A Lagos roaster-cafe pouring light and medium roast single origins as pour overs, in a calm room with plug sockets and free tea refills for a long work session.

A Lagos Marina counter where the staff will talk coffee with you and pull a properly dialled-in espresso before the boat trips leave.

A flat white with milk work worth crossing Lagos for, and a blueberry pour over for when you want the filter.

A surf-themed Lagos café with a walk-up window and a seated area, where the latte art is done properly and the staff know their beans. Breakfast is fresh, and the cappuccino is the right call between beach sessions.

An Australian-inspired brunch spot in the centre of Lagos, with croissants and pastries alongside the coffee. The easy breakfast stop when you're already in town and want the coffee to be part of the meal.

Lagos' old town gets a proper espresso here, pulled by baristas who know their craft, with freshly baked sweets alongside. Worth a stop on a morning walk.

A flat white good enough that Australians and Americans rate it against home, in a stretch of Portugal where a properly made one is rare. The baking is serious too, from croissants and cinnamon buns to a kimchi breakfast sandwich.

A bar counter in Lagos where matcha and coffee are made in front of you, with a tea specialist on hand to talk you through Chinese teas.

A brunch kitchen a short walk from Lagos old town where the flat white is the one coffee worth ordering, alongside generous bowls and sandwiches. Come hungry, and treat the espresso as a well-made bonus rather than the reason.