Independent

Hello Kristof São Bento

◷ São Bento, Lisbon, Portugal · ££ · Roasts in-house
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What's behind the bar

Roaster
Roasts in-house
In-house
Espresso machine
Not yet confirmed
Grinder
Not yet confirmed
Milk
Not yet confirmed

Roaster, machine and grinder details last verified July 2026.

The cup

An independent specialty roastery and cafe on Rua de São Bento with a wide glass front that opens onto the street. Hello Kristof now roasts its own beans under the Hello Kristof Roasters label, sourcing specialty-grade lots from Guatemala, Colombia, Ethiopia and Costa Rica; the São Bento room is the newest and largest of the three Lisbon addresses and the one where the in-house roastery is visible. The bar runs espresso alongside V60, Chemex and Aeropress. Roasts its own coffee.

Brew methods

EspressoV60 / pour-overAeroPress Batch brewCold brewProper decaf

The cake cabinet

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Coffee & cake

Cake and bakes on the counter. Signature items not listed yet.

Good to know

⬡ Sells beans to take home

Hello Kristof São Bento: coffee and cake, answered

What coffee does Hello Kristof São Bento use?

Hello Kristof São Bento roasts its own coffee in house.

What espresso machine does Hello Kristof São Bento use?

Hello Kristof São Bento has not had its espresso machine confirmed on Crumb & Crema yet. We list the machine and grinder for every cafe that tells us.

Is Hello Kristof São Bento independent?

Yes. Hello Kristof São Bento is an independent, owner-run cafe. Crumb & Crema lists independents first, with chains off by default.

Does Hello Kristof São Bento have cake?

Yes. Hello Kristof São Bento serves coffee and cake.

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