Hello, Kristof's São Bento café sits west of Lisbon’s old centre and opens onto Rua de São Bento through a glass front. The long, bright room has magazine shelves and tables. It has an on-site roastery, a filter menu and beans to take home.
Hello, Kristof has two other Lisbon cafés, in Bica and near Campo de Santa Clara in Alfama. The Alfama café is a convenient stop on a flea-market day; São Bento is the café with the roastery.
Coffee
The São Bento café roasts its own beans and serves espresso and pour-over, with bags to take home.
Food
The kitchen serves brunch plates and pastries, including specials influenced by the chef’s Laotian background.
What to order
São Bento has around 60 seats and serves breakfast as well as coffee. All three branches are first come, first served; laptop visits are better kept short when the café is busy.
Why Filter Notes shortlisted Hello, Kristof
Hello, Kristof’s São Bento café serves coffee roasted on site, espresso, filter and breakfast. The Bica café is smaller, while Alfama is closer to the old city.