Mercador Cafe is a classic Porto dining experience. We dined here for breakfast. Both of us…read moreordered pancakes with berries. Mine had pistachio sauce and hers had yogurt. Both were delicious but I think hers was best as it was sweetened with honey. We were the first customers when Mercador opened at 8:30am and it was filling up quickly after that. Service was pleasant and efficient in English or Portuguese. I would definitely come back although sadly this is our last day in Porto.

The food is Delicious ! great value for tourist area. The service is quick but not rushed…read more Highly recommend!

Intimate hippie cafe vibes. Food was terrific; a bit more decadent than I expected. Coffee drink…read morewas good. Service was vibey in a good way. They were kind and spoke excellent English. Definitely worth repeating at some point. Bathrooms: Clean and functional.

What an experience!!! EXCELLENT FOOD, EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE AND COZY UNIQUE AMBIANCE!!!…read more During our travel, we found this gem and decided to try for brunch and I am so glad we did. The wait time was high for us but once we were seated, it was a delightful experience. The interior is unique and cozy. The server was super attentive. We order their salty cakes, Norte breakfast platter and lattes. Everything was made to perfection, very fresh and delicious.I would highly recommend checking them out

Went because the "french toast" was suggested as an amazing treat. They were sold out at 10 am when…read morewe got there. So get there early. The other baked goods were good, cheap and filling. I would definitely check it out while in Porto for a quick, cheap and good take away breakfast.

Amazing place for breakfast in a vert convenient location right in the centre. Everything handmade…read moreand really soooo unexpensive. Would recommend to try their "lanches mistos" which look a lot like handmade scones with added parma ham and cheese. Will come back next time around!

Beautiful restaurant, amazing food, and excellent service. Waitstaff are kind and patient, and it…read moreis genuinely a great place to stop by. We visited twice because it was so good, highly recommend the Burrata Waffles or the hangover waffles. Super efficient but not rushed, cannot emphasize how wonderful the service was. (Also they moved locations about a year ago, new location at Rua das Flores 148 4050-263 Porto, Portugal)

Great French toast. Not too many people would order this, but ice matcha latte is good too.read more

Well I'm finally trying to get around to writing reviews of all the whole bunch of places we…read morestopped at on our trip to Portugal, now 2 1/2 - 3 months ago... including, notably, a whole *bunch* of places selling pastel de nata, so I could try a whole bunch to compare them all, so I could sound like an insufferable person afterwards :p. The version here, I would say was... good. Tasty dough, but a little floppy. Tasty enough filling, but a bit dimensional and not very brulee'd, like eating a very sweet omelet? Great, cheap espresso, though, but that also seemed to be true all across the city. (Porto was a great city. I miss being on vacation.)

Local bakery. Fast service with lots of activity. Cheap prices. Great find! Tried the shrimp…read moreempanada which was creamy and delicious! Also Reid the ham and cheese sandwich which was fresh and satisfying.

Delicious little brunch spot. Amazing options for food and drinks. And Carlos, our server, was so…read moresweet and welcoming! Would def come back!

Given that everything is in English, this place caters to the tourist crowd. And it was absolutely…read morepacked at noon on a Wednesday. Anyone from the west cannot make it anywhere before 12pm ... It's a trendy, colorful space with friendly service. The food is also fresh and tasty -- I got the Bacon & Egg bagel, and I enjoyed the added pesto & crispy onions. Paired with a detox shot, I felt 50% healthy. The couple next to me got pancakes, and they looked ridiculously good. I'm glad I didn't order them cause the protein did me good for the next 8 hours of walking around the town, but if you're a sweet-breakfast person, definitely get them. I recommend this place if you're shy about trying some of the more local spots and want to ensure the menu is readable. However, if you're more adventurous, try a more authentic breakfast spot.

I was here for one specific reason - it's really the only craft coffee shop on this side of the…read morebridge, where we were staying since that's where all the port tasting rooms are, and I wanted to get some morning caffeine in my immediate vicinity, before another day of eating, drinking and walking around all day. So I didn't try any of their *food* food, which seems to be a focus, but they're definitely providing a great service to anyone in the area who needs some quality morning coffee. 4 euro for an oat milk latte is a pretty great price, and it was a great latte. Since I was there and saw that they also sold pastries, I also got a filled croissant for 3 euro, which made a great breakfast - the croissant itself, honestly, was just good, but the cream filling was fantastic. p.s. if you're just here for a to-go coffee like I was - there's signage around, or at least was when I was there, that makes it seem like they only have table service, so I awkwardly saw at a table until they told me I could absolutely also order at the counter, especially if I was ordering to-go.

TL;DR: One of those rare places you build your day around…read more Coffee, food, and vibe all hit. When you're on vacation and keep thinking about a coffee shop, that's the signal. Start your day here. Food: My girlfriend worked through the benedicts, all solid. I stuck with the eggs and eggplant dish, which sounds odd but works and doesn't weigh you down for a day of walking and wine. Drinks: Excellent across the board. We're coming from Seattle with a former barista in the mix, and this didn't miss. Service: Consistently great. Smooth, attentive, no friction. Vibe: Worth showing up for on its own. We watched people stop, look in, and take photos. It has that pull. What could be better: Not much. It gets busy, and for good reason.

Food: Loved the menu concept -- I selected the "French" breakfast. I loved the portion size and…read morevariety within this meal. The cheddar cheese tasted different than what I'm used to and the croissant was rather soft instead of crispy/flakey; I also felt the bacon could've been fried a bit harder. But I loved the eggs w/chives, toast, and jam/butter. The espresso was deliciously smooth. The orange juice was not fresh, but I appreciated the pulp. Service: Fantastic. The folks at Lazy are welcoming and did a great job with getting us food drink. They also chatted with us about local recommendations Ambiance: Ambiance goes crazy! I went around opening (8am) and it was already vibey. They had 2000s R&B/Hip Hop music playing & the employees were upbeat/friendly.

Very yummy breakfast! I got the bagel with scrambled eggs, bacon and cheese. The bagel was super…read morefluffy which i loved, however I wish the bacon was a bit crispy (might just be personal preference). It also seemed like the cheese was a pre shredded cheddar from a store. Service was great and it's a cool spot, thought!

Very unique and lovely place. Great for a breakfast or lunch. Good services!Excellent toast ! Good…read morecoffee!

This place is so cute! We went here for breakfast and so glad we did! It's a small cafe with a…read moresmall menu ranging from sandwiches to toast to wraps. It's reasonably priced as well. The owner, or manager, or I'm not sure what she was, but she was SO kind and helpful! She was basically doing everything herself (taking orders, payment, making food) it was very impressive. I got a sandwich (I forget what it was called) but it had cheese, honey, and nuts. The bread and sandwich was delicious! I think the bread made the dish though- it was so yummy! It also came with a shot of soup. The cafe is super clean and has bathrooms too! I definitely recommend this place! It's delicious!

A cafe in Sao Bento station, Porto. Food and coffee was good, since it is in Portugal, everywhere…read moreyou get good coffee and bread! I sat here many times while i was in Porto waiting for the train to Campana. Sao Bento staion has beautiful blue tile walls. A must see one! Cafe doors to the street and to the station was usually opened and cold wind came in to the cafe. Pretty empty, so not to worry about seats. Service can be slow side.

Not too bad for a very convenient place near tourist spots. We had four meals, salmon bowl, beef…read morebowl, vegetable curry and a chicken feta bowl. All were good although ratio of main to starch, especially for the curry bowl, tends to much to the starch. Salmon was a little over cooked but tasty. Beef was likely the best dish. Staff is friendly. You order then sit down. They will bring you your food and clear the table.