Best coffeeshops of the Algarve updated for 2026
Blog post update: Sept 2026:
A lot has changed since 2024, this blog post has bene updated and revised to reflect some of the new coffee shops and ones that are no longer around.
Rewind to the summer of 2020, the world is in lockdown and the specialty coffee scene in the Western Algarve is in a similar situation. It was practically impossible to get a decent coffee, notable exceptions included Black and White and Coffee and Waves. Finding a kilo of beans to take home was even harder. How was my caffeine addiction going to survive? Clifftop Coffee was born to fix this itch, and I soon found lots of people were having the same issue.
Fast forward 6 years and it’s a very different picture; coffee shops, roasters, bakers, coworking spaces, hotels and surf lodges are all serving quality coffee Here’s a few I like in the region, from East to West
Specialty coffee, healthy breakfast options and sweet treats in a compact café setting in the heart of Albufeira.
Giant build your own bagels and specialty coffee from Clifftop coffee.
Wilds Sandwich Boutique, Alvor
Gary and Valerie set up Wilds in lockdown and have built a loyal following. Expect cinnamon buns, smoothies and smiles all day long
If you’re heading up to Monchique, the only place for a decent flat white in town is Velochique. The Baristas are taking their craft seriously, the cakes are great and they do super good poke bowls. There’s plenty of tables outside to watch the day go by.
A selection of rotating coffees from regional coffee roasters, great selection of food and sweet treats. Great start or enbd point to a cycle up to Monchique, this is the little brother to Velochique in Monchique.
Clifftop Coffee, workshop 4 Laco Hub, Sitio Chinicato S/N, Lagos
Pop down for a coffee, see the roastery meet Nick or I and take a bag home. We a wide selection of great tasting seasonal specialty coffess from around the world for you to smell, sample and take home with you.
A bustling cafe, community hub and co-working spot, set on the outskirts of Lagos behind the marina. Amazing street art outside, homemade cakes and elevated sandwich subs. Serving coffee from the most decorated coffee roasters around Europe. House coffee is a custom blend by Von and Vonnie. Lots of love and effort go into everything the owners do. Lots of asian/ ozzie street food/brunch inspired ideas that are pretty unique to the Algarve. definitely worth a visit.
Dot Coffee
Good baked cheese cake, nice coffee, batch brew and espresso, centrally located
The OG Speciality coffee shop, healthy menu and rotating selection of roasters and retail bags from Europes top roasters, they also serve local coffee too
The specialty coffee shop factory of Lagos, churns out more flat whites and stacks of Instagram friendly pancakes than grains of sand on Maia Praia. Consistently good service, a modern clean look and accessible food menu is a constant hit, expect queues. Try the pancakes. Head next door to the takeaway bakery if the queue is too big!
Musette Bikes , Almadena
Fancy hiring a bike and exploring the back country? Start with a delicious espresso and Belgian Waffle, return your bike, eat Empanadas and drink Belgian beer. What’s not to like?
Buttery cookies and divine French pastries that are almost too good to eat, almost. Lea and Marc opened Spring 2024, serving killer flat whites, crepes smoothies and ornate French sweets…Go!
Burgau’s answer to a Scandinavian eatery, hidden away in the old town, well curated small plates, natural wines and an ever changing coffee menu. Definitely worth a visit
Open dawn till dusk this specialty coffee shop/Deli serves tasty veggie sandwiches, bagels and sweet treats. All produce is sourced locally, great sourdough, lots of fermented and pickled items in the sandwiches. The pastries are fantastic and the coffee is great. They also have a large selection of natural wines, single origin coffee bags, nut butters, trendy magazines and coffee equipment for sale. Try the chocolate brioche or tempeh sandwich!
Local surfboard shapers Matt and Rosie opened the Toxic Magic shop in the winter of 23/24. A multi-purpose venue, by day a café, serving Clifftop Coffee, cakes and seriously delicious sandwiches. In the evenings the venue seamlessly morphs into a bar serving cocktails and tunes. They also host a wide variety of pop-ups, supper clubs, DJ’s and film screenings. A little cultural hub on the wild west coast.
A super popular spot oepn 6 days a week from breakfast to dinner, live music on the weekend, a diverse and ever changing menu of post surf bowls, burgers, hearty brunches and good coffee. They use a Clifftop Bold blend.