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.

Whether for lunch, or simply to enjoy a snack, this central café, located in front of São Bento station, is a typical meeting point in Porto. If you are looking for a last coffee before taking the train, this is probably the right destination. It serves daily meals at competitive prices, with soup, main course, drink and coffee, and also has other offers, such as salads, soups, nails on plate and bread, hamburgers on plate and bread, omelettes, hot dogs, codfish dishes, sausage, meat rissoles and shrimp, not to mention its version of the famous 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), just to mention some. Accompany it with the house drinks.

Barbecued chicken specialties that, to use their own words, promise “the best chicken in the neighborhood and surrounding area.” You can choose to eat on-site, take-away or home delivery. The specialty is the traditional BBQ chicken, juicy and with crispy skin, but you can try other mincemeat delicacies such as gizzards, spicy wings, chicken patties, chicken stew or chicken creole chorizo. It also offers healthy alternatives like chicken or vegetarian salads. You can also try special sauces, such as aioli, bairrada or diablo. If you fancy chicken, Le Coq Frangaria is the place to visit.