Casa Brasileira
Cuisine: Continental, European, Portuguese
Price Range: $
10Best Says
Not to be confused with Café A Brasileira in Chiado, this near namesake enjoys an equally privileged location in Rua Augusta, Lisbon's animated pedestrian thoroughfare. Inside, the long stand-up... Read More
Not to be confused with Café A Brasileira in Chiado, this near namesake enjoys an equally privileged location in Rua Augusta, Lisbon's animated pedestrian thoroughfare. Inside, the long stand-up glass counter is crammed full of chicken pies, fish cakes, rolls and sandwiches and other savory goodies, plus a huge variety of cakes, biscuits and other sweets. They do breakfast specials here, things like toasted bacon and egg sandwich with juice and coffee. You can also order toast on its own - torrada - that's as big as a doorstep! The cafe's popularity is measured by the amount of locals that call in on on their way to work (Brasileira opens at 7am) and the busy outside terrace seating area, a favourite with tourists, although items are priced slightly higher if ordered from the esplanade.
EXPERT TIPS BY:
Paul Bernhardt
Lisbon Local Expert
- Breakfast: "Check out their fruit salads - huge bowls of orange, apple,strawberry, pineapple, grape, mango, melon and papaya. Healthy or what!"
- Street Food: "Ask about the special combi menus that are specially prepared for those on the go."
- Breakfast/Brunch: "Check out their fruit salads - huge bowls of orange, apple, strawberry, pineapple, grape, mango, melon and papaya."
- Best for Breakfast Because: A great no-nonsense standby, Casa Brasileira avoids the usual trappings of tourism with its low prices and genuine local flavour.
- Best for Street Food Because: Very popular with locals and tourists alike, this pastelaria is open from 7am and serves food all day and well into the evening.
- Best for Breakfast/Brunch Because: Not to be confused with its near namesake in Chiado, Casa Brasileira avoids the usual trappings of tourism with its low prices and genuine local flavour.
