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PortelaAlfama, Graça & Mouraria, Lisbon

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R. dos Bacalhoeiros 320.3 mi from Alfama, Graça & Mouraria centrelast reviewed August 2026

A bakery-cafe pouring beans from Portela, the Lisbon roaster that's sourced and roasted its own coffee since 1977. Origins are named down to the producer cooperative, with tasting notes printed on the bag.

Lisbon's bakery outlet for a roaster that's sourced its own beans since 1977.

3.8★★★½(449)
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What we love

  • Portela has roasted its own coffee since 1977.
  • Single origins are named right down to the producer cooperative.
  • Tasting notes are printed on the bag for every origin.
  • Beans, capsules and teas to take home from the counter.

Location

R. dos Bacalhoeiros 32, 1100-150 Lisboa, Portugal

510m from Alfama, Graça & Mouraria centre

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