Largo Cafe Estudio
Largo Cafe Estudio is a contemporary cafe-bar in Intendente with daytime coffee service transitioning into evening cocktails and casual food. The setup runs converted studio format with art and design references throughout.
Where to stay near Largo Cafe Estudio
Hotels and rentals within walking distance.
What to Expect
A contemporary cafe-bar with daytime work culture and evening drinks transition.
Contemporary cafe-bar with art studio aesthetic and casual atmosphere.
Indie, lounge electronica kept moderate
Casual to smart casual
Digital nomads, contemporary cafe culture enthusiasts, and travelers wanting Intendente daytime-evening venue.
Cards, cash (EUR)
Price Range
Coffee 1.50-4 EUR, beer 3-5 EUR, cocktails 6-10 EUR, mains 8-15 EUR
Coffee ~$1.60-4/~1.60-4 USD, cocktails ~$7-11/~7-11 USD
Hours
Daily 9 AM to 1 AM
Insider Tip
The daytime-to-evening transition makes this useful as both work cafe and evening bar. Sit outside in good weather.
Full Review
Largo Cafe Estudio occupies a building in Intendente with the layout running converted studio format. The interior includes art and design references throughout, casual seating arranged for both work and social use, a bar counter handling drink service, and outdoor seating in good weather. The setup supports both daytime coffee culture and evening drinking.
The daytime function runs proper specialty coffee service alongside light food. Digital nomads, freelancers, and the contemporary cafe culture demographic fill the seating during work hours. The evening transition adds cocktails and casual food without changing the core atmosphere.
The drinks pricing is reasonable. Coffee at 1.50-4 EUR, beer at 3-5 EUR, cocktails at 6-10 EUR, mains at 8-15 EUR. The crowd shifts through the day from work-focused to social-focused without harsh transitions.
The Neighborhood
Intendente is Lisbon's developing hipster and arts district north of Mouraria, with renovated buildings, cocktail bars, contemporary cafes, and a developing nightlife scene that has grown around the Praça do Intendente. Largo Cafe Estudio sits in Intendente at the contemporary cafe-bar cluster.
Getting There
Metro Green line to Intendente. Walking from Baixa takes 15 minutes uphill. Uber from anywhere central takes 5-15 minutes at 5-10 EUR.
Address
Largo do Intendente 19, 1100-285 Lisboa
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