Padaria Ribeiro

 In Portuguese and Spanish below

Padaria Ribeiro has already a century full of history and its popularity hasn't gone lost along the years. Placed in Praça Guilherme Gomes Fernandes, this small bakery is one of those you must try.

The pastries and cakes are its main attraction. Once you're in, you have the chance to taste homemade sweets that just got out of the oven and have extreme quality. At any time of the day you can buy freshly made warm bread.

Lanches are a house specialty, with ham, mortadella and cheese involved in a fluffy and soft mass, which are constantly being taken out of the oven and delighting the costumers.

If you're ever in Downtown Oporto, please don't forget to stop by Padaria Ribeiro, its high quality pastries will make you want to come back.

Verde Tília

 In Portuguese and Spanish below

João Paulo Jardim gave gis imprint to the decoration of Verde Tília, a modern tea room. This space was launched in 2010 in Alameda Eça de Queiroz, by theAntas area, escaping downtown's usual fuss.

The location combines with Verde Tília's spirit, which transmits peace and offers its costumers the oportunity to relax at the flavour of several teas. These are the main characters and they can be hot or cold, chosen from the french brand Le Palais de Thés.

Verde Tília is divided in two inner spaces and an outter esplanade. The décor, at the responsability of João Paulo Jardim, is another important aspect. On the inside, the bright colors relax us, colors like the light green from the walls or the tables' white. You can enjoy the exterior part all year because it is heated and you're able to request blankets in the cooler days.

Verde Tília is a space that lets us forget the city's bustle, therefore being ideal for a conversation among friends while drinking a nice infusion.