Café Formosa — Restaurant in Tavira

We’ve travelled the world in search of great coffee, and I can tell you Café Formosa has it dialled in to perfection. Consistently outstanding, every cup’s made with real care, the kind that makes you stop and go, wow, that’s a special coffee.

What truly makes Formosa special, though, are the hosts. Warm, welcoming, and always up for a chat, they make the café feel like a community hub rather than just a coffee stop. Whether you're local or just passing through, you’re treated like a regular from the moment you walk in.

In a town full of charm, Formosa stands out, not just in Tavira, but anywhere. If you love coffee (or just love feeling at home), this spot is an...

A beautiful small coffee shop right t on the river. It was a haven after coming from the market. The owners were so welcoming gave us great suggestions and it was a perfect stop before planning the rest of the day. The iced tea was amazing..I believe she said it was a blend of mints, herbs and not sure what else but it was so freshing and I loved how they served it with the large ice cubes in a beautiful glass. We had a cinnamon roll and a coconut roll and they were so good we took 3 home (both amazing but coconut won!) Made of sourdough and not overly sweet. The owner also gave us some great shopping...

We visited multiple times during our stay in Tavira, and we couldn’t find fault once. Amazing coffee and some lovely cakes aswell.

The best part however was the service, where I expressed interest in the coffee they were serving and purchasing coffee there. The hosts went above and beyond in sourcing be some bags from the roaster they were grinding at the time, as well as the local roaster in Tavira, who was amazing to speak to when he was delivering.

Overall, if you’re on holiday and looking to get your morning speciality coffee, here...