A Funchal specialty counter, with a V60 and single origins that change often enough to reward a second visit. A strong stop if you drink filter and want it made properly.

A small independent in São Martinho where coffee is the point and food is not. Order the flat white or an espresso first, then see what the matcha is about.

A retro Funchal room with a V60 and a choice of origins, ground in front of you. Order the filter.

A garden terrace in Funchal where the flat whites and espresso tonics are some of the better coffee on an island that rarely bothers. Come for the brunch, stay for a second cup.

A bright Funchal lunch spot where the empanadas and fresh juices lead, and the flat white is good enough to have won over a visitor tasting their way across the island.

A shaded Funchal spot where the cappuccino comes with proper latte art, and the desserts are unusual enough to compete with it. Resident cats and dogs are part of the setting.

A marina-side counter in Funchal where the latte art is the draw and the flat white comes properly balanced. Worth a stop if you want a milk drink made with care before the boats.

A waterfront coffee cart on Funchal's Avenida do Mar, with double espressos reviewers call top notch and a bench by the water to drink them on. The name promises science; the cup delivers a properly made, consistent espresso.

Owner-run espresso bar by the São Martinho seafront where the coffee is smooth and made with care, with oat milk and iced drinks on the menu.

A hostel-front café on Rua dos Ferreiros with a leafy backyard and a concept store attached, built for a long morning sit in Funchal. The espresso is properly pulled, and oat milk is on hand.