The copy center “O Grilo” is located at the headquarters of the Academic Federation of Porto. The name “the cricket” comes from the cricket statue which is the emblematic symbol of this building. This statue was created to mark a series of student protests at the time when Marçal Grilo was the minister of education. The Grilo Copy Center has served hundreds of students in their photocopying, printing, scanning and stationery selling needs. It is an important place in your student life that you turn to at various stages of your journey, either to keep your notes up to date, or to print important assignments, master’s theses or doctoral theses.
Talho Primor establishments have over two decades of customer service experience. Throughout these years, they have always worked on a bet of the highest quality, with every effort to ensure that all their customers receive the best products and that every meal can be memorable.
At this establishment you will find a range of quality products such as pork, beef and poultry, smoked meats and even groceries. With a friendly and attentive service, at Talhos Primor you can count on the help of a specialized team, prepared to meet all your needs.
Rhino Home Store is a decoration store that sells in its space a selection of furniture, mirrors, accessories, lighting and table and kitchen products.
Its establishment is located in the charismatic area of Foz, in a two-storey building that is worth visiting on its own because of its beauty.
The choice of products is the result of several trips and long experience in decoration by Marta Marques Pinto, the owner. At Rhino Home Store you will be able to choose between charming and ethnically influenced, lively items, without fear of mixing different colors and styles, never ignoring the urban aspect.
Located in one of the busiest and most dynamic areas of the city, Óptica Lima is an optic with a lot of tradition. It was founded in 1964 and is a family business that today is run by the second generation of the same family. During its history of more than 50 years it has been evolving and updating according to the new trends and technologies of the sector. Óptica Lima takes care of the vision of several generations of customers with dedication, commitment and quality, the result of a great experience in the sector, advising them on the best glasses that suit their characteristics and needs. It offers a wide range of sunglasses, lenses and sunglasses from well known brands such as Polaroid.
Prometeu Artesanato is a chain of stores specialized in handcrafted, hand-crafted handicraft objects with over ten years of experience in the field.
It stands out in the sale of products produced exclusively for its establishments by its authors, being given the customer the possibility to know and watch the whole process of creation.
In the Prometheus Handicraft spaces you can find Alentejo ceramics, tiles, jewelry, iron pieces, wooden images and Barcelos crafts, among many other solutions that are part of the careful selection available in these stores.
Founded in 2006, Yellowkorner presents itself as an international chain of art photography stores, set up to become the leading publisher in this genre of photography, while striving to make art photography accessible to all.
Yellowkorner has works from 250 world-renowned photographers, all of which are available in limited and numbered editions, not using digital technology in their printing.
This establishment also has an online selling platform for those who prefer to dive into their catalog from the comfort of their own home.
Popygum is a women’s ready-to-wear store, especially aimed at a younger crowd. The well-assembled and appealing shop windows let you guess the very colorful and cozy space you will find inside the doors, where you will feel free to calmly analyze the various pieces on display. The collections available to customers are different and of high quality, but not very expensive. The motto of the store goes, by the way, to demonstrate to people that dressing well does not spend much, but rather to choose pieces with good taste, which value the strengths of each.
Raras Socks is a chain of stores that specializes in selling affordable socks, underwear and children’s clothing. There are several types of socks that this store sells, including simple patterned socks and themed socks (with images from Portugal or the city of Porto). As for underwear, this store sells mainly women’s products such as lingerie and tops. Among the children’s products available are baby clothing accessories (such as bibs or dresses), popular character style pajamas, and the most common types of clothing such as jackets and sweatshirts.
Keeper Café is a friendly coffee shop, usually attended by regular customers, making it a familiar place with a welcoming atmosphere and a decoration that gives it authenticity and genuineness. Located in a family neighbourhood, the service follows the same pattern, with employees who promote a close, attentive and personalised service. It can be the ideal place to take a coffee break, read the newspaper or a magazine, to find out the news, read a book, or to relax and socialise with family and friends, to watch a football game, while enjoying your bakery, pastry and snacks, accompanied by refreshing or cosy drinks.
Socalcos Vinhos & Gourmet emerged in a rehabilitated building, next to the former Ferreira Borges Market, being the modern version of the Infante Cabaz Wine Cellar. This is owned by Mr. Manuel Pinto, Socalcos is owned by Bruno Pinto, the son who follows the knowledge of the family. Large and clean, Socalcos’ proposal is to provide a pleasant space for tourists and locals to make their choice comfortably between the various brands of Port and table wines, including a range of so-called “superior” wines. To add to the careful selection of wines, we can find a set of gourmet products, such as cheese and composites, that complement the taste of the most demanding.
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.
Contrary to what one might think, there is no relationship between Café Porto Santo and the island of the archipelago of Madeira with the same name. In this case “Porto Santo” is the junction between the city of Porto and the owners’ roots, the Brazilian state of Espírito Santo. In this establishment, you will find a wide variety of dishes and snacks. At lunchtime you can enjoy and try one of your dishes of the day, taking advantage of the economic menus that include soup and drink. The service is friendly and familiar and the space is welcoming and pleasantly decorated. For example, while having your meal or coffee, you can admire the various clocks that are on the wall with the time zone of different countries.
