Rota do Chá

Rota do Cha is a mandatory stop in Oporto.

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Verde Tília

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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.

Chocolataria das Flores

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The Flower's Street (Rua das Flores) has a brand new space where the art of producing cocoa becomes irresistible to those who look for it. The Chocolataria das Flores promises to sweeten the mouths of the portuguese with its chocolate treats and handmade cookies. With a foot on the vintage and the other in the contemporary, the latest little corner right next to the cafeteria service and the tea room, where it stands out the attention given to details about the decoration as well as the service.

Chocolate with Port wine is one of the moreish combinations you can find in Chocolataria das Flores. In a cared and welcoming space with a contemporary décor where the white tones prevail along with some black details, tey make chocolate and craft biscuits.

Without preservatives nor dyes, the products reflect the flavour of the cocoa allied to the flavour of innovation. Therefore, the house specialties make several propositions stuffed with Port wine.

Besides being a store, Chocolataria das Flores is also a cafeteria, with homemade cakes, brownies, muffins, toasted bread of Mafra, together with some tea or hot cocoa, as well as the light meals based on quiches, meatloaf, pastries, hotdogs, among others.

Casa de Ló

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Situated in the 20 of Travessa de Cedofeita since December of 2008, in a building used to house the famous Casa Margaridense, you can find Casa de Ló. The arrival of this place led to some structural changes in the building, preserving the magnificent rustic hall. The rest of the space is also rural but a modern rural, a bit more contemporary.

However, this place has a pretty modern and unique concept, given that it's multitasked: it's a store, where one can buy the kind of sweets that were once sold in the Casa Margaridense between 1880 and the beginning of the 20th Century, such as marmeladas and, of course, pão de ló; it's a coffee shop and offers excellent conditions to spend an afternoon among friends or studying; it's also a tea room and bar by night, counting on the presence of a DJ.

The Casa de Ló offers a schedule with a huge cultural diversity, making it a multitasked space with conditions to all kinds of tastes and adequate to all the times of the day. The highlight is the pão de ló, and there's nothing better than a nice pão de ló to eat along with a cup of tea or coffee.

Sahara

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Sahara, a desert with a view over the Douro

It’s on the riverside, on Cais Estiva, to be more specific. A coffee shop that brings to Oporto a scent of Morocco, from the decoration to the teas and products, everything leads us to Sahara desert and the Moroccan haven.

The decoration makes us forget we’re in Oporto, the atmosphere takes us right to Morocco. The tables are low and colorful, there are colored carpets and cushions, and also forged iron dividers. Once you’re in you can smell incense. The décor is one of the highlights of the Sahara for the trip to Morocco it allows us to take.

This café/bar serves mint tea along with other aphrodisiac flavors, and you can smoke all kinds of chichi. On Fridays and Saturdays the belly dancing shows cheer the night for the ones who visit Sahara.

If you’re traveling through Oporto and you want to experiment new places stop by Sahara and get yourself lost in the Moroccan environment.

BU-uh

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BU-uh is only three months old but it's already a place worth visiting. Its sympathy and decoration make this café and tea room a great and unforgettable place for a gathering with some friends.

For whoever passes on Republica's square it's easy to notice this café for its flower awning and the table outside with the vase and the flowers end up calling the attention. In the show window you can see some superb pastries and cakes.

It's impossible to miss the energy of the place once you get in. The walls are decorated with minimalist paintings, satchel bags and colorful scarfs. There's also a cabinet with a turntable and several vinyl’s.

In the outer space there's a small lake with a fountain. The floor is covered with white stones and in the wall is a sculpture that gives the space a certain refinement.

If you're ever in Republica's Square, don't hesitate, stop by BU-uh, we guarantee a positive experience.

Café Aviz

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Placed in the heart of town, in a street with its name (Avis Street), Café Aviz é one of the landmarks of our city, not just for its five decades of existence, but also for the renowned francesinhas.

This dish is the highlight of the historical café, since the francesinha that's served here is seen by many as one of the best in the city. This coffee shop offers the possibility to taste this typical meal from Oporto in a calm and comforting on the inside as well as on the outside, in an outdoor space facing the Avis Street, which despite of being in the heart of the city is a secondary street with little circulation.

Café Aviz is also a nice place to have lunch or dinner with some friends. The game room, with pool tables, is one of the contributing factors to an agreeable socialization.

Besides being a restaurant and a coffee shop, Aviz is also a tearoom for what you can enjoy a relaxing moment, followed by a cup of tea on tables that inspire history and tradition.

Moustache

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The New Yorker Spirit

Moustache is a very recent coffee house, located in Praça Carlos Alberto. It’s a glamorous coffee shop that conquered Oporto citizens, with its very modern and comfortable look and its huge variety of products.

Moustache is the perfect place to hang out with your friends, chat, study, or even get a coffee to go.

Now, thanks to Moustache, everyone in Oporto can walk around with a nice cup of coffee, just like in the American movies.

However, there is also a huge variety of cakes and candies that may whet your appetite. Visit Moustache and let yourself be delighted with the products you may find there.