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Illy espresso White Lady Coffee AlfamaAlfama, Graça & Mouraria, Lisbon

★EverydayThe everyday answer

R. de São Miguel 700.1 mi from Alfama, Graça & Mouraria centrelast reviewed August 2026

In Alfama, the flat white here gets called one of the best a reviewer has had in the city, and the person pulling it once pulled shots for Illy in Italy.

In Alfama, an ex-Illy barista makes commercial espresso taste like it isn't.

4.8★★★★½(291)
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What we love

  • •The barista has a professional espresso background from working for Illy in Italy
  • •The flat white is singled out by a reviewer as one of the best they've had
  • •The founder chats with regulars about coffee rather than making small talk
  • •Affogato sits alongside the espresso-based drinks on the menu

Location

PT, R. de São Miguel 70, 1100-435 Lisboa, Portugal

146m from Alfama, Graça & Mouraria centre

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