Cafés in the Algarve

A calm café and snackbar at the heart of Prado Villas, Vilamoura.

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Reformer and mat pilates, a café at the front, and a supper club once a month. Vilamoura.

Brunch spot in Alvor known for Japanese souffle pancakes and specialty coffee, TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice winner.

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A family friendly café with a dedicated kids's play area. We serve barista-style coffee, cold drinks, breakfast and lunch.

Boutique patisserie and chocolatier inside Tivoli Marina Vilamoura, known for handmade bonbons, macarons and eclairs.

Design-forward brunch and coffee space at Vila Sol, Quarteira, opened July 2025, with workshops and catering.

Home-cooked breakfast and lunch cafe in central Almancil, with a garden terrace, vegan and vegetarian options, and dishes from €5.

All-day brunch café in Portimão: eggs benedict three ways, homemade pancakes, filled croissants, desserts and cakes to order, open every day until 10pm.

Specialty coffee roasted on site inside Loule's covered market, with homemade Dutch apple pie and local Portuguese products. Closed Sundays and Mondays.

Independent specialty coffee roastery and coffee shop in Sta. Eulalia, Albufeira, open every day 9am-4pm.

Brunch and sourdough pizzeria in Carvoeiro, open 9am to 10:30pm, with table booking through TheFork.

A French-run cafe and restaurant in Vila Sol Shopping Center, Quarteira, serving breakfast, lunch and pastries daily with a gourmet mini-market next door.

All-day breakfast and brunch cafe in Edf. ViaMarina, Vilamoura, known for pancakes and fresh juices, open daily 08:30-17:00.

Café and brunch spot in central Tavira serving Mediterranean and Portuguese food from breakfast to dinner.

An all-day cafe and artisanal shop near Carvoeiro's cliff boardwalk, with vegetarian and vegan brunch, Illy coffee and Portuguese wines, salts and ceramics.

A specialty coffee shop in Almancil serving Australian-style flat whites, matcha and homemade baked goods. Open Monday to Friday, 9am to 3.30pm.

Specialty coffee and bistro on Rua Vasco da Gama in Faro, open since 2023 and run by the Tavares dos Reis family.

Specialty coffee shop in Santa Eulália, Albufeira, serving fresh drinks, bowls and homemade cakes, Monday to Saturday.

Olhão's only deli and specialty coffee shop, founded by Mo and Talia in July 2024, with 85+ score beans and secret-sauce sandwiches.

Australian-inspired coffee shop in central Lagos with fresh brunch, pastries and its own merch line.

Coffee and cookie shop in Quarteira with a pink, floral look, serving homemade cookies, iced coffee, matcha, smoothies and milkshakes.

Vegan and vegetarian café, eco shop and tea house in Silves by the Roman bridge.

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.

Bike café and shop in Monchique with breakfast promotions from 9h to 12h and a Strava cycling club running weekly social rides.

Surf-styled cafe and bar in central Lagos serving all-day breakfast, lunch, smoothies, cocktails and coffee.

Café in Tavira with artisanal chocolate, cakes, pastries and light bites, offering takeaway and WiFi.

Global coffeehouse chain in the Algarve since 2017, when its first store in the region opened inside MAR Shopping Algarve.

Industrial-styled cafe and cowork space in Lagos with coffee, cocktails, snacks, a vintage clothes corner and events.

Restored 1929 historic cafe on Loulé's main square, member of the European Historic Cafés Association.

Specialty coffee shop in Lagos serving chunky sandwiches and treats, with a co-work area and no membership needed.

Specialty coffee roasted in the Algarve, Portugal, with online ordering and visitor welcome.

Portuguese restaurant with traditional homemade food, takeaway and outdoor seating in Monte Gordo.

Cosy cafe offering Portuguese cuisine, pastries and homemade food with free WiFi.

Café restaurant in Estoi serving cocktails, sandwiches and snacks with takeaway.

Authentic Portuguese eatery in Faro serving grilled sardines, Bitoque, shrimp garlic stew and pastries.

Mediterranean and Asian restaurant with rooftop cocktail bar on Praia da Luz beachfront.

Cafe and sandwich boutique in Alvor serving breakfast, brunch and specialty coffee, with beach picnic and grazing boxes to order. Rated 4.9/5 on Tripadvisor.

Artisanal pastry shop and café in Monte Gordo serving handmade cakes, pastries and specialty coffees.

Traditional Portuguese café in Silves with 40 years of history promoting Algarvian confectionery.

Café and restaurant open daily from 09:30 to 22:30, serving brunch, tapas, drinks and speciality coffee.