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★★SpecialtyProperly excellent

R. do Comércio 1110.3 mi from Baixa & Chiado centrelast reviewed August 2026

In a stretch of Baixa built for tourist grab-and-go, this is a counter where the espresso is treated as the main event, not an afterthought to the pastéis de nata next door.

In tourist-trap Baixa, this is the espresso counter that actually cares about the cortado.

4.5★★★★½(1,022)
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What we love

  • •Cortados praised as some of the most perfectly balanced in the city
  • •Latte art consistently called out as genuinely excellent, not routine decoration
  • •Espresso-based drinks, cortado, cappuccino, americano, draw specific praise across multiple reviews rather than generic compliments
  • •One visitor notes the counter explaining Portuguese coffee strength to those used to milder styles, a sign real coffee conversation happens here

Location

R. do Comércio 111, 1100-150 Lisboa, Portugal

458m from Baixa & Chiado centre

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From the Journal

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Richaro's Ramblings · 4 May

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