About Us — caféAtaraxia
Our Story
caféAtaraxia was born from a simple belief: mornings deserve more intention. We're a small-batch roastery and bagel shop in Parede, Portugal, dedicated to the art of slow mornings and better rituals — a place where every cup is a reason to pause.
Why "Ataraxia"? (English: ah-tuh-RAK-see-uh · Português: a-ta-ra-KSEE-a) It's an old philosophical idea: a state of calm, free from emotional disturbance and anxiety. That's what we're chasing in every cup — not caffeine-fueled chaos, but a genuine, grounded moment of good.
Marina was born in Portugal and moved to New Jersey as a child, growing up in Hoboken, just across the Hudson from New York. Andrew is American. They met in the Australia, built a life in the US, and eventually made the decision to return — to the country Marina had left as a child, with a clear idea of what they wanted to create. The café is, in many ways, Marina bringing the best parts of that journey back home: the specialty coffee culture she found in the US, the bagels that were simply part of growing up in New Jersey, and the belief that a neighbourhood café can do both things properly.
Coffee Worth Savoring
We source high quality, single-origin, specialty-grade beans that meet SCA (Specialty Coffee Association) standards. Each lot is carefully selected for its character — the terroir of the farm, the hands that harvested it, the process that shaped it. Our current lineup spans five origins: Brazil, Colombia, Ethiopia, Guatemala, and Rwanda — chosen to cover the full range of what great coffee can express, from reliable espresso anchors to bright, fruit-forward filter coffees. Our coffee isn't just a drink; it's a story in every sip.
Freshly Roasted in Parede
We roast our own beans right here in Parede, in small, carefully controlled batches rather than mass-produced runs. Small-batch roasting lets us bring out the best in every origin — individual roast profiles developed for each coffee, rested properly before release, so what reaches your cup is as fresh and vibrant as possible.
We sell our beans whole or ground, ready for your home espresso machine, French press, filter, or moka pot — because great coffee shouldn't be limited to a café counter.
Learn how our roasted beans go from Green Bean to Your Cup — How We Roast at caféAtaraxia
New York-Style Bagels & Baked Goods
We hand-craft New York-style bagels every morning — hand-rolled, kettle-boiled, baked fresh before the café opens. Growing up in Hoboken, a proper bagel was simply part of life. Back in Portugal, that style — dense, chewy, with the tight crust that only comes from the boil — was almost impossible to find. We set out to change that. Made with quality ingredients and real technique, our bagels are the kind that hold together under a generous schmear of cream cheese or a pile of smoked salmon — the kind worth coming in for.
Alongside the bagels, we make a rotating selection of cakes and loaves in-house, along with our own house-fermented kimchi. Our food is designed to complement the coffee and make your morning feel complete.
Check out What Makes a Great New York-Style Bagel at caféAtaraxia, Made Fresh Daily in Parede
Rooted in Parede, Made for Everyday Rituals
We're at Rua Luanda 866B in Parede, Cascais — a neighborhood café first, built for the people who live nearby and want genuinely good coffee and food. Whether you're stopping in for a bagel and a flat white before work, or ordering a bag of freshly roasted beans to bring café-quality coffee into your own kitchen, caféAtaraxia is built around the same idea: good things, made properly, close to home.
Discover How to Brew Specialty Coffee at Home — A Guide from caféAtaraxia
Come Find Us — Or Bring Us Home
We're in Parede, waiting to be part of your morning. Whether you're a regular or visiting for the first time, pull up a chair, order something you love, and let the day begin — slowly, intentionally, beautifully.
Can't make it in? Order our house-roasted coffee beans online for click & collect, and take a piece of the Parede roastery home with you — for your Sunday pour-over, or as a gift for the coffee lover in your life.
Roasted in Parede, Portugal. Made to be enjoyed slowly.