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What to order at Cafe A Brasileira
- Must order
- Bica and a fresh custard tart at the marble counter
- Editor tip
- Arrive before 10:00 for a quieter seat at the marble counter. The corner terrace fills quickly from midday.
CuisineCafé
Price€
NeighborhoodCentro Historico
HoursDaily 07:30-02:00 (April-October); 07:30-00:00 (November-March)
Phone+351 253 262 104
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Must order: Bica and a fresh custard tart at the marble counter
Tip: Arrive before 10:00 for a quieter seat at the marble counter. The corner terrace fills quickly from midday.
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Location
Address: Largo do Barão de São Martinho 17, 4700-306 Braga
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APE Coffee ★ 4.2
APE began as a motorcycle espresso cart before finding a permanent home inside an signature Braga building shared with an art gallery and hair salon.
Order: Flat white and oatmeal pancakes for breakfast
Tip: Look up at the original building interior, which is partly exposed above the modern fit-out.
More cafés in Braga
Cafe Vianna ★ 4.4
Founded in 1858 by Manuel José da Cunha Vianna, where Eça de Queirós once held court. The ornate ceiling and arcade terrace face Praça da República.
Order: Galão and a slice of Margaride sponge cake
Tip: The covered arcade tables are sheltered year-round and offer the best view of the square.
Nordico Coffee Shop ★ 4.6
The trailblazer of Braga's specialty coffee scene. Nordico sources single-origin beans from Honduras, Colombia, Kenya and Ethiopia and brews them with care.
Order: V60 filter and the weekend avocado toast brunch plate
Tip: Closed Tuesday. Come Saturday morning for the full brunch menu before stocks run out.
Colinatrum Cafe ★ 4.3
Set on the rise between the university and the historic core, Colinatrum offers one of the best unobstructed views over Braga from its open terrace.
Order: Coffee on the outdoor terrace at dusk
Tip: Sunset from the terrace (around 21:00 in summer) is the most sought-after time. Arrive 30 minutes early for a table outside.
Cafe Astoria ★ 4.1
A second grand dame of Praça da República, in operation since 1928 with four distinct room environments ranging from formal salon to breezy terrace.
Order: Espresso and tosta mista at the bar
Tip: The interior room is quieter than the terrace and preserves the original early-twentieth-century furnishings.
APE Coffee ★ 4.2
APE began as a motorcycle espresso cart before finding a permanent home inside an signature Braga building shared with an art gallery and hair salon.
Order: Flat white and oatmeal pancakes for breakfast
Tip: Look up at the original building interior, which is partly exposed above the modern fit-out.
Pastelaria Lusitana ★ 4.2
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.
Order: Tíbias de Braga and a pot of afternoon tea
Tip: The Santa Bárbara Garden terrace view through the windows makes this the best rainy-day cafe in central Braga.