Café Lisboa

295 reviews

28 Mary Street Little, North City, Dublin, D07 FX4W, Ireland

+353858401333

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Café Lisboa is a Cafe located at 28 Mary Street Little, North City, Dublin, D07 FX4W, Ireland. It has received 295 reviews with an average rating of 4.8 stars.

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Hours

Monday8:30AM-5PM
Tuesday8:30AM-5PM
Wednesday8:30AM-5:30PM
Thursday8:30AM-5:30PM
Friday8:30AM-5PM
Saturday8:30AM-5PM
Sunday8:30AM-5PM

F.A.Q

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  • The address of Café Lisboa: 28 Mary Street Little, North City, Dublin, D07 FX4W, Ireland

  • Café Lisboa has 4.8 stars from 295 reviews

  • Cafe

  • "I'll say it right at the start, two friends with me- a German and a Dutch guy, loved it a lot and said that they'd give it 5 star"

    "My order was taken then 12 people barged in and chaos ensued"

    "One of Dublin's best small cafes"

    "A taste of Portugal in Dublin"

    "Amazing, Delicious and Welcoming are the words that summarize my experience at this charming coffee shop"

Reviews

  • Amit Amola

I'll say it right at the start, two friends with me- a German and a Dutch guy, loved it a lot and said that they'd give it 5 star. For me it was small basic place with simple and nice stuff. I had Pastel De Nata with Latte. Nata was simple sweet and nice, but tbh I couldn't tell the difference between this and the one in Lidl . Maybe my tongue receptors aren't that much developed ‍♂️. Or maybe they are kind of same. In any case, simple and nice place where interestingly lot of people come to have a nice and lovely time. They must be doing something right I guess
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Other
Price per person
€1–10
Food: 4
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Pastel De Nata

  • Marie Le Men

My order was taken then 12 people barged in and chaos ensued. At least 45 m later, when enquiring I was told they had run out of the soup I ordered. I mean at least come to me and apologize instead of waiting for a client to come and complain. And take people's names, it's very unfair to be waiting so long when youve ordered before everyone. They basically served my plate to the first person claiming it. So I got whatever sandwich they had after another 15 m wait. Very poor service, never experienced anything like it. A café that can't cope with more than 12 people is a joke. The food quality was ok but will not be back.
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
€1–10
Food: 2
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 2

  • Jim Byrne

One of Dublin's best small cafes. Do yourself a favour and try it. Coffee is great, pastries and sausage rolls are excellent and their sandwiches are some of the best in the city. They also have really good vegan options. The staff are so nice and really friendly. Highly recommended.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
€1–10
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Tarte De Laranja, Bolo De Bolacha, Meat Croquettes, Cheese Board with Fig Jam and Marmelade, Chicken & Cheese, Rustic Bread, Pastel De Nata, Carne De Porco à Alentejana, Croquetes and Pastéis De Bacalhau, Bifana
Vegetarian options
Lots of vegan and veggie options

  • Gabriela Godinho

A taste of Portugal in Dublin. It's a small coffee shop but with lots of charm that makes you feel at home. Sérgio helps setting the mood of the stablishment with great music and with his good humour and a pinch of chickiness that just makes you laugh. Love to pop in at the weekend for a coffee (expresso) and a nata, queijada or torta de Azeitão. Me and my husband went today for dinner and asked for bitoque, a typical Portuguese dish consisting of steak with a fried egg on top, served with fries, rice, tomato and lettuce salad. It was just perfect. Was transported to Portugal for the evening while enjoying great food, music and chat. Thank you.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Jonathan Redaelly

Amazing, Delicious and Welcoming are the words that summarize my experience at this charming coffee shop. Their toasted are very yummy and the Pastel De Natas are bites from heaven. The staff was very kind and helpful and I wish I had had more mornings to had visited them more. If you are looking for a down to earth atmosphere and delicious tasting food, pay these folks a visit and you won’t regret it!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
€10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Ham & Cheese, Pastel De Nata, Iced Latte

  • Neo Linux

Order as Bacalao (salted cod fish) from this place, and apart from wait for almost 30 minutes to get my order , the amount of food served was a bloody joke . Not even 100gr of fish for the price of 13 euros !!! I could not complain on the spot as I decided to take away and had a big and surprise once I got home . Insane price for less than 100 gr of fish and those horrible seeded olives which almost broke my teeth Horrible and overpriced food, NEVER AGAIN .
Service
Take out
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
€10–20
Food: 1
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 2

  • Jakub Szoska

A new place in Dublin. Ordered there two espresso and 3 pastel de nata. The place was very busy and I got coffee immediately, however i had to wait for the rest of the order around 30m because the person that took my order forgot about it. I asked another person after 15m waiting, however she also forgot about it :-) It is a nice place just u need to get the earlier or not in a busy time, cus you might not get a place to sit etc. Summarising, the coffee is strong but nice and pastel de nata lovely. It is nice to have a such place in Dublin.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Other

  • Jordan Kevin Magtaan

Word of mouth and positive feedback from co-workers led me to check out this café in central Dublin which was phenomenally good. There’s a very warm and welcoming atmosphere here at Café Lisboa with its very homely décor. Moreover, the pastel de nata, paired with their delicious cups of coffee which was served by friendly members of the café’s staff, are simply outstanding. It’s not surprising that Café Lisboa is a success. A true gem in central Dublin!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Brunch
Price per person
€10–20

  • Laura

Saturday (16.12) I visited and we ordered a pastel da nata , toastie and a drink. The server did not clean the table before serving. It was full of crumbs from previous customer and she knew that as she apologized for the 'bagunca' . She had to be asked to clean the table and we had to hold up our plates and drinks. Disgusting to serve customers on a table like that and also worse that the server lady was willing to serve us on dirt. Is this our value as customers?
Food: 2
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 1

  • Aidan Power

Excellent cafe. Very authentic. All the pastries are delicious - the pasteis de nata are phenomenal especially when hot and fresh out of the oven. The owner and staff are very friendly, proud of their culture and are delighted to tell you the history and stories behind the pastries and food. Lastly the bacalhau is brilliant. If they have it in store get it!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Elisa Fruganti

Very nice café in Dublin. We stepped here for a quick lunch. The toast were simple but delicious, and my friend had the pastella de nata and found it also very good. Service quick and kind. I give 4 stars because we only tried very simple food but from what we have tried I definitely recommend the place. Prices in line with Dublin
Food: 4
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4

  • Andy Cheung

Finally got pasteis de nata from here and they rival those found in Lisbon. Cute little coffee shop despite being small. Great to see how busy it was as a small, independent business. The pastel was very good - not too sweet, crisp pastry, just-set custard. It would almost make me choose it over a Cantonese style daan tat. Almost.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4

  • kelly.kellynha Oliva

Well, I can’t say much positively, as I love “ chai latte” so I ordered it… but it was really plain, no taste of chai at all :/ and pastel de nata just came from the oven, so it’s too hot… I didn’t appreciate properly! I might come back for “pastel de nata” but the drink was very low score!!! The service was Good :))
Food: 2
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4

  • André Dias

Great place for brunch! Great Portuguese pastry, and very nice people! Pastel de Natal is definitely one of the specialities! Would recommend 100%!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Brunch
Price per person
€10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Soft Drinks, Chicken & Cheese, Ham & Cheese, Pastel De Nata

  • Anderson Lyng

Café Lisboa is incredibly cozy; it feels like I'm in a café in Portugal. The pastel de nata and cappuccino are simply divine. The ambiance and music are incredibly welcoming, and the staff is attentive and friendly. I highly recommend it!
Price per person
€20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Pastel De Nata

  • Lukas Natulus

Great Pastel de Nata, the taste is sweet and really complement the coffee that we order at that day. The environment was really authentic which is the strong point of this coffee shop as well.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Other
Price per person
€1–10
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Pastel De Nata

  • Evan Tighe

I love this little place. It’s prefect for a little pitstop The natas are fresh and the coffee is great too. The staff are so friendly, I want to come back and try their evening menu
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Other
Price per person
€1–10
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Pastel De Nata

  • Sandra Sá Novo

The best place in Dublin for a Pastel de Nata! The staff is amazing and the space is very cozy! Great atmosphere! Sergio is very friendly and always makes us feel welcome! Could not recommend more!
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
€1–10
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Pastel De Nata

  • Alexandra and Miguel Antonio Vilhena

Vibrant cafe with the Portuguese theme and lovely Natas and Portuguese coffee ☕ For us, as Portuguese living in Dublin is a must to do every time that we pass by.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Other
Price per person
€1–10
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Ham & Cheese, Pastel De Nata

  • João Miguel Silva

The first Portuguese café in Dublin! It has the BEST Pastel de Nata you can find in the city (trust me, I'm Portuguese and I've looked everywhere) !! cosy café with great soundtrack from Classic Portuguese artists, best espressos and they also do delicious Ice Coffee !! go Go GO !!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Other

  • Kevin Slezak

Super cute little spot, well executed style. The chocolate croissant was absolutely phenomenal. Good coffee and super sweet staff. They also have toasties which I did not try but they looked tasty.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Other
Price per person
€1–10
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Bruna Borges Eiras

Great place in Dublin City Center for a coffee. The coffee is delicious, and the natas are the best in town definitely. Staff is really nice also.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
€1–10
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Pastel De Nata

  • Eunju Lee

Definitely this place will save our time not to go to Lisbon and get nice Portuguese tarts here in Dublin! We bought 6 pack and took them home. Kept them in the fridge overnight and heated them with air fryer. Still very nice and tasted authentic as we had in Lisbon.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Other

  • Rick Ciesla

Best croissant I had in Dublin. The latte was also great. Nice place to sit and enjoy. Saw lots of other stuff I would like to try. Hope I make it back.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
€10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Sylvie

Genuinely do not like buying coffee from anywhere else, in fact I go without coffee if I can't have it from Sergio and his awesome cafe! Amazing staff, super friendly and family like atmosphere and easily the best coffee in Dublin
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Wiktoria

The pastries and coffee are delicious! We tried the pastel de nata for the first time and were not disappointed. Moreover, the decor and atmosphere of this place are amazing. What a beautiful authentic place, I highly recommend it!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Other

  • Carlo Pisapia

cozy location in the heart of the city, you can find a corner of Portugal close to you. The pastel de nata, cappuccino, and coffee are all delicious. staff was friendly and efficient.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Other
Recommended dishes
Pastel De Nata

  • Unscensored Reviews

Busy place with great coffee and equally, if not better, Portuguese treats! I tried the pastel de nata (warmed up ) and the Portuguese "Swiss style" roll. Both very good. Definitely recommend and will be back!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Mariana B.

Super cute cafe with warm Pastel de Nata, portuguese Delta coffee and sandwiches. They now serve tapas style dinner with wine and sangria Friday and Saturdays!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Brunch
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Mathieu Deresmes

A hidden gem in the centre of Dublin if you are missing the atmosphere of Portugal. Great pastéis de natas and hot chocolate.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Other
Price per person
€1–10
Food: 5
Recommended dishes
Pastel De Nata

  • Bea Eros

Lovely little cafe shop, authentic Pastel de Nata cakes and coffee bikka shots as in Portugal we get. Nice strong coffee, cappuccinos. Only downside the shop is very tiny, too small. Not enough seats, tables, and no outside seats. Recommend! …

  • Matheus

Great coffee, staffs are super friendly and professional, Portuguese Nata pastries was delicious. Unfortunately our simple ham and cheese toasts took something around 30min, a little disrespect.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast

  • mark fitz

Lovely little cafe very friendly staff, excellent coffee nice toasted sandwiches, and definitely not expensive, will definitely will be back
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Food: 4
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 3

  • Jane Martin

Beautiful spot to enjoy a coffee away from the bustle of Henry St. Best pastel de nata I have ever tasted
Price per person
€1–10
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Pastel De Nata

  • Eimear Farrell

The best Pastel de Nata I’ve had since my trip to Lisbon! Pastry was so flakey and the custard was delicious! Staff are so lovely also. Coffee amazing too. Will definitely be back
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast

  • Fernanda Paula Finatto

Best Pastel de Natal of Dublin . I ordered a mocha which was awesome! Tiny place but cozy and nice! Staffs very lovely , I've came back few times and will continue doing :)
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Other

  • Jack Lyon

Friendly bustling little cafe. Great coffee and the Pastel de Nata was amazing. Great spot to meet a few friends not a lot of spaces for large groups or prams etc
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Lazaros Siskopoulos

Do yourself a favor and go here for a coffee and one of the most delicious treats you’ll ever experience, pastel de nata! I’m absolutely hooked on Cafe Lisboa!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast

  • Mariana Da Silva M

Amazing place The food was so delicious and well done The service was welcoming and the wine , divine. Strongly recommend Is a must stop at in Dublin
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Karen

Very nice natas, one of the best I have had. The pastry is well cooked and flaky but they are just slightly too sweet in my opinion and makes them taste a bit like those cheaper ones you find in the shops.

  • Guzbourine Webcomic

We've been there a couple of times now and will keep going for sure. Super small place, very cozy, and ideal to stop in for a coffee and a couple of pastéis de Nata while you go shopping in Capel street.

  • Manuel Mendes Correia

It’s like being in a coffee shop in Lisbon! Great pastéis de nata and top coffee!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Other
Price per person
€1–10
Recommended dishes
Pastel De Nata

  • Silvija Scerbaviciute

Absolutely incredible pasteis de nata They were still warm when I got them! Tasted amazing - soft, smooth, sweet and with a slight crunch in the pastry. A real treat, I will be back! ❤️ …

  • Mike McKenna

First time visit. Mid morning. Really impressed with the quality of coffee and pastel de nata. Will definitely be back to try more.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Bruno Batista

Best coffee in Dublin if you like your espresso strong! And the Pastéis de Natas are delicious and proper!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast

  • Stephen McManus

I'm afraid this place could become too popular and busy, as it is it's perfect, don't change!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Javier Perez

Cozy café with delicious pasteis de nata. Tried one and end up buying 6 to go. As good if not better than the ones in Manteigaria in Lisbon.

  • Tomasz Trzaskalski

The best Pasteis ee Nata I've eaten except in Lisbon an absolute must be!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Ricardo Santos

Great service, friendly staff and the pastry is absolutely amazing!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Gabriela Loureiro

The toasties are fairly basic, so I wouldn't recommend them, but the coffee and pastel de nata are delicious.

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