The Mill

The Mill is a brunch cafe at Rua do Pau de Bandeira 1A in the Santos area of Lisbon, Portugal, known for healthy options and specialty coffee. The menu draws on international brunch styles, with eggs Benedict at about 11 euros, pancakes at roughly 9 euros and specialty coffee at about 3 euros. The cafe is small and cozy, with a relaxed, friendly atmosphere, a modest noise level and an international clientele. It is open daily from about 9am to 6pm and generally does not take reservations, so weekends bring queues, particularly late morning. Santos is a neighbourhood between Cais do Sodré and Estrela, with embassies, design shops and nightlife, and the cafe fits a walk through the area toward Lapa or the river. A full meal with a coffee typically costs around 15 to 20 euros. The coffee programme is a draw for visitors who want flat whites or filter coffee rather than a traditional bica, and healthy dishes including açaí bowls and vegetarian options are available. Seating is limited, and some visitors choose takeaway coffee during busy periods. The cafe is a good choice for a late breakfast before visiting nearby museums, including the Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga, or for a casual lunch. It is less suited to groups larger than four because of space constraints, and visitors who want a traditional Portuguese pastelaria breakfast will find that elsewhere. The neighbourhood is walkable from the Cais do Sodré rail and metro station.