Linhos & Pétalas is a decoration store aimed at anyone looking for hand embroidered linens, as well as other types of decorative elements to embellish a table. In fact, the great specialty of Linhos & Pétalas are its manual embroidery and flowers in fabric, which are highlighted in its appealing and colorful window. But you will also find here a wide variety of other products, such as Portuguese soaps, beauty products, candles and various crockery. Additionally, it is a cozy and pleasant space with a good decoration and a friendly and warm service.
Moinho do Lanço is a cafeteria and restaurant, with a cosy and familiar atmosphere, a decoration that mixes rustic and contemporary, with a covered terrace, all the elements that the establishment offers so that, as mentioned by the others, “you feel at home”. The offer is varied and homely. There are hot chocolate, homemade cakes, toast, natural juices, rustic bread sandwiches, dogs, hamburgers, omelettes, typically Portuguese snacks, various versions 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), in puff pastry or ‘bolo do caco’ (made with wheat flour, yeast, water and salt; with these ingredients a dough is made; wafers are formed about 3 cm thick and at least a palm diameter; traditional baking is done on a basalt stone, properly heated for the purpose, until a hot temperature is reached. It is commonly used to make sandwiches based on the ‘bolo do caco’ and various fillings such as beefsteak, ham, swordfish, octopus, among others), pizzas, and daily dishes, made based on traditional Portuguese cuisine, served on menus with competitive prices. It has take-away service.
It already has 16 years in the market and is the only bookstore in the country specializing in poetry and theater. Valter Hugo Mãe called it a “gourmet bookstore” and, in fact, Poetry is a way of being that bets on its own editions as well as on the poetic arts of several Portuguese authors, English literature, Brazilian poetry and small publishers, representing also some of the most important Portuguese and foreign publishers. “Poetry heals, theater is life,” is the epigraph of this independent bookstore, where love for a cause is a source of perseverance. More than a bookstore, Poetria aims to be a “meeting point, for the exchange of information between people and books and for the dissemination of poetry and theater.”
Oporto Magic is a national leader in the sale of illusionism articles, having been founded in 2007 by the illusionist João Miranda, with the mission of offering the best products for illusionism, at a very competitive price and with a high satisfaction service, supported by a knowledgeable and qualified service. Nowadays they have hundreds of exclusive products and more than 3000 amateur and professional magicians, who trust in the quality of our products. They intend to develop long term collaboration with all customers, listening and understanding their goals and needs in order to jointly develop and offer products and services that satisfy them.
Refilão has been serving its clients for over three decades and specializes in children’s fashion, from newborns to 14 years old. It offers a wide range of choices to its customers, whether it be for a special celebration such as a christening or communion, or for casual everyday wear. Right in front of the emblematic São Bento station, Refilão store, in contradiction with the name of the store, is characterized by its friendly and personalized service and exquisite taste to help its customers choose the perfect outfit. Additionally, it offers free parking for its guests at Cardosas Park.
Ergovisão’s foundation dates back to 1995 in Viseu, while only presenting itself with the brand “Ergovisão” in 2002, as a project with family roots of more than three decades. Currently, the Ergovisão Group presents itself in the optical sector as a retailer specializing in the marketing of optical products and the provision of specialized visual health services. Optical products such as frames, sunglasses, ophthalmic lenses and contact lenses are also sold. It provides a specialized clinical service, performing complementary diagnostic tests as well. Ergovisão is guided by differentiation through products, service, technology and quality / price ratio.
This small tobacconist is a place of passage for dozens of people, often in the morning, making customers’ day a little better, through good disposition and hospitality. Within its product range are tobacco, scratch cards, postcards, payment service provision, photocopying service, sending and receiving orders and selling newspapers and magazines.
If you are looking for a place to buy tickets for your YellowBus trips, know that you can do it here, being able to enjoy the attractive sights of the city with different framing and curiosities.
The Loja da Anjos is an eclectic establishment, where you can find home textile articles, wool, haberdashery, some clothing and also lingerie. You will find everything you need in the area of craftsmanship, whether you develop them as a hobby or professionally. Here you will find a wide range of quality haberdashery items, such as thread, wool, fabrics and buttons. All of various colours, materials and textures. There is also a wide variety of home textile articles, as well as underwear and garments. You can count on an experienced and attentive service, with the best personalised advice, to meet the customers’ needs.
Estrela Branca is a cafe that has a varied offer, where you can have breakfast, lunch or snack. It has several competitively priced menus, with delicious chocolate croissants with a drink, pizza with a drink, and a variety of pastries and sweets, with croissants, “bolas de Berlim”, “húngaros”, muffins, “napoleões”, eclairs, homemade jams, “pão-de-ló”, bean cake, chila cake, sighs, as well as savory options such as meatballs, sandwiches with different fillings, patties, among others. And if you are in the bakery, you have different types of bread, donuts, Avintes bread, among others.
Pickle is a concept store that bets on the originality of brands, never neglecting quality. They have t-shirts from international brands, selecting the trend designers, which makes them have new products every day. Are you looking for a t-shirt with a cross of brands like Friends series and Marvel superheroes, Pokémon baby bodysuits, Super Mario figures in Lego? Pickle probably has. If you are a fan of movies, series, cartoon characters and manga, this is the place to look for the t-shirt illustrated for you. Pickle is an international brand, which has fifteen stores open in Europe, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, with Porto being the only store open in Portugal.
Since 1993, the spaces of Galeria Fernando Santos, located at Miguel Bombarda Street, are dedicated exclusively to contemporary art.
This gallery is associated with several Portuguese artists who present their work in these spaces, with exhibitions throughout the year. This gallery also publishes books related to the work of some of the artists it agency.
Galeria Fernando Santos has as its main mission the support and dissemination of new Portuguese artists, as well as the promotion of its artists in renowned institutions and through major exhibitions.
Bulha is a group of two restaurants in Porto specialized in traditional Portuguese food. Our menu always offers fresh products, being codfish dishes the ones that stand out the most. Our restaurant is also the only spot in town that cooks “flower octopus”. We’re located on Rua do Bonjardim. Here you can find various cod-based meals, octopus and shellfish.
