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Retrokitchen is a brunch brunch spot in Cividade, Braga.
Editorially verified May 29, 2026 by Elliot Marsh, TableJourney editor. Source.
Must 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.
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Address: Rua do Anjo 96, 4700-305 Braga
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
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.
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.
Inside the Gnration arts building, Soul is Braga's dedicated vegan and gluten-free cafe. The menu changes seasonally and covers breakfast through lunch.
Order: Vegan bowl with seasonal vegetables and tahini with a fresh juice
Tip: Best visited Tuesday to Friday when tables are quieter. Sunday is always closed. The vegan cake selection changes daily with seasonal local produce.
Founded in 1955, the Lusitana tea room overlooks Jardim de Santa Bárbara: tíbias, bolos de mel and conventual pastries with tea or coffee in a calm setting.
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.
A neighbourhood cake shop in the university district: fresh tortas and cream cakes that change daily, charcuterie boards, baked in-house at prices.
Order: Torta de laranja (orange roll cake) and espresso in the afternoon
Tip: Arrive mid-afternoon when fresh daily tortas are at their best. Closed Monday and Tuesday.
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.
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.
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
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.