Nordico Coffee Shop is a brunch spot in Cividade, Braga.
Braga's specialty coffee pioneer: weekend brunch menus with avocado, grain bowls and egg plates brewed with single-origin Honduras, Colombia and Kenya.
Must order: V60 filter coffee and the weekend avocado toast brunch plate
Tip: Arrive by 10:30 on Saturdays or risk missing the brunch menu. The full selection sells out around 13:00. Tuesday is always closed.
Address: Rua do Anjo 90A, 4700-305 Braga
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.
A vintage-decorated room on Rua do Anjo with family recipes, homemade soups and daily Portuguese specials. Warm, unpretentious and sensibly priced.
Order: The house brunch plate with eggs, cured meats and regional toast
Tip: The same street as Nordico, 50 metres further along. More traditional Portuguese brunch than specialty coffee; better for groups seeking classic comfort.
Braga's busiest weekend brunch spot next to Campo da Vinha: egg dishes, avocado plates, pancake stacks and a full vegan and gluten-free menu.
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.
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.
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 in a historic Braga building: single-origin espresso, oatmeal pancakes, crepes and smoothies in a creative multi-concept setting open at weekends.
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.
A vintage-decorated room on Rua do Anjo with family recipes, homemade soups and daily Portuguese specials. Warm, unpretentious and sensibly priced.
Order: The house brunch plate with eggs, cured meats and regional toast
Tip: The same street as Nordico, 50 metres further along. More traditional Portuguese brunch than specialty coffee; better for groups seeking classic comfort.
The Letraria taproom turns the Sunday afternoon session into an informal beer brunch: 23 taps of Letra craft beer paired with cheese boards and petiscos.
Order: Sunday session ale with cheese board and the house toastie platter
Tip: The Letra A (blonde) and Letra F (IPA) are the two brunch-compatible pours. Ask the bar team for the current seasonal tap alongside the petisco board.
