The Lisbon Coffee Journal

Stories, histories, and discoveries from Lisbon’s coffee world.

HISTORY

Why Lisbon Drinks Standing Up

Walk into any traditional café in Lisbon and you'll notice something immediately: there are no comfortable chairs. This is how Lisbon has drunk coffee for over a century.

3 min read

CULTURE

Third Wave Meets Old World Tradition

Something remarkable is happening in Lisbon's coffee scene: two worlds are meeting, and neither is trying to replace the other.

5 min read

GUIDE

5 Cafés That Tell Lisbon's Coffee Story

Every café in Lisbon has a story. These five tell the story of the city itself — from its literary past to its creative present.

4 min read