Sense of Coffee - specialty coffee — Restaurant in Lisbon

Sense of Coffee - Specialty Coffee offers a delightful haven for coffee aficionados in Lisbon’s Parque das Nações. This cozy café stands out for its commitment to excellence in coffee craftsmanship and warm, inviting atmosphere.

Upon stepping inside, you’re greeted by the aromatic embrace of freshly ground beans and the soothing ambiance of a meticulously designed space. The decor is minimalist yet tasteful, with attention to detail that reflects the cafe’s dedication to quality.

The menu extends beyond coffee, offering a variety of teas, artisanal pastries, and light bites that complement the beverage selection perfectly. Each item is prepared with care, using fresh, locally sourced ingredients.

Service at Sense of Coffee is exemplary, with friendly and knowledgeable staff who are passionate about sharing their coffee expertise. They are eager to guide patrons through the menu, suggesting personalized recommendations based on individual...

When I visited, the place was crowded and basically falling apart in chaos. The waiter, plates and drinks in hand, was pushing through the crowd consisting of guests waiting for something and only looking to order. Everything was taking forever. I asked for batch brew hoping that’s not adding too much stress but that still took 10+ minutes and came plain wrong, very under-extracted but strong, sour without any balance at all. Probably grind size or water to coffee ratio were wrong. Or maybe they had to make a new batch and didn’t wait for it to complete but just poured coffee as soon as they had 200 ml ready. Anyway it’s a shame because Sense of Coffee uses great beans, unlike many cafes in Lisbon who switched to roasting themselves and stick to more affordable options. I’d love to give them a second chance on a less crazy day, but so far it’s been a...

If eye rolls, snarky comments, and zero hospitality are your thing — then congrats, you’ve found your spot.

I’ve never had customer service this rude in my life. We ordered drinks from the actual menu and were met with faces like we asked for unicorn milk. The cacao was gross — I told her nicely, and instead of handling it like any decent human in hospitality, she talked crap behind my back with her coworker. Classy.

Then I asked for a mimosa (yep, on the menu), and she hit me with a “what?” like I was speaking Martian. Twice. No thank you, no goodbye, no “have a nice day” — just pure attitude start to finish.

Also, the drinks? Overpriced and underwhelming. Plenty of amazing places in Lisbon — this just ain’t one of them. Hard pass.

Another table also didn’t like the cacao and she also rolled her eyes...