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.

The ambiance is super cute, and the staff is very kind. I ordered the pavlova, hoping for a softer…read moretexture and more flavor. However, it was overly sweet, and the coffee was excessively foamy. It's a perfect spot to take a break from walking, but the food wasn't my favorite.

Breakfast here was devine. Best eggs Benedict and the best special French toast. Only reason I…read moredidn't give them 5 stars is because our server was very slow.

On a 10 day visit to Spain and Portugal. Everyday getting up early and driving to the next stop. We…read moreStopped in for a water and a pastry. The pastry was good and we took one back to the room for later. Being from Arizona it was extra special to eat at a street cafe.

Totally freaking amazing pastries of all kinds. And they serve booze?if you're anywhere near the…read moredowntown bar district and looking for a dessert fix - this is the place. Super cheap. Super good.

Located across from the main train station (Sao Bento) in downtown Porto, the average tourist might…read moregive this little place a miss based on looks and location. That would be a mistake, for it's truly a rough gem, like so much of Porto itself. We stopped here regularly during our stay because of quality and price, surprisingly good on both counts. The hamburger lovers in my group came back for more, and there are a number of deals with burgers and bevvies, as pictured on the facade of the cafe. I stuck mostly to salads and an amazingly simple but delicious side of black eyed peas. Get the black eyed peas - if you're a legume lover like me, you'll be in heaven! Totally decent food, efficient and conscientious service without attitude, the setting is simple with mainly outdoor seating. Inside the cafe it is cramped and I would not recommend the washroom - use the one at the train station instead! Location is central to many tourist sites including the tourist office, very convenient for those with limited mobility, or those who are simply tired of walking uphill. Recommended!

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.

Delicious spot for pastel de nata, probably my fave in the city! They are only $1.20 euros each…read morewhich so far seems like the cheaper end. Service is kind - they do speak some English. Lots of tables inside it seems but always crowded so we got take away. Their pastel de nata is on the larger side with a full, thick, delicious custard. Crust perfectly flaky. We got another pastry I didn't like so much but the nata made up for it. For payment, they give you a card with a barcode then you bring it to the cashier for them to scan and then you pay.

I visited Com Cuore during my December 2024 trip to Porto after hearing about a 100% gluten-free…read morecafe, and I was certainly excited to check this place out, it is located a short walk away from São Bento railway station, although it is rather well-hidden, I ended up having to go up a set of steps from where Apple Maps told me the location was to find it - I do think having some sort of sign on the main street could help people find this place and help increase footfall for sure. They do operate on a cash-only model, which is a big negative for me, they direct people to use a nearby ATM. I usually refuse to pay cash, but after making an effort to find this place and spending some time, I decided to bite the bullet. It was unfortunate that they were cash only as this meant I spent less than I would have done if they had card payments - Come on, who doesn't take cards in 2024? The interior is small and fairly cramped, and the door did seem to lock, it didn't feel too welcoming with people struggling to get inside while I was eating my food. The menu was impressive and extensive, and most of it was priced reasonably, I ended up going for a sandwich which had ham, German sausage and cheese - The value was certainly really good, however. I also ordered some fries however, I never received them. I was not charged for them, so it is likely my waiter wasn't paying attention when taking my order. I noticed how the menu also mentioned a charge for cutlery - which seemed bizarre, and I'd love some clarification on this - surely they can't charge you for something to eat your food within a sit-down cafe? I found my sandwich to be quite dry. While the meats were decent, though not exceptional in quality, they would just slide off the bread, which was strange considering how dry the sandwich itself was. 3* - The prices are affordable, and the gluten-free options are extensive. However, the overall food quality is just okay. Combined with issues like the atmosphere inside the cafe and the fact that it's cash-only, I wouldn't be in a hurry to return if I visit Porto again. That said, I wouldn't be against giving it another try either.

Was very happy to come across this place in my trip research as it was the only place I was able to…read morefind a gluten free pastel de nata during my trip to Portugal, and was really wanting to try one. I was also grateful for the extensive gluten free options on the menu as a celiac traveler, but was disappointed in the service, atmosphere, and general quality of the food upon my visits. Definitely not somewhere to go when you're in a rush/on your way anywhere timed as well! Was also a bit hard to find as it's up a staircase and on the inside of a plaza compared to the address that appears publicly, but has a cute little outdoor patio once found!

I know, I know...ANOTHER pastry shop in Portugal, but we couldn't help ourselves…read more While on the tour we stopped in this lovely little pastry shop - AMÊNDOA TORRADA - and tried the Clarinha de Fão - essentially fried dough that was stuffed with a sweet pumpkin marmalade (not pumpkin pie filling, but really pumpkin or some kind of squash) and it was remarkably delicious. Our guide was pleased that we tried something 'different' because she said most people just go with something 'safe'.

Padaria Ribeiro is a bakery/café with origins from 1878. Same as some of the other reviews…read morementioned, I came here because Rick Steves guidebook included this shop in his walking tour. Looking from the window outside, I spotted familiar savory pastries. I suspected correctly that they would be served room temperature direct from the display case. (They don't offer warming serves of prepared pastries.) At the counter, the cashier spoke perfect English. I asked her about favorites of savory pastries. We bought pastries of beef, chicken, 2x shrimps (her favorite), and 2x cod fish (traditional Portuguese recipe). For the why-not of it, we also got a full-size pastel de nata and a mini size. These are packed in takeaway package trays and paper wrapped. To avoid the crowds at the outside tables, we walked to a plaza around the corner and enjoyed them while people watching and looking at the octagonal 4 lions fountain called Fonte dos Leões. Perhaps because we are familiar with these types of pastries, we find the flavors subtly enjoyable. They don't have big chunks of beef or chicken or shrimps inside (American style). They contain finely chopped and well-seasoned fillings inside a potato pastry shell or a flaky pastry shell (for the beef). The potato pastry shell is less common in the US (except maybe Porto in Los Angeles area). In any case, we enjoyed our food overall and thought the prices are reasonable. These would be 5 stars if they warmed them up.

Best Gelato we had in Portugal! Shop is clean, cute &…read morestylish. Cashier/server was helpful & friendly. Most importantly the Gelato is really delicious! You definitely should have Gelato here!

Amazing gelato shop!! Workers are nice, and there's complimentary water at the front!! Few tables…read moreinside, but it was empty when we visited. Loved the sugar free coffee flavor! Inside was extremely clean too