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What to order at Cafe A Brasileira
- Must order
- Bica and custard tart at the original marble counter before 09:00
- Editor tip
- Arrive before 10:00 for a quieter seat at the marble counter. The corner terrace fills quickly from midday. The bica here defines the Braga espresso standard.
CuisineBrunch
StyleHistoric cafe brunch: bica, tosta and pastry at the marble counter since 1907
Price€€
Price rangeEUR 3-8
NeighborhoodCentro Historico
HoursDaily 07:30-02:00 (April-October); 07:30-00:00 (November-March)
Phone+351 253 262 104
BookingWalk-in; terrace fills by 10:00 at weekends
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Must order: Bica and custard tart at the original marble counter before 09:00
Tip: Arrive before 10:00 for a quieter seat at the marble counter. The corner terrace fills quickly from midday. The bica here defines the Braga espresso standard.
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Location
Address: Largo do Barão de São Martinho 17, 4700-306 Braga
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Order: Eggs benedict with smoked salmon and a fresh juice
Tip: Arrive before 11:00 on Saturdays or plan to queue. Weekday mornings are walk-in friendly and quieter. The cocktail brunch menu starts at noon.
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Order: Flat white with oatmeal pancakes for the weekend brunch experience
Tip: Shared space with an art gallery and hair salon; the coffee area is at the back. Come for the building interior as much as the coffee.
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Braga's specialty coffee pioneer: weekend brunch menus with avocado, grain bowls and egg plates brewed with single-origin Honduras, Colombia and Kenya.
Order: V60 filter coffee and the weekend avocado toast brunch plate
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Order: Eggs benedict with smoked salmon and a fresh juice
Tip: Arrive before 11:00 on Saturdays or plan to queue. Weekday mornings are walk-in friendly and quieter. The cocktail brunch menu starts at noon.
Colinatrum Cafe ★ 4.3
Set on the rise between the university and the historic core, Colinatrum offers the best city views from its terrace and an all-day cafe menu for brunch.
Order: Coffee and tosta mista on the terrace at 10:00 with the full city view
Tip: The terrace is the main draw; sit outside for the full cathedral roofline view. Sunset (around 21:00 in summer) is the most coveted time.
Cafe Vianna ★ 4.4
The 1858 arcade cafe facing Praça da República: the classic Braga brunch is a galão, a conventual pastry and a tosta under the ornate historic canopy.
Order: Galão, Margaride sponge cake and a tosta at the arcade table
Tip: The covered arcade tables are sheltered year-round and offer the best people-watching view over the republic square. Arrive by 10:30 at weekends.
APE Coffee ★ 4.2
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Order: Flat white with oatmeal pancakes for the weekend brunch experience
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A vintage-decorated room on Rua do Anjo with family recipes, homemade soups and daily Portuguese specials. Warm, unpretentious and sensibly priced.
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