Lisboa which is the Portuguese word for Lisbon (the Portuguese capital city) will be hitting the streets of Penarth next month.

The business is a family run venture operated by 53-year-old Joao Silva.

Café owner Joao SilvaCafé owner Joao Silva (Image: Joao Silva) Speaking about the business Joao said: “Me and my wife we started our other café five years ago in Cardiff Bay and 40% of our regular customers are from Penarth.

“The café is based on pastries and coffee culture. Our café will be different from your high-street brand and more about having a good time rather than for meetings or work.

“It’s a different atmosphere we go for the ambience in our coffee culture.”

Mediterranean food in Lisboa Cardiff BayMediterranean food in Lisboa Cardiff Bay (Image: Joao Silva) According to Joao the café will also serve alcohol and tapas dishes.

The famous Portuguese custard pastry pastel de nata will also be up for grabs.

Joao said: “We make 2000 pastel de nata week in our current location all fresh during the day and displayed in the window.”

The business aims to open sometime next month.

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