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Kafé Atsabe (Cristo Rei)

A friendly café near Cristo Rei serving highland coffee from Atsabe and simple dishes: a handy stop before or after the climb to the statue.

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By David

Quick answer · as of October 2026

Kafé Atsabe (Cristo Rei) is a café in Cristo Rei, Dili, serving Timorese food and coffee. Near the Cristo Rei steps. Listed hours: Mon–Tue 07:30–23:50; Wed 07:30–21:30; Thu–Sun 07:30–23:50.

Type
Café
Cuisine
Coffee, Timorese
Area
Cristo Rei, Dili
Hours (as listed)
Mon–Tue 07:30–23:50; Wed 07:30–21:30; Thu–Sun 07:30–23:50

At a glance

Kafé Atsabe (Cristo Rei): key details, October 2026
DetailInformation
TypeCafé
CuisineCoffee, Timorese
AreaCristo Rei, Dili
Hours (as listed)Mon–Tue 07:30–23:50; Wed 07:30–21:30; Thu–Sun 07:30–23:50
Good to knowBreakfast

What to order

  • Coffee

Timorese dishes to look for here

  • Drink

    Timorese coffee

    Also: kafé, Timor coffee

    Shade-grown highland Arabica, organic by default: the country's best-known export.

    Vegetarian

Why go

  • Near the Cristo Rei steps
  • Good for: before or after Cristo Rei

Location

Location

Kafé Atsabe (Cristo Rei)Cristo Rei, Dili

-8.5251, 125.6099

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Visiting Kafé Atsabe (Cristo Rei)

Hours (as listed)
Mon–Tue 07:30–23:50; Wed 07:30–21:30; Thu–Sun 07:30–23:50

Hours change often in Timor-Leste. Check before a special trip.

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Sources

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