Regardless of our different opinions and beliefs, there are a few things in this life we can agree all living, breathing, human beings should be entitled to. Dignity, healthcare, education, freedom… brunch! That’s right, no person should ever wake up and have to choose between breakfast and lunch due to lack of options – the mother of all first world problems! Yet, we all know how difficult it can be for a non-meat eater to find a decent, fulfilling vegetarian brunch… well, not anymore!
HERE ARE 5 PLACES WHERE TO GO FOR A VEGETARIAN BRUNCH IN PORTO
URBANA BAIXA
***Permanently closed as of July 2020***
Photo by: Nuno Carvalho
People say one should always strike while the iron is hot, and Urbana’s owners surely vouch for the truth behind this motto! After enjoying tremendous success with their first business venture in Foz do Douro, they have finally expanded their healthy, vegan food empire into the city centre. Famous for both their sweet and salty tapiocas (an exotic starch used to make pancakes or crepes), Urbana prides itself on their no processed foods, no sugar, gluten-free cooking policy! So sit back, enjoy the plant-based decoration and have one of their pre-set breakfast menus along with a signature tapioca – enjoy the ultimate guilt-free experience! Urbana Baixa is open from Monday to Saturday between 8h30am and 7h30pm.
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PORTO DOS GATOS
Photo by: Nuno Carvalho
Cat Café-mania has arrived in Porto! Since you’re looking out for places where to have a vegetarian brunch in Porto, chances are, that you’re a big time animal lover, ain’t that right? Then why not join the best of both worlds and enjoy amazing vegan snacks while petting some adorable kittys? Toasts, bruschettas, hot dogs (vegan of course!) and a plethora of different teas are available on request, while they also serve veggie burgers for those who’d like to bring more consistency to their first meal of the day. Porto dos Gatos is open from Monday to Saturday between 10am and 8pm.
Avenida Rodrigues de Freitas, 93-95
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NOLA KITCHEN
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How often have you eaten in a place where the menu was designed by an health nutrition guru? That’s right – at Nola Kitchen, you can go berserk on the food without bringing your defibrillator along! For brunch lovers, there are 3 pre-set menus that include smoothies, specialty coffee, yogurt bowls, pancakes and toasts, which you can complement with many other delicious à la carte options (you know… if you still can somehow find room for it!). Nola Kitchen is open between Thursday and Tuesday, from 9am to 11pm.
Praça D. Filipa de Lencastre, 25
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DATERRA
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As one of the city’s first and most popular vegetarian places, daTerra’s network of restaurants is a pretty recognizable and successful franchise. They brought veggie options to the city’s food scene before vegetarianism became a thing in Portugal – and for that they deserve all the credit they get! Nowadays, and besides the lunch and dinner buffets, daTerra also offers a daily vegan all-you-can-eat breakfast menu (5,90€) where you can have as many pancakes, croissants, sandwiches and granola bowls as you like! There are also several gluten and sugar-free options at your disposal, so if you often have a hard time discovering new places that can fit your dietary restrictions, daTerra is the place to go. daTerra is open every day between 8h30am and 11pm.
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BERRY TRINDADE
Photo courtesy of: Berry
Vegan cinnamon rolls anyone? If you like to start your day with a proper sugar rush, Berry offers pretty unorthodox choices when it comes to vegetarian brunch options. Though you still have plenty of regular healthy choices, such as toasts, porridge with fruits or smoothies, this is definitely a place to visit for those with a sweet tooth! Artisanal biscuits, gluten-free truffles, brownies and even small tarts – all vegan! Because cutting out the meat and dairy products doesn’t mean the fun is over. Berry is the perfect place to show your parents vegans (or vegetarians) eat way more than lettuce and broccoli! Berry is open from Monday to Saturday between 9am and 6pm.
And this caps off our list of great places for a vegetarian brunch in Porto! Any favourites yet? Make sure to let us know on the comments section!
