Worth Going Out Of Your Way…read more.... On our annual vacation, my wife and I were fortunate enough to get a reservation for 3 nights at the Santiago de Alfama hotel. Audrey's is their primary restaurant and we sampled 2 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 1 dinner. Here are the pros and cons. Pros: - In keeping with the hotel, everything is beautiful in a subtle manner. Call it "down-to-earth elegance". - Breakfast: The a la carte menu offered some of the best breakfast foods we've ever had. Examples: Fresh granola and berries with Greek yogurt. THE BEST EVER! Home baked breads and pastries. Orange juice that's pure and not too sweet. Bagel and lox to please the purists. Service was provided by a trio of very friendly, attentive and helpful young women. - Lunch: We ate on the patio in front of the hotel. I had a super tasty vegetarian Thai dish while my wife had a big salad. They were accompanied by the best Sangria in ages. Sweet, but not too much. - Dinner: The dining room is very attractive yet understated like the hotel. Comfortably modern European. Food was impeccable. Tomato salad was large and amazing. My wife's dish focusing on baked cod was large and filling. My polenta with mushroom ragu was immense and full of flavor. Breads are baked daily and almost as good as dessert. Speaking of dessert, mine was a fantastic chocolate mousse while my wife had fresh berries with a massive amount of the best homemade whipped cream. Wine was a local Chardonnay - an excellent choice - for a reasonable $30. - Prices for such a Michelin star experience are considerably lower than you'd expect in the US. Con: - While the food at dinner was fantastic, service was perfunctory. Our server, a pleasant young woman, covered the basics...but nothing more. During our 90 minute meal, she NEVER asked "how are you doing?" Can I get you anything?" We ordered a bottle of wine, but NOT ONCE did she offer to refill our glasses. She didn't speak an unrequired word. The man seemingly managing the room barely acknowledged us. The guy clearing dishes was the ONLY ONE to ask if we wanted coffee or tea. The restaurant was nearly empty. Did we not spend enough? Did we do something wrong? What a way to put a damper on a glorious meal. However, as well-behaved Americans, we left a 15% tip. The next day, we spoke with Martim Neves Carneiro from Guest Relations who was very receptive to our information. He said "they are part of a new nighttime crew and will need remedial help". How very true. Despite those hesitations, Audrey's certainly deserves 5 stars.

Booked this place because it was close to my walking tour. Luckily they do take reservations. The…read morefood was fine. Nothing memorable. The staff was attentive AND went above and beyond to allow me to pay with a 100 euro bill I had been desperately trying to break throughout my trip.

What a find! Near the four seasons, one street up, there's Leitaria! It's a small bakery with some…read moredelicious breads and coffees- perfect for our hungry breakfast! The prices were good too- nothing like a Pasteis de Nara for breakfast :) makes for a happy start of day. The bagels here were light and crunchy when toasted: I loved it! And it really tasted like sesame: another plus! One minus is they don't have cream cheese, but I guess that's an American thing- lol. I got mine with butter and enjoyed the great flavor of the bread. The croissant was also delicious and flaky- and that little chicken empanada packed a punch in its buttery soft crust: everything delicious! Enjoy!!

The food is amazing. The service this time was spot on…read moreexcept the person got the wrong pastry. It's all good. We ate it! The ambiance is a typical quick breakfast place so it nice enough to sit and grab a bite and a cup of coffee.

This cafe is in the breezeway across from where we stayed in Alfama. I must admit... I was having…read morea really hard time finding a latte the way I liked it in Portugal - Quase nailed it. Everyone was so nice, incredibly friendly, and the service was fast. The atmosphere inside is so cozy - like you all are gathering in someone's dining room for breakfast. I enjoyed that. There is a small seating area outside in the alley/breezeway and people will bring their dogs and sit outside and have a coffee. My husband got the ham and cheese croissant most mornings and really enjoyed it. The staff there speaks multiple languages across the bunch which is incredibly impressive. Really casual - a lovely breakfast and coffee spot.

A very cute cafe with good food!…read more There is plenty of seating, both inside and outside. The inside is clean. The servers were very nice. This restaurant has a great selection of food from toasts to pancakes and açaí bowls. They have European style coffee and American favorites (pumpkin spice latte anyone?). Overall, this is a great stop!

We had a great experience here! There was a small line at 9:30 on a Tuesday, we probably waited…read moreabout 20 minutes. They have a 19.5 euro brunch special with coffee, toast, and fruit. We opted for the coffee toffee latte and peanut butter lattes which were fantastic. They had so much flavor to them! I had the avocado toast and my boyfriend got the ham toast. I loved mine but would probably get the ham toast next time. It was covered in a delicious tomato-y sauce. They play American music, and give water without asking. It was a little taste of American brunch in Portugal

If you are looking for a cute local restaurant with a fantastic breakfast and brunch menu, Augusto…read moreis an absolute gem. The shakshuka, part of the seasonal menu, was incredibly flavorful and bright. The tomato sauce was perfectly balanced, not overly acidic at all, and beautifully complemented by the green pea hummus, fresh salad, and red onion. It comes with exceptional homemade sourdough bread that is perfect for wiping up every last bit of sauce. My only tiny critique is that I wish the egg yolk had been a bit more runny rather than jammy, but it was still a delicious dish. For drinks, the Cremoso Iced Coffee is a total indulgent treat. Combining a double shot of espresso with vanilla, milk, and pastéis de nata ice cream, it is definitely on the sweeter side for coffee in Portugal. It feels more akin to a standard, sweetened iced coffee in America, but the blend of sugar, cream, and cinnamon made it the perfect vacation splurge. The interior decor is adorable, bringing lots of tropical, fresh, and welcoming vibes that are perfect for a cozy morning. Because the indoor seating is fairly limited, I can see it getting packed during peak hours. However, my party of three walked right in and got a table with no issues on a Monday morning around 9:00 AM. I would highly recommend Augusto if you're in the area and looking for a high quality, local brunch spot.

I got there one minute after they opened on a Thursday morning, there were already a few tables…read morefilled. There was still space for a group of eight and they were fine with setting us up when most of the group was coming in about 20 minutes. We really loved our brunch and the whole thing cost about 95€! Matcha strawberry latte - 4 stars Granola yogurt - 4 stars Pistachio muffin - 5 stars French mirage - 4.5 stars Synyrky - 4 stars Spice girls pancake - 3.5 stars Sunday morning - 4 stars Lazy salmon - 5 stars

Reserve ahead, the place was packed when we came on a Thursday…read more Service was quick, which was appreciated after a half-hour wait outside. I had the breakfast hotdog: simple but enjoyable. My daughters loved the lazy salmon and disco mushroom. The space is small and tightly packed; they converted a two-person table into a three-person one and seated me on a stool. I appreciated the creativity since it got us seated sooner.

My tour guide recommended you order um bica here. Glad I did! The presentation was perfection and…read morethe coffee was strong.

Excellent spot for people watching and food in the heart of Chiado. Service is good and people are…read morevery friendly. They have a nice selection of food and drink options. It can get busy so have patience. It's are go to spot in Chiado. There is a good safe ATM to get cash. Also Tram 28 makes stops here. The oldest book store in the world is 200 foot walk down the street.

Not just a fresh and fast place with tasty food but some of the kindest people working there. My…read morechild threw up on me and himself and the floor and they didn't even bat an eye. They helped me clean him up, packed up our food, and made sure we were okay. They even invited us back which was really nice considering. We came back the next day and the service was the same

Cute little cafe. Atmosphere and music was a great setting. Our sweet waitress spoke English which…read morehelped a lot and our menu also can in English. My Ginger Tea was perfect. To actually have real ginger and my own kettle made me feel so good. I believe I had 3 cups and still could have had one more cup. My boyfriend order the Basilio smoothie which if you are a coconut lover go for it because that's all I could taste. (Not a coconut fan) Our meals came quick and nice and warm. The sandwich was the perfect size for me. I enjoyed this place and would love to come back.

DELICIOUS. Visited on vacation, lots of very fresh food, with nice portions (not too big not too…read moresmall). We didn't wait on the staff much, and most tables were full Saturday morning around 10AM. Pop music played over the speakers. The Turkish Mood was fantastic, super fresh tasting and light. My friends enjoyed the Mexican Breakfast and the Breakfast Croissant. Would definitely come again!

This is such a cute café in Lisbon! The food was delicious and so were the drinks! The atmosphere…read morewas clean and modern, and there was perfect seating outside to watch the day pass by! The servers were friendly and prompt!