Noo Bai Cafe – Tasty eats and drinks… with a view

The way I see it, Noo Bai woke up one morning in Bairro Alto and was led southwards by the sweet Lisbon sunshine, stopping short at the Santa Catarina/Adamastor lookout. A little miffed that the spot was already taken* but unable to go any further, it promptly snuck off to the right and ensconced itself into the hillside, proving that the life you imagined might not be where you end up – it may well be better. And there it sits in its cozy corner, happy to have found its very own niche to look out from.

Fairytales aside, this is an understatement cool place for brunching, lunching or a lazy afternoon bite, but popular on evenings too. With a nice view over rooftops and the river beyond, tables on the terrace fill up fast. Indoors isn’t too shabby either, and with a colourful, 50s retro/thrift-shop/living-room look, it’s a homey and comfortable area to hole up in, especially on a rainy day.

The oversized menus display a great selection of light dishes, from salads, sandwiches and bruschettas to savoury nibbles, fruit plates and desserts. Wash those down with healthy fresh-squeezed juices, milkshakes, coffee or tea or, if you’re into something stronger, flip over the menu for a full page of options that include sangria, caipirinhas and mojitos among the lot (indeed, when it comes to drinks of the brewed, fermented and distilled variety, this place doesn’t mess around).

On Sundays in August and September, Noo Bai turns its cool up a notch with guest DJs spinning awesome urban beats (check the website for schedules).

Kids are not only welcome, they have their own toy-filled play corner to keep them entertained while mums and dads enjoy down time.

Wi-Fi €3 per hour, or a free hour for each €5 consumed.

* by the Adamastor café

Details about this spot
Noo Bai Cafe | Coffee & tea, Restaurants (International) | Salads € 6.50
Miradouro do Adamastor | Bairro Alto (area map) | +351213465014
Mon – Thu 12:00 – 21:00, Fri – Sat 12:00 – 00:00, Sun 12:00 – 20:00

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