Coffee Lovers Bistek in Florianópolis, Brazil: 100+ Coffees, Free Tastings — Last Day Today
Key Facts
- The event. Coffee Lovers Bistek, 4th edition — Santa Catarina’s biggest coffee event in retail.
- Last day. Saturday, August 29, 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. (it ran Friday 5:30 p.m.–10 p.m.).
- Where. Bistek Abraão parking lot, Av. Patrício Caldeira de Andrada 442, Estreito — continental Florianópolis.
- What’s on. Free tastings of 100+ coffee labels, cappuccinos, chocolates, plus pão de queijo, waffles, cakes and cookies for pairing.
- Entry. Completely free; around 1,000 m² of structure, live music and a products fair at special prices; 4,000+ visitors expected.
Coffee Lovers Bistek, the biggest retail coffee event in Brazil’s Santa Catarina state, closes its fourth edition in Florianópolis today: more than 100 labels with free tastings, food pairings, live music and special prices — Saturday, August 29, from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Bistek Abraão parking lot.
In Florianópolis, southern Brazil’s island capital, coffee lovers have one last afternoon: the fourth Coffee Lovers Bistek wraps up today with free tastings of more than 100 labels.
Coffee Lovers Bistek: What to Expect Today
Coffee Lovers Bistek transforms the Bistek Abraão parking lot into a 1,000-square-meter coffee festival: more than 100 labels to taste for free, including new launches from major brands, cappuccinos and chocolates.
Pairing options run from pão de queijo and waffles to cakes and cookies, with pairing tips, a products fair at special prices and live music across the afternoon.
Why Santa Catarina Drinks Above Its Weight
Santa Catarina grows almost no coffee, yet ranks among Brazil’s most demanding gourmet-coffee markets — specialty cafés have multiplied across Greater Florianópolis, and home brewers drive retail shelves to expand.
The first edition in 2023 drew about 3,000 people; this year’s fourth edition expects more than 4,000 visitors over two days — proof of how fast the state’s coffee culture is maturing.
Practical Notes for Visitors
Entry is free — just show up between 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.; the venue sits in Estreito, on the continental side of Florianópolis, with easy parking.
Bring a shopping list: the fair’s special prices on retail coffee and accessories are the day’s best-value takeaway.
For Expats and Nomads in Floripa
Events like this are the fastest way to map Brazil’s specialty-coffee scene in one afternoon — every major retail brand pours side by side.
If you work remotely from Florianópolis, consider it field research: the cafés and roasters pouring here are your next weekday offices.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Coffee Lovers Bistek event free?
Yes — entry and tastings of more than 100 coffee labels are completely free at the Bistek Abraão parking lot in Florianópolis.
What are the Coffee Lovers Bistek hours on Saturday?
Saturday, August 29, 2026, from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. — the last day of the fourth edition.
Where does Coffee Lovers Bistek take place?
In the parking lot of Bistek Abraão, Avenida Patrício Caldeira de Andrada 442, in the Estreito district of continental Florianópolis.
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Sources: ND Mais; Bistek Supermercados.
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