As a city that still remains economical compared to the Turkish lira, Porto has a very special place for us! Before we go to this Mediterranean city, which is very rich in terms of both places to visit and Portuguese flavors to taste, we wanted to share our own list with you! In some European cities, we do not have the chance to try many places due to the Turkish Lira – Euro comparison; but we want our good news! Because Porto is not one of them. Without further ado, we start our Porto Eating and Drinking Recommendations guide.

In this article, where to eat in Porto, Porto venue recommendations, Porto’s historical cafes, Porto’ You can read our notes on the best coffee shops in Porto, where to eat Nata in Porto and where to eat Francesinha in Porto. We loved Porto very much, we hope your path will fall as soon as possible!

PORTO’S HISTORIC CAFES: MUST SEE PLACES

We are very happy to visit historical cafes when we go to any city.. Porto is a very rich city in this sense.. In particular, it’s a nice feeling to see that texture of the past intact.

#1 Cafe Progresso:

Cafe Progresso, Porto’s oldest cafe. It was opened in 1899; now famous for brunch and coffee menu. You can add Cafe Progresso, one of the city’s most beloved and popular venues, to your list for breakfast or a coffee break.

Address: R. Actor João Guedes 5, Porto

#2 Majestic Cafe:

Opened in 1921 under the name Cafe Elite as a private club with Bell Epoque decoration, Majestic I. After World War II, it lost its popularity and declined.. Years later, the cafe was re-decorated and opened under the name Majestic by Agostinho Barrias.. It is always crowded and noisy, as it is one of the most stylish and preferred places in Porto today.. Since it is a very touristic cafe, we can say that the numbers are three times the Porto standards..

Address: Rua Santa Catarina 112, Porto

#3 Cafe Piolho:

We can call Cafe Piolho the student space of Porto. The cafe located just across the Carmo and Carmelitas Churches; often crowded and open until 4am. The menu is quite reasonable; coffees and pancakes are recommended.

Address: Praça de Parada Leitão 45, Porto

#4 Cafe Guarany:

Although not as old as Majestic Cafe, Cafe Guarany is also among the historical cafes you can see in Porto. Located on Aliados Boulevard, the venue was decorated by Architect Azevedo in 1933.. The interior decoration of the place has a South American breeze; especially the murals are amazing. In fact, it is somewhat similar in character to the examples in Vienna; because it has been the meeting point of business people, intellectuals, writers and politicians for many years.. We decided to come here when we heard that the current owner of Majestic Cafe and Cafe Guarany is the same person.. There are also music concerts in the evenings; Make sure to stop by to try local Porto wines on a Porto evening.

Address: Av. dos Aliados 85-89, Porto

PORTO FOOD AND DRINK RECOMMENDATIONS: FAVORITE PLACES IN PORTO

We brought together our favorite places in Porto food and beverage recommendations. If you’re on a search for where to eat and what to eat in Porto, don’t forget to add the following places to your list.

#1 Steak n Shake:

Steak n Shake is one of Porto’s most popular burger joints. One of the most important reasons why the place is so popular, along with its burgers made from beef, delicious potatoes, is the mural made of ceramics by Joana Vasconceles! Thus, both a great meal and a colorful photo break are in your pocket! In short, two birds with one stone.. Also, cream shake drinks are very popular.

Address: Praça de Guilherme Gomes Fernandes 67, Porto

#2 Ribeira’s:

If you want an economical meal next to the Douro River compared to its competitors, one of the best places to go is undoubtedly Ribeira’s.. You can choose seafood snacks from the menu and taste Porto’s green wine Vino Verde.. Portions are huge, seafood is also delicious. If you do not enter the main course menu much, you can leave the table with a reasonable account.. Since the Douro coast is one of the most touristic areas of Porto, the numbers are generally high in this area.. A little caveat; If you sit on the terrace, watch out for the seagulls!

Address: R. de Cima do Muro 42, Porto

#3 Cerca Velha Food & Drinks:

There is a small square at the end of Pena Ventosa street, where the stairs leading down from Porto Cathedral lead; This is one of our favorite streets in Porto.. Cerca Velha Food & Drinks in the square is a sweet bar to take a break from sightseeing.. We are sure you will like it because it is a street like a movie set; be sure to stop by. From this square you can continue to Ribeira.

Address: Largo da Pena Ventosa 23, Porto

#4 Bacalhau:

One ​​of Porto’s favorite dishes, salted cod is called Bacalhau; Bacalhau is also one of Porto’s most popular and recommended fish restaurants.. Make a note of this place to try the cod fish plates and other seafood alternatives; both the service is very good and everything is delicious. There are many cod fish options on the menu; pasta with cod, fried cod, grilled cod, risotto with cod are some of them. It is a very popular place as it is on the banks of the Douro River; but the prices are still reasonable. It would be nice to make a reservation if you don’t want to deal with waiting in line.

Address: Muro dos Bacalhoeiros 154, Porto

#5 Cantina 32:

Another place in Porto that you should go with reservation is Cantina 32. Combining its industrial decoration with modern Portuguese cuisine, this is one of the best and most ‘hip’ restaurants in the city.. We have never heard of anyone who went to Cantina 32 and returned unhappy; A place that must be included in the list of those who love to try modern tastes.. As you can reserve a private table in the restaurant, you can also join long and shared tables.. Plates with cod fish, starters with calamari, grilled octopus and salad varieties are the most popular ones.. The best part of Porto; The fact that you can easily reach these very delicious meals for reasonable prices, which you will pay very high prices in other European cities.. Moreover, even if you are leaving from Turkey!

Address: Rua Flores 3, Porto

#6 Wine Quay Bar:

Porto’s wines are the best as famous as Italian wines. If you like to try different types of wine and want to meet the local wines of Porto, you can add Wine Quay Bar to your list, where you can make tapas and try port wines.. Located in the Ribeira region, against the Douro River, the bar is ideal for an afternoon break.. Porto is like a city that has vowed to solve the problem of not making the cafes and restaurants happy in the center.. We are very lucky to have this trip!

Address: Rua, Cais da Estiva 111, Porto

PORTO’S BEST COFFEES

A trip without coffee, of course which is unthinkable! We list Porto’s best new generation coffee shops below. Before you go, mark it on your map for ease of navigation.

#1 Mustache:

Mustache, near Clerigos Tower, is the city’s most popular coffee shop. Flat white, cappuccino, flavored coffee and frappe varieties, pastry alternatives are available.. It can also be preferred for breakfasts with omelette, egg, granola and pancakes.

Address: Praça de Carlos Alberto 104, Porto

#2 Combi Coffee:

Although Combi Coffee, one of the best coffee shops in Porto, is located a little outside of the city, Francesinha can be included in the same day’s plan as Cafe Santiago, where you can go to try.. If you’re lucky, you can also see their green caravan in front of the cafe.. Let’s add that there are croissants, toast and desserts for breakfast.

Address: Rua do Morgado de Mateus 29, Porto

#3 C’alma:

We came to one of Porto’s most interesting coffee bars. With a similar history as Cafe Majestic and Cafe Guarany, the club, which used to be a meeting place for wealthy families, now serves as C’alma.. Its decoration is also nostalgic. Like Combi Coffee, its location is around Cafe Santiago, and its menu includes alcoholic and non-alcoholic coffee and tea alternatives, as well as brewed coffee alternatives.

Address: Rua de Passos Manuel 44, Porto

#4 Bird of Passage:

Fruit granolas, modern toast with avocado and egg, and a healthy brunch menu; Other options you can choose besides the good coffees of Bird of Passage. You can stop by on the way from Santo Ildefonso Church to the Douro shore.

Address: Rua do Duque de Loulé 185-187, Porto

#5 7g Roaster Apartments:

One ​​of the neighborhoods you should see after visiting the center of Porto is Gaia, which is the new district of the city.. Keep this in mind for the day you cross the Dom Luis I Bridge to the Gaia region.. The coffee beans are roasted by the Portuguese Barista champion, and the menu includes smoothie bowls, a selection of sandwiches and other cold drinks.. By the way, this is actually a boutique hotel with modern decorations.. You can book from Booking.com.

Address: Rua do Franca 52, Porto

#6 Fabrica Coffee Roasters:

Fabrica is a new generation coffee shop originally established in Lisbon, the capital of Portugal.. Porto branches are in the city center and have a huge sitting area.. Its menu includes pastries such as croissant, banana bread, and toast, which are also available in other coffee shops.

Address: Rua de Jose Falcao 122, Porto

# 7 Booinga Oporto Coffee Roasters:

Booinga is one of those coffee bars to grab your full computer and go to work.. While the sweetest part is waiting for your coffee, you can have a long talk with the owner of Booinga about which coffee you will brew and how.. The warmth of Portugal is also reflected in this place, although it is a new generation coffee shop, the sincerity of the neighborhood is also here.. There are many types of coffee teas, snack options and packaged coffees that you can buy for your home.. Let’s not go without saying; We are officially out of sight in transparent coffee machines!

Address: Rua Mouzinho de Albuquerque 449, Porto

PORTO’S BEST SANDWICH BUCKETS

One ​​of Porto’s most common street delicacies sandwich! It is possible to see a variety of sandwiches in buffets and cafes.. Let’s also list the best sandwich buffets in Porto.

Before we start, let’s give a little background on Porto’s famous Bifana sandwich.. Bifana is the name given to a sandwich made with marinated pork throughout Portugal. The most popular type of sandwich in Porto as well as in the country.. That’s why you can often come across it in buffets and cafes.

#1 Casa Guedes:

They say Casa Guedes is Porto’s best sandwich buffet, which you will see on any food and beverage blog.. We actually wanted to try this place, because they make a variety of sandwiches, but it didn’t suit us as almost all of their sandwiches were pork alternatives.. Since it is very popular, you are guaranteed to wait in line, so keep in mind. Anyone who is curious about Bifana can taste it here.

Address: Praça dos Poveiros 130, Porto

#2 A Sandeira:

Another place we learned thanks to Anthony Bourdain! O Afonso, originally a restaurant preferred only by locals, started to spread with Bourdain and is usually recommended by tour guides.. Francesinha is already on the list of places to eat!

Address: Rua Torrinha 219, Porto

#4 Bufete Fase:

This family-run buffet like Cafe Santiago is one of Porto’s famous francesinhas.. There is a big fight between two places in the city! In fact, according to some, Bufete Fase is the best in this field.. In addition to francesinhan, its menu also includes grilled meat with french fries.

Address: Rua de Santa Catarina 1147, Porto

We are at the end of our list with Francesinha venues. You can reach our photos and travel notes about Porto from the account on Instagram with the hashtag #journavelporto. Follow us, let’s travel together!