Located in Batalha Square, the famous and central point of Porto, Café Java has a history that begins in 1914. Right next to the São João National Theater, this space offers its customers a pastry service, in addition to snacks and Portuguese food, which is served at any time of the day. Famous for the taste of its dishes, such as codfish with bread, octopus lagareiro, house steak, sea bass, hamburgers and famous francesinhas, among other delicacies, the centenary Café Java is an important point to enjoy. take a break from your day in the city center.

Gelataria Portuense is a traditional ice cream shop where you can taste the famous ice creams produced by one of Cattabriga’s only two Effe machines in Portugal, the revolutionary machine invented in 1927 by Otello Cattabriga, an ingenious and talented Italian inventor. This is the only machine capable of reproducing the stacca and spalma movements, with the smoothness and rhythm of the Italian grandmother’s hands. This ice cream shop privileges fresh fruit and predominantly Portuguese flavors such as Port wine, “pastel de nata” and “leite creme” (cream milk), without forgetting the most requested flavors such as chocolate and vanilla. At Gelataria Portuguesa the production of ice cream is made without the use of dyes and preservatives.

Tasc’Art defines itself as a corner of good flavors with typical Portuguese dishes, delicious desserts and handmade ice creams from the well-known Porto brand Neveiros. Every day offers a lunch menu, where, for an economical price, you can enjoy a complete homemade meal with a choice of meat, fish or vegetarian dish. On the menu you will also find several options of traditional Portuguese cuisine, from which the acclaimed francesinha stands out and a wide variety of vegetarian dishes. It is a comfortable and welcoming space with a terrace with a very pleasant terrace and a family decor.