Having a sandwich is the perfect option while taking a break from sightseeing or if you’re just in a hurry to get somewhere with little time to spare. That doesn’t necessarily mean you can’t have an unforgettable gastronomic journey and Porto has a lot of delicious, signature sandwiches to offer.
Come check out five Porto Sandwiches you really, really need to try!
Flor dos Congregados
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Flor dos Congregados has been open for 162 years and it’s still managed by the same family. Here you’ll find one of the most iconic sandwiches that takes 24 hours to make. Talk about an artisanal process! Meet Terylene, a slow-roasted pork sandwich with smoked ham and serra cheese, all combined with rustic bread. It will surprise you not only for its size but also for the unique flavours that only this slow process can provide. Thanks to this recipe, Flor dos Congregados is still to this day one of the treasures waiting to be found in downtown porto.
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Where: Travessa dos Congregados, 11
Opening hours: Monday-Thursday 12:00-03:00 pm 07:00 pm-10:00 pm; Friday-Saturday 12:00-03:00 pm 07:00 pm-11:00 pm
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Casa Guedes
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Let’s continue with one more pulled pork sandwich suggestion, shall we?
Tradition is alive and well at Casa Guedes, a mandatory stop when you visit Porto, where the pulled pork sandwiches are like celebrities in their own right. The slightly toasted buns are filled with tasty pulled pork, prepared with an amazing (and secret) sauce that can be topped with serra cheese or traditional charcuterie products.
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Where: Praça dos Poveiros, 130
Opening hours: Monday-Saturday 08:00 am-10:00 pm
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Taberna de Santo António
You probably know by now that Passeio das Virtudes has one of the best views, but it’s also where a restaurant filled with delicious Portuguese food hides. Taberna de Santo António is a small, rustic place with soul, where you can find the best comfort food that includes a mouth-watering bifana. It’s a simple combination: tender pork meat with a flavorful beer based sauce inside a very soft traditional Portuguese bun. It will give you the energy necessary to go up and down the very steep street close to Virtudes. Their menu also includes one of the city’s best chocolate cakes – so try to save some room!
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Where: Rua das Virtudes, 32
Opening hours: Tuesday-Sunday 12:00-03:00 pm 07:00 pm-10:00 pm
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Venham mais cinco
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Venham mais cinco is a unique space with a comfortable outside area, filled with vintage memorabilia which provides a nice backdrop for you to enjoy your meal. Their specialty is definitely the steak sandwich with serra cheese, mostly due to the tenderness of the meat and the combination of spices and condiments. There is also a vegetarian option with seitan and please do save some room for dessert as their chocolate cake is just to die for.
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Where: Rua de Santo Ildefonso, 219
Opening hours: Sunday-Monday 12:00-10:00 pm; Tuesday-Thurdays 12:00-10:30 pm; Friday-Saturday 12:00-11:00 pm
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Tasca da Badalhoca
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When visiting A Badalhoca you will have the true Portuguese tasca experience due to the stone walls and large wine bottles and ham serving as décor pieces. Amongst other specialties, they are known for their ham sandwich. The recipe is just as simple as the name suggests: a crispy small bread combined with some nice ham which creates a memorable flavor that will always remind you of Porto.
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Where: Rua Dr. Alberto de Macedo, 437
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Opening hours: Monday-Friday 09:00 am-02:00 pm, 03:30 pm-08:00 pm; Saturday 09:00 am-02:00 pm
A Sandeira do Porto
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A Sandeira is one of the hidden gems of Porto. Located in one of those narrow and typical streets, this cozy space will definitely surprise you with its creative decor and fresh flavors. Each sandwich was named after iconic places in the city of Porto, so you can taste Clérigos which is prepared with olive paste, feta cheese, tomato and basil or Douro with ingredients like chicken, goat cheese and apple. Who knew Porto could taste so delicious?
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Where: Rua dos Caldeireiros, 85
Opening hours: Monday-Saturday 09:00 am-00:00
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Soundwich
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If you’re an explorer and nature lover, it’s time to visit Parque da Cidade do Porto where you will find a hidden treasure in the midst of all the greenery: Soundwich. The menu includes creations by 14 of the most renowned chefs, with vegetarian options and creative combinations of flavors. There’s the Rui Paula with roasted beef, tomato sauce (anchovies, tuna, mayo) and iceberg lettuce or the Marco Gomes with a parsley omelet, fried onion, eggplant and salad. With the chill vibe the space offers, you will be able to enjoy your sandwich to its fullest.
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Where: Avenida do Parque, 595
Opening hours: Monday-Friday 12:00-08:00 pm; Saturday-Sunday 10:00am-08:00 pm
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Which sandwich are you craving the most? Let us know in the comment section!
