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What to order at Pastelaria Lusitana
- Must order
- Pot of afternoon tea with tíbias de Braga and a conventual pastry assortment
- Editor tip
- The Santa Bárbara garden view makes this the most scenic brunch spot in central Braga. The tíbia here is less celebrated than Cantinho but competent.
CuisineBrunch
StyleTea room brunch overlooking Santa Bárbara Garden
Price€€
Price rangeEUR 5-10
NeighborhoodSão Lázaro
HoursDaily 08:00-20:00 (closed 1 January and 25 December)
Phone253614791
BookingWalk-in
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Must order: Pot of afternoon tea with tíbias de Braga and a conventual pastry assortment
Tip: The Santa Bárbara garden view makes this the most scenic brunch spot in central Braga. The tíbia here is less celebrated than Cantinho but competent.
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Location
Address: Rua Dr. Justino Cruz 127, 4700-317 Braga
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Braga's most storied cafe, opened 17 March 1907 at the corner of Largo do Barão de São Martinho and Rua de São Marcos. The corner painting and on-site 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.
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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
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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
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Cafe Vianna ★ 4.4
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