Café A Brasileira, Historic coffeehouse in Chiado district, Lisbon, Portugal
Café A Brasileira is a coffeehouse in Lisbon's Chiado district, distinguished by its Art Deco interior with wooden booths, mirrored walls, and brass fittings throughout. The long oak counter at 120 Rua Garrett forms the core of this classic design.
Adriano Telles opened this establishment in 1905 to bring Brazilian coffee to Portuguese homes, offering free cups with purchases of ground coffee beans. The place grew into a cultural hub as writers and thinkers began gathering there regularly.
The bronze statue of Fernando Pessoa outside marks the place where Portuguese writers and thinkers gathered during the 1920s to debate ideas and share their work. This coffeehouse became a natural meeting point for the city's creative minds and artists.
The coffeehouse sits close to Baixa-Chiado metro station and welcomes visitors from early morning until late at night. You can order strong espresso and traditional Portuguese pastries while staff moves through the space with attentive service.
This place introduced 'bica' to Portugal, a concentrated coffee form similar to espresso that remains central to daily life today. This original brewing method spread nationwide from this historic location.
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