The 10 best cafés in the Algarve
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1Luz Aura Café & Snackbar Vilamoura
2 savesVilamoura
A calm café and snackbar at the heart of Prado Villas, Vilamoura.
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Glee Boutique Café
1 saveVilamoura
Boutique patisserie and chocolatier inside Tivoli Marina Vilamoura, known for handmade bonbons, macarons and eclairs.
- 3
Al-Gharb Coffee Roasters
Albufeira
Independent specialty coffee roastery and coffee shop in Sta. Eulalia, Albufeira, open every day 9am-4pm.
- 4
NOA Cafe
Vilamoura
All-day breakfast and brunch cafe in Edf. ViaMarina, Vilamoura, known for pancakes and fresh juices, open daily 08:30-17:00.
Brunch & breakfast - 5
AURA by Maria
Quarteira
Design-forward brunch and coffee space at Vila Sol, Quarteira, opened July 2025, with workshops and catering.
Brunch & breakfast - 6
Encci
Carvoeiro
Brunch and sourdough pizzeria in Carvoeiro, open 9am to 10:30pm, with table booking through TheFork.
Brunch & breakfastPizza - 7
bean17 coffee and more
Loulé
Specialty coffee roasted on site inside Loule's covered market, with homemade Dutch apple pie and local Portuguese products. Closed Sundays and Mondays.
Brunch & breakfast - 8
Flavour Café
Tavira
Café and brunch spot in central Tavira serving Mediterranean and Portuguese food from breakfast to dinner.
Brunch & breakfastMediterraneanPortuguese - 9
Iconik Cookies
Quarteira
Coffee and cookie shop in Quarteira with a pink, floral look, serving homemade cookies, iced coffee, matcha, smoothies and milkshakes.
- 10
Lahana - Acai & Juice Bar
Quinta do Lago
A cafe and juice bar in Buganvilia Plaza on the Quinta do Lago road, serving specialty coffee, acai bowls and fresh juices on a shaded terrace.
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