This bookstore dates back to the founding of the well-known “Livraria Asa” in 1967, adopting the current name in the year 2000.
José Alves bookstore has been establishing itself as a repository of excellence in the specialized technical books market, namely in the sectors of Economics, Management, Informatics, Biological Sciences, Architecture and Engineering.
Mostly geared towards Higher Education in Portugal, with equal emphasis on the Business and Professional segment, this establishment is a point of reference for all those looking for specific books, which you will surely find in this space.
It all started in 1968, when Pedro Guimarães accepted Joaquim Mitnitsky’s invitation to work in decoration at his studio, after he graduated in painting in Lisbon. He worked in his atelier for four years and decided to venture out on his own, opening the first shop in Bairro Alto, the Obelisco. In 1976, he opened a shop in Porto, a city that still welcomes him today. Pedro Guimarães is one of the most renowned interior designers and this shop reveals some details of his philosophy. You can either enter to buy a pillow or to order a project, being sure that this will be the first of many conversations. The result will be suitable for each space, but it will be both classic and contemporary.
What makes Café Nobre noble is the simplicity and genuineness with which it receives its customers. The atmosphere is familiar, welcoming and lively, which is provided by the personalised and friendly service. If you are looking for a coffee, a break to have a snack or a candy, or to hang out with friends, Café Nobre can be one of those contemplated. However, it can also be the space to have a meal. First of all, Café Nobre invites you to try what they themselves consider to be the best 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 the city of Porto. There are also hotdogs, hamburgers, beef sandwiches or beef on the plate with chips, omelettes, mixed toasts, baguettes, salads and much more.
Open for over 30 years, Forno da Boavista is a place where you can find a comfortable and pleasant environment to enjoy your breakfast, lunch, snack, or coffee with your family or friends. It is known for our special pastries, namely the Bolo-rei and the traditional and spangles sponge cake, as well as the traditional pastries and our pastéis de nata. There is also a traditional cuisine service, whose specialties are cod, francesinhas, Porto-style guts and roast veal’s aba. In addition to all this, it is a house that also specializes in domestic and foreign wine and liquor stores, such as Ports, Whiskeys and wines from the best Douro region farms.
Boffi was founded in 1934 and it’s a company with presence in over 60 countries. It has been changing over the decades but has always had the vision of owning a platform that adds a unique design vision. From bathrooms to beds and storage systems, from kitchens to upholstered furniture and accessories, always with its own identity of Italian know-how. Boffi offers unique solutions, tailor-made according to the needs of spaces and customers. It is no coincidence that Boffi chose Porto’s gallery area to set up his space. We can talk about kitchens, bathrooms, beds, but we are talking about high quality art pieces at the same time.
In Café Restaurante Bom Clima the temperature is always the same, regardless of the weather outside. The good weather rules, with a well-disposed, attentive and personalised service, focused on the needs of its customers. Besides its snacks, breakfasts and snacks, Café Restaurante Bom Clima has meal service, with a bet on traditional Portuguese cuisine, with typical regional and local dishes, with confection that gives a homemade experience, having 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), as well as hotdogs and various snacks, typically Portuguese, such as ‘moelas’ (small onion and tomato stew to which chicken or duck gizzards are added) or roasted chouriça. It has lunch and dinner service and can be reserved for group dinners.
In the heart of the city, you will discover Neves & Loureiro, an establishment where you can supply all kinds of electrical equipment, from lamps to sockets, threads, electrical wires and all a vast array of adjacent products. At your disposal is also a diverse selection of small appliances. The service in the Neves & Loureiro space is made by a team of dynamic and young, technically competent staff who intend to keep alive the traditional spirit of this house, providing a friendly service that aims to answer all your needs.
Officially founded in 1959, Café Santiago had opened doors before as a grazing house and tavern. Francesinha Santiago has always been the main reference of the establishment, having emerged as a result of the refining of typical Francesinha do Porto by members of the Pereira family. Its carefully selected ingredients, 100% artisanal cooking processes and the well-known special sauce whose recipe is a family secret, give Francesinha Santiago the highest reference status in national cuisine. Santiago F emerged in 2011 from the need to expand the business in light of the remarkable demand felt in the original space.
Starbucks is a coffee chain that has been in existence since 1971, when it opened its first store in Seattle (United States), with more than 15,000 stores in 50 countries.
Starbucks strives to use only the finest, ethically produced Arabica beans in its products. In addition to coffee, Starbucks also offers a selection of exclusive teas in its stores, varied pastries of American and Portuguese origin, as well as other delicious surprises.
In addition to the services it offers, this is also a meeting point for the surrounding community, becoming part of the daily routine of its customers.
Farmácia Bessa works every day to promote the health and well-being of its users. 365 days a year your clients can count on Farmácia Bessa to dispense them with human and veterinary, allopathic or homeopathic medicines, as well as to provide you with a wide variety of other services. In addition to a complete range of medicines and their generics, you can count on a huge diversity of the best dermocosmetic brands on the market. For your convenience, it is open every day until 10 pm and has free parking.
If it is difficult to pass through Portugal and not eat a custard tart, it is even more difficult to visit the Bolhão Market and not to visit Teresa das Azeitonas. Always with the friendliness and welcome of the owner, Teresa Ferreira, you can find a huge variety of olives. From spicy seasoned olives, with garlic and various herbs and other varieties such as Laminada, Green or Black Seedlings, Shredded Valley Paços, Green Douro, Bical Douro, among others. Not only olives live the Teresa das Azeitonas. Here you can also find nuts, candied fruits, dehydrated fruits, olive oil from all regions of Portugal and of course more olives.
Espiga presents itself as a cultural space inserted in the Bombarda Shopping Center. This is a place where anything can happen: dance, travel presentations, weddings and festivals.
Espiga, which means “Space of Imagination, Taste and Arts”, is a constantly changing space that is intended to be dynamic, cultural and with good snacks. The creation of Espiga was a result of a collective team brainstorming, that eventually ended up with the creation of this unique store.
Espiga has a gallery, a travel bookstore and, over time and due to its expansion needs, opened a store – Bazar do Espiga.
