Fauna & Flora - Santos — Restaurant in Lisbon

We had lunch at flora and fauna twice during our holiday.

Location ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Flora and Fauna is located close to Anjos Metro station, therefore accessibility is very good. They have another branch closer to downtown. The interior is very earthy, a lot of plants, a “hipster” vibe you could say. It is quite noisy inside when busy (and it’s busy every time we been there) and small tables - so not a good atmosphere to bring your laptop. Seating is very narrow so you could hear the conversation from your neighboring table. A downside in the summer could be that there is no outside seating.

Service ⭐️⭐️⭐️

The service was attentive but not exceptional. Dishes were removed quickly from the table, order was quickly taken but the servers lacked enthusiasm and especially at our second time there the food was brought to our table very very slow - in fact, three tables around us (that arrived later) were served before us, so there might have been something mixed up - but I’d recommend not being in a hurry when coming here.

Food ⭐️⭐️⭐️

This is a difficult one. I did have the smoothie of the day on my first day, which was tasty but small for 4€. The juice of the day however, was watered down and definitely not worth 3€. The avocado toast was a little bland, but the pancakes with bacon and egg are recommendable. Also the toast with mushrooms and Parmesan.

Pricing ⭐️⭐️⭐️

I think for a hipster coffee place pricing is in a median range. You don’t feel robbed at the check out but it’s not like...

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We stayed four nights in Lisbon and after discovering this place on our first morning we booked for every breakfast. We sat outside three times and once inside when it was wet. It's very busy and booking is a good idea although you can't book a specific table. I had alternatively the Avena (apple and joghurt on banana and oat pancakes) and the spicy pumpkin (pumpkin, cream cheese and nuts) pancakes. The Avena has banana oat pancakes and they are beautiful light and fluffy. I really enjoyed these and had then with pumpkin on our last visit. My friend also loved two toast options. She enjoyed the Botanico and Iberica toasts with soft poached eggs and avacado. The cafe opens at 9 and sometimes items still being delivered if you there early. So once there was no rocket on her toast but she still loved it. The seating outside is on both sides of the road and vehicles Do get quite close. But they also provide entertainment as you watch vans etc trying to get up the adjacent narrow street. The seats are also on a slope but there is usually a canopy if it's wet. I'd seen fauna and flora on my first visit years ago to Lisbon, and I can't believe I'd never been here before. I really missed out, but won't make that mistake again!...