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Cafe Algarve is not a cafe is in the sense of a North American coffeehouse nor one of the fabled…read morecafes in the big cities in Portugal, such as the Cafes A Brasileira, Suiza, Nicola, or Majestic. It is, as others have said, a neighborhood grocery store / cafe that is unmistakably and authentically Portuguese. Its name, Cafe Algarve, refers to the beachy area in the south of Portugal. However, a poster map of Baixa Pombalina, the Baixa district of Lisbon rebuilt after the 1755 earthquake under the direction of the Marques de Pombal, will be looking at you from the cash register. Locals coming from Portugal definitely frequent this business, close to the intersection of Broadway and Commercial Drive, and many speak in their native language. The owners and the patrons are very friendly. One should stop by to try a pastry and some coffee ... or tea. Also, if you've ever tried, and liked, Sumol, the Portuguese soft drink which comes in orange, pineapple, and passion fruit, you can buy it here. You can also buy other groceries. I recommend coming in the morning for the pastry and coffee. The pastries are pasteis de nata, the traditional Portuguese custard tarts "born" in Lisbon's Belem district, and it's impossible to eat just one. So, for an inexpensive pastry and coffee, meeting some nice folks from across the Atlantic, and doing something atypical while in Vancity, check this place out.

Drove 2 hours and paid $10 to park only to have them close by 4:30pm when their sign says they are…read moreopen until 6 on Sunday. Don't waste your time.

Attention chicken lovers! One of my new favs!…read more This place is a must on a Sunday which is the only day they serve their $19.50 PCOV Portuguese Piri Piri chicken with potato crisps and salad. The chicken is flavourful and juicy and is great value as it's essentially half a chicken. Potato slices were crisp on the outside and soft on the inside. Olives, bread and packaged butter are complimentary. On their appetizers list, we had a delicious Deep Fried Cod Cake ($9), and $19 Clams steamed in white wine, with garlic and cilantro. If you love garlic, the leftover sauce is perfect for dipping your bread in. Both are recommended starters. Highly recommend a Sunday visit, if you love Nando's or interested in trying flavourful Portuguese chicken with South African spices. Just a warning it may not be the quickest meal. The room was packed on the Sunday I was there and the friendly server was hard to contact for additional requests. The restaurant is open to the public and not just for paid members.

I came here couple times for dinner. Their food is tasty. This is one of the few Nando's that feels…read morelike a sit down restaurant. When you walk through the door, you still have to order your food but they will bring it to you. They do come by to check on how you are doing and how was the food etc. I got the chicken bowl and it was super delicious. The avocado was a bit overripe but it was the way I liked it. The chicken was fresh and delicious. They do serve alcohol here and other drinks. I really like their pita bread appetizers and also their garlic bread here. Highly recommend getting that. This location is modern and there are plenty of free parking onsite.

Nando's Peri-Peri on 4711 McClelland Road, Richmond. Food:…read more(4/5) one of the best locations that we have visited. We do enjoy the chicken,prepared so tender and the spicy is just right for our expectations! We are lucky to come over in time!

well went there with Friend and her Families on Jan18,2026 night time. The restaurant is very nice…read morevery clean. That night kind a quiet. We order a grill chicken ,There is Salad, Fries and very nice rice and it is not salty. The chicken which my order was a bit burn and had burn taste and because I was hungry i rather just eat it , My honest opinion it is not tasty for me but the serving and the size of chicken was big. I can not complain about the size of the chicken The sauce that they put on the Chicken it is kind a sour and it is not for me I rather had a grill Chicken a bit sweetness but my friend really enjoy their food

A meal at Barcelos Flame Grilled Chicken was enjoyed with…read morefriends. The establishment is located at 7515 Market Crossing #140, Burnaby, BC V5J 0A3. A combo meal consisting of double chicken legs, one side, and soda is available for $17. Our selections included the veri peri chicken legs combo with Caesar salad and coke; the chicken exhibited a slight spiciness but was fresh, hot, and juicy. The Caesar salad featured a substantial amount of dressing. The super peri chicken legs paired with peri fries and ice tea were also a highlight, with the peri fries being especially flavorful. Furthermore, the chicken Caesar wrap with Caesar salad contained a multitude of tasty ingredients. It is also worth noting that the restaurant provides complimentary refills on soda drinks. The service was characterized by its speed and friendliness.

Summer is almost over, so we decided to squeeze in one more patio dinner. Brazilian food turned…read moreout to be perfect for it. We saw Boteco Brasil's top reviews and had to check it out. It's tucked away on Nanaimo & East Broadway, not a super busy area, but we noticed lots of Brazilian guests dining here. That's always a good sign! What we ordered: * Picanha Verão - A special Brazilian sirloin cut, served with a light hearts of palm salad. We're usually not sirloin steak people, but this dish completely surprised us. Juicy, flavourful, and a must-order signature plate! * Bobó de Camarão - Shrimp in creamy coconut milk sauce with rice & salad. The sauce was rich and comforting, we couldn't stop spooning it over the rice. * Dados de Tapioca - Crispy fried tapioca cubes dipped in sweet pepper jelly. Sweet, savoury, and chewy! It was such a unique appetizer. * Bolinho de Bacalhau - Cod croquettes with a mashed potato inside dough. Golden and speical. * Pudim de Leite Moça - Condensed milk flan. Smooth, creamy, and absolutely heavenly. Another must order! * Brigadeiro - Chocolate truffle ball coated in sprinkles. A classic Brazilian sweet treat. * Beijinho - Sweet coconut ball, soft and chewy. We paired everything with a fruity Batida de Frutas (mango) and the classic Caipirinha. Perfect match for the food and patio vibes. Overall, a hidden gem that transports you to Brazil through food, music, and vibes. We'll definitely be back to explore more dishes! Food:  5/5 Must Try! Service: 5/5 Kids: 4/5 Yay! Price: $30-$40 each person (dinner) Presentation: 2/5 Parking:  Free street parking in the neighbourhood. Tips: * Large outdoor patio seating - perfect for summer nights * Live music on certain evenings * Huge variety of Brazilian dishes to try * Happy Hour (Tue-Fri, 3-6pm) * Have a food truck around the city * Catering services available Would I Return: Yes ‍

Tasty but expensive Brazilian place on Nanaimo near Broadway. According to my Brazilian friend the…read moreplace isn't too authentic, but you be the judge. Parking is available on the side streets. The venue has a large covered E facing patio, which is great on summer days. There is also a crowded indoor dining area. The evening my buddy and I went, there was also live music. As of the time of writing, there is a $6 mandatory "cover charge" on these evenings. Something to keep in mind. Staff were friendly but service was slow. Mind you the place was pretty full. Caipirinha - buddy said he saw them using a mix instead of simply using raw ingredients (I couldn't see as I was facing away from the bar). The curious thing was that although I ordered a double, there was way more liquid in the glass than there should be in an "authentic" version. With that said, I actually can't complain, as I just thought of it as more drink. Mini coxinha - 10 tasty crispy chicken and potato croquette bites with aioli sauce (extra charge). Nice and tasty. Picanha - 8oz steak, seasoned Korsch (no idea what this means). The fatty edge was there. Steak was a wee bit tough, but no biggie. I had mine rare. Buddy had his steak medium rare, and said it was ridiculously tough compared to other places. I tried a piece and it was fine to me. Maybe I just have low standards. Served with farofa (cassava meal), brown beans, fries, rice, and salsa. Definitely a unique combo. The band was singing a mix of songs. Heads up - the songs aren't exactly Brazilian. Guantanamera is as Brazilian as a Cohiba, and they were also singing some songs in Spanish instead of Portuguese. With that said, I imagine the layman wouldn't be able to tell the difference. I just closed my eyes and enjoyed the vibe. Overall the experience was okay, but the steep pricing and slow service and mandatory music cover charge make me a bit hesitant to come back. But there aren't really many other options in town for the Brazilian experience. Maybe come try it once.

Peri-peri chicken was juicy, tender, flavorful. Last time I had any peri-peri chicken was in…read moreFullerton California. However, that shop closed a little while after Covid restrictions were lifted. My husband & I shared a plate of chicken & sides of rice & fries. Service was excellent for a fast casual restaurant. The waitress checked in on us several times & filled our water glasses frequently. The tables were also quickly cleaned after customers left. Very nice experience.

We always love visiting Nando's whenever we can since we sadly don't have one in Vegas…read more The staff are always friendly, and the interiors have cool South African themed decor. For this visit I had the chicken breast with the mango seasoning plus rice and cauliflower. Everything was delicious as usual. The chicken is always tender, juicy, and flavorful. I'm not a major cauliflower fan usually, but the way they prepare and season it is delicious! Don't miss the garlic bread either. We had this as a side, and it never disappoints. Crunchy bread with the perfect amount of garlic flavoring without being overpowering. The only drawback about this location is that they don't have a soda fountain for refills but rather only serve soft drinks in bottles. Definitely give Nando's a visit in a city near you!

They have 4.9 stars on Google which drew us here, however it's more of a convenience store with…read moremicrowaved food rather than a restaurant. They sell a bunch of Brazilian snacks but overall the inside of the store looked worn out. We came in on a Sunday morning and no one was at the front. I rang the bell and a young girl came to take our order. She was sweet but looked very stressed. She ran to the back and was on the phone with her boss frantically asking for help. She then came running out and told us it'll be a wait because she needs to get a big order out. I replied no problem and went to grab a seat. After awhile I rang the bell again and asked for a refund and said I would return another time. The girl said she could make the food now. The next few minutes all we heard was the microwave constantly going off and it was clear nothing was made fresh. Feijoada: apparently this is their most popular dish and I liked the vibrant colours. However the pork was overcooked and nothing tasted fresh except for the slice of orange. Strogonoff: the creamy sauce was not bad but it was so salty we were really thirsty after. The chicken was overcooked. Coxinha: I was excited to try tradition Brazilian croquettes but these were clearly frozen and again didn't taste fresh.

Brazilian cafe and takeout restaurant on Edmonds…read more Parking is available on the side streets. To be honest, I wasn't sure what to expect. It looked like a coffee shop with their drinks and cakes, but also serves some Brazilian staples (feijoada, coxinha etc.). The theme is definitely on the casual side. There is a nice small covered patio in front. My biggest complaint was that the service was just atrocious. When I walked in, there was 1 customer in front of me. She was jabbering with the staff in Portuguese. The staff (both of them) saw me standing there and just ignored me. After a minute, I grabbed a menu off the table and stood there holding it. They looked at me again and kept on chatting with that customer. After a few minutes, another (3rd) customer arrived. This customer was confused too, as she couldn't tell if there was a lineup, since I was just standing around staring at the gaggle behind the counter. She then stood behind me and also waited for a few minutes, while the staff continued to ignore both of us. Total wait time was 12-13 minutes(!) before someone behind the counter decided to acknowledge our existence. Considering there were a total of 3 customers (not including a small group already seated), this is quite unacceptable. It was like the staff were there to socialize. The staff are obviously local Brazilians, as the cashier didn't have the best English. He didn't know what decaf was. Fortunately I had Google Translate. I ordered a flat white. They make this thing automatically with the push of a button. In other words, the coffee machine is similar to those found at car dealerships. I guess the redeeming factors was that the coffees here are quite inexpensive, and the flat white tasted decent for a generic coffee. My other complaint is that the cakes aren't made in house. Looks like they're made by a local bakery (Sinatra's). Price is definitely on the high side, but the carrot cake I had was very decent. I really wanted to like this place, but honestly have trouble recommending it. The service was atrocious, the coffees are office/gas station grade, and the cakes can just be obtained directly from the bakery supplier. Guess I'm going elsewhere for my next coffee/dessert fix.

Omg y'all... back in California and suddenly craving that Canadian peri-peri... Probably b/c we…read moredon't have a single reasonable halal peri-peri option out here. Whomp whomp! Let me take it back to the start though. When I first discovered this trip to Canada was actually happening and just within a few days, the highlight for me was: NANDOS! Wait for it.... Only to find out (after checking the website and calling around) that none of the Vancouver Nando's are halal. Boooooo! Heartbreak on sight y'all. Found this spot on a website somewhere and verified the locations seemed nice on Yelp! Since the trip's primary purpose was taking my dad to visit his old buddies from Uganda, the itinerary was more "play it by ear". After verifying ALL three locations of Barcelos Flame Grilled Chicken are HALAL, I was glad we ended up with this one! The vibe was nice with warm colors, authentic artwork, and simple, friendly service. We ordered a family-style plate and everything was tasty. I tried the medium peri sauce on the side b4 placing the order which had great flavor but was a little too hot for me, so I switched to mild and was given medium and hot on the side! Salad was cold and crisp as it should be! The fries were surprisingly good... maybe it's the Canadian potatoes doing their thing. Mom already said she wants to try the chicken burger next time. I'd definitely return for the wings. The intention was to come back for those wings and burgers but we sadly we didn't get a chance, no worries a window of opportunity to come back eh? Quick tip: There's a parking lot in the back. If you're visiting from outside Canada remember you pay by scanning the barcode on the wall!

Won't be coming back here again. My bf made a reservation and said it was for a birthday, nobody…read moredid anything nor greet the celebrant. The meat selection was limited, also inconsistent (either bloody or overcooked, under seasoned), servers were also slow coming around and sometimes bypass our group of 9. If you come in expecting it to be similar to Fogo de Chao, you will be disappointed. Salad bar only has eggs and beans for protein. No salmon, cold cuts, cheeses whatsoever. For the price of 50 cdn per head, you are better off going elsewhere. Just NO.

I was there last year for my birthday…read more You definitely have to be a meat lover to go there I would say the food is about a 6 out of 10 It was just grilled meats and they really did need more seasoning on the meat The salad bar was a bit of a joke I really had no service The best thing was there black beans that they had there What they neglected to tell me and my whole table was that there was other things that came with the meal like Cheese Buns and there was a couple of other items like kasava chips which were crazy The ambience was okay it's very 2000 They need to update There was really nothing exciting about this restaurant The ambiance was just old school I think that they should offer something special for the birthday person for free I didn't think this was good value at all there's lots of places you can go at this price point Would I recommend it go once in a lifetime and thatAbout it