Specialty coffee in Lisbon.
With 149 specialty cafés and roasters on the map, Lisbon belongs to the small group of cities with a three-digit count on Roasters. This guide puts that number in context.
How Lisbon compares
Zoom out to Europe and Lisbon is still in the top ten: #10 out of 1,928 cities.
Out of 65 cities in Portugal on Roasters, Lisbon comes first with 149 cafés, roughly 41% of the country total.
Worldwide, Lisbon is #20 of 3,601 cities on Roasters, one of the 25 biggest specialty coffee maps in the app.
Because Lisbon passes the 30-café mark, Roasters also publishes 11 themed guides for it, linked below.
The Roasters Journal has also covered Lisbon in long form. The state of specialty coffee in Lisbon, 2026 →
Best coffee in Lisbon
Every listing in Lisbon on Roasters was added by someone who drank there, not by an algorithm or an advertiser. That keeps the 149 places on the map focused on coffee quality rather than foot traffic.
What to look for: a short menu, light-roasted single-origin beans, a proper grinder behind the bar, and staff who can explain the origin and process of what you're drinking. If a café in Lisbon ticks those boxes, it belongs on Roasters.
- Roast dates within the last few weeks
- Origin and process on the bag
- Single-origin or light-roasted blends
- Pour-over and espresso both on the menu
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Questions about coffee in Lisbon
How many specialty coffee shops are there in Lisbon?
Roasters currently lists 149 cafés and roasters in Lisbon, added and reviewed by the community. That is 41% of all specialty listings in Portugal.
Which city in Portugal has the most specialty coffee?
Lisbon does, with 149 cafés on Roasters, ahead of Porto with 66 cafés.
Which cities in Europe have a similar-sized coffee scene?
By café count on Roasters, the closest matches outside Portugal are Budapest, Hungary (162), Amsterdam, Netherlands (156) and Warsaw, Poland (144).
Are there themed coffee guides for Lisbon?
Yes, 11. Roasters publishes themed guides for cities with at least 30 specialty cafés (plus curated surf, cycling and running cities), and Lisbon qualifies.
Are reviews of cafés in Lisbon written by real people?
Every review on Roasters is written by a community member who visited the café. No algorithmic ranking and no paid placements.
I run a café. How do I manage my listing?
Claim it in the app. Verified owners and staff can update hours, photos and menus, answer reviews, and post events or job openings.
Is Roasters free to use in Lisbon?
Yes. Roasters is free to download and use everywhere, including Lisbon. A Pro tier adds advanced filters, unlimited lists and Forums access.
