Located conveniently on Rua Ferreirra Borges, Cafe Central is a good option for a break and a bite…read more Ample seating outside is ideal for people watch. Service is quick and there is clean bathrooms. The portions are generous and prices are reasonable. The quality is good overall, with all the plates freshly prepared. However it's tourist food. No local cuisine here. It's pizza, pasta and steak and chicken. For more authentic experience, you need to leave the main drag and explore the many side alleys.

Service here is FANTASTICO! It is very central if you are out shopping or just in from the train…read morestation or heading to the University. But - it is fairly basic food. Prices are good. This is NOT Portuguese food. And I had the salmon pasta that was boxed noddles-yuck, sauce was ok but red, salmon tasted fresh. House white wine for 3 bucks delicious and dry. Tiramisu dessert- pretty good version. Not Italian/authentic but I enjoyed it. It's cosy, warm and again, staff are wonderful. I had pasta with salmon (red sauce) 11,00 Wine 3,00 Tiramisu 4,00 Free wifi here - like most cafes in Portugal

Friendly staff, fast service, tasty food, everything in a modern but still traditional setting…read more Good menu enough to choose from, and if you have difficult eaters for Kids they have a couple of dishes 2. It was a good experience glad we sad down here.

We were wondering around luso looking for a place to spend the night and get some food. After…read morespotting the famous fountain where you can load up on luso water we spotted a small cottage in the corner of a courtyard across from the fountain next to the hotel. We hesitated but walked in, sat down and we were warmly greeted and given menus in English. The menu descriptions don't do the food justice at all, the toasted breads were amazing and perfectly portioned. We randomly decided that we were in a tea mood and the lovely owner brought over a selection of all of their teas so we could smell and sample which we would like to try. The decor is quaint and cozy and looks as if it came straight out of a Pinterest board.

Wonderful little cafe run by Sofia. We came here at the recommendation of our host and were so…read morehappy we did. Sofia made my wife a delicious omelet, coffee was fantastic and it's just a wonderful little place. Be patient, she's a one woman shop, but everything is made with love and care!

This is my favorite pastry shop in Coimbra. I wish I could say try this or that - but actually you…read moreneed to try everything so go hungry! I go for the sweet side of the counter but the mini quiche and onion-shaped breaded chicken are fabulous. They have two huge spaces to sit in as well as room outside on sunny days. It's a great place for an expresso stop, lunch treat or to sit and study or read.

UPDATE - This place is out of the way... literally. Not a touristy spot at all. You'll have to…read moredecide to go there but it's worth it. Their "broa" (Portuguese corn bread) was voted best in the country and you can watch them make it. There's a huge room where they prepare the dough for all their amazing breads and pastries. We bought a load of pastries and broa. Look at that photo, it's amazing! There's an old windmill on the property and a restaurant with eating both inside and outside. We will return here when we get back to Portugal.

This is the best thing that I ever had in Portugal so far!…read moreFlavors are well balanced and not too sweet!! Do not miss this if you're near Coimbra. We will be back when we head back to Lisbon from Porto.

Amazing spot for coffee and ice cream. I stopped by twice in one day! That shows how much I loved…read moreit! First stop was for a cappuccino topped with cocoa powder which hit the spot. Second stop was for ice cream. They were so many unique flavors to pick from - it was so hard to decide. You can sample flavors but only after picking a size (cone or cup) and making a payment. The cup sizes include one less flavor so for example with a medium cup, you can select up to three flavors. With a medium cone, it is just two. The prices are very reasonable and the staff is incredibly patient as you sample and try the different flavors. They also speak English and will help translate and explain flavors. I ended up going with a medium cup with pistachio, fig and ricotta and golden milk (turmeric, cinnamon, ginger and black pepper - it's amazing!) They have both non-vegan and vegan flavors so ample choices for all diets. There is very little indoor seating (one table) but plenty of seating (tables and chairs) outside for people watching. I cannot recommend this place enough!

This is a little neighborhood padaria like so many others in Portugal. A nice selection of sweet…read moreand savory pastries, other items to order, all the coffee you could dream of, and friendly service. What makes this one unusual is that there are multiple outlets and wifi. There's the normal neighbors hanging out and chatting. There are also people having meetings and working on their laptops.