Since 1958 this confectionery in the Boavista area has been the delight of those who pass by. Entering Porto Rico is to enter the history of Porto’s pastry shops, with a product offering that spans all the walls, as if we had entered a grocery store from our grandparents’ time. Old but current, it is still sought after by its húngaros, its bolo rei and its digestives. In addition to these specialties, you can find varied pastries and confectionery, jams, teas, drinks, groceries, among others, and an ideal space to have breakfast, snack, have a light meal or snack.

Café D. Fernando offers simple décor without pretentiousness to those who visit. The busy counter invites you to socialize in a warm and family atmosphere and invites you to have a drink or a snack. Café D. Fernando also serves meals with Francesinha specialties, German sausages and special hot dogs. At lunch, there are always daily dishes, at inviting prices, with meat, fish and vegetarian options, and you can find grilled ribs, chicken steak, grilled bream and octopus. There are also lunch menus, with steaks, hamburgers and other options.

After years of growth in several of the main cafés in Porto, the founders of Ruial decided to establish themselves on their own and, in 1992, Café Ruial was created. It presents itself as a traditional place, distinguished by the quality of its speciality – the famous Francesinha. Traditional, with a sauce “behind the ear” – the most commonly praised ingredient – and the French fries, homemade, peeled by hand and always fried on the spot, make this Francesinha one to consider. Also known by the typical Portuguese little hotdogs and other dishes, which are characterised by the traditional taste of homemade dishes, it is an excellent option for any occasion.