Starbucks is a coffee chain that has been in existence since 1971, when it opened its first store in Seattle (United States), with more than 15,000 stores in 50 countries.
Starbucks strives to use only the finest, ethically produced Arabica beans in its products. In addition to coffee, Starbucks also offers a selection of exclusive teas in its stores, varied pastries of American and Portuguese origin, as well as other delicious surprises.
In addition to the services it offers, this is also a meeting point for the surrounding community, becoming part of the daily routine of its customers.
Opened in 2013, it is a bar which opens to the street, with music, concerts and snacks. In the middle of downtown Porto, it tries to bring the street to the street, in this reciprocity of undergoing, experiences and smells. The Rua occupies an old building in the area, with a characteristic interior patio. The architectural project of adaptation to the bar sought to realise the idea of approaching the street, of integration and continuity, using elements and materials from the exterior urbanity, such as the granite of the pavement, the balcony iron bars, the typical tiles and the urban graffiti. On the menu, you can find various solutions for drinking and snacking, ‘potatoes bravas’ (extremely spicy potatoes), padrón peppers, tibornas (similar to a Bruschetta), among others, and even a puff pastry Francesinha.
There is a connection between Portugal and Thailand: for over 500 years the Portuguese established contact with the Thai and introduced elements of the local cuisine. In the Thailander restaurant there is now the opposite direction, the offer of authentic Thai cuisine in downtown Porto. The menu is based on the offer of typical Thai dishes, from Pad Thai, a dish of rice noodles sautéed in egg and a traditional sauce, spring rolls, strong flavoured soups, such as Tom Yum, a rich shrimp broth with citrus flavours from kaffir lime and lemon grass, with a spicy touch, or Tom Kha, a coconut broth with mushrooms, galangal and the aromas of coriander and lemon grass, to typical curry dishes, among others.
Stiletto is a clothing store located in one of the most emblematic areas of the city, offering its customers a huge diversity of clothes, shoes and accessories. Stiletto’s policy is a big bet on value for money. Whether you come to Stiletto with a piece of clothing in mind or just to take a look, you can hardly find a good opportunity among the numerous pieces displayed on your exhibitors. To guide you through the store and help you find the parts that best fit your needs, you will have personalized advice from Stiletto professionals.
At Thailanna you will find a space where traditional Thai techniques are used by the best professionals. Thailanna Therapeutic Massages was launched on May 30, 2013. Since its inception, the Thailanna team originally comes from Thailand and provides its clients with the best of Thai therapeutic massages. Here, being well received, with all the kindness typical of the Thai people, and being able to enjoy the best Thai massages, are hallmarks of this space. At Thailanna you’ll feel like you’ve traveled to Thailand. However, they assure you that you will be relaxed, as if you are far away, but you will feel at home.
Farmácia Santa Catarina was founded in 1910. In its history of over 100 years it has been evolving and updating due to the growing demands of this business. Nowadays, Farmácia Santa Catarina is constituted by a young and dynamic team, always aiming to promote the activity directed and adapted to the needs of the users who seek it. In addition to dispensing prescriptions in a careful and interactive manner, Farmácia Santa Catarina’s work is also directed to counseling non-prescription drugs, dermocosmetics, herbal medicine, homeopathy, orthopedics, among other services.
Casa Rainha is a multi-brand outdoor and indoor clothing establishment for women and men. It has a personalized service team, whose main objective is to meet customer needs and expectations, always advising them on their purchase. Although favoring national brands, not only for the quality and requirement of their manufacture, but also for the excellence of the raw materials, Casa Rainha does not neglect the international reference brands where design is paramount. It has, therefore, a varied offer that goes from the basic to the novelties, from the classic and timeless to the young and sportive, always aiming to satisfy the customer.
Pérola do Haiti is a grocery store with over 70 years of history. Here you can satisfy all your grocery needs, with the assurance that you will find a wide range of fresh and traditional produce. The Haitian Pearl sells a little of everything, such as locally produced fruit and vegetables, wine, preserves, sausages and many other traditional products. In addition to the quality of the products it offers, at Pérola do Haiti you will find the warm and personalized service of a family establishment that, with competence and resilience, has left multiple generations of satisfied customers for tens of years.
Restaurant located in one of the most charismatic areas of Porto, right between the emblematic Palácio da Bolsa and the Alfândega building. Its specialty is traditional Portuguese food, with a very diverse range of meat and fish dishes, such as Braga’s cod, Brás’s cod or Lagareiro’s Octopus. There is also a wide range of tapas, which you can enjoy while sipping a glass of wine or beer, such as fried patties, galician octopus, alheira or roasted chorizo. It also has a wide range of salads and soup. On sunny days you can enjoy its terrace.
Collectiva is an independent platform and store-gallery. Arises with the intention of promoting the Portuguese jewelery of author in the feminine. It is based on criteria of identity, contemporaneity and exclusivity, and aims to promote the work of emerging Portuguese designers and brands, with limited editions and exclusive pieces, as well as a wider program of exhibitions and regular events. This is also a space for reflection on design and the act of artistic creation, current Portuguese jewelery and the relationship of the product with the market, the public and urban culture. The founders of Collectiva are the authors Ana Bragança, Joana Santos, Lia Gonçalves, Marta Pinto Ribeiro and Susana Teixeira.
Open to the public since October 2018, Maria Sardinha is the result of a great passion for handicrafts shared by three Marys, a mother and her two daughters. This establishment, located in one of the most emblematic areas of Porto, sells classic products of Portuguese origin. Here you can find cheese, traditional sausages, biscuits, jams, wines and many other delicacies from Portuguese producers. In addition, original handicrafts are at your disposal – the perfect souvenir to take home. More than a shop, this is an Art Gallery where you can find pieces of culture and art from Porto and Portugal for sale.
Jorge Costa – Componentes Electrónicos started its activity in 2011, having its founder 35 years of experience in Portugal in the commerce of electronic components. Since its foundation, JCCE has developed its activity focused on customer satisfaction and the modernisation of sales channels. This translates into a quick response to its customers in all the various requests: technical questions, enquiries and sending orders. This requirement is cultivated at JCCE and has allowed a sustainable growth in sales and marketed products. They sell fans, fuses, capacitors, transformers, power modules, power supplies, semiconductors.
