Café A BrasileiraAbout Café A Brasileira
Opened in 1905 by Adriano Telles, A Brasileira began as a shop importing and selling Brazilian coffee. Over time it became a café and a long running fixture of central Lisbon.
It sits in the old quarter of Lisbon, in the Santa Maria Maior parish, and is closely associated with the Chiado neighbourhood’s street life. Its long history and central location make it a frequent stop for travellers exploring nearby sights on foot.
Today it is known as a landmark café, the kind of place people visit as much for the atmosphere and setting as for a coffee break.
What to See at Café A Brasileira
- The café frontage on Rua Garrett, in the heart of Chiado.
- Largo do Chiado just outside, a lively small square and meeting point.
- The surrounding Chiado streets, with classic Lisbon façades and shopfronts.
- Details inside the café, which retains the feel of an old Lisbon establishment.
- The address at 120 Rua Garrett, useful for navigation in the busy area.
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Best Time to Visit Café A Brasileira
Go in the morning for a calmer coffee stop, or later in the evening for more atmosphere in Chiado, weekdays are generally less busy than weekends, and spring or early autumn is comfortable for combining the visit with a walk around the old quarter.
Weather & Climate near Café A Brasileira
Café A Brasileira's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 8°C to 27°C. Moderate rainfall (710 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Acceptable | 8° - 15° | 11° | 102 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 3.7 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.7h |
| February | Very Good | 9° - 16° | 13° | 85 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 4.1 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.6h |
| March | Very Good | 10° - 18° | 14° | 49 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 4.2 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Very Good | 11° - 19° | 15° | 62 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 4.3 m/s | 1.4 high | 13.1h |
| May | Very Good | 14° - 21° | 17° | 56 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 4.3 m/s | 1.9 very high | 14.1h |
| June | Ideal | 16° - 24° | 20° | 19 mm | some cloud | 80% | 4.2 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 14.6h |
| July | Ideal | 18° - 27° | 23° | 6 mm | some cloud | 81% | 4.5 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 14.4h |
| August | Ideal | 18° - 27° | 23° | 7 mm | mostly sunny | 81% | 4.3 m/s | 1.9 very high | 13.5h |
| September | Ideal | 17° - 26° | 21° | 27 mm | some cloud | 81% | 3.8 m/s | 1.4 high | 12.3h |
| October | Excellent | 15° - 22° | 18° | 76 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 3.8 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 11.1h |
| November | Good | 12° - 18° | 15° | 105 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 3.6 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.0h |
| December | Good | 10° - 15° | 12° | 116 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 4.0 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.4h |
How to Get to Café A Brasileira
A Brasileira is in central Lisbon in Chiado, at 120 Rua Garrett, close to Largo do Chiado, and is easy to reach on foot from nearby Baixa and other central neighbourhoods.
Public transport in the Chiado area is frequent, but streets can be crowded, so walking the last stretch is often simplest once you are in the centre.
Tips for Visiting Café A Brasileira
- Expect queues at busy times, as it is a famous stop in a small area.
- If you only want a quick look, consider visiting outside peak lunch and late afternoon periods.
- Keep the address handy, Rua Garrett 120, as Chiado can be busy and similar looking streets intersect nearby.
- Watch your belongings in crowded central areas, especially if you are photographing or stopping in the square.