In 1920, began the production of milk, butter, cheese and whipped cream. It was the first company in the sector to distribute pasteurised milk in glass bottles, at a time when the distribution was done in jars carried on the head. It gained fame and imposed the quality of its products. Butter with salt sold by weight, on baking paper, is still a classic, as are cheese and whipped cream. In fact, whipped cream has become a protagonist. In the 1950s, sold over the counter in little bags of waxed paper, it joined the ex-libris of the brand: the éclair with chocolate coating. The constant quality, the daily production, always fresh and limited to the existing stock, confirm a story of success.

Porto Belo Confeitaria presents itself as a familiar, welcoming and pleasant space and it can be the chosen place for a coffee break, to try its offer of confectionery or a snack, or even to have a complete meal. The menu presents several options, with a strong focus on traditional Portuguese cuisine, varying from day to day, and also having its version of the famous Porto delicacy, the Francesinha (a sandwich from the city of Porto, consisting of sausage, fresh sausage, ham, cold meats and beef steak, covered with cheese later melted; it is garnished with a tomato, beer and piri-piri sauce and can be served with French fries as a side dish). There are options of meat or fish dishes, such as “alheira” (a type of Portuguese sausage, made with meats and bread.) or “porco à Alentejana” (one of the most traditional and popular pork dishes of Portuguese cuisine, it is a combination of pork and clams, with potatoes and coriander), with very competitive prices. In addition to its gastronomic offer, there is a special care in the service, with staff which promotes familiarity and welcoming.

A Brasileira is one of the most famous cafes in the city, known for its architecture, notably for its façade, with its magnificent iron and glass sunshade and its stunning interior, with crystals, marbles and leather furniture. It is a coffee full of history: it was born in 1903 and was the first to serve coffee in a cup at the beginning of the 20th century. Its slogan of the time is equally recognized: “The best coffee is from Brazil”.
After more than a decade of semi-abandonment, its current version opened in 2018, the result of a renovation process of the building in which it is located, preserving its original architectural features and incorporating the new Hotel Pestana Porto – A Brasileira. .