If you’re new in town or just a foodie with a passion to try all the new hot spots, this post is for you! There’s donuts, Thai food and endless healthy options. Something suitable for every time of the day and to satisfy every craving.
Here is our list of recently opened places in Porto
Boa Bao Porto
Photo by: Estúdio Cozinha
When arriving at Boa Bao’s you will immediately be transported to Asia and discover unique and unforgettable flavors. For a moment you will feel like you are in an authentic Asian street market, due to the oriental details, dimmed lights and exotic odors all around, creating a super fun dinner experience. Start with some dim sum or dragon bao’s and follow up with some shrimp pad thai, chicken fried rice or Korean sweet potato noodles stir fried with beef. Their drinks menu includes several signature cocktails and juices, like lemonade and orange juice with spices, or the exotic house mix that changes daily.
Keep in mind that they don’t make reservations and if you are really craving some Thai, make sure to arrive early to get a table!
Where: Rua da Picaria, 61-65
Opening hours: Sunday-Wednesday 12:00-11:30 pm; Thursday-Saturday 12:00-00:30
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Berry nice café
Photo courtesy of: Berry
The healthy wave is spreading across town! After a mighty success with the first space close to Boavista, you can now find Berry next to Trindade. The space is wide and minimalist matching perfectly with the vegan and vegetarian friendly options. The menu and dishes available vary all the time, according to season and ingredients available, to make sure clients get only the best produce. Besides daily menus, there is also slow baked bread and focaccia, vegan cinnamon rolls and freshly squeezed juices.
Where: Rua do Bonjardim, 614
Opening hours: Monday-Saturday 09:00 am-06:00 pm
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C’Alma
Photo by: Pedro Castro
C’alma is the newest addition to the specialty coffee family. As it is located in Ateneu do Porto, it has both a privileged and historic location, giving the place a lot of soul and identity. The coffee is the star, with several origins available that can be prepared on a chemex, v60, aeropress and clever dripper. Their list also includes expressos, American coffee or lattes that can be combined with pasteis de nata or a slice of cake. Sounds like the perfect combo, right?
Where: Rua Passos Manuel, 44
Opening hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10:00 am-07:00 pm
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Nola Kitchen
Photo by: Nuno Carvalho
Nola Kitchen is about all things healthy, declaring war against sugar or any processed ingredients. Their menu includes sandwiches, sweet bowls, pancakes and 3 different brunch options, proving that healthy food can be delicious and guilt-free. Recently they introduced a dinner menu, that will please both vegetarians and carnivores.
They also have a grab and go section where you can buy some homemade “Nola Market” goodies.
Where: Praça D, Filipa de Lencastre, 25
Opening hours: Monday-Sunday 09:00 am-11:00 pm; Closed on Wednesdays
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DUH! Vegan Donuts
Photo by: Pedro Castro
Like good ol’ Homer Simpson would say: huummm donuts.
The window filled with shiny donuts, won’t let you miss this spot. The recipes are entirely vegan and incredibly creative, with flavors and toppings that change every week like cinnamon with chocolate granola or coconut milk with sesame seeds. The donuts are so delicious that they often run out, so get there early in order to get your hands on one of those little pieces of heaven.
Where: Largo Alberto Pimentel, 38
Opening hours: Monday 10:00 am-07:00 pm; Tuesday-Saturday 02:00 pm-07:00 pm
Which one of these places will you try first? Let us know in the comment section!
