Whenever I write a whole bunch of review drafts while I'm on vacation, the last couple are always…read morethe hardest to get around to finishing... so this is now a review from almost half a year ago. But given they opened in 1896, I have a feeling they haven't changed *too* much since late January... Anyway, I got here a little after 11 AM, for lunch - it was already pretty busy, even that early. When you walk in, there's a bakery side with an astonishing array of grab and go pastries, both savory and sweet. I wished I could have tried way more of them than I had the chance to, only having so much room, and only being in Porto long enough to visit here once, and mainly for a sit-down meal, specifically, to try their francesinha (though I did get some to-go stuff for me and my wife to try later in the day as a snack, and for breakfast the following morning). I was a little nervous when I saw a sign that said the "restaurant" didn't open until noon, but it turns out while they have a slightly less chaotic upstairs for sit-down service that opens at noon, they also have sit-down service in the back half of the main downstairs space. Despite being quite busy, I had no issues ordering quickly after sitting down, nor getting said orders quickly after ordering. I also liked that, rather than having to wait for a check at the end, when you order, they hand you a card with your check balance, then you pay at the front before leaving, after adding any pastries you're getting from the bakery side. So the francesinha I was most specifically there for, was... a gold standard drowned sandwich. The one I had here was the first version I'd tried, but having subsequently tried a couple others, I can say, at least of those I tried, this was definitely the most decadent, just oozing egg and cheesy goodness. Wonderful sauce, wonderfully perfectly over-medium egg, great meat and a ton of it... came with a bunch of great fries, too, which were great for dipping in the leftover francesinha sauce (especially after I added some tabasco to it.) While I was eating, I also had several drinks to go with it - as seems much more common in Portugal than in the US, they had very fresh, delicious fresh-squeezed orange juice for not very much money. The OJ was great. Their house port was also quite cheap, and would also have been solid, but at least the day I was there, they really needed to have chilled it properly (yes, I did have port with my before-noon brunch... I was on vacation, and no other city is overflowing with such good, cheap port everywhere :p.) Their espresso was... just ok. Better than Starbucks, and again, like most places in Porto, much cheaper, but it was a bit light. I'd had a lot of amazing espresso around the city, less so here. For later, I also left with: a pile of the typical seafood empanadas (the cod was a bit too salty, but the shrimp was *perfect*), a baked chorizo and cheese roll (omg excellent), a slice of fudge-y, rich chocolate (wonderful - got it specifically to bring with me to the next port tasting room I visited, as the absolutely perfect pairing, which it was), and a couple pastel de nata (I'd made it a goal to try as many different versions as I could. The one here, the custard was the perfect texture, and perfectly balanced sweetness, with a hint of baking spices I also enjoyed; their crust was a little crunchy to be perfect, though. Still, solid.) For all of that, including a whole *pile* of the little empanadas and an extra to-go small container of the fresh OJ, at least as of now a few months ago, I paid under 40 euro. I would definitely make sure to be back here at *least* once if I ever made it back to Porto.

Super quaint traditional Portuguese confeitaria (bakery) with an old and classic charm. You can…read morebuy croissants, apple tarts, fresh sandwiches and Francesinha. The " Francesinha is a type of sandwich from Porto made with thick slices of white loaf bread, Portuguese ham, sausage, cheese, and steak. And 40 different type of alcohol! The service is fast and efficient. Solid value for your money. This is a place where locals and many Euro tourists mixed. Just facing the entry to the Mercado do Bolhão.

My final full day in Porto and I was so glad to land here at Terrace. This restaurant clearly…read morecaters to tourists with an English menu and waiters that speak clear English. I was here for breakfast but from the shelves of spirits and racks of wine, they definitely offer later meals as well. Tempted by the avocado toast, I'm just not millennial enough and decided to splurge the €7 for the salmon toast. That's breakfast food for sure. It took about five minutes for my coffee and then another ten for breakfast. A healthy portion of toasted sourdough with a thick layer of salmon and cream cheese underneath. Delicious and Instagram worthy. This was not a very expensive meal for value. And that was just breakfast. There's more than there's other and it's a nice spot to sit on the patio on a nice day. Enjoy! [Review 9912 overall, 1490 of 2018.]

This restaurant was our first stop at Porto. It has an English and Portuguese menu, which makes…read morethings easy. I got the avocado toast and my bf got the Royal. See pics. Pretty yummy and clean/presentable food! :) (also pictured: cappuccino on top and coffee/milk on bottom.

This place was popping on a Friday around brunch time! I love the unique indoor/outdoor seating…read morewith a roof. The host was helpful and quite the jokester, which I appreciated. Vibes are 10/10. I ordered the yogurt bowl, takeaway. Nuts, fruits and yogurt tasted fresh and authentic.

A really really delicious and wonderful spot! The lattes were beautiful and delicious and the food…read morewas excellent. I loved my croissant sandwich. One of our fav spots we tried!

After waiting more than an hour for a sandwich and a small appetizer, we had to get up and leave…read morebecause they could not serve us food.. Not sure what the problem was but I'm sure we were being ignored.

We came here for dinner as it was one of the places that came up online as having live music. We…read moredidn't make a reservation but were able to get seats on the other side of the restaurant. We got the meat croquettes, chicken piri piri and the steak. Service was fast and the food came out quickly. Everything tasted quite good. Overall though we didn't hear any live music, it was a good experience.

It's not every day that you feel like you're walking onto a period film set that harkens back to an…read moreelegantly appointed whodunnit like "Murder on the Orient Express". Jamie W and I had read about it on a travel vlog and recognized the need to bookmark it for our trip to Porto. Sure enough, we had a less than memorable meal at Honest Greens on the pedestrian-only Rua Santa Catarina. It was just a few doors down and conspicuous by its atmospheric detail. Carved dark wood, ornate ceilings, polished brass, marble tables, the whole nine yards. We almost felt underdressed until we noticed other tourists in far tackier leisurewear. We only had room for dessert which was just as well since they had a robust selection to choose from. Surprisingly it was nearly empty when we entered. Jamie ordered the 10€ Cheesecake with Red Fruits. It was a nice, creamy slice ladled with a compote-like coulis of blueberries and red currants (Photo 9). It was accompanied by a glass of Porto Quinta do Noval LBV, a scintillating port that fed into his new addiction (Photo 7). I decided to try their signature 10€ French Toast Majestic Style made distinctive by its decadent egg-custard cream sauce. The flavorful bread slice sat in a shallow pool of maple syrup and sprinkled with pine nuts, walnuts, and raisins (Photo 10). Instead of a port pairing, I ordered the 7€ Cafe au Lait which balanced well with the French toast (Photo 8). I really think the Belle Epoque decor complemented our digestion because this was the gathering spot for Porto's elite. For a few moments, we were part of it. FOOD / DRINK - 5 stars...glorious sweets, especially the French toast, and the port and caffeine were nice fits AMBIANCE - 5 stars...striking atmosphere befitting an Agatha Christie murder mystery in the Gilded Age SERVICE - 4.5 stars..,of course they're attentive TOTAL - 5 stars...a worthy stop among many in Porto RELATED - Exploring Porto? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/HO0S-1BP1x

This truly is a beautiful historical building in a must when in Porto. It's pretty busy yet. They…read morewere still able to accommodate a large party of six within minutes. The Affogato was delicious and we literally only came here for drinks and to experience the beautiful architect and design. A must. The service was still great although it was a relatively busy day.

Decent smash burger. Good beer. Nuno and Isabella were…read moreexceptionally nice and helpful with the local sites and cuisine. Really friendly place for native english speakers to land; the staff will point you in the right direction for food, entertainment, etc from there. Feels like your local. *BONUS* epic vinyl collection with a large classic hip-hop section. você vai ver meu rosto novamente obrigado, BOP

A hybrid of American and Portuguese food. They have all the classics like burgers, melts, mac n…read morecheese, wings, etc but they are a little different. Very solid food. Nothing super fancy but hit the spot. Kids liked it too. It was a little tight on room in there.

Amazing place for breakfast in a vert convenient location right in the centre. Everything handmade…read moreand really soooo unexpensive. Would recommend to try their "lanches mistos" which look a lot like handmade scones with added parma ham and cheese. Will come back next time around!

Went because the "french toast" was suggested as an amazing treat. They were sold out at 10 am when…read morewe got there. So get there early. The other baked goods were good, cheap and filling. I would definitely check it out while in Porto for a quick, cheap and good take away breakfast.

Mercador Cafe is a classic Porto dining experience. We dined here for breakfast. Both of us…read moreordered pancakes with berries. Mine had pistachio sauce and hers had yogurt. Both were delicious but I think hers was best as it was sweetened with honey. We were the first customers when Mercador opened at 8:30am and it was filling up quickly after that. Service was pleasant and efficient in English or Portuguese. I would definitely come back although sadly this is our last day in Porto.

This was our last stop before departing from Porto. It was fabulous! Our avocado toast was so yummy…read moreand it went so good with our matcha and latte

Absolutely skip this place. Worst coffee I have ever had. Breakfast was a skip for sure. My husband…read morestated "Google for a mistake".

This is a very cute café. It's vegetarian friendly and there are three or four gluten-free options…read more It's best for brunch and breakfast. I had a poke bowl that does not actually resemble real poke, but it was still tasty. This café seems to attract an international crowd.

Excellent service yummy delicious food nice decorations. Strongly recommend the brunch is a lot of…read morefood good value.

Intimate hippie cafe vibes. Food was terrific; a bit more decadent than I expected. Coffee drink…read morewas good. Service was vibey in a good way. They were kind and spoke excellent English. Definitely worth repeating at some point. Bathrooms: Clean and functional.