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.
View listing- 2
Clarice's Alvor
1 saveAlvor
Brunch spot in Alvor known for Japanese souffle pancakes and specialty coffee, TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice winner.
Brunch & breakfast - 3
Glee Boutique Café
1 saveVilamoura
Boutique patisserie and chocolatier inside Tivoli Marina Vilamoura, known for handmade bonbons, macarons and eclairs.
- 4
Family Hub Café
Lagos
A family friendly café with a dedicated kids's play area. We serve barista-style coffee, cold drinks, breakfast and lunch.
- 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
Hannah's Place
Almancil
Home-cooked breakfast and lunch cafe in central Almancil, with a garden terrace, vegan and vegetarian options, and dishes from EUR 5.
BritishBrunch & breakfast - 7
Al-Gharb Coffee Roasters
Albufeira
Independent specialty coffee roastery and coffee shop in Sta. Eulalia, Albufeira, open every day 9am-4pm.
- 8
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 - 9
Sweet & Salt
Portimão
All-day brunch café in Portimão: eggs benedict three ways, homemade pancakes, filled croissants, desserts and cakes to order, open every day until 10pm.
Brunch - 10
Encci
Carvoeiro
Brunch and sourdough pizzeria in Carvoeiro, open 9am to 10:30pm, with table booking through TheFork.
Brunch & breakfastPizza
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