Villa Colonial Café occupies a charming colonial building in Praia Grande, with a shaded courtyard that makes it one of the more pleasant spots in the historic centre for a mid-morning coffee or an afternoon drink. It's a bit more refined than the neighbourhood's reggae bars — a good place to sit with a book and watch people walk past the azulejo facades.
The coffee is good by Brazilian standards (which is saying something), the fruit juices are fresh-squeezed, and the menu includes light snacks and sandwiches. It's also one of the few places in the historic centre with reliable Wi-Fi, which makes it popular with remote workers and travellers doing their email.