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28 Café

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An everyday cafe menu & espresso drinks, plus beer & wine, offered in a snug tram car with a patio. People often mention good, service, cafe, recommend, nice, interior, ordered, tram, staff, haben,


Address

R. de Santa Cruz do Castelo 45, 1100-244 Lisboa, Portugal

Website

www.facebook.com

Contact

+351 21 886 0119

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

3.80 (588 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Sunday: 10:30 AM to 7 PM
  • Monday: 10:30 AM to 7 PM
  • Tuesday: 10:30 AM to 7 PM
  • Wednesday: 10:30 AM to 7 PM
  • Thursday: 10:30 AM to 7 PM
  • Friday: 10:30 AM to 7 PM
  • Saturday: 10:30 AM to 7 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: good (19) service (18) cafe (11) recommend (11) nice (11) interior (10) ordered (9) tram (9) staff (8) haben (7)
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  • 5/5 Torsten U. 2 years ago on Google • 693 reviews
    Man gut, dass wir uns vor unserer Einkehr ins Café 28 nicht die Rezensionen durchgelesen haben. Das hätte uns wohl abgeschreckt, da ich Reinfälle vermeiden möchte. In diesem Fall bin ich aber ganz froh, dass ich unbefangen das Lokal betreten habe. Denn die Einrichtung ist sehr originell, das Personal hat uns freundlich und zügig bedient und wir hatten eine schöne Zeit hier. Gegessen haben wir nichts, vielleicht hat uns das vor einer Enttäuschung bewahrt, aber die Getränke waren top wie alles Andere auch. Ich kann hier nur das bewerten, was wir erlebt haben und das verdient 5 Sterne!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lindsey R. 1 year ago on Google
    Super cute little cafe which was a real find. Very original idea in an area of lots of cafes and restaurants. We only had drinks but the service was spot on. An American couple opposite had sandwiches and soup and declared it amazing! Would definitely recommend.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Stan B. 1 year ago on Google
    Cute little restaurant near St. Jorge Castle. Great selection of breakfast, lunch and dinner options. We stopped in for a light meal and some wine after walking the hills.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Anu S. 1 year ago on Google
    Great service Very busy at the of lunch but they did very well And food is also delicious I recommended
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Rob 1 year ago on Google • 90 reviews
    A very nice place! At first sight maybe a tourist trap, but actually this place delivers good food and service! Basic but food and enough om the plates!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ludovico M. 1 year ago on Google • 58 reviews
    Mittagessen vor dem Besuch des "Castelo de São Jorge" als wir auf die Eintrittskarten warteten. Der Service ist extrem freundlich und speditiv. Das Essen war sehr lecker, frisch zubereitet und der Preis für eine solch touristische Gegend hervorragend.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Right M. 4 years ago on Google
    Lovely place, unfriendly staff
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Baron M. 2 years ago on Google • 431 reviews
    These guys get a solid 4 stars. The drinks were very refreshing after a crazy hot day of touring the nearby castle. I even ordered a shot of whiskey and the waiter told me to tell him when to stop pouring. They have very very large portions on the sandwiches that we ordered. And they were really tasty. I took a 3rd of it home and can’t wait to have it as a midnight snack. I definitely recommend this spot if nothing else stop in for a good beverage
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 biggi w. 1 year ago on Google • 276 reviews
    Wir sind sehr froh, die Rezension vorher nicht gelesen und spontan Platz genommen zu haben, denn was wir hier angetrofgen haben, hat 5 Sterne verdient. Ein sehr nettes Cafe am Ausgang der Festung, innen sehr nett eingerichtet wie ein Tram. Das Personal sehr freundlich und aufmerksam und die Toasts einfach nur köstlich und großzügig. Wir haben gut gesessen und gegessen. Eine unbedingte Empfehlung vor und nach dem Castel Besuch!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Martin B. 7 months ago on Google • 802 reviews
    Beim Ausgang des Castelo stolpert man mehr oder weniger über dieses Café / Restaurant. Da der Hunger besonders stark war, kehrten wir hier auch gleich ein. Einerseits dauerte es erschreckend lange bis das Essen kam, schlussendlich war es auch qualitativ eine Enttäuschung. Während die Spaghetti noch in Ordnung waren, schoss der Burger (belegtes Brötchen mit kaltem Käse) den Vogel ab. Der Zustand der Toilette war auch fragwürdig.

  • 2/5 aerodaan 4 years ago on Google • 222 reviews
    The food is made over complicated. For a simple prawn cocktail, there were too many ingredients. Too much from a can and the prawns were not fresh. My wife had a chicken salad, more or less the same quality. It's a shame for such a nice venue. Portions were (too) big though. The fries of the children's chicken burger were good. Waiter was nice enough, playful with the children.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Markus S. 5 months ago on Google • 87 reviews
    Kann die ganzen negativen Bewertungen nicht nachvollziehen. Im Endeffekt war alles in Ordnung (Essen, Getränke, Ambiente, Sauberkeit). Preis-Leistung gut. Kein 5*-Restaurant, aber für kleinen Zwischenstopp durchaus empfehlenswert. Und man kann schön andere Touristen beobachten.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Thiago L. 5 years ago on Google • 71 reviews
    The place it's quite unique but not much impressive. The cafe is built in a train car doesn't have many options at the Menu and what you paying can be more than what you are getting, even though it's great to be visited if you passing by or even stop over for a ☕ or a🍺. Watering services has to be improved.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Christian D. 5 months ago on Google • 38 reviews
    Ein schönes kleines Restaurant. Die Empfehlung des Besitzers sein Lieblingstoast zu nehmen war ein super Tipp. Man braucht richtig Hunger um die 4 Toast aufzuessen, mit Schinken, Käse, Tomate, ein Traum! Für 7.95€ auch mehr als sein Geld wert! Die Toilette ist sauber und das Personal sehr freundlich! Klare Empfehlung!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 L G. 4 months ago on Google • 16 reviews
    "Very good Portuguese food for the whole family, everyone will find something for themselves. A wide range of desserts, from ice cream to cookies. I wholeheartedly recommend it."
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Stuart F. 4 years ago on Google
    The food was good; the staff was really lackluster-to-snakey. They declined to take a credit card, despite displaying the VISA logo and then insisted on smaller bills instead of making change. It felt like a tourist shakedown and dishonest. Who needs that?
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Александр �. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Do not go! No service! If you want to see a waiter without emotions who never smiles in his life, besides an Indian too - you are here. The service is terrible !!! The staff does not know what a smile is for the client. Furthermore, how traditionally Portuguese cuisine can be served and cooked by Indians? (Original) Не ходите! Нет сервиса! Если вы хотите увидеть официанта без эмоций, который никогда в жизни не улыбается, кроме того ещё и индуса - вам сюда. Обслуживание ужасное!!! Персонал не знает, что такое улыбка клиенту. Кроме того как традиционно португальскую кухню могут подавать и готовить индусы ?
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Paola B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good and delicious! (Original) Bueno y rico!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alyssa M. 3 years ago on Google
    ambience reminds me of colorado springs area.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mafalda G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I love coffee and working 5 stars (Original) Adoro o café e a funcionar 5 estrelas
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Mark L. 4 years ago on Google
    Wow, shady. The VISA machine was suddenly 'broken', wouldn't accept a 50 euro note (which is extremely uncommon in Europe) and just a tourist trap. We left feeling like we were shaken down. The food was ok but certainly not good enough to seek out the place. If you enjoyed this place, you certainly never travel. It was close to home and listed on Trip Advisor and Google. I think that is because it is a safe bet for timid tourists. Big, big mistake.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mary M. 1 year ago on Google
    Stopped here just to pick up water while visting the castle. They were freindly and it was quick to get in and out.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Kevin C. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing surroundings with decent food, but let down by the service. My partner and I visited 28 Cafe after visiting Castelo de S. Jorge. We were very impressed with the look of the cafe, which is an old tram, and there were a variety of meals to choose from. We both ordered an omelette, my partner ordered the plain one and I ordered one with ham and shrimp. Unfortunately it took around 35 minutes to arrive and both omelettes came with the same filling, which only I ordered. Due to my partner's religion she cannot eat pork nor shellfish, so hers had to be returned and thankfully it didn't take long too long for another to arrive. The omlettes were tasty, the fries and salad that accompanied them were so, so, but the highlight for me was the sangria I ordered, which was exceptional. The major downside was one of the waiters who had an air or arrogance about him and almost made us feel like he was doing us a favour by dining there. He firstly rudely told us where we had to sit, and when passing he did not smile or ask how are meal was. At the end of the meal we were rudely directed to the pay station and again, we were not made to feel welcome. The lady also serving us was very polite though. I would still recommend based on the surroundings and price.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Kristien M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Unfriendly service, almost rude ... Very nice interior. Good advice for the owner of this business, 'hire friendly Portuguese' instead of customer-unfriendly ... (Original) Onvriendelijke bediening, op het onbeschofte af... Wel heel mooi interieur. Een goede raad voor de eigenaar van deze zaak, 'neem vriendelijke Portugezen in dienst' in plaats van klantonvriendelijke ...
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Julia F. 9 months ago on Google
    Super quaint. It was a beautiful afternoon. We enjoyed some sangria and the codfish quiche. We could hear children playing nearby, and the occasional ringing of the church bell across the courtyard. Watched the dance of cars try to maneuver in and out of the narrow space was entertaining. Plenty of patience and no shouting matches. What a difference to the US-norm.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 ana c. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Although the time is until 10 pm, it can close at 7:30 pm, without justification to customers. Very rude service. (Original) Apesar do horário ser até às 22h, aquilo pode fechar às 19h30, sem justificação aos clientes. Atendimento mto rude.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Jose M A. 6 years ago on Google • 366 reviews
    Nice place to have a quick bite at reasonable price near the Castelo de San Jorge. The staff is nice and the small terrace is a good place to rest if it's not raining. Inside they have a kind of Team interior re-created, which is nice, although the ambient is quite "closed" (low ventilation for my taste). The hamburgers are ok, but I'd recommend the toasts, which are tasty and big.

  • 5/5 Fardad S. 5 years ago on Google • 255 reviews
    Amazing food and exquisite service. Try Prawns à la guilho; it is finger liking good. The restaurant is located in the center of the Lisbon right beside the castle. Get ready for a good hike. The good thing is that you can eat a lot since you will burn all the calories walking any way.

  • 4/5 Dominique S. 7 months ago on Google • 41 reviews
    I’d recommend this restaurant. The food is really nice we ordered a Francesinha and the mozzarella salad. The Francesinha was really really good but I feel like the salad was overpriced. For dessert we had a milkshake and some gelato and I kid you not this was some of the best gelato I had in Lisbon. Generous scoops, value for money and really great flavours. I do feel like the service could be better. The waiters seemed to rush us a lot and they weren’t exceptionally friendly when we asked for a few more minutes to decide. We sat outside but the interior is really nice. Overall I would recommend.

  • 1/5 Matteau C. 1 month ago on Google • 11 reviews New
    Rude service. Never asked if the food was OK after serving. He was throwing the menus around. Food was greasy and I had a fly in my salad. Gross

  • 2/5 Hidde G. 1 year ago on Google
    Only with 8 people in the establishment, took 45 min for 5 toasted sandwiches... Food was fine tho

  • 3/5 Dayalan P. 1 year ago on Google
    Hit and miss in food. A lot of frozen food then fried... Not fresh. Drinks expensive but location great and service quick.

  • 2/5 Kevin S. 1 year ago on Google
    I've never liked trip advisor much. I seem to disagree with the reviews from them. This cafe has stickers all over proudly showing they are trip advisor recommended. Maybe that's a good hint, if you like trip advisor normally this could be your place. It wasn't mine. It's ok. Just ok. You need to know that you won't die from eating here, it won't make you feel like you've wasted your day. However, you also need to know how much better food there is available. For convenience while up at the castle, sure. For the cool interior (looks like the inside of a tram), sure. For food, pastry, prices, no. The pastel de nata was boiling lava hot with butter leaking out, which I'm fairly sure means microwave, and the croissant was toasted bread shaped like a croissant.

  • 3/5 Beau G. 10 months ago on Google
    The food portions are quite big, the staff can be a bit more friendly

  • 1/5 Ching-Wen K. 9 months ago on Google
    Service is extremely bad, the servers are rude. I ordered for 10e and gave them 20euros they pretend to ignore me and give me back the change. It’s in a very busy tourist are so they probably do this very often to rip off tourists. Not recommend at all.

  • 4/5 Christian R. 1 year ago on Google
    Tasty food. Decent prices. Service is just a little slow

  • 5/5 steppo11788 4 years ago on Google
    Best place to go if you have visited the Castle and need soke food / cafe or beer. Food is very good and afforsable. Nice atmosphere !

  • 1/5 Johny C. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Not friendly (Original) Niet vriendelijk

  • 5/5 Anthony B. 4 years ago on Google
    It's an uphill walk over cobbles in narrow streets but worth it. The inside is a replica of the old trams that still run in Lisbon. The custard flan was fab and the prices were modest.

  • 1/5 Emiliana B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Bad food, I only recommend it for a drink (Original) Cibo pessimo, lo consiglio solo per bere qualcosa

  • 5/5 Aneliya K. 5 years ago on Google
    We liked it here. Cool interior design and quite calm area. It is near to the castel but not crowded with tourists.

  • 5/5 James B. 4 years ago on Google
    Such a lovely and fun cafe. With an interior fitted out like a famous Lisbon tram, the affordable food was delicious - I had an XXL toastie. I appreciate it’s aimed at tourists but I loved the historical elements throughout, from old ID to information on the trams. Quick. Pleasant. Busy. Eat in a pseudo-tram.

  • 5/5 Yanet A. 5 years ago on Google
    Wonderful service and food.

  • 1/5 jenia f. 3 years ago on Google
    Salmon is very dry and looks like it was bought in Lidl. The meat in burger was ready-made and not very tasty. It has nothing in common with portuguese food. I don't recommend this location

  • 4/5 Silviu S. 6 years ago on Google
    Nice indian restaurant with Portuguese food.

  • 4/5 Maria Céu Mota M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Hello good night, I don't know, but it seems to me to be a very beautiful place with lots of light and quality hugs and congratulations Maria Céu Mota painter 🎨🐦🍧🎨🎨🎨❤️❤️🐥🐥🍥🍨🦃🍧🍧🍧🍧 (Original) Olá boa noite, não conheço, mas me parece ser um local muito bonito e com muita luz e qualidade abraços el parabén Maria Céu Mota pintora 🎨🐦🍧🎨🎨🎨❤️❤️🐥🐥🍥🍨🦃🍧🍧🍧🍧

  • 5/5 Clara 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Cute!!! And good coffee (Original) Carino!!! E il caffè buono

  • 3/5 Sah E. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Friendly, quick service. We came by chance. The interior decoration is nice and reproduces the interior of tram 28. It is rather original. Simple cooking. I liked my sandwich and my crudités salad but nothing fancy. My friends didn't like the quiche too much. It's a simple and pleasant restaurant, nothing more (Original) Sympa, service rapide. Nous sommes venus par hasard. La décoration intérieure est sympa et reproduit l'intérieur du tram 28. C'est plutôt original. Cuisine simple. J'ai aimé mon sandwich et ma salade de crudités mais rien d'extraordinaire. Mes amis n'ont pas trop aimé la quiche. C'est un restaurant simple et agréable, sans plus

  • 1/5 Mathias G. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Service to review unfriendly staff forgot dishes (Original) Service à revoir personnel non aimable oublie de plats

  • 5/5 Paweł L. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Coffee on the tram 28. A nice break in the tramp around Alfama. (Original) Kawa w tramwaju 28. Miła przerwa we włóczędze po Alfamie.

  • 3/5 Luiz B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Inviting (Original) Convidativo

  • 2/5 Pedro C. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The decor is beautiful, the service is the worst (30 minutes waiting for a beer and coffee and only two tables occupied). Very bad. (Original) A decoração é lindíssima já o serviço é do pior ( 30 minutos á espera de uma cerveja e um café e apenas duas mesas ocupadas ) . Muito mau.

  • 5/5 Tony L. 4 years ago on Google
    Good cafe to have a short break!

  • 2/5 Oscar F. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A little expensive (Original) Un poco caro

  • 4/5 mike r. 4 years ago on Google
    We had lunch at 28 Cafe. The service was very good and the food was exceptional! If you are in the Castelo St. George area of Lisbon and looking for a great lunch, this is it!

  • 3/5 Ethan B. 4 years ago on Google
    Creative concept but the gelato was the worst I’ve ever had.

  • 3/5 Richard B. 4 years ago on Google
    Terrible gelato that tasted like wax. Go elsewhere if you happen to be exploring the area...

  • 4/5 Sabínad C. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The very original interior reproduces the tram 28, a good aperitif. (Original) L'interno molto originale riproduce il tram 28, aperitivo buona.

  • 3/5 arnaud p. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very good hot chocolate in this tram cafe (Original) Très bon chocolat chaud dans ce cafe tramway

  • 2/5 Metin S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Bad operation. 2 soups have taken far too long. The staff works with everyday clothes. 1 star for the facility. (Original) Schlechte Bedienung. 2 Suppen haben viel zu lange gebraucht. Das Personal arbeitet mit Alltagkleider. 1 Stern für die Einrichtung.

  • 4/5 Xavier B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice place to take something, but service with opportunities for improvement with little empathy (Original) Lugar agradable para tomar alguna cosa, pero servicio con oportunidades de mejora con poca empatía

  • 2/5 NOEMI M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Value for money low, the decoration is beautiful. We were annoyed that we were forced to pay for the waiter's insistence. (Original) Relación calidad precio baja, la decoración es bonita. Nos molestó que nos vimos obligadas a pagar por la insistencia del camarero.

  • 1/5 Schmusi 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Unfortunately the food did not taste at all, it was still very greasy. The toilet was a disaster. (Original) Das Essen hat uns leider überhaupt nicht geschmeckt, dazu war es noch wahnsinnig fettig. Die Toilette war eine Katastrophe.

  • 5/5 Leonardo S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent food, shopping options, next to São Jorge Castle, very different environment imitating a bus! I recommend! 👌🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 (Original) Excelente gastronomia comprinhas opções, ao lado do Castelo de São Jorge, ambiente super diferente imitando um ônibus! Recomendo! 👌🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

  • 4/5 Fran 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A cafe near San Jorge Castle where to have a drink (Original) Un cafe cerca del castillo san jorge donde tomar algo

  • 3/5 Viola S. 4 years ago on Google
    Quiche with plenty of bacon! But don't expect to be serviced with a smile though.

  • 5/5 Thomas P. 4 years ago on Google
    Great soup here

  • 1/5 Raúl G. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) They could be nicer. Expensive. (Original) Podrían ser más simpáticos. Caro.

  • 3/5 James F. 5 years ago on Google
    A good place to have a drink outside after visiting st George castle. Only a few minutes from the castle. Orange juice was very fresh and the gin and tonic were spot on. Cool and in the shade.

  • 5/5 Alberto C. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A unique decoration (Original) Una decoración única

  • 5/5 Саша �. 2 months ago on Google • 2 reviews New
    The food is delicious. Prices are reasonable. Very nice staff. Cool interior. A very atmospheric place.


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Small plates
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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