Eat in São Lázaro, Braga

Pastelaria Lusitana

• ★ 4.2
• Café
• €

Order Tíbias de Braga and a pot of afternoon tea

Founded in 1955 as an elegant tea room by the owners of the Lusitana Bakery (operating since 1896), this Braga institution looks out over the Jardim de Santa.

Queijaria Central

• ★ 4.1
• Café
• €

Order Serra da Estrela cheese plate with bread and regional honey

A Braga institution since 1952, Queijaria Central straddles the line between deli counter, cheese shop and cafe. Serra da Estrela cheese, Montalegre meats.

Soul Alimentacao Saudavel

• ★ 4.0
• Café
• €

Order Vegan bowl with roasted seasonal vegetables and tahini

Inside the Gnration arts building, Soul is Braga's dedicated vegan and gluten-free cafe. The menu changes seasonally and covers breakfast through lunch.

Speakeasy Bar

• ★ 4.4
• €€€

A small cocktail bar in the Santa Bárbara area with a genuine speakeasy feel: low lighting, limited seats and carefully made classic cocktails nightly.

Bracara Degusta

• ★ 4.2
• €€€

The petiscos-and-wine bar near the cathedral quarter doubles as a relaxed evening bar once the dinner plates are cleared. The outdoor seating under the old.

Taberna Belga 2

• ★ 4.1
• €€€

The second Taberna Belga location, in the São Vicente neighbourhood and serving the same Belgian beer selection and francesinha menu as the original.

Soul Alimentacao Saudavel Bar

• ★ 4.0
• €€€

While primarily a daytime cafe, Soul inside the Gnration arts centre extends its natural wine and craft beer service through afternoon programming events.

Mercado Biológico de Braga

• ★ 4.3
• Street food
• €€

Braga's weekly organic farmers market at Praça do Bocage on Saturday mornings: certified organic Minho produce, artisan honey and seasonal wild mushrooms.