Where to eat,
brunch first.

4.9★ across 7,879 reviews — Bairro Alto already voted.

Walk-ins only — go early, the Santos brunch crowd is no secret (4.9★).

Bookable online, so no weekend queue roulette — 4.9★ on Google.

4.9★ on Google — Castelo's easiest yes for a slow weekend brunch.

Kid-friendly and 4.9★ — an easy family brunch in Bairro Alto.

Veggie-friendly menu and a 4.9★ rating — Baixa's safe bet.

Outdoor tables in Anjos — claim one the minute the sun's out.

4.8★ across 3,300 reviews — Castelo already voted.

Start with the Tosta De Abacate (€13), or the Tosta De Salmão. Walk-ins only, so get there early on weekends.

Come for the Full Irish Breakfast (€14.95), stay for another coffee. Book ahead and skip the queue.

Caixa De 16 (€22.40) or Caixa De 6? Order both and share. 4.8★ from 10,315 reviews.

A proper coffee stop in Intendente.

4.8★ across 2,071 reviews — Cais do Sodré has spoken.

Start with the Avocado Toast (€12.50).

Come for the Ukrainian syrnyky (€12.90), stay for another coffee.

Regulars go straight for the Latte (€3.70). Follow their lead. Book ahead, everyone else does.

Regulars go straight for the Avocado Toast (€13.50). Follow their lead. Book ahead, everyone else does.

1,888 reviews and still 4.9★. That's a Mouraria institution. Book ahead, everyone else does.

2,312 reviews and still 4.8★. That's a Lapa institution.

1,807 reviews and still 4.8★. That's a Belém institution.

Start with the Red Berries Pancakes (€11), or the Banoffee Pancakes. Walk-ins only, so get there early on weekends.

An easy yes for a slow Alfama brunch. Book ahead and skip the queue.

Truffle Scrambled Eggs (€17) or Screamy Scrambled Eggs? Order both and share. 4.8★ from 1,749 reviews.

4.8★ across 1,603 reviews — Príncipe Real has spoken. Book ahead, everyone else does.

Come for the add avocado (€2), stay for another coffee. 4.8★ from 1,595 reviews.

Come for the Chicken Yakitori (€19.90), stay for another coffee. Book ahead and skip the queue.

An easy yes for a slow Belém brunch. Walk-ins only, so get there early on weekends.

An easy yes for a slow Arroios brunch. Walk-ins only, so get there early on weekends.

Regulars go straight for the Cinnamon Rolls (caixa de 4) (€10). Follow their lead. Book ahead, everyone else does.

Chiado's answer to "where shall we brunch?" Outdoor tables when the sun's out.

Scramble with parmesan & truffle (€9.50) or Classic Eggs Benedict? Order both and share. Book ahead, everyone else does.

Tosta De Abacate (€13) or Tosta De Salmão? Order both and share. Walk-ins only, so get there early on weekends.

1,157 reviews and still 4.8★. That's a Baixa institution. Walk-ins only, so get there early on weekends.

2,502 reviews and still 4.7★. That's a Sé institution. Easy for veggies too.

Start with the Chicken Yakitori (€19.90), or the Burger Bliss. Book ahead and skip the queue.

4.7★ across 2,425 reviews — Santos has spoken. Book ahead, everyone else does.

Start with the Tosta De Abacate (€13), or the Tosta De Salmão. Walk-ins only, so get there early on weekends.

2,218 reviews and still 4.7★. That's a Príncipe Real institution.

Start with the Seventh Street Pancakes (€12), or the Avocado Toast. Book ahead, everyone else does.

Tosta De Abacate (€13) or Tosta De Salmão? Order both and share. Walk-ins only, so get there early on weekends.

Brunch the way São Bento likes it: 4.8★ and counting.

Brunch the way Campolide likes it: 4.8★ and counting.

Come for the choose your coffee (€16), stay for another coffee.

1,409 reviews and still 4.7★. That's a Baixa institution. Book ahead, everyone else does.

Portuguese done properly in Avenidas Novas, at 4.8★.

1,370 reviews and still 4.7★. That's an Alfama institution. Book ahead, everyone else does.

Start with the Avocado Toast (€6.50), or the Hummus Toast. Book ahead and skip the queue.

Start with the Eggs Benedict (€11.50), or the Scrambled Eggs. Book ahead and skip the queue.

An easy yes for a slow Campo de Ourique brunch.

Vegan done properly in Lapa, at 4.8★. Book ahead and skip the queue.

A proper coffee stop in Saldanha. No bookings — just turn up.

A Príncipe Real favourite at 4.8★.

An easy yes for a slow Penha de França brunch. Book ahead and skip the queue.

Brunch the way Lapa likes it: 4.8★ and counting. Easy for veggies too.

French Toast (€8.50) or Chocolate Pancake? Order both and share. Book ahead and skip the queue.

A proper coffee stop in Parque das Nações.

Start with the Potato Gratin with Smoked Salmon (€11.90), or the Morning Set with Tuna Salad. No bookings — just turn up.

Start with the Avocado toast (€13), or the Kimchi and cream cheese. Walk-ins only, so get there early on weekends.

Croissant misto (€5) or Croissant Caprese? Order both and share.

São Bento's answer to "where shall we brunch?" Book ahead and skip the queue.

Arroios's answer to "where shall we brunch?"

Come for the Pancake with Fresh Fruit (€9.29), stay for another coffee.

Panqueca de Nutella e Banana (€4.50) or Panqueca de Caramelo? Order both and share. Walk-ins only, so get there early on weekends.

7,822 reviews and still 4.6★. That's a Campo de Ourique institution. Book ahead, everyone else does.

4.6★ across 7,163 reviews — Saldanha has spoken. Book ahead, everyone else does.

avocado + scrambled eggs, tomatoes (€11.50) or avocado + mushrooms, halloumi, mint? Order both and share.

Pulled Pork Benedict (€13) or Bacon Benedict? Order both and share.

2,578 reviews and still 4.6★. That's a São Bento institution. Book ahead, everyone else does.

4.6★ across 2,427 reviews — Avenidas Novas has spoken. Book ahead, everyone else does.

A Cais do Sodré favourite at 4.7★.

Alfama's answer to "where shall we brunch?"

Asian done properly in Campo Pequeno, at 4.7★.

A proper coffee stop in Arroios.

The Mouraria coffee you'll want to make a habit of.

A proper coffee stop in Lapa.

The Avocado Toast (€12.50) is the move here. Walk-ins only, so get there early on weekends.

Brunch the way Saldanha likes it: 4.7★ and counting.

Brunch the way Alfama likes it: 4.7★ and counting. Book ahead and skip the queue.

The Cidade Universitária coffee you'll want to make a habit of. No bookings — just turn up.

Come for the Pack 6 (€7.20), stay for another coffee.

Brunch the way Santa Apolónia likes it: 4.7★ and counting. Book ahead and skip the queue.

A proper coffee stop in Alcântara.

An Avenida da Liberdade favourite at 4.7★.

Start with the croissant (€1.90), or the barbela wheat toast.

Start with the Avocado Toast (€12.50).

8,857 reviews and still 4.6★. That's a Mouraria institution.

Come for the Avocado Toast (€10), stay for another coffee. Book ahead and skip the queue.

4.6★ across 4,636 reviews — Baixa has spoken.

Brunch the way São Bento likes it: 4.6★ and counting.

2,547 reviews and still 4.6★. That's a Sé institution.

2,418 reviews and still 4.6★. That's a Mouraria institution. Book ahead, everyone else does.

The Lisbon coffee you'll want to make a habit of.

4.6★ across 1,613 reviews — Alfama has spoken.

4.6★ across 1,569 reviews — Castelo has spoken. Book ahead, everyone else does.

Egg Sandwich (€5.99) or Breakfast Burrito? Order both and share. Book ahead, everyone else does.

Come for the Scrambled Tofu (€12), stay for another coffee. Easy for veggies too.

4.6★ across 1,538 reviews — Chiado has spoken.

Belém's answer to "where shall we brunch?"

Brunch the way Alcântara likes it: 4.9★ and counting.

A Mouraria favourite at 4.6★. Book ahead and skip the queue.

Santa Apolónia's answer to "where shall we brunch?" Book ahead and skip the queue.

Benfica's answer to "where shall we brunch?"

9,090 reviews and still 4.5★. That's a Baixa institution. Book ahead, everyone else does.

Brunch the way Arroios likes it: 4.7★ and counting. Book ahead and skip the queue.

Taco De Ovo Mexido (€5) or EXTRA Bacon? Order both and share. Book ahead, everyone else does.

Start with the Dear Breakfast Burrito (€12.50), or the Bakehouse Club Sandwich. Book ahead, everyone else does.

Campo Pequeno's answer to "where shall we brunch?"

Brunch the way Madragoa likes it: 4.6★ and counting. Book ahead and skip the queue.

An easy yes for a slow Sé brunch. Book ahead and skip the queue.

Start with the Scrambled (€7.99), or the Chocolate Quente. Book ahead, everyone else does.

2,316 reviews and still 4.5★. That's an Anjos institution. Book ahead, everyone else does.

Start with the Spaghetti Carbonara (€13.50), or the Fettuccine Alfredo. 4.5★ from 2,078 reviews.

Start with the Cheesecake de Matcha (€5.50).

An Estrela favourite at 4.6★. Book ahead and skip the queue.

Start with the Full Irish Breakfast (€14.95), or the Mini Irish Breakfast.

Start with the Frenchie Benedict (€15.90), or the Royal Benedict.

A proper coffee stop in São Bento. No bookings — just turn up.

Estrela's answer to "where shall we brunch?"

A proper coffee stop in Telheiras.

An easy yes for a slow Algés brunch.

4.5★ across 2,529 reviews — Avenida da Liberdade has spoken. Book ahead, everyone else does.

4.5★ across 1,652 reviews — Avenidas Novas has spoken. No bookings — just turn up.

1,318 reviews and still 4.5★. That's an Arroios institution.

1,229 reviews and still 4.5★. That's an Alfama institution. Book ahead, everyone else does.

Toast with Butter and Jam (€2.50) or Croissant? Order both and share.

A Príncipe Real favourite at 4.5★.

An easy yes for a slow Saldanha brunch.

A Príncipe Real favourite at 4.5★. No bookings — just turn up.

Brunch the way Graça likes it: 4.5★ and counting. Book ahead and skip the queue.

The Avenida da Liberdade coffee you'll want to make a habit of.

Dangerous pastry counter. Take a box home.

An easy yes for a slow Rato brunch.

Dangerous pastry counter. Take a box home.

Burgers done properly in Carnide, at 4.5★. Book ahead and skip the queue.

Castelo's answer to "where shall we brunch?" Book ahead and skip the queue.

Start with the Octopus Lagareiro (€22), or the Black Angus Steak.

A Campo de Ourique favourite at 4.5★. Book ahead and skip the queue.

A Belém favourite at 4.5★.

An easy yes for a slow Amoreiras brunch.

Areeiro's sweet spot — go early, before the good stuff sells out.

An easy yes for a slow Rato brunch.

The Avenidas Novas coffee you'll want to make a habit of.

Graça's sweet spot — go early, before the good stuff sells out.

Campo de Ourique's sweet spot — go early, before the good stuff sells out.

A proper coffee stop in Avenida da Liberdade. No bookings — just turn up.

2,019 reviews and still 4.4★. That's a Sé institution. Book ahead, everyone else does.

3,532 reviews and still 4.4★. That's a Parque das Nações institution. Walk-ins only, so get there early on weekends.

Brunch the way Arroios likes it: 4.5★ and counting.

Start with the Tosta mista (€4.50), or the Tosta fit.

Brunch the way Graça likes it: 4.5★ and counting.

Anjos's answer to "where shall we brunch?" Book ahead and skip the queue.

Start with the Spicy Pumpkin (€8.50). Book ahead, everyone else does.

Start with the Spicy Pumpkin (€8.50).

Brunch the way Avenida da Liberdade likes it: 4.4★ and counting. Book ahead and skip the queue.

Chiado's answer to "where shall we brunch?" Walk-ins only, so get there early on weekends.

Estrela's answer to "where shall we brunch?" Book ahead and skip the queue.

Brunch the way Parque das Nações likes it: 4.4★ and counting.

1,007 reviews and still 4.4★. That's an Ajuda institution.

Brunch the way Cais do Sodré likes it: 4.4★ and counting. Book ahead and skip the queue.

Santa Apolónia's answer to "where shall we brunch?" Walk-ins only, so get there early on weekends.

Brunch the way Chiado likes it: 4.3★ and counting. Book ahead and skip the queue.

An easy yes for a slow Benfica brunch. Book ahead and skip the queue.

The Egg Sandwich (€8.90) is the move here.

Start with the Tradicional Bread (€2.90), or the Bread Loaf.