50 Best Cafes in Porto

“Very nice place! The person who attend us was nice, even in the last 45 min before closing. Thank you! He served us very well, recommended us... Food was delicious and local style, vegetable soup was surprisingly delicious, I also tried an amazing flan / pudding, hand and home made. I would like to repeat to try the main dishes, and we only tried what remains as kind of Portuguese "tapas". Totally recommended.“

“Coffee is great, but the main guy running the cash register was the nicest man. When trying to learn and speak Portugese, I run into many words I still don't know. This happened when ordering coffee. Instead of dismissing my confusion and just speaking to me in english, he clarified and helped me learn a few more words and phrases while speaking to me in portugese. That's service, and that shows care. Made me feel comfortable.“

“A 10-rated cafeteria. Crispy and delicious toast, top-quality coffee, delicious orange juice and desserts. They treated us very well, we went with 2 dogs and they let us in, they gave them water and treated them great.
A 10 for the site, highly recommended and good price.“

“Wow, we had a great breakfast there today. The restaurant is located on a not-so-busy street and that's what's really nice. The interior is harmonious, there was a little jazz playing in the background and the atmosphere was great for our breakfast. The service was very nice and the breakfast was rich and very tasty.
There's no outside area, but that's not a bad thing. I can recommend the restaurant without reservation!“

“Perfect little Portuguese café for breakfast or a snack in between. The toasts with cheese & tomato or cheese & ham are particularly recommended. Pastel de Nata and the Portuguese chocolate croissant were also outstanding. Extremely friendly owner who provides excellent service!“

“Located in one of the city's most trendy neighborhoods - Bonfim - Dona Mira reflects the city's climate of diversity and cultural effervescence. This can be seen as soon as you enter the bar, with the exhibition of photographs of the bar's owners interacting with some of the most important musicians in Brazil. The tribute makes perfect sense since both Carlos and Valéria are renowned producers and singers, respectively.
Here you can find both the comfort to read while drinking a coffee on a rainy afternoon, and the space to share a good wine and some snacks while chatting with friends. At the back of the café there is a terrace where you can make the most of the longest and softest days of the year and, in addition, there is a library. If you didn't bring your book with you to enjoy the moment, no problem, Dona Mira has a library of books to borrow and, even better, there is a small bookstore full of Brazilian editions that are not always easy to find here in Portugal.“

“We drank a perfectly extracted double and a single espresso, clear notes without excess acidity or bitterness, I observed the barista's workflow, super fluid with all the necessary steps to obtain consistently good coffee, we were also very well served by another barista who was very Friendly and even brought water to the table when we finished our coffees, if I lived nearby it would be a cafe to go to every day.“

“Visited for brunch following many recommendations, which were all spot-on. Even though there was a queue when we arrived, we got a table fairly quickly and service was pretty fast. We loved the food (smoked salmon bowl, and waffles with tempura chicken), and the iced teas were also very nice, especially the passion fruit matcha.“

“Really welcoming place, with a small interior decoration that is very relaxing thanks to the sound of the water flowing in the small fountain and the chirping of the birds
We tasted a not bad pastel de Nata (I think it's spelled like that), a slice of good chocolate cake and a portion of very good passion fruit cheesecake + a coke and a ginger ale all for less than 10 euros
Friendly and smiling staff
Highly recommended“

“I visited today with my favorite person for some coffee after lunch. I love Galão in Portugal; drinking it is one of my favorite things. I had noticed this café while walking past the bridge before, so we decided to give it a try today. The prices for our drinks were not touristy at all—considering the location and view, they were very reasonable. The owner (or perhaps the manager) seemed very friendly.“

“Morning train ride leaving Porto
1st place open run at 8:20 for the last meal
I had strawberry field and brunch salmon set.
Cafe latte and espresso with milk
The portions are huge and the brunch set especially goes well with a variety of ingredients.
Friendly and kind. It was great as our last meal in Porto.“

“We stumbled onto this place while heading to another place for breakfast. Thank goodness we did.
From the moment we walked in until we left, we were surrounded with amazing energy, from everyone that worked there.
The food was amazing, and seemed a little more like home than we’d had since we visited Portugal. Don’t get me wrong, I love to emerge myself in the culture, but a lot of the restaurants in this area seem to serve the same thing as the other restaurants. So when we found this place, that seems to march to a beat of their own drum, we were elated. If you enjoy American type food with a Portugal twist and even some vegetable's, this is the place for you. From the coffee, to the breakfast plates to the desserts, this place was just delicious!!!!
The atmosphere was great as well, so cute and so fun. We didn’t eat outside on the back patio, but next time we will for sure. That area was adorable.

I can’t wait to return to Porto, so we can go back, over and over again. We already decided to stay in this area, so that we can have this place close by.“

“Amazing staff, they take their time to actually explain what the food there is if you don‘t speak portuguese. Really friendly staff. Food (especially breakfast) is wonderful aswell. Server told us that we‘d be coming back and we did! :)

Vegetarian options: Fried spinach pockets are amazing“

“This amazing place is highly recommended.
You can pick ingredients from a list to make up your own salad, and it comes out so yummy! Generous portions, tasty food, lovely watresses, it all leaves you happy and smiling.

Vegetarian options: Plenty of ingredients to make up your own salad.“

“We look for places that are not typical tourist traps, not only because of the price, but also because of the local atmosphere. That turned out to be the case. They are kind, the food is delicious, the coffee is good. The Francesinha was enough until the evening, so filling!“

“I recently visited O Diplomata and had an amazing experience. The pancakes were fluffy, golden brown, and delicious. The cozy, modern atmosphere was perfect for a relaxing meal. The staff were incredibly kind and attentive, making sure we were well taken care of. Overall, it was a delightful visit, and I’ll definitely be returning soon.“

“We went to try it and we loved it, my boy not so much because as always he makes the wrong choice.
I had noodles with beef, it was very delicious, my boy ordered the same but with chicken, the chicken was obvious because it was there, but the flavor was not that bad.
We will return to try more things, among others, the coffee with egg that caught our attention.“

“Set up in a very simple way with tables, fridges and shelves with products to buy, the meal will be nothing simple. I had the francesihna and it was truly phenomenal. It had so many different layers of meat that filled me up with pure joy. The also have a different dish of the day for only 6euros.“

“The place where the locals eat and drink is therefore familiar, good and cheap, with a beautiful view of the river and the other side. The owner refused to even accept a tip. We ordered three types of food, all of them were huge and delicious.“

“A fantastic place with top Brazilian feijoada.
Good, cheap and well served and they also offer an excellent caipirinha
Lots of friendliness and beauty ?
We will be back

Parking: Street of joy
Good Belgian beer“

“While walking through the streets of Porto I came across this friendly bakery. I had a coffee and ate a croissant with soft egg filling. It was delicious and the service was excellent. A pleasant surprise along the way. And the price was super fair! I recommend!! I will be back“

“A well-known location in the city of Porto, now completely renovated. The staff is friendly, always ready to assist and contribute to a quick service. The quality is excellent, from the ice creams, the francesinhas and the pastries.
I personally have the habit of having breakfast.
I highly recommend“

“These were my favorite pasteis de nata in Portugal! I loved the cinnamon packets they came with and they were perfectly indulgent. We ended up taking ours to go and sat at the tables at nearby City Hall which was gorgeous. Highly recommend stopping by for your daily pasteis :)“

“We had already passed by the bar a few times and one night we decided to eat there, the bar is very original, the service was very honest and sincere.

When the bar owner told me: “You won’t regret it, the food here is very good.” We had no doubts, the food would be good.

The bread was excellent, the toast was very well made and the omelet was excellent.

Thank you very much!“

“4.5/5*

This was a dense and large francesinha, utilising a lot of cheese and with a medium-rare sirloin steak inside. The chorizo inside was Smokey, salty and perfectly spiced. There was also a beautifully creamy, fatty, melting mortadella included in this francesinha. The sauce had the perfect balance of sweetness from the port, spice, creaminess, a savoury tomatoey flavour and a slight bitterness from the beer. The egg on top was ideally runny, the bread was lightly crispy, and the cheese was thick, creamy and deliciously high in cholesterol. The chips on the side were outstanding in combination with the sauce, crispy, salty and ready to be drenched.

The Pasteis de bacalhau were incredibly creamy, made from potato, dried cod fish (bacalhau: a Portuguese delicacy), onion, garlic, olive oil and parsley. The interior was soft like a mashed potato consistency and the exterior has a lightly crusted, hash brown like layer. These croquettes are easy to come by all over Portugal, with both the smallest of restaurants serving them and also the most sophisticated ones. We appreciated the slight nutmeg flavour in this batter.“

“Excellent service, good music and extremely well located.
Regarding the food, it was really surprising, the fantastic combinations they make.
I suggest asking the staff what to choose because they got it right for me!

Without a doubt, it does justice to their excellent reputation, being considered a must-have to visit in the city by the Portuguese!

There is no equal, they make a difference, I will definitely come back!
Thank you Zenith ?“

“As the immense pastry chef Kamal B said: "when the crunch of the puff pastry meets the smoothness of the cream and the latter projects these delicate notes of cinnamon to the palate, we know that we are dealing with a delicious and real pastel de nata"“

“Wonderful bakery, pastry shop, lunchroom. Breakfast every morning, delicious fresh smoothies. Friendly and helpful staff, like many other people in lovely Portugal! Recommended! ?

Vegetarian options: Making a healthy sandwich into a delicious green & healthy sandwich ?? great“

“First we went to the port, then to this incredible city, and four horns found our favorite spot. The view is incredible, and the food was excellent again. I'll have some noshi in my city, please!“

“First day in Porto after an early flight from the UK - hotel allowed an early check in and when we enquired about a brunch spot we were directed to this amazing place (also conveniently a few doors away!) - had an amazing breakfast followed by macaroon’s, the service was great and the atmosphere was v ambient and relaxed. Will be back for sure“

“One of the best places to get your daily coffee or breakfast with many options and good prices, the location is good, and the people working there are kindOne of the best places to have your coffee is a great choice, with good prices and a good location, the person who works there is polite and very friendly“

“These are some of the best cakes I've had in Portugal. They are very creamy. The decoration of the premises imitates a simple factory. If you arrive at a good time you can see how they prepare the cakes from the display case. So if you want to make a short stop for a coffee, this is a good place.“

“Wonderful food and service. The waiter is very attentive and helpful, showed pictures of the meals that day and provided extensive recommendations. Family owned place with attention to what they do. Definitely coming back. Tip them well!

Vegetarian options: Present

Kid-friendliness: Present“

“Amazing staff, delicious food! Very worth the visit. I feel at home.

Vegetarian options: Varied and very tasty options, leaving nothing to be desired, not just a “little way” as seen in many establishments.

Dietary restrictions: I don't eat pepper, which is challenging for Korean food. But the wonderful team responded beautifully to my restrictions.“

“We went here for lunch during our 4 day stay. Excellent place in the city center, I fell in love with their soups and main dishes. The staff was smiling and very nice. The wife never missed a day without their fantastic desserts and I had their delicious yogurt ice cream.“

“As a fan of Mercado do Bom Sucesso, I have to say that this Cremosi is without a doubt my favorite option when it comes to desserts. It’s always a pleasure to go back there for an ice cream (the hazelnut one is my favorite) or a crepe! Fantastic service is clearly one of the differentiating factors.“

“Espaço 77 is my favorite haunt for coxinha and a cold beer. I’ve tried other salgados there - not bad, but nothing beats that big coxinha. Last time, they even served me a shot that went down in flames - literally ??

The atmosphere? Lively and loud, just how I like it. The staff? Friendly and funny. And the cost? No need to stress, it’s budget-friendly. ?“

“"Wherever you do what you see..." We were looking for where to eat and we saw that it was full of local people. Very good prices and generous portions; basically combined dishes and you can try the francesinha at a good price. Attentive waiters.“

“Walked into this local cafe, had a toastie with olive oil, tomato, and ham which is beyond my expectations. Quality food for the price. My partner had the €6 euro meal which was refreshing and tasty. Also, we were saved from the rain ?️ We’ll come back again ?“

“Nothing particularly interesting in this francesinha and in this space. Maybe it's a matter of taste, but the sauce is extremely spicy, which I don't like and doesn't allow me to fully taste the other ingredients. The sausages were nice, but the steak was too rare and dry.
The service is relatively fast but quite depersonalized. When we arrived, we waited 10 minutes at the door without any type of interaction from the staff who completely ignored our presence.“

“If you want traditional Portuguese food at affordable prices (compared to the restaurants in the center), it's worth more
Definitely try cod
If you want traditional Portuguese food at affordable prices (compared to the restaurants in the center), it's worth more
You should taste the cod fish“

“Everything is super fast, excellent service, on time, even though it gets busy, they have very good service, they served us in Spanish without a problem, they make the food on the spot too, in fact you can see how they prepare it, at least in the case of the francesinha. Which by the way is quite delicious, the menu is in Portuguese and English. They have TVs, in one they were showing the Braga soccer game and in the other the Olympics“

“Wij kwamen uit Nederland en verbleven met veel plezier 4 dagen in de Trav Monte Louro, om de hoek. Vanochtend vervolgden wij onze rondreis door Portugal, maar niet zonder een een heerlijk ontbijt bij u te nemen. Dank u wel voor uw gastvrijheid. Leuk dat wij ons thuis konden voelen in uw Heineken omgeving. Zoals wij thuis zeggen: Heerlijk, helder Heineken. Groet, Malou en Jan.

Parking: Wees op tijd.“

“Food is really good.
Awesome vegan options

Vegetarian options: The vegetarian rice noodles with soy sauce are super flavourful. It has seitan (even though the menu says it is tofu)
The vegetarian fried rice is also really good“

“Such a cool spot, with high ceilings, big windows and a chandelier. I ordered a coffee flight with a Costa Rican coffee brewed in three different ways (a kalita, an aeropress and a v60). It was pretty amazing to be able to taste with method highlight which coffee notes and such good coffee, I got a bag of the beans. The baritas spoke English and served each coffee with a small cup of sparkling water. Great prices!“

“An authentic place and excellent and tasty family cuisine made by Rosa who speaks French! The welcome is wonderful and the desire to please is very great. The whole team is super nice and attentive. Everything is perfect! Go enjoy! Chantal and “

“I came to a small town (on the outskirts of Porto) at 10 in the morning... there were a lot of customers... the coffee was delicious and they were friendly... there were a lot of miniature boats... it was a resort that even had bowling players.
There are many trophies.“

“(Translated by Google) Very good service, varied and very appetizing food, Alexandra is a great cook ☺️(Original)Muito bom atendimento, comida variada e bastante apetitosa, a Alexandra é uma ótima cozinheira ☺️

Vegetarian options: Couves

Kid-friendliness: Muito

Parking: 30 lugares

Wheelchair accessibility: Tem

Dietary restrictions: Glúten“

“(Translated by Google) The super nice couple that attends, the worldwide ham and cheese sandwiches, the impressive toast and the delicious chocolate croissant. Rich coffee... a very good option for breakfast or lunch.(Original)El matrimonio que atiende súper agradable, los sándwiches de jamón y queso mundiales, la tostada impresionante y el cruasán de chocolate delicioso. Café rico...una muy buena opcion para desayunar o almorzar.“