Gazela

Largo Fonte 7 Espinhal, 3230-020 Coimbra, Portugal
+351 239 559 263
$$$ Cafe
(48 Reviews)
Price Range €1–5

Welcome to Gazela, a charming café nestled in the heart of Espinhal, Coimbra. Perfectly located at Largo Fonte 7, this little gem invites both locals and travelers alike to enjoy a cozy retreat filled with delightful treats and a warm, friendly atmosphere.

As you step inside Gazela, the inviting aroma of freshly brewed coffee mingles with the enticing scent of sweet and savory pastries, creating an immediate sense of comfort. The café serves up a delightful array of offerings — from scrumptious pastries to delightful light bites that are sure to appease your hunger. Whether you're in the mood for a quick tart to accompany your coffee or some crispy snacks, you're guaranteed a satisfying experience.

What sets Gazela apart is not just its menu but its vibrant atmosphere. Here, chatter and laughter fill the air, making it an excellent spot for those who seek a little social interaction or a friendly conversation. Customers rave about the café's inviting community vibe, with one patron noting it as a great place to meet people.

While some guests have critiqued the occasional product like the wine for being less than perfect, the overall sentiment points to the café’s remarkable cleanliness and attention to detail, with tables meticulously wiped after each patron. This commitment to maintaining a pleasant environment is frequently noted in reviews — a testament to the effort that the lovely staff put into making every visit enjoyable.

As one delighted customer expressed, "Não estava à espera de tamanha simpatia numa paragem rápida para café!!" illustrating the outstanding friendliness you can expect here. Additionally, Gazela is more than just a café; it doubles as a local shop offering an eclectic mix of stationery, mobile accessories, and even lottery tickets, catering to a variety of needs in one convenient stop.

In summary, Gazela is a quaint café that captures the essence of community and comfort. Whether you're popping in for a quick coffee and a pastry or looking for a friendly place to sit and relax, Gazela stands ready to welcome you with open arms and a warm cup in hand. Make this lovely little café part of your journey in Coimbra—you won’t regret it!

Service options
Outdoor seating
On-site services
Dine-in
Delivery
Highlights
Great beer selection
Great coffee
Sport
Popular for
Good for working on laptop
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Alcohol
Beer
Coffee
Spirits
Wine
Dining options
Breakfast
Seating
Table service
Amenities
Bar on site
Toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Quiet
Crowd
Groups
Planning
Accepts reservations
Children
Good for kids
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Openings Hours
Checking

Monday

07:00 AM - 09:00 PM

Tuesday

07:00 AM - 09:00 PM

Wednesday

Closed

Thursday

07:00 AM - 09:00 PM

Friday

07:00 AM - 09:00 PM

Saturday

07:00 AM - 09:00 PM

Sunday

Closed

48 Reviews
Sazzie Dee

02 Oct 2025

Nice, friendly little café. I only gave it four stars, because the red wine was a little vinegary, and it upset my stomach. They serve pastries, sweet and savoury, also crisps and chocolate bars. It's a lovely little place, that also sells cards and gifts. Very clean toilets, and the tables are wiped after every customer leaves. Lots of chatter, so a nice place to come if you're a bit lonely, as everyone is so friendly.

Shirley Young

02 Oct 2025

A good place to meet people. They have recently added a food menu, fairly basic but will fill a hungry tum!! They also sell the lottery tickets and scratch cards.

Sharon Frazer

07 Sep 2025

Small Portuguese café with a pay point and some stationery items on sale. Great value.

Tim van der Heiden

06 Sep 2025

Nice cafe where locals meet and you can buy some toys and school requirements very nice Lady behind the counter

Steve Frazer

02 Sep 2025

Lovely local bar/shop/cafe/lottery. We go for a lovely coffee with a tart for a Euro each. Fabulous

Family Guard

22 Jun 2025

specific, local climate but we love it downsides: unable to lock the toilet, no paper towels next the sinks, car park full most of the time and people parking against any rules recent price rise.. but it's probably not the staff fault- just politics

João Leal

18 Jun 2025

Não estava à espera de tamanha simpatia numa paragem rápida para café!! Espero que me saia o prémio do Euromilhões

Nick Young

16 Jun 2025

Nice place for a quick coffee while you buy your Euromillions tickets. They sell many other things: stationery, mobile phone accessories, batteries, football team colours, motor cycle and car spares, watches maps and much more.

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