O Melhor Bolo de Chocolate do Mundo (The Best Chocolate Cake in the World) opened in 2011 a small and cozy space in downtown Porto. It all started when Carlos Braz Lopes tried to recreate in his restaurant, former Mercado Santa Clara, a recipe he had tasted in Paris.
The result was not very close to the original, but the success was such that customers who tasted eventually dubbed the creation of “the best chocolate cake in the world”.
Layers of meringue wrapped in french chocolate mousse topped with a chocolate ganache – these are the traits that make this cake a unique experience. No wonder this delight has already reached such distinct points of the globe as Spain, Brazil, Australia and Angola.

Casa da Mariquinhas was founded in 1968 by Heitor Gil Vilhena, a city personality known not only for his business side, but also for his acting activity. Ten years ago it was acquired by the son of one of the singers who actually performed here, under the stage name Fanny Ramos. This place exudes fado through the pores of its granite walls. All the great names of national fado have passed through here and continue, which, without microphones and in an atmosphere of intimacy and proximity to the public, make Casa da Mariquinhas the ideal place to enjoy the best fado that is sung and touch this city. Unique experience accompanied by the best traditional Portuguese cuisine.

Esquire Coffee is a Canadian brand with over 200 stores worldwide. In Porto, since 2017, the brand has been betting on a quality organic coffee, where fairtrade is based, that is, based on fair price / quality trade. The specialties are, of course, coffee drinks, hot or cold: espressos, lattes, frappees, but also hot chocolates (with or without marshmallows), smoothies and teas. They can be served in small or medium glasses. It also serves brunch, with two options, a simple one, including eggs, cheese, yogurt, toast in cake, scones, orange juice or hot drink, and another complete, which has all the simple option offers including two pancakes.