The owner’s name is Eugenia and the history of her café is a “funny” one: she worked in a school nearby, but she did not like working there very much. She took care of the children when they were on their break, but while during school hours her work was more quiet. Bored, but still without another job in sight, she found herself forced to find an escape as an excuse to get out of there. One day, while passing through the street of Bonjardim, she saw a shop that was about to wander and thought she could open a café in that space, betting on her homemade dumplings, something she loved to do. And so Geninha appeared, the name by which she was called at school, where she could share her cakes and snacks.

Located in downtown Porto, the fame of the Venham Mais 5 beef sandwiches has spread rapidly throughout the city. With a short menu, the most intense bet is on the quality of the products used in the confection of their dishes. The centre of attention is placed on the beef sandwich, served in bread, with sirloin and melted cheese – you can also order a version with Serra cheese. Almost at the same level of fame are their desserts, especially the chocolate cake, a delight that blends the lightness of a merengue chocolate sigh with chocolate mousse. The portions are generous and often shared by the table, since the very philosophy of the house invites the sharing of stories, conviviality and, there you have it, food.

In Alma do Cachorro the king is the hotdog. Or rather, the “genuine” hotdog. It is with pride that Júlio Bacalhau, one of the owners, assumes that Alma do Cachorro has “one of the best hotdogs in the city of Porto”, which makes it so appreciated and authentic. The hotdog (with soul) is the most famous one, but there are other options, such as the well-known beef sandwich and other varied sandwiches. Here, the beef sandwiches have names of the heritage of the undefeated city; that is why you can enjoy the ‘Ribeira’, the ‘Sé’, the ‘São Bento’, the ‘Palácio de Cristal’, the ‘D. Luís’, the ‘Aliados’ and the ‘Clérigos’. In a family atmosphere, welcoming, intimate and designed for conviviality and closeness, the aim is to provide an experience that leaves customers satisfied.