Freshly roasted coffee is one of life’s small luxuries, and for many expats it quickly becomes part of the daily “taste of home” ritual. Whether you’ve just landed in Cascais–Estoril or you’re a Lisbon weekender hunting for beans to fill your suitcase, these three micro-roasters have you covered with consistent quality, English-friendly staff and easy online ordering.
| Roaster | What makes it expat-friendly? | How to buy |
|---|---|---|
| Fábrica Coffee Roasters | German-Portuguese founders roast in Lisbon and pop-up at Mercado da Vila every Wed/Sat/Sun, so you can chat with baristas while stocking up on single-origin bags. Their Cascais café (by the train station) pulls textbook flat whites and sells the exact beans they serve. | • Grab a bag at the Cascais shop or weekend market • Nationwide shipping via online store |
| Unity Café / Unity Coffee Roasters | New wave café-roastery on Av. 25 de Abril in central Cascais. Expect rotating origins, signature “Unity” house espresso and a brunch menu that runs until 8 pm—perfect for remote-work refills. They roast on a Giesen and ship Portugal-wide with a bilingual checkout. (unitycoffee.pt) | • In-store in Cascais or Oeiras • Order beans/merch online (10 % first-order code) |
| Buraca Roasters | Family-run third-generation roasters in São Domingos de Rana (10 min from Carcavelos). Cozy Nordic-rustic café for hand-brews, plus filter bundles and decaf for homesick Aussies & Americans. They roast small batches daily and ship Europe-wide. (buracaroasters.com) | • Swing by the roastery-café for free tastings • Order subscription bundles online |
Quick Tips for Newcomers
- Filter vs espresso roast – Portugal’s traditional dark espresso can be intense; all three roasters offer lighter-roasted filter options closer to North-European or US profiles. Ask at the counter and they’ll grind to your brewer.
- Local delivery – Staying in temporary accommodation? Each roaster partners with CTT or GLS for next-day delivery across mainland Portugal.
- Gear & workshops – Need a Hario V60 or want to perfect your latte art? Unity and Buraca run English-language classes most weekends; Fábrica hosts public cuppings at their Lisbon HQ.