Pátio das Babosas: café in Madeira
Pátio das Babosas is a viewpoint café in Monte (above Funchal). Prices are mid-range (€€) and there is outdoor seating.
Outdoor café and Portuguese restaurant at the top of the Monte cable car, beside the Largo das Babosas, espresso, a glass of Madeira wine, full plates and the famous toboggan riders launching just below.
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About Pátio das Babosas
Pátio das Babosas is a viewpoint café in Monte (above Funchal)
Pastries are baked fresh through the morning; arrive before noon for the best selection.
What to know before you go
- A standard bica (espresso) costs around €0.80–1.20; bolo do caco with garlic butter is usually €2.50–4.
- Outdoor seating fills first on sunny mornings, arrive before 10:30 or after 14:00 to find a terrace table.
- Hours: Monday–Friday 10:00–22:00. Saturday 10:00–21:00. Sunday 10:00–20:00.
- Address: Largo das Babosas 16, Monte, Funchal.
- Phone: +351 291 765 137.
- Google rating: 4.6 from 2,637 reviews.
- Price guide: €15–25 per person.
- Outdoor seating, cocktails and vegan options.
Best time to visit
Year-round. Mornings (08:00–11:00) are the most local, with fresh pastries and the after-work espresso ritual. Afternoons are quieter, better for a longer sit.
Opening hours
- Monday
- 10:00–22:00
- Tuesday
- 10:00–22:00
- Wednesday
- 10:00–22:00
- Thursday
- 10:00–22:00
- Friday
- 10:00–22:00
- Saturday
- 10:00–21:00
- Sunday
- 10:00–20:00
We have not confirmed these hours with the venue ourselves, call ahead before making a special journey.
Location
Monte (above Funchal), Madeira · Open in OpenStreetMap · Google Maps
32.67594, -16.89944
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Frequently asked
What is Pátio das Babosas known for?
Pátio das Babosas is a viewpoint café in Monte (above Funchal), popular with locals for daily coffee and pastries.
How much does coffee cost at Pátio das Babosas?
A bica (espresso) is typically €0.80–1.50 depending on the venue, with cappuccinos and flat whites around €2–3. Prices are mid-range for the island.
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