The Best Specialty Coffee Shops in Porto
Four unique spaces, one shared passion for exceptional coffee and warm Porto hospitality.
Which café should you choose?
Escadas do Codeçal
The view — coffee and brunch over the Douro
Rua Chã
A quiet, step-free café for slow breakfasts and laptop work
Bolhão
The earliest breakfast, and coffee workshops by the market
Santa Catarina
Late opening and a stop mid-shopping, beside our roaster
| Café | Nearest landmark | Hours (daily) | Outdoor seating | Step-free access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escadas do Codeçal | Dom Luís I Bridge | 09:00–18:00 | Yes | Contact us first |
| Rua Chã | Porto Cathedral (Sé) | 08:00–17:00 | Yes | Yes |
| Bolhão | Mercado do Bolhão | 08:00–17:00 | No | Contact us first |
| Santa Catarina | Rua de Santa Catarina | 08:00–20:00 | No | Contact us first |
Escadas do Codeçal is reached by a long stone stairway and is not wheelchair accessible. Rua Chã has level entry. For Bolhão and Santa Catarina, contact us before visiting and we will confirm the current arrangement.
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Escadas do Codeçal
Coffee with a Douro view in Porto
Our original café, opened in 2019 on the steps above the Douro. Specialty coffee comes with one of Porto's most memorable views, moments from the Dom Luís I Bridge and the Funicular dos Guindais.
Escadas do Codeçal 22, 4000-173 Porto
Monday - Sunday: 09:00 - 18:00
Reached by a considerable number of stairs, so step-free access is limited.
Rua Chã
Coffee Near Porto Cathedral and São Bento
A cosy, quiet café near Porto Cathedral for coffee, brunch, sandwiches and fresh vegetarian choices. A relaxed spot to work, meet a friend or simply enjoy a slow morning.
Rua Chã 72, 4000-166 Porto
Monday - Sunday: 08:00 - 17:00
Bolhão
Breakfast and Specialty Coffee Near Mercado do Bolhão
Steps from the Mercado do Bolhão, this is our home for early breakfasts, laptop mornings and coffee workshops. Warm service, great açaí and consistently praised cappuccinos.
Rua de Fernandes Tomás 646, 4000-212 Porto
Monday - Sunday: 08:00 - 17:00
Santa Catarina
Specialty Coffee on Rua de Santa Catarina
Our newest café, right on Porto's busy Rua de Santa Catarina. Home to our in-house Joper drum roaster — a convenient stop for breakfast, freshly roasted specialty coffee and brunch.
Rua de Santa Catarina 567, 4000-345 Porto
Monday - Sunday: 08:00 - 20:00