Best Cafés in Porto

In this post I will introduce my favorite cafés in Porto ordered based on Google reviews score. Some of them are typical Portuguese, others rather modern “European”. I hope everyone finds his “cup of tea”, or rather coffee 🙂

• Cafe Kiwa – 5.0★ – Opened in January 2025 in Porto’s Bonfim district, Café Kiwa is a haven for matcha enthusiasts. The café offers premium organic Japanese matcha in beverages like the Coconut Matcha and Ginger Matcha. The minimalist interior, featuring white walls and natural wood accents, creates a serene atmosphere.

• Dona Mira – Café, Bar e Cultura – 4.9★ – This delightful café is owned and operated by friendly, professional, musicians (pianist and violinist) and it is filled with art, music, coffee, aperitifs, and delicious food.

• Combi Coffee Roasters – 4.7★ – Located in the artistic heart of Porto (in Bonfim, close to the Faculty of Fine Arts of Porto University) Combi fits very well to this “hipster” environment. It works with ethical cooperatives to get the best coffee from all around the globe. They also roast their own fresh coffee.

• SO Coffee Roasters – 4.7★ – Located in the center of Porto, it is a three plant location. Coffee shop on the ground floor, green coffee bean storage on the lower level, roastery, and communal table on the higher plant. If you work remotely, besides traditional coworking spaces, it can be a perfect place to spend your working time. They offer cakes, pastries, sourdough sandwiches, smoothies and of course lots of coffee.

• 7g Roaster – 4.7★ – Located on the other side of the river, in Vila Nova de Gaia, 7g Roaster offers a wide variety of coffee as well as brunch options.

• C’alma Coffee Room – 4.6★ – C’alma Coffee Room is located in beautiful historic building in Porto. Its focus is to serve unique coffees of different quality roasters, combining the history of coffee with the history of the building itself, making it a unique place in town. 

• NOLA KITCHEN – 4.6★ – NOLA (meaning NO LAbels) is an easygoing cafe focusing on health-conscious snacks & juices, plus veggie & organic menus. I also love their minimalistic brand marketing and funny logos hanging all around the café. Check also NOLA 2.0.

• The Coffee – 4.6★ – The Coffee brings a minimalist Japanese-inspired coffee experience to Porto, serving high-quality specialty coffee in a sleek, modern setting. Perfect for a quick caffeine fix, it’s a favorite among coffee lovers who appreciate simplicity, consistency, and great espresso.

• Armazém do Caffè – 4.5★ – There are several “Armazéms do Caffé” located in Porto. I have visited the one in Maia and Leça da Palmeira and enjoyed amazing coffee and also hot chocolate in winter time.

• My Coffee Porto – 4.5★ – Due to its location on one of the most famous stairs in Porto, My Coffee Porto offers unique incredible view on historic Porto and Douro river.

• Ponto 2 – 4.5★ – Located near Casa da Música, Ponto 2 is a cozy café and bakery known for its freshly baked breads, pastries, and a variety of toasts. The café features a modern and clean interior, with a spacious back terrace perfect for enjoying your meal in warmer weather.

• A Certain café – 4.5★ – This lovely café is also located in Bonfim, close to Combi café and also fits very well to this part of Porto. Except for amazing coffee and snacks, you can also buy here some artsy products.

• Café Guarany – 4.2★ – Established in 1933, Café Guarany belongs to one of the oldest cafés in Porto. Nowaday, it is mostly known as the musicians coffee shop. It offers a mixture of the tradition, the quality of its services and the artistic spirit that has characterized its existence since the beginning. Guarany also reminds us of the Indians from South America.

• Majestic Café – 4.1★ – Majestic Café is a must visit while in Porto. It is claimed that J. K. Rowling wrote here some parts of the first book Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone (unlike the Library Lello as Rowling claims she has never visited it before writing HP books).

Still not enough? Then check our article about best brunch places in Porto, where you can read about more cafés!