Made our lunch stop because we wanted something different…read more Loved the location which was hidden off the main area of town. Easy to find and even had a few tables for outside eating. Excellent beer choices - on tap and by the bottle. Service was very good and food was delicious!

HUGE place with a fantastic outdoor area…read more Very nice craft beer - their imperial stout recently won gold medal at world championship! Unfortunately, because of demand, it, wasn't available at the restaurant when we visited. We got a 7 beer flight to try a variety and I then settled on a larger pour of my fav - Ambar. We weren't hungry for a meal but ordered two snacks plus bread from their snack menu. And holy hotwheels, they were huge portions. Our selections were 1) grilled, salted peppers and 2) pica-pau (the pork version). It was literally enough food for full meals for 4 people IMO! And what is pica-pau you ask (it translates to woodpecker)? Well, in my book, it's pica-WOW! Cubes of pork adorned with some carrots, cauliflower, olives and parsley swim in a totally amazing sauce that we sopped up with the bread. We asked our server about the sauce and understood it was butter, chicken broth, white wine, lemon, garlic. Service was a little scattered. I think our original server left at shift time so we then ended up with a couple others pinch hitting. The scattered service along with no soap in either men's or women's restrooms = automatic star deduction.

The right place to eat the famous Francesinhas in Aveiro. The taste is amazing! The restaurant is…read morevery clean and well designed. Very good atmosphere. The bad thing: we wait 15min to catch a table and 40min of waiting before eating... Staff speak English, Portugese, French.

Best francesinhas in Aveiro. 'Nough said. But I'll go on to explain that the sauce is really great…read moreand beats most francesinhas in Porto. Meat is tender and everything tastes fresh. The fries are amazing, house cut, thin and crispy, simply delicious. Portions are nice and big so it's a good value. Staff is always friendly, service is fast, the place is clean. They have burgers and hot dogs as well but seriously you're doing yourself and your taste buds a disservice if you don't get the francesinhas. You have the option of more meat or less meat, egg or no egg, but the size is the same it's a matter of how tall it will be. Now parking may be a problem and the place may be a little hard to find but you're a few meters from Praça do peixe, by the ria so it's a wonderful part of town.

Go for the famous "cachorrinhos," aka little sausage sandwiches, stay for the vibe and the rest of…read morethe menu. I'd read about this place online and was glad we went. It's one of those incredibly soulful spots that I feel are, low-key, becoming extinct in big cities, where everything is starting to look homogenized. We queued for about 15 minutes and grabbed seats at the bar. This was with awful weather and before peak tourist season, so I imagine the lines can get quite long. Pro tip: don't head inside just because you see someone leave. I made that mistake and was told to wait for someone to call me over. The people working here have zero sense of urgency, and that's part of the magic. You're in Portugal. Relax. The cachorrinhos were great, but we also had a steak sandwich that was phenomenal. Think greasy street food in a compact, hole-in-the-wall spot. Pair it with a beer and fries, and you've got the perfect lunch. They take cards!

Local favorite no frills meal spot…read more Cervejaria Gazela is not only where the local crowd gathers for cachorrinhos & beer, it's also where many tourists including Anthony Bourdain have come for an affordable bite. Cachorrinho (€4.70) is essentially Porto's version of the hotdog, featuring a thin Portuguese sausage served with melted cheese in a long toasted baguette. It's worth the long lines outside. We arrived at 8:30pm to find a lively crowd gathered outside the packed restaurant. The line moved quickly and we were seated by the bar within minutes. While you can order local favorites like the Francesinha, there's nothing more exciting here than seeing cachorrinho efficiently cut to bits by the kitchen staff, and then drenched with spicy piri-piri sauce. It's a greasy goodness that goes down easy with a cold sip. We made sure to make another order of this crunchy addictive bite. While the food is good and the staff seem to have a good time among locals, they did appear to have a slight disdain for tourists like us crowding the establishment. But as long as you can put up with the attitude, you can still enjoy the popular food and have a good time. It's a quick meal stop if not just to complete the Porto itinerary. Skip it or hit it? Cachorrinho is a local bite you'll love especially if you enjoy the hotdog.

Fantastic beer, unpretentious. You can get your local pours and Duchesse in one place. Love it!read more

The BEST Sour I have ever had! The Selfmade Sour Blues (#9)…read moreYes it's a pulpy sour but it's amazing, if you love a fruity toned sour and you like pulp in your juice, try this! The staff is amazing, the atmosphere is very laxed and the people make it worth while. They have a bunch of table games you can use and there's a nice back patio area as well. I will definitely come back to this place on my future visits to Porto.

They have outdoor seating to be enjoyed in nice weather. Indoors there is a cafe and snack bar…read morewhich is separate from the pool table room. There is something for everyone! It's a large and great hang out place with plenty of choices to drink and eat. From coffee to various coffee drinks to hot chocolate, fruit juices and smoothies as well as a variety of alcohol from beer to cocktails. There are snacks that range from seafood small plates to burgers. It's a pretty hip place, a bit noise because people do have their fun! Trivia night on Tuesdays at 10pm.

Everything about this spot. Yes. Just by walking by you would never know there are layers and…read morelayers of character hidden behind the glass doors. This includes the kitchen within the stairs, a covered beer garden, and a romantic terrace with vines, low sitting and live music depending on the night. Date night, friend night, solo night, any night. This is your next stop.

Enjoy delicious Portuguese (and foreign) craft beers in a friendly, inclusive environment. The…read morestaff is amazing and will also fill your belly with tasty Portuguese finger food, like rissois! This beautiful place has been around for 10 years and hopefully we'll be able to enjoy it for much longer. Definitely recommend!