Lagos has many stylish cafés most of which sell food. The range of coffee is broad from the tall milky Galão to the small black bica. Most cafés are licenced so you can enjoy a tipple with your coffee. the food ranges from sweet and savory cakes to light meals.

Tel: (00351) 282 769 256 MAP

Café / Restaurant

Fresco - Edificio Quinta das Palmeires

This café / restaurant is a little hard to find, but well worth the effort. Located in a nice quiet spot Behind the abandoned mansion, behind the bus station. Use the MAP link above for more information.

They have Fresh squeezed juices and Smoothies in a wide selection of flavors. A great breakfast menu. A huge selection of salads and sandwiches and very tempting full meals that are created specially for the day.

The service is very friendly and welcoming, the venue is elegantly designed and comfortable.

There is a takeaway service that you can telephone or email: cafefresco@sapo.pt

The Majola Cafe - Avenida dos Descrobrimentos

The Majola Cafe is the first social enterprise in Lagos with a major portion of profits allocated to approved social and environmental projects.

This architect designed and build coffee shop is part of the Lagos landscape and a must visit. It is situated in the Avenida dos Descrobrimentos between the Bus Stop and the Taxi rank (and faces Portugal Telecom Blue Shop window) … with a view of the marina as well as the sea.

Now under the management of Portuguese and South African Social Entrepreneurs it offers you a variety of Portuguese, English and South African dishes and drinks. You can enjoy, milkshakes, 100% orange juices,
jacket potatoes with various fillings (tuna, chicken, vegetarian, prawns) hotdogs, various types of sandwiches, and even traditional sweet English pancakes. It has a bar facility as well as traditional “strong” Portuguese coffee and we will even serve you a Cuppa - coffee or tea mug if you want.

So, when next in Lagos, pop in for a visit.

Oasis Café - Marina de Lagos

A fantastic place to relax any time of day. English owned and serving genuine English products we are popular with tourists and locals alike. Serving breakfast, lunch, evening meals, snacks or just a drink, we have something for everyone. Plenty of vegetarian options also. Menu includes English breakfast, salads, pastas as well as baguettes and toasties. In the evening we also serve fish and chips and gammon steaks. Our 'Friday Night Special` offers a choice from 3 dishes and a drink for just €7.95. Friendly, relaxed atmosphere, fresh food. We are open all year round. Contact number / reservations: 00351 968364192.

Bora Café - Rua Conselheiro Joaquim Machado

This tiny café is so very stylish with amble outdoor seating. The food is great and there are always baskets of fresh fruits on the counters. A wonderful little place to go for great coffee, a snack and use the internet.

Café Odeon - Rua do Castelo dos Governadores

Specialising in international snacks this cosy little café has that great American hospitality that makes you feel cared for. Just €3 will get you coffee, bacon, eggs (cooked however you like them) and a stack of pancakes. A great start to your day.

Xpreitaqui - Rua do Castelo dos Governadores

Pedro's café is arguably the best in town. They serve delicious freshly made juices,smoothes and shakes: Try their home made croissants,quiche or apple pies. They have a great snack menu and their coffees are a delight. Friendly staff and a relaxed atmosphere make it very popular and it can be jammed at night with both locals and holiday makers. (Our favorites are the smoothies and the huge tuna salad baguettes).

Cervajaria Brico - Rua 25 de Abril

Beautiful location known to many as the orange tree café,as the outside seating area is shaded by orange trees. Again very nice snack and drinks menu. Ideal for a lazy lunch or a snack. Good spot for people watching(a national sport in Lagos). Our Mum refuses to pass unless she has a Ice cream stop!!.

Occeana café - Plaça Gil Eanes

In the main square,it is a beautifully decorated interior the walls are covered in beautiful mosaics.It has a large outside seating area right on the main square. It has a snack and main meal menu and it has pastries to die for,great coffees and lots of ice creams.

Mimar - Rua A.B.Viana

This café snack bar is on a nice pedestrianised street just off Plaça Luis De Camoes Square. Small but very busy at breakfast and lunch. It has a buffet type bar and they will fill up your plate or make up a take away. Again great cakes and pastries(try a slice of there chocolate cake for a treat)..

Giga Cafe - Rua Conselheiro Joaquim Machado

Located on Rua Conselheiro Joaquim Machado a quiet pedestrianised area looking out onto attractive square, Praça Luis de Camoes.... this Cafe has been re/furbished inside and is chic ,modern and spacious. The staff are friendly and there are tables on the street. It has a extensive menu a ice cream bar and as usual the juices and coffees on offer are excellent.