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3.5
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€12.00 – €18.00
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Bar, Cafe, European, Portuguese
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Breakfast, Brunch, After-hours, Drinks
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One of Lisbon’s oldest and most emblematic cafés, meeting point of the intellectuals of times past, A Brasileira do Chiado is a century-old space that preserves its original charm and elegance. With the importance it took on in Portugal’s cultural life, A Brasileira do Chiado still keeps its identity intact. Classified since 1997 as heritage of public interest, today it is one of the oldest cafés in Lisbon, and one of only three that survived the entire 20th century and remain open, earning its place of prominence among the most emblematic establishments of Chiado, as one of the most visited and photographed in the whole city.
PRICE RANGE
€12.00 – €18.00
CUISINES
Bar, Cafe, European, Portuguese
Meals
Breakfast, Brunch, After-hours, Drinks
FEATURES
Outdoor Seating, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Live Music, Non-smoking restaurants
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3.5
375 reviews
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WanderingOttersons
Denver1468 contributions
Nov 2021 • none
As a prime tourist spot, the prices are naturally going to be higher than what is typical of the general neighborhood establishments. Is it interesting and more ornate than most of those places? Does it have more history? Sure. It depends on what you're here for. If you just want the experience of Lisbon for a great coffee and breakfast pastry or dessert, there are many options nearby in addition to here. If you're here for the purpose of coming to the famous cafe then just know you will likely wait longer to sit down and then pay a little extra for the experience. All of that said, their pasteis de nata are good for sure. There is a fantastic pancake option that is pretty special. Lots of pastry and desserts and good coffee, which alone do not stand out in a city full of good options. The tosta mista is good but about 30% higher priced than most places. A cool experience with a lot of history that is tough to beat anywhere, average food, high prices. You decide what is important to your experience in the city.
Written 14 February 2022
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James F
London212 contributions
Mar 2020 • none
This is just a general review of the bar as I've been here a few times but never dined here. There are a number of tables on the ground floor and a quieter restaurant area in the basement. Firstly, it's very popular, so unless you're just there for a drink (as I was) you could be waiting some time for a table as tables are not restricted to diners only. But it's definitely a place to see, especially with its huge long bar and mirrored gantry. There are lots of pastries and sweets on display in the counter cabinets, most of which are fresh and tasty. Drink-wise, you'll pay more than most other Lisbon bars, but the experience is worth it, even if only once.
Written 28 April 2020
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Abovetheclouds
2223 contributions
Apr 2022 • solo
This is always busy given location and the history. I went early on a Sunday morning when it was quieter and managed to get a prime seat inside! Reminded me of the coffee houses in Vienna. Like stepping back in time. Very atmospheric. To be honest, nothing on the menu appealed to me. The cakes and pastries looked sweet and sickly. I ended up just getting a bottle of water which was a very pricey €2.50! More people were sitting outside. I would say if you can get a seat, then sit inside. I felt like I had been transported back in time to another era! Staff were pleasant and service was good. Clean.
Written 18 April 2022
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OdoneMoojen
London42 contributions
Mar 2020 • solo
A Brasileira cafeteria in Largo do Chiado is the best place to see life in Lisbon and let time pass. If you're lucky, sit next to Fernando Pessoa's table (currently his sculpture is covered due to renovations in the square). Coffees, pastries, sweets and food will delight you as you relax and watch life go by.
Written 12 March 2020
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Sidecartouring M
12 contributions
Jun 2020 • none
That iconic coffee shop is lost forever.
In February 2020, this was the place where the Portuguese met to drink coffee. Artists, Poets, Actors etc.
After the reopening of cafes during covid19, this place became a place for exploring tourists. Prices increased almost 3 times, and this made of Brasileira do Chiado an empty room. The Portuguese who have been his clientele for over 100 years, have stopped attending this cafe. In fact, we are insulted by the new management.
As a professional tour guide, I stopped advising this place to drink coffee. In fact, there are several places very close to drink a good Premium batch coffee at fair prices.
If you are a tourist, take a photo inside and leave before paying for what is not worth it.
We lost Brasilera do Chiado as a reference for the elite clientele that supported it for more than a century.
Pity
Written 25 June 2020
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elias
5 contributions
Oct 2022 • family
The food is mediocore at best but the price is way too high. If they would have served some good quality food, the price might only be slightly too high. But this is outrageous. We ordered a 2 people breakfast menu for 30€ to find the plate overloaded with cheap cheese and cheap ham, the salmon was fine tho. For one, we had like 6 little breads for a wagon load of cheese, ham and a little bit of salmon. Either reduce the price and put less of that on there or just put more bread on it. Even if you put one slice of ham and cheese on each bread, there still wasn't enough bread.
Orange juice tasted cheap and I am sure the orange slices put in the orange juice weren't pesticide free.
Written 5 October 2022
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Ferrara5 contributions
Sept 2022 • none
I wanted to take a couple of coffees and two pastel de nata. The first waiter just told us "there are no tables available" while passing by. We decided to opt for the take out and kindly asked to the waitress at the counter who took the order without saying anything and looking almost offended by our request. It was quite an unrealistic experience, to not even mention the 2.50 euros for each (take-away) coffee!
Written 16 October 2022
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Philip D
370 contributions
Oct 2022 • none
Although we did see this on an episode of Rick Steves' Europe, we had heard about it before and we were determined to go. It did not disappoint. For Lisbon, it's a pricier restaurant but that's only because Lisbon is relatively cheap: our meal for 2 was ~$65 and that included 2 of their signature dishes. My wife had the sea bass on rice which had 2 good size fillets and I had the steak in coffee sauce - a bit of a punt for me but I liked it as the sauce was more smokey than coffee. We sat inside as the decor is just lovely but it was a mild night outdoors and outside seating was available (and might even have been more popular with a longer wait). Try it, it's worth it. They also have lighter fare for dinner (sandwiches etc) if you're not up to the full dinner experience.
Written 30 October 2022
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alice p
5 contributions
Sept 2022 • couples
I came here the first time in 2019 and I was just amazed by the atmosphere. I could order a coffee at the desk for only 0.70€ and you could really tell it was an authentic historical cafe where plenty of locals were still going. I came back today with my boyfriend and I was so enthusiast to show him this gem. Instead, we found a very rude waiter who angrily told us that it was no longer possible to get a coffee at the desk. We ordered one to go and we were quite surprised by the price: 5€ for 2 take away coffees! It is such a pity that such a wonderful place has become so expensive and with terrible service. And of course, no trace of locals anymore!
You really ruined the beautiful memory I had of this place!
Written 3 September 2022
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InTheMomentManhattan
New York City1106 contributions
Feb 2020 • none
My wife and I enjoyed our afternoon coffee break at A Brasileira. When we visited there was a mixture of locals and tourists in the cafe. So it is a location to be enjoyed by all.
It is busy and somewhat difficult to get the attention of the staff. But a little pleasant conversation gets everything going.
The coffee was great. The pastis pastry very good.
It was an unexpected view into old Lisbon
Written 8 March 2020
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Matthew T
1 contribution
Oct 2022 • none
This is a very expensive cafe in Lisbon, where most charge a euro or two for a coffee here it's upwards of three.
The cakes are really good.
But the coffee beans are FIFTEEN euro for 125g and they're nothing special.
Grab a coffee and a cake and enjoy the atmosphere but leave the beans, save yourself a load of money by buying a kilo for 10 Euros online!
Written 18 October 2022
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AnnCan_8
Richmond150 contributions
Sept 2022 • none
We stopped here for its history and being a convenient location close to the 28 trolley and Baixo/Chiado metro, with low expectations due to its "tourist" reputation. But what a delight! After a 10 minute short wait, we got a requested outside table. We were fortunate to have friendly and competent staff who took and delivered our orders. The red wine sangria was the tastiest we tried in Portugal. No, this was not the cheapest restaurant or fanciest dishes, but felt the prices were fair and quality tasty for what was ordered. Plus the well positioned and large umbrellas provided sufficient shade for enjoyable unrushed outdoor dining.
Written 5 October 2022
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Paula en Frans
3 contributions
Jul 2021 • solo
We ordered 2 mixed fruit smoothies. €7.50 per glass. We were given 2 glasses of melon-flavoured lukewarm water. Very disappointing. We complained to the waiter. Ordered fresh orange juice which turned out to be dilluted with water. So no more Brasileira for us.
Written 1 July 2021
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Meabh M
1 contribution
Apr 2022 • family
Ordered a cheese and ham croissant and it was an artificial croissant, cheap ham and cold cheese, Gilson the manager was unbelievably rude, the worst customer service myself, my sister and my mother have ever had, shouting at my sister “Can you eat it??” Repeatedly. Im not even being a Karen but it was genuinely the most shocking experience ever. Our waiter Joac was lovely though and apologised for his managers behaviour. Poor Joac
Written 24 April 2022
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marimendez
London12 contributions
Feb 2023 • friends
Awful Service and food not really worth it for the price. We were waiting easily 35 minutes for the food, My friend ordered some meat, it came uncooked, so i had to eat alone while he was waiting for his meal to be made again. When the food came, i had finish mine already so we eated separetly. At the end of the night i asked the waitress that i wasn't happy with the service and asked him to remove the service charge and he refused saying in my face "this is just your opinion" wich i understand he was completely rude since the customer is always right. I won't never come back again to this place
Written 16 February 2023
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