Everything we ate here was good but the gem by far was the chicken and waffles. The fried chicken…read moreis sheer perfection. I also particularly enjoyed the seafood croquettes. Also, how pretty was this glass for an iced latte? My friend's tea came with an hour glass so she would know once it was finished steeping--too cool.

We ate here twice while staying nearby in Ponte Delgada. We did not make reservations but were able…read moreto get a table. The seafood casserole was excellent and the cheesecake and chocolate cake should not be missed. Excellent service both nights.

I visited both of the tea factories on the island and compared to its bigger but more touristy…read moreneighbor, I very much preferred the intimate vibe at Cha Porto Formoso. Also, the view here is absolutely breathtaking! We were fortunate that the sky had just cleared up when we visited and there's nothing like overlooking the rows of tea field with the town and ocean as the backdrop. Overall, the visit took about 30 minutes. The tea was great and we had a great time here.

Chá Porto Formoso is a tea factory and museum. Porto Formoso is one of the two tea plantations in…read moreEurope grown for industrial purposes. The tea factory also serves as a museum, showcasting the history of tea production in the Azores islands. They offer a short guided tour that culminates in a tea tasting. The tour guide was a wonderful and knowledgeable young lady. The tea was fantastic. The factory's terrace has a spectacular view over the tea plantations and of the Porto Formoso town. Seriously, the view is insanely gorgeous. 5 stars.

Absolutely loved this hidden gem. Wonderful desserts, great wine, appetizers, and plenty of food…read more Service was beautiful and amazing. Indoor and outdoor seating. Find parking off site.

One of our first (and absolute best) random find on our getaway trip to Azores. Didn't know what to…read moreexpect driving into a shallow alleyway and parking alongside a residential looking garden, but found a huge outdoor patio amongst giant succulent plants, a rocky wall, and natural setting amongst happy birds. And I love tea! We never made it to the plantations but was happy to see ao many offerings from the local sources. We took our time sipping our aromatic teas, nomming at our simple sandwiches, crunching and chewing at the contrasting textures of our black pudding pineapple... and just felt the warm sun and heard the birds and felt present and at peace. This really help set the relaxing foundation for our next few days. Never have I been so thankful for a cafe to exist in exactly the way it was meant for me to experience.

This is a great local cafe located downtown. This place is always busy with its outside seating…read more The food and service here are great. I ordered a pizza this time and the pepperoni was actually their local sausage which tasted a lot better. I also liked the fact that it had cheese in the crust. There is both inside and outside seating.

I have been here in 2018 and we loved it because they were open later after dinner for an espresso…read moreand dessert. When I came back in 2025 I was excited for that. Hours completely changed. They only open 11am-7pm I believe. However the food and drinks were amazing! An extensive menu now that they didn't have back then I think. Can get very busy and tricky to get a table if you have more than 4-5 people for an outside table. We all loved the food and were reasonably priced. Service was good. We had to check in with our waiter but they had many tables they were taking care of and enjoyed the slower Azores style meals. Always recommend to people in the city.

Friendly staff. Good pizza and tarts. Right next to a public park so it's really nice to sit…read moreoutside and sip some coffee and beer.

I ordered a pizza to share, definitely recommend that! A large is definitely enough to feed two…read morepeople and it's so cheap!! The staff is super nice! Try to find a table outside! It's super fun to people watch and eat. Fav place because of the service and food. Definitely will come back!

Very busy, charming bakery/coffee shop along the water! We just wanted a few pastel de natas, but…read morethe water insisted we sit and they will serve it to us, which was nice. There were indoor and outdoor tables, but we decided to sit inside since it was a little cold and rainy. We ordered the plain pastel de natas and they were delicious and flaky. My only wish is that they were served a little warm and they could've been even better. Once you're finished, you go up to the cash register to pay with the receipt the waiter gives you. Even though it was busy and there was a line, it moved quickly since they were hustling.

Friendly staff but very slow service (but maybe not according to Azorean style). Ordered passion…read morefruit and Nutella egg tart, tasted ok but they did not keep these warm/hot, could've been so much better. Cappuccino was ok, overall nothing impressive that we tried.

Incredible lunch, the beef stew lunch special was amazing. My kids had the hamburger and said it…read morewas the best they ever had!

This place was a delicious relief!…read more We ordered a smattering of veggie dishes and all were amazing, but they also had some meat inclusive dishes like a smoked salmon salad or cod ceviche or burgers. The mushroom salad was one of the better salads I've had. The Indian chef fashioned some lovely curries for the evening specials. Truly: whatever your dietary needs, it's here and it's tasty and it's cheap. I was also impressed by the bar. They don't carry anything they don't find sufficiently delicious and their taste is solid. Want a nice wine? There are several. Sick of Super Bock? There's a selection of beautiful artisanal beers. Cocktails? So. Many. So good! This place is definitely worth the time, especially if you want a veggie filled break between your fried fish and Azorean muffins elsewhere.

Awesome hole in the wall with a dive bar vibe. The Aljube cocktail is one of the best drinks I've…read moreever had! Pineapple, mint and your choose of vodka, rum or gin. Amazing!