Casa Brasileira

Not to be confused with Café A Brasileira in Chiado, this near namesake enjoys an equally privileged location in Rua Augusta, Lisbon's animated pedestrian thoroughfare in the Baixa (downtown) district. Inside, the long stand-up glass counter is crammed full of chicken pies, fish cakes, rolls and sandwiches and other savory goodies, plus a huge variety of cakes, biscuits and other sweets. All this can be eaten at the balcony standing up, at a table on the terrace or ordered to go. The staff will wrap individual servings or box up a selection. They can also heat up pies, pasties and pastries and even ladle up soup into a plastic bowl. For dessert, order a fruit slide cup, a fresh, tangy and healthy treat.