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What to order at Cafe Chave d'Ouro
- Must order
- Prato do dia (dish of the day) and espresso for under €7
- Editor tip
- Come for the weekday lunch special, not the atmosphere. The kitchen closes sharply at 14:30.
CuisineCafé
Price€
NeighborhoodMaximinos
HoursMonday to Friday 07:00-22:00; Saturday 07:00-16:00
Phone+351 253 264 227
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Must order: Prato do dia (dish of the day) and espresso for under €7
Tip: Come for the weekday lunch special, not the atmosphere. The kitchen closes sharply at 14:30.
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Location
Address: Rua Beato Miguel de Carvalho 216, 4710-356 Braga
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Tip: Afternoon mint tea service (15:00-18:00) is the relaxed sweet spot before the evening shisha crowd arrives.
Prestigium ★ 3.9
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Order: Espresso and bolo de mel
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Cafe Vianna Esplanada ★ 4.3
The outdoor esplanada of Cafe Vianna extends onto the Praça da República paving stones in Braga, with galão and pastry service through the afternoon sun.
Order: Galão and afternoon pastry in the square sun
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Berber Shisha Cafe ★ 4.0
The most distinct cafe in Braga: a Moroccan tea salon and shisha bar staffed by Berber hosts who pour authentic mint tea with theatre. Bastilla pastries.
Order: Mint tea pot and bastilla pastry
Tip: Afternoon mint tea service (15:00-18:00) is the relaxed sweet spot before the evening shisha crowd arrives.
Prestigium ★ 3.9
A well-regarded neighbourhood cafe in the outer residential belt, appreciated by locals who have found a reliable espresso and daily pastry in a calm setting.
Order: Espresso and bolo de mel
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Cafe A Brasileira ★ 4.5
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 a fresh custard tart at the marble counter
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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
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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.