Parioca café — Restaurant in Lisbon

My partner and I are always on the hunt for great specialty coffee, and during our week in Lisbon, we visited over six different coffee spots. Parioca Café quickly rose to the top of our list.

I won’t give too much away with photos — some places are best discovered in person.

What made this spot so memorable wasn’t just the coffee (though it was excellent), but the feeling of being there. The woman at the table next to us, urging her friend to try the best slice of cake she’s had in Lisbon. The incredibly kind staff. The neighbor stopping by with her adorable Dalmatian puppy, sipping coffee in the windowsill. The two women at the next table, sharing a surprised smile as their cappuccinos arrived, picture-perfect.

It’s simply a lovely place to pause and enjoy the moment — whether you're craving a coffee, a homemade lemonade, or a lunch.

This cappuccino photo is just a...

Not many places I’ve been more often to, lucky to live nearby.

They got the service most other places in Lisbon lack and they also got to care about smaller details that others neglect - in the menu items, interior and service.

My #1 spot in the city, amazing cold drinks when it’s hot and warm drinks when it’s cold.

Only missing matcha but keeps it authentic since most/all of the things you can get are custom prepped

Top 3 dishes on my opinion: Granola Scramble toast Banana bread

Top drinks Fresh juice of the day Mate with lime Chai latte Hot chocolate

Parioka is what a perfect neighborhood cafe should be, big thanks to everyone working on it and keeping it consistent over years now, incredibly rare in the modern world to see.

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What a joyous start to our day! So so so impressed with everything being delivered effortlessly and with so much passion and care for running this cafe. The service was delightful- we formed a real connection with the owner whose attention to our dietary requirements was most appreciated. Accidentally, an additional ingredient of meat was added to the eggs but he immediately rectified this and before the plate could touch the table, he apologised profusely and very kindly gifted us a cookie on the house. What a gentleman! The food itself was delicious and well flavoured. The setting so tranquil away from the hustle and bustle from the tourists. Thank you and I hope your relic of a cafe prospers but remains the quirky Wes Anderson- like hidden...