Wondering what time do people eat in Portugal? While there\u2019s no one watching the clock, it\u2019s always good to know the best time to walk into your local restaurant or caf\u00e9.<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

So what time do people eat in Portugal? There might be strict meal schedules during the week, but when the weekend comes, it\u2019s a whole different matter. Breakfast turns to brunch<\/a>, lunch prolongs until late afternoon, and dinner gets delayed so you can enjoy that last bit of sunshine.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

There’s always an excuse to eat in Portugal. Even in between the big meals, like lunch and dinner, locals love to have a quick snack.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Here’s everything you need to know about Portuguese meal times.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Photo Credit: Curtis Poe<\/a>, Text Overlay: Devour Lisbon Food Tours<\/a><\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Portuguese Breakfast (8 a.m. to 9 a.m.)<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

At home or at your neighborhood caf\u00e9, a typical Portuguese breakfast<\/a> usually starts with coffee<\/a>. Some locals like to have a quick espresso. Others prefer to order a bigger drink like a gal\u00e3o <\/em>(milk with coffee) and catch up with the news.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Most caf\u00e9s<\/a> or pastelarias<\/em> open around 8 a.m., sometimes even earlier than that since people go to work at 9. <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

In Portugal, it\u2019s common to have both sweet and savory treats for breakfast. One custard tart<\/a> might not be enough to fill you up, so most people will also order a torrada<\/em> (butter toast) or a tosta mista<\/em> (ham & cheese toast).<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Morning Snack (10 a.m. to 11 a.m.)<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

If you\u2019re hungry and can\u2019t wait for lunch, then it\u2019s time for a morning snack. Portuguese call this their lanche da manh\u00e3<\/em>. The word lanche<\/em> sounds very similar to lunch which can be a bit confusing at first! Basically, this meal is a coffee break, usually paired with a sweet like a pastel de nata<\/a><\/em> or a bolo de arroz<\/em> (rice cake). Of course, there\u2019s always a healthy coworker that will pack some sliced fruit too.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n