The food (tapas and light bites) is distinctly average, but a friendly owner and superb, extraordinarily moist orange cake (€4) make this a perfect pit stop for a little caffeine and sugar to fuel your climb up to Castelo de São Jorge.
Café Pit
Alfama, Castelo & Graça
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