, so check before you go.

The setting is the main attraction. Guides describe a bright room that keeps details from its time as a pharmacy, with a mostly vegetarian menu, many vegan dishes, matcha and speciality coffee. It is a good choice for vegetarians and vegans, and for anyone who wants a lighter meal than the traditional pastelaria breakfast. The menu changes through the year, so ask staff for the current recommendations.

At weekends the café fills with brunch crowds, so expect a queue. If you want a calm visit, go on a weekday or arrive early. A few listings place Comoba on Rua da Boavista instead, so there is some confusion over addresses, and it is worth checking a current map before you set off.

The area is close to the Time Out Market and the nightlife of Pink Street, so it combines well with a day in Cais do Sodré, including a walk along the river.

If you are travelling with a mixed group, this is a safe pick, because a menu built around vegetables and vegan dishes is easy for everyone to share.

• How to get there: Metro or train to Cais do Sodré, then walk uphill a few minutes.
• How long to spend: One hour or more.
• Best time to go: A weekday late morning.
• Tip: Check the address on a map, as listings disagree between streets.

7. Marquise da Mobler

Marquise da Mobler is a brunch restaurant with its own bakery, set beside a design and plant shop on Rua Nova da Piedade in São Bento, a short walk from Príncipe Real. Listings give slightly different street numbers, so check a map before you set off.

The food is the attraction. A 2025 review in A Mensagem praises creative dishes such as saffron eggs and a wasabi eggs Benedict, with bread and pastries from the bakery next door. Time Out describes a small terrace at the back where it is pleasant to linger, so a slow weekend morning can easily turn into an afternoon. Menus change, so check the current one before you go.

Terrace seating depends on the weather, so a sunny day is best. We found no reliable information on booking, so call ahead if you are going with a group.

Príncipe Real, just uphill, is one of Lisbon’s most pleasant neighbourhoods for a slow day. After brunch you can visit the garden at the centre of the district, browse the independent shops, or look out over the city from a nearby miradouro.

This is a good choice if you want a creative plate in a calm, design-led setting.

• How to get there: Metro to Rato, then a walk downhill to Rua Nova da Piedade.
• How long to spend: One to two hours, depending on the weather.
• Best time to go: A sunny weekday late morning.
• Tip: Confirm the street number and the menu, as listings differ.

8. Amélia

Amélia is a neighbourhood café in Campo de Ourique that became one of the trendiest brunch spots in Lisbon when it opened in 2018. It belongs to the same group as Nicolau and Basílio, with Nicolau described as the original café.

Campo de Ourique is a residential district with a village feel, and it rewards visitors who want to see a quieter side of Lisbon. A brunch here is a good excuse to explore the area’s local market, shops and streets. One listing gives every-day opening hours, but that may be out of date, so confirm on the day.

We found limited detail on the current menu, so treat the brunch offering as something to check before you set out. As a rule, the group’s cafés aim at a stylish, modern brunch, and the room is a popular spot with locals and visitors alike. Expect it to be busy at weekends.

Getting to Campo de Ourique is part of the experience. Tram 28 runs through the district, so you can combine a tram ride with brunch, and the area is a short bus or taxi ride from the centre.

If you are staying in the centre and want a change from the busiest tourist streets, this is a good morning out. It also suits travellers who like to eat where residents eat.

• How to get there: Tram 28 towards Campo de Ourique, or a short taxi from the centre.
• How long to spend: About an hour for brunch, plus time to explore.
• Best time to go: A weekday late morning.
• Tip: Confirm opening hours and the current menu before you go.

9. Maria Limão

Maria Limão is a small café in Graça that began as a lemonade van at the Miradouro da Senhora do Monte and is now known for crêpes and pancakes. Current listings place it on Rua da Graça, after an earlier spell on nearby Rua da Verónica, in one of Lisbon’s most characterful hilltop neighbourhoods.

Guides highlight sweet and savoury crêpes and pancakes, including Nutella versions, plus lemonades in several flavours, so it works for brunch as well as dessert. The setting is relaxed and local, and prices are described as friendly. Older articles give a different address, so look up the current details on a map before you go.

Graça is one of the highest neighbourhoods in Lisbon, with some of the best views in the city. After brunch you can walk to the Miradouro da Senhora do Monte or the Miradouro da Graça, both of which are close by. Be ready for steep streets, and wear comfortable shoes.

The best way to reach Graça is by tram 28, which climbs the hill to Largo da Graça. It is popular, so expect a queue at busy times, or walk up from Alfama if you prefer.

This is a good choice for anyone who likes sweet brunches, or for families who want something simple and relaxed. It is also a sensible option if you want a break from the more crowded brunch spots near the river.

• How to get there: Tram 28 to Graça, or walk up from Alfama.
• How long to spend: About an hour, plus time for the viewpoints.
• Best time to go: A weekday late morning.
• Tip: Look up the address first, as older listings show the previous one.

10. Nicolau

Nicolau is the original café of the group that also runs Amélia and Basílio, an all-day brunch spot on Rua de São Nicolau in the Baixa. Time Out reported that it opened in 2016, and Amélia later followed its style in Campo de Ourique.

Listings describe smoothie bowls, porridge, pancakes and toasts with toppings such as avocado or nut butter, and reviewers mention vegan options, including vegan pancakes and a vegan burger. It is a practical choice when you are sightseeing in the Baixa and want a proper sit-down brunch rather than a pastry at the counter.

The Baixa is the busiest part of the centre, so expect a wait at weekends and in the high season. Menus change, so read the current menu online before you set out.

From here it is a short walk to Praça do Comércio, Rua Augusta and the riverside, so brunch fits easily into a first day of sightseeing. Basílio, the smallest café in the same family, is nearby on Rua dos Bacalhoeiros if Nicolau is full.

If you prefer a quieter neighbourhood setting, Amélia in Campo de Ourique offers a similar style of brunch away from the crowds.

• How to get there: Metro to Baixa-Chiado, then a short walk through the Baixa.
• How long to spend: About an hour.
• Best time to go: A weekday late morning.
• Tip: Check opening days and the current menu before you go.

A short brunch glossary for Lisbon

• Pequeno-almoço: The Portuguese word for breakfast.
• Bica: The short, strong espresso served in Lisbon.
• Galão: A tall milky coffee, often drunk at breakfast.
• Torrada: Toast, usually thick, buttered and served warm.
• Pastel de nata: The custard tart, a common sweet addition to any morning. Read our guide to the best pastel de nata in Lisbon.
• Shakshuka: Eggs baked in a spiced tomato sauce, a brunch favourite at several cafés.

How to pick the right Lisbon brunch spot

Choose by mood. For pancakes, go to Heim Café, Fauna & Flora or Maria Limão. For savoury eggs, try Breakfast Lovers, Dear Breakfast or Zenith. For a plant-forward menu, Comoba and Fauna & Flora are the best fits, and for creative plates with a small terrace, try Marquise da Mobler.

Weekends are busy at almost every place on this list, so go on a weekday if you can. If you must go at the weekend, arrive early, or choose a spot slightly outside the busiest tourist streets, such as Campo de Ourique or Graça. Always check opening days, as some cafés close on one day a week.

Suggested brunch plans for 1, 2 or 3 days

Day 1: Santos and the river

Start with brunch at Heim Café in Santos, going early to beat the queue. If the wait is long, walk to Fauna & Flora nearby. Spend the afternoon along the river at Cais do Sodré, then finish with a coffee. If you want a savoury plate instead, you can swap in Comoba on Rua de São Paulo, which is a short walk away.

Day 2: The centre and Chiado

Begin at Dear Breakfast or Breakfast Lovers for eggs and coffee. Walk up through Chiado and Bica, take in the Miradouro de Santa Catarina, then drop down to Restauradores. If you want a second big meal, book or arrive early at Zenith for a late brunch with a cocktail. End the day with an evening drink at one of the best bars in Lisbon.

Day 3: Neighbourhood mornings

Travel to a quieter district. Take tram 28 to Campo de Ourique for Amélia, or head to Graça for crêpes at Maria Limão and views from the nearby miradouros. If you prefer a bakery brunch, spend the morning at Marquise da Mobler in São Bento, then walk up to Príncipe Real. Whichever you choose, check opening days first.

Our free printable 3-day Lisbon brunch itinerary puts these plans on a single page you can take with you.

Where to stay for Lisbon brunch

• Baixa and Chiado: The best base for first-timers, with the metro, trams and several brunch spots within walking distance.
• Santos and Cais do Sodré: Good for Heim Café, Fauna & Flora and Comoba, with nightlife and the river close by.
• Príncipe Real and Bairro Alto: Stylish and central, with cafés, shops and an easy walk down to São Bento.
• Graça and Alfama: Atmospheric and full of views, but steep and hilly.

Getting around Lisbon

The centre is compact but hilly. The metro covers most of the central brunch spots, and you can check lines and stations on the Metro de Lisboa website. Trams and buses are run by Carris, and tram 28 and tram 15E are useful for several places in this guide. Trams are slow and busy at peak times, so allow extra time. Wear comfortable shoes, because many streets are steep and cobbled.

Budget guidance

Brunch in Lisbon is generally good value compared with many European capitals, but a full plate, a juice and a speciality coffee add up. Cheap to mid-range places such as Maria Limão sit at the lower end, while cocktail-led brunches at places like Zenith sit higher. To save money, share a plate, skip the extras and order a traditional coffee at the counter. A weekday visit is also less likely to involve a queue, which saves time. Prices change, so use these as tiers rather than fixed figures.

Discover more of Lisbon

Brunch is only the start of a day in Lisbon. Fill the rest of it with our guide to the best things to do in Lisbon, then plan dinner with our pick of the best places to eat in Lisbon. For a sunset drink with a view, finish at one of the best rooftop bars in Lisbon.

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