Excellent vegetarian restaurant, with plenty of options, and everything is so tasty, the wait staff…read moreis super friendly.

Traveling abroad isn't easy when you're vegan, as many of those options in Europe are raw or…read morecurry-based, so finding the Hibiscus buffet was a lifesaver and really enjoyable. It's not cheap, but it's simple, clean vegan comfort food. Every day, there is a different soup (like a creamy legume or squash), around six buffet dishes (at least a rice, a seitan, a tofu, and a vegetable), around four different cold salads (a lettuce, a shaved veg like beet or carrot, and a few other creations), various bite-sized bread pieces, and a few additional bready options (maybe garlic or tomato-topped). Tea is free (possibly coffee?--I didn't partake) and there's water for purchase. There are several desserts for purchase as well, like faux cheesecake or mousse lemon square, which we regrettably didn't try until our 5th trip there. The building has a lovely two-story rustic cottage feel, and is bright, clean, and comfortable. Several tourists ventured in, but it felt like a locals fav. The hours are stunted (12p-3p most days), so be aware of that. The workers were nice and could converse in English and, for some reason, I appreciated when I saw them sitting with pals to eat their own food--like we're just joining them for lunch and they, too, know what a treat their restaurant is. The whole place just seemed homey, casual, and honest.

You cannot miss this place if you're in the charming town of Guimares. We went here on a rainy day,…read moreand we sat by the window that overlooked a citrus tree. The restaurant itself is almost too rustically beautiful to be believed. It's a series of rooms, each intimate and filled with plants. Our food was incredible from start to end. The vegetable soup, mushroom pastry and penne pasta were all just flawless. I could write a book about this place. If you're in town, go here.

A great vegetarian/vegan restaurant, just a short walk from the palace and castle…read more The daily special today featured a drink (I chose the mixed fruit juice), main course of seitan and rice with a salad plate, and a chocolate cake with chestnut cream and lemon for dessert. All were delicious, and the atmosphere was calm and friendly. Highly recommended for a fulfilling lunch or dinner. There's a wide range of teas to choose from too, both hot and cold. You can also buy satchels of organic tea.

Amazing and 100% VEGAN!…read more Bowls are great. Very filling. Beer list is extensive. Seating both indoors and out. Friendly staff.

Such a vegan gem in Porto!…read more What I love most about it is that it's a great place to remote work while having some vegan food to fuel your work. I parked here for a few hours for a late lunch and catching up on emails. Bowls are resonably priced at 8-9 euros, and don't skimp out on ingredients! I got the "sweet" bowl which came with sweet potato puree, basmati rice, seitan, mushrooms, eggplant, lettuce, arugula, cherry tomato, walnuts, cilantro, and chili sauce. I absolutely appreciate ALL the condiments because that's where the flavor is! The staff was super friendly, and didn't pressure me to buy more. I got a chocolate pie slice a few hours later, and while it was on the more "dark" chocolate side, I appreciated the fact that it was vegan, appealing, and delicious! The wifi was acting up, but I can't say if it was because of the wifi in general, or the fact that I was uploading some heave documents LOL!

"The Stoner" burger was tasty and beer was refreshing- a vegan spot worth checking out!read more

This place's menu is limited but interesting (within their limited range of making burgers), and…read morethe folks are friendly. Like a lot of food in Portugal it's a bit low on flavor (to think all those Portuguese sailors traveled the world looking for spices...). I got the "spicy" 666 burger, but most bites weren't noticeably spicy in either sense (heat or flavor), though it did have more flavor than lots of other veg food in Porto. The record store is pretty small and the restaurant is a pretty large part of the space -- though they do seem serious about the vinyl. To eat here you'll have to be okay with persistent punk/rock, though it's not loud (either that, or I'm deafer than I thought).

The food here is incredible. We ordered the vegan cashew burrata, vegan franceshina (mind-blowingly…read moredelicious), a pastel de nata and pistachio cookie. We sat by the window and watched the rain fall while we ate our hot, soupy sandwich. If you're a vegan in Porto, do yourself a favor and go here.

A super vegan option for folks visiting Porto. In the middle of town , nice open bright atmosphere…read moreand a very friendly staff. If heading for dinner make sure to have reservations since they can get busy. Every dish was fresh and uniqu

Visiting from the U.S. and wanted to check out a local vegan place, the food was excellent and I…read moreloved that they had a selection of vegan goods available for purchase. I also had the chocolate croissant which was amazing!! It was a chill spot with good music, and if it were in my city I would frequent it. The people working were very kind as well.

I think this place is closed now. I could not find the open shop location when I walked there again…read morethis trip. Was the Best vegan Francesinha I've had yet in Porto (in 2019). (I did not enjoy the one i tried this year, at Lado B). Also you could buy some vegan groceries; extra nice. Sadly, must've been closed down permanently from COVID challenges, as far as I can tell.

Mid-size space inside and table outside. Service was a little slow but friendly. Call to make…read morereservations even if shows booked online. Ginger lemonade - 4/5 KFC - 5/5 - crunchy and tasty Cheese and pepper dumpling - 4.5/5 Peanut noodles with mushrooms - 5/5 Mushroom dish with tortilla main couurse - 4/5 Dark chocolate tart with pistachio gelato - 4/5

Essential was my favorite meal of my trip to Porto. My family took a ride share from Gaia and it…read morewas completely worth it! It was perfect for vegans and meat eaters alike. We ordered the bread, lasagna, tofu, risotto, wine, a port wine, a mojito, the tart tatin, and the essential de chocolate. Everything was exceptional and not a bite was left. The service was incredible. Marco was very kind and had wonderful recommendations. We sat in the garden and the setting was beautiful. I would recommend Essencia to any visitor to Porto! I will be back!

We went here today and really enjoyed our dinner. The place was recommended to us by vegetarian…read morefriends. All dishes offered are vegan and are offered as an all you can eat buffet. Everything we tried was tasty and fresh. We loved the beetroot orange salad and the electric berry juce. On some dishes we missed the refined taste, but overall it was a great experience, in a very modern style restaurant with nice and attentive staff and we would definitely come again. We give 5 well deserved stars. Buffet: Euro 12.50 per Person, glass red vine Euro 6.00, electric berry juce Euro 4.00.

This is a popular Portuguese chain with many locations in Porto. When we arrived, we were greeted…read morewarmly and immediately seated. The server asked if this was our first time dining there, and we said yes. He then explained the buffet options, drink ordering, and payment process. The buffet line had a wide variety of food choices, each labeled with the ingredients. I tried a small sample of everything, and let me tell you, I was stuffed! I didn't think I had room for dessert, but when the table next to us ordered the banoffi pie, I found a tiny bit of room, barely. The food was absolutely delicious, and the wait staff was incredibly attentive and friendly. The store we stopped in was well-lit and spacious, with plenty of tables.