Calmô Café — Restaurant in Lisbon

I had high expectations of the place but was disappointed. I was the first to walk in at 8:30 am and the only one there. One of the baristas gave off bad vibes and then both of them were SUPER loud, laughing and talking non stop at 8:30 am as if they were in a bar, almost to the point where I asked myself “are they doing this to make me leave?”

After about 45 min of this, a local walked in and as soon as he did, they stopped their loud conversation which I found strange so not sure if this was personal.

The place is tiny and quite dark, the pain u chocolat was stale and tasted like a grocery store one, flat white was ok. Plenty of other friendlier coffee shops with natural light. This place made me feel super uncomfortable...

The best specialty coffee in Lisbon. Hands down.

If you're like me, you spend your life searching for well-balanced, fruity coffees. And if you're in Lisbon, it's hard. Very hard.

I'm happy I happened to find Calmô on my last day in Lisbon.

Why?

The coffee, I had Columbia on filter, was excellent. Well prepared, balanced, and fruity.

The owner and barista, Danilo, is a legend. He's über friendly, communicative, knows he's beans (no pun intended), and actually smiles (unlike most people in Lisbon.)

In short, it was a blast. And if you like good specialty coffee,...

A true hidden gem in Lisbon! Calmô Café has some of the best coffee in the city – smooth, rich, and clearly made with care. The food is also a standout, especially the pão de queijo and the orange cardamom cake. The vibe is super relaxed, minimalist, and perfect for working or just taking a break. Dan, the owner, is incredibly welcoming and clearly passionate about what he does. You can feel the love and attention to detail in every part of the experience....