Cafés in Porto

Northern Region of Portugal

Selection of Cafés in the Capital of the North

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Café Majestic, one of the oldest in Porto, City of Porto, North of Portugal © / Illustration
Café Majestic, one of the oldest in Porto, City of Porto, North of Portugal © / Illustration



Our Selection of Cafés in Porto

Among these stand out Café Majestic, a must visit, Café Vogue, Café Progresso, the oldest in the city, and Café Portas do Olival, Founded in 1853. See also: Bars in Porto


1. Café Majestic

Renovated but maintaining the Belle Époque style, the Café Majestic is the most famous in operation in the capital of Northern Portugal. Mandatory visit. Lots of turnout, but it's almost a institution in the city of Porto.

Address: Rua Santa Catarina 112, 4000-442 Porto. Tel.: +351 22 200 3887
On the web: www.cafemajestic.com On Instagram: @majestic_cafe


2. Café Âncora d'Ouro (Piolho)

Known and traditional coffee in the city, located in the Historic Center, Café Âncora d'Ouro (also known as o Piolho), is a café frequented by students of the University of Porto. It is another of the reference establishments from the city.

Address: Praça de Parada Leitão 45, 4050-456 Porto. Tel.: +351 222.003.749
On the web: www. On Instagram: @cafe_piolho


3. Café Aviz

Known and traditional cafe in the city, the Café Aviz Salão de Chá offers snacks, with highlight for the popular francesinhas, and dishes of Portuguese cuisine.

Address: Rua do Avis, 27, 4050-075 Porto. Tel.: +351 22 200 4575
On the web: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063884145314 On Instagram:


Cafés in Porto, pleasant moments in the City of Porto © / Illustration
Cafés in Porto, pleasant moments in the City of Porto © / Illustration



4. Café Progresso

As indicated on its façade, Café Progresso is the oldest in operation in the capital of Northern Portugal. It was founded in 1899. A find in the middle of city centre. Traditional. Mandatory visit.

Address: Rua Actor João Guedes 5, 4050-310 Porto. Tel.: +351 22 116 2940
On the web: www.facebook.com/cafeprogresso/ On Instagram: @cafeprogresso


5. Café Portas do Olival

In fact, the oldest café in the city of Porto, Café Portas do Olival is located in the Historic Center of Porto, not far from the iconic Torre dos Clérigos.

Address: Campo dos Mártires da Pátria 126, 4050-367 Porto. Tel.: +351 22 205 7129
On the web: On Instagram:


6. A Brasileira

Located in Baixa do Porto and operating since 1903, Café A Brasileira is another café traditional and emblematic of the city of Porto. Variety of options and nice place. the Café A Brasileira it is already part of the life of Porto and deserves a visit. Also in Lisbon.

Address: Rua Sa da Bandeira 91, 4000-427 Porto. Tel.: +351 965 051 261
On the web: www.abrasileiraporto.com On Instagram: @cafeabrasileira


7. Negra Café Baixa

Negra Café Baixa, located in Baixa do Porto, with two floors (floors) is another popular café in the city of Porto. Menu (menu) with plenty of options, especially salads. Good ambient music is appreciated by the clientele.

Address: R. Guedes de Azevedo 117, 4000-272 Porto. Tel.: +351 913 951 570
On the web: facebook.com/negracafe.porto/ On Instagram: @negra__cafe


Café Nicolau, Portuguese and Mediterranean snacks and dishes in Porto © Café Nicolau, illustration
Café Nicolau, Portuguese and Mediterranean snacks and dishes in Porto © Café Nicolau, illustration



8. Café Restaurante Nicolau

In the neighborhood of Cedofeita, Café Nicolau is another traditional option that at the same time has modern proposals (brunches and hamburgers) in Porto. Nice space and good service. Specialties of Portuguese and Mediterranean cuisine.

Address: Largo de Alberto Pimentel 4, 4050-214 Porto. Tel.: +351 22 208 2406
On the web: www.ilovenicolau.com. On Instagram: @nicolauportocafe


9. Combi Coffee Roasters

Combi Coffee Roasters is a brand of specialty coffees with its own roasting facilities and a physical store with various options for snacks and complete dishes. Pleasant and welcoming atmosphere.

Address: Rua do Morgado de Mateus 29, 4000-334 Porto. Tel.: +351 929 444 939
On the web: www.combi-coffee.com , www.facebook.com/combicoffeept/ On Instagram: @combi_coffee


10. Café Vogue

Super cozy cafe with great facilities. Good options on the menu (menu) and great service. Recommended. Café Vogue does not go out of style, being one of the best meeting points in Invicta.

Address: Rua de Avis 10, 4050-075 Porto. Tel.: +351 22 339 8550
On the web: www.vogue.pt , www.facebook.com/voguecafeporto/ On Instagram: @voguecafeporto


Sandwiches at Diplomata, snacks and pancakes in downtown Porto © The Diplomata, illustration
Sandwiches at Diplomata, snacks and pancakes in downtown Porto © The Diplomata, illustration



11. C'alma Coffee Room

The C'Alma Specialty Coffee Room offers snacks and traditional Portuguese cuisine and is located in the Historic Center, close to the main attractions of the city of Porto. Among the delights that you can taste: custard tarts, tripe à moda do Porto, among others. Recommended.

Address: Rua de Passos Manuel 44, 4000-381 Porto. Tel.: +351 22 208 2916
On the web: www.facebook.com/calmacoffeeroom/ On Instagram: @calma_coffee_room


12. Café Moustache

Another recommendation for the place, located in the heart of the Historic Center, for the good music, snacks and dishes, not to mention the coffees, of course.

Address: Praça de Carlos Alberto 104, 4050-159 Porto. Tel.: +351 22 339 8550
On the web: www.moustache.pt , www.facebook.com/MoustachePorto/ On Instagram:


13. O Diplomata

Another recommendation, in Baixa do Porto, especially for pancake lovers: located in the heart of Historic Center, snacks, sandwiches, coffees and other drinks. Reasonable prices and great service. The space is small but the quality makes up for it. Worth knowing. Recommended.

Address: Rua de José Falcão 32, 4050-198 Porto. Tel.: +351 916 501 477
On the web: pt-br.facebook.com/odiplomatabar/ On Instagram: @o_diplomata


14. Café Dona Mira

The Dona Mira Café Bar and Culture is another suggestion for pleasant moments during the day or night in the City of Harbor. Located in the Parish of Bonfim, the Café Dona Mira, suitable for lovers of good food and good wines snacks, sandwiches, coffees, excellent cheese bread, good wine list and other drinks. Reasonable prices and good service. The space is pleasant, following the cultural trend and with good music. Worth knowing.

Address: Rua do Duque de Saldanha 431, 4300-466 Porto. Tel.: +351 22 098 4768
On the web: www.facebook.com/donamiracafe/ On Instagram: @donamiracafe


More cafes in Porto... and see also: Bars in Porto





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