Contrary to what one might think, there is no relationship between Café Porto Santo and the island of the archipelago of Madeira with the same name. In this case “Porto Santo” is the junction between the city of Porto and the owners’ roots, the Brazilian state of Espírito Santo. In this establishment, you will find a wide variety of dishes and snacks. At lunchtime you can enjoy and try one of your dishes of the day, taking advantage of the economic menus that include soup and drink. The service is friendly and familiar and the space is welcoming and pleasantly decorated. For example, while having your meal or coffee, you can admire the various clocks that are on the wall with the time zone of different countries.
Located near Campo 24 de Agosto and Avenida Fernão Magalhães, Farmácia São Jerónimo assumes as its main objective to always be available to meet the needs of its users, in order to help them take care and maintain their health.
In addition to the sale of medicines, Farmácia São Jerónimo offers its visitors a wide range of services, such as weight and BMI determination, measurement of total cholesterol and blood glucose, pregnancy tests, administration of vaccines and injections and verification of blood pressure. blood pressure, among other options.
Officially founded in 1959, Café Santiago will have opened its doors long before, in the 1930s, as a pasture and tavern house. In 1978, Mr. Fernando Pereira and D. Isabel Ferreira, current owners, began their connection to Café Santiago by exploring the tobacco shop that existed there. Francesinha Santiago has always been the main reference, having emerged as a result of the development and improvement of the typical Francesinha do Porto. Carefully selected ingredients, unique 100% handcrafted cooking processes and the well-known special sauce, whose recipe is a closely guarded family secret, give Francesinha Santiago the reference status in Porto.
Emerging Pentagon is a company specializing in the manufacture of electrical resistors. It has a variety of products that allow it to meet various business lines and different requirements such as electrical resistances including dip resistance, tubular resistance, circular injection resistance, cartridge resistance, special resistors and control panel. They then manufacture resistors – straight annealed for workshops; for industrial ovens; for heating / dissipating batteries; flanges for immersion in liquids; for hotels, hospitals, the food industry, petrochemicals, aeronautics; fins, among others.
Inaugurated in 1976, the Farmácia Mafalda owes its name to its owner, Maria Aurora Carranho Mafalda. Initially installed in Monte Cativo street, in 1994 it was transferred to the current address. It offers several services, such as pharmaceutical counselling, pharmacotherapeutic accompaniment, measurement of biochemical and physiological parameters. Here you are able to measure levels of glycaemia, total cholesterol, triglycerides, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, weight, height, body mass index, among others. Its specialties are dermocosmetics, veterinary products, having a space dedicated to animals, phytotherapy and childcare articles, with articles for babies and children.
Barbecued chicken specialties that, to use their own words, promise “the best chicken in the neighborhood and surrounding area.” You can choose to eat on-site, take-away or home delivery. The specialty is the traditional BBQ chicken, juicy and with crispy skin, but you can try other mincemeat delicacies such as gizzards, spicy wings, chicken patties, chicken stew or chicken creole chorizo. It also offers healthy alternatives like chicken or vegetarian salads. You can also try special sauces, such as aioli, bairrada or diablo. If you fancy chicken, Le Coq Frangaria is the place to visit.
Cafe and restaurant located in the heart of downtown Porto, with a pleasant and welcoming space. You will always be well taken care of by the friendly managers, the friendly couple Fernanda and Fernando, and every day at lunchtime you can enjoy homemade and traditional meals at economical prices. The lunchtime movement is a testament to the quality of these budget meals. In addition to lunch, it is an excellent choice for breakfast and to benefit from one of the many menus. Outside of meals, it is still a very inviting place for a break or a mid-morning or mid-afternoon snack.
Right in the city center, this iconic establishment was once a fabric store. Nowadays it is a uniquely decorated bar and restaurant that preserves its old features, adding modern and original elements. The counters where products were shown to customers have been preserved and are now used to dispose of food. The warehouse’s old shelves have also been reused and decorated with a wide range of antique objects such as toys, vases, clocks and radios. It is open every day from 8:30 until 3 am and always with a different schedule. You can come here for a meal during the day or for a drink with friends at night.
Since its foundation in the year 1960, Marques Soares has been a space that follows the best trends in the fashion world and makes them available to the general public at competitive prices. Markets in its spaces fashion for men, women and children, as well as accessories, perfumery, cosmetics, textiles and appliances from the most famous and recognized brands in the national and international scene for the diverse tastes of their customers. Due to the diversity and quality of its products, Marques Soares has long been an unavoidable name in the trade of Porto.
Located in one of the busiest and most dynamic areas of the city, Óptica Lima is an optic with a lot of tradition. It was founded in 1964 and is a family business that today is run by the second generation of the same family. During its history of more than 50 years it has been evolving and updating according to the new trends and technologies of the sector. Óptica Lima takes care of the vision of several generations of customers with dedication, commitment and quality, the result of a great experience in the sector, advising them on the best glasses that suit their characteristics and needs. It offers a wide range of sunglasses, lenses and sunglasses from well known brands such as Polaroid.
Ergovisão’s foundation dates back to 1995 in Viseu, while only presenting itself with the brand “Ergovisão” in 2002, as a project with family roots of more than three decades. Currently, the Ergovisão Group presents itself in the optical sector as a retailer specializing in the marketing of optical products and the provision of specialized visual health services. Optical products such as frames, sunglasses, ophthalmic lenses and contact lenses are also sold. It provides a specialized clinical service, performing complementary diagnostic tests as well. Ergovisão is guided by differentiation through products, service, technology and quality / price ratio.
Nowadays, kebabs are considered one of the most popular types of confort food. At Asian Kebab you can have a quick and economical meal and enjoy one of their kebabs or falafel, whether in pita, durum or plate. You can enjoy one of their menus and, for a budget price, order your kebab with chips and accompanying drink. In addition to kebabs, you will also find Indian food at this establishment. With its extended opening hours, you can go to this establishment for a quick meal, a snack or even a late supper, as anytime is good for a kebab.
