SoLo Brewing Coffee Lab — Restaurant in Lisbon

Absolutely top notch. Needs more than five stars! By far the best establishment I’ve been to in Lisbon. Excellent artisan coffee, equally impressive food selection. Read on if you are into quality coffee and/or if you are particular about your breakfast.

First of all, I was served the most sophisticated americano I ever had. That was my first order, and I immediately knew I had stumbled upon a special place. They have a way of doing it that improves the espresso rather than flattening it. And of course I also had to try the espresso to taste the base - very expressive and smooth, perfectly brewed. And that’s just the beginning - they offer a variety of V60 pour overs (among other options), each individually optimized to perfection by their talented barista, Eduardo. Leave it to Eduardo to recommend a special brew he has been experimenting on, and you will taste coffee notes that few people would find the privilege to experience. And no, I am not exaggerating. By the way, in addition to brewing amazing coffee, Eduardo also makes you feel welcome and comfortable. A very pleasant and friendly person who enhances the experience at SoLo Brewing Coffee Lab. All the staff were very professional, helpful, and pleasant but I have to call out Eduardo separately who really got me coming back. I travel a lot due to my work, usually spending only a couple of days on a business trip. I like trying different places when on travel so I will rarely ever visit the same cafe/restaurant/coffee shop twice. I visited SoLo on three out of my four days in Lisbon - they literally earned my loyalty the first time I set foot there.

Now about the food (I had breakfast here on each of the three days I visited). Their brunch menu is excellent. I would have never thought to put chocolate on my eggs and I was a bit skeptical about it when I saw that as part of the brunch menu, but thought to myself “what the hell, give it a try”. Somehow, the very humble amount they drizzle on it, its texture, its creaminess and its flavour complement and enhance the egg so well, it will surprise you. A delicacy for sure. The croissants, the waffle, and the granola bowl are also nothing short of excellent. I had the brunch menu on two of my visits (should have taken photos - only thought about that on my last visit) and it was so good both times that I had to force myself to try something different on my third visit. Eduardo recommended the “heaven eggs”. Poached egg on a semi-soup of molten cheese. Heavenly indeed! Definitely a very close second to the fabulous brunch menu. And the tiramisu… I discovered it only too late, on my third and last visit. Served exactly the way it should be: in a glass and not on a plate, with a spoon and not with a fork. Just the right moistness, high quality mascarpone, excellent top dressing. There is no alcohol in the wet mix, but they do a last minute coffee pour over when serving it, which adds a warmer and more intense background to the tiramisu than Kahlua ever could. Delicious! What more can I say. My experience visiting Lisbon was pleasant overall, but the time I spent at SoLo and the people I met there definitely marked the...

Best specialty coffee in Lisbon! Let me start by saying, we have tried a lot of coffee places and SoLo is by far our favorite. Their coffee is great, the owner and the head barista are incredibly nice with a very extended knowledge about specialty coffee, which also explains why the coffee there is so good. If you are a coffee enthousiaste, they will take the time to share their passion and knowledge about good coffee with you. The food is also delicious, and if you also like a good mocha, hands down the best you will find in Lisbon.

In addition, they also offer classes once a week, if you want to learn more about latte art, brewing, barista, sensory skills and all the different good things that will help you up your game whether you are an amateur, professional or just a coffee lover. Don’t hesitate to ask Ramon, the head barista for those classes. I have done one already, and already registered for...

Cute place. Nice staff. Good food without being overly trendy. I like that they have Brasilian options like pão de queijo and tapioca crepes.

I really enjoyed the tapioca crepe filled with eggs, bacon and cheese. I’ve wanted to learn how to cook with hydrated tapioca, I thought I should try it by professionals before attempting at home.

The matcha latte was also very good. My friend tried the mix of egg and tapioca (crepioca?), though it wasn’t quite as interesting tasting as mine.

My one complaint was the downstairs seating. It’s not very interesting downstairs, and there isn’t enough natural light. And it’s so quiet there that it seemed like everyone can hear our conversation.

I would like to come back and try the espresso, another tapioca dish, and the pão de queijo. Next time, I’d like to try seating on the ground level with more...