Lisboa Caffe
58 Hope St, South Brisbane, Queensland, 4101
“Australia's Favourite Portuguese Custard Tarts”
Known for
Why Choose Lisboa Caffe?
Lisboa Caffe is known locally for Portuguese custard tarts that hold up to versions across Portugal itself, with crisp, flaky pastry and custard that avoids excessive sweetness. The rotating menu includes savoury options like goat's cheese with honey and walnut, and the staff are consistently praised for their warmth and helpfulness. For takeaway, dine-in, or delivery, it's a strong choice if you're after authentic Portuguese pastries in South Brisbane.
About Lisboa Caffe
Lisboa Caffe is a small Portuguese bakery in South Brisbane, and the custard tart is what most people go for. Handmade to traditional recipes, the pastry is crisp and flaky and the filling rich and eggy rather than overly sweet. Several locals who've eaten their way through Portugal say these hold their own against the ones they remember, and one went as far as calling them the best they'd found in the country so far.
Beyond the classic tart, there's a rotating line-up worth a look. Goat's cheese with honey and walnut gets a lot of love for its slightly savoury edge, and there are Nutella and chicken and herb versions too. Sausage rolls are on offer, and we hear the pies and savoury pastries come out fresh from the oven. The tarts are on the generous side, and people tend to feel the portions and prices are fair for what you get. A mixed box of four makes a decent light breakfast for two.
It's not only pastries. The bacon and egg roll gets a nod for its big flavour and size, there are toasties and croissants, and the coffee has its fans too. Locals also mention Portuguese nights, with dishes like francesinha and sangria, if you're after something more than a morning stop.
The setup is relaxed and no-frills. Most people take their order away, though there are a few small tables out the front under a red striped awning with some shade, and the music is easy-going. Staff are friendly and happy to talk you through the choices. Takeaway, dine-in and delivery are all available, and the entrance and seating are wheelchair accessible. Cards and tap payments are accepted.
It's closed some days of the week, so check the hours before you head in. You'll find it on Hope Street in South Brisbane, near Fish Lane.
Location
What Customers Say on Google
“Ever since I've been to Belém in Portugal, I'm on a pastéis de nata hunt back in Australia. So far tried in Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, and this one in the Southbank is the best. Crispy and flaky pastry that's its own entirety. The custard is not overly sweetened, which is what I like about, similar to the Belem tarts and tarts in Macau.”
“Coffee is top tier nice and smooth and those Portuguese tarts are insane. Had the Nutella one and the original. Both absolute fire. Legends behind the counter too. Fast and friendly.”
Source: Google Reviews
Frequently Asked Questions About Lisboa Caffe
Lisboa Caffe is a small Portuguese bakery and cafe known for its Portuguese custard tarts (pastéis de nata), made to a traditional recipe with crisp, flaky pastry and a rich, not-too-sweet filling. Many locals who've travelled through Portugal rate them highly. Beyond the classic tart, there's a rotating range including goat's cheese with honey and walnut, Nutella, chicken and herb, and savoury pies.
Yes. Alongside the famous Portuguese tarts, Lisboa Caffe serves coffee, breakfast items like a bacon and egg roll, toasties, sausage rolls, and savoury tarts such as chicken and herb. They also run Portuguese nights with dishes like francesinha and sangria, giving the cafe a cosy, family feel beyond the usual pastry counter.
Lisboa Caffe in South Brisbane offers takeaway, delivery and dine-in, plus in-store pick-up. Seating is mostly outdoor, so it suits a quick grab-and-go visit or sitting down with a coffee and a tart. Staff are consistently described as friendly and quick, even when the counter gets busy.
Yes, Lisboa Caffe has a wheelchair-accessible entrance, seating and toilet. The cafe is located within a residential building near Fish Lane in South Brisbane, with a no-frills, welcoming vibe. It also accepts credit cards, debit cards and NFC mobile payments.
Customers are split on pricing, some call the tarts a bargain for the size and quality, especially when bought in a four-pack, while others find individual tarts and breakfast items a little steep. Ask Lisboa Caffe directly for current pricing, but expect a generously sized, freshly made tart either way.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +61 434 914 770
- info@lisboacaffe.com
- Address
- 58 Hope St, South Brisbane, Queensland, 4101
How Lisboa Caffe Compares
in South Brisbane
More reviews than 67% of bakeries in South Brisbane
Known for Pies: 1 of 1 in South Brisbane
Fresh From the Oven: 1 of 2 in South Brisbane
Opening Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 7am-3pm
- Wednesday
- 7am-3pm
- Thursday
- 7am-3pm
- Friday
- 7am-3pm
- Saturday
- 7am-3pm
- Sunday
- Closed
Business Details
- Service Options
- Takeaway, Delivery, Dine-in, In-store pick-up, In-store shopping
- Payment Methods
- Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments
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