Vegan
Delivery
Take-out
Bakery
Catering
Portuguese

Cafe and bakery offering a rotating menu and a large selection of sweet and savory baked goods. Dishes may include vegan eggs benedict, vegan ricotta toast, and shakshuka. Cake counter includes vegan nata, snickers croissants, Sintra pillows, and more. Open Mon-Sat 09:00-17:30. Closed Sun.


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Featured Review

DMGrant

Points +262

Vegan
20 Jun 2025

Truly Exceptional Vegan Culinary Experience in Porto

This was, without question, one of the most memorable meals of our trip to Portugal. The fully plant-based Portuguese tasting menu was a masterclass in culinary creativity—each dish thoughtfully crafted with passion, authenticity, and an incredible attention to detail.

From the welcome sip of Ferreira port (one of Portugal’s few Portuguese-owned port houses) to the final bite of their award-winning nata, the entire experience was unforgettable. The four starters—vegan codfish cake, fish açorda, Algarve-style carrots, and mushrooms in coriander and lemon—were beautifully balanced and full of flavor. Fresh bread accompanied these vibrant small plates perfectly.

The main dishes truly impressed: a comforting, balanced seafood rice and a rich, plant-based take on the iconic Francesinha that was nothing short of perfection. For dessert, the layered biscuit cake had lovely hints of coffee, and the airy, whipped “Heavenly Cream” was exactly that—divine. We were also lucky enough to try their vegan nata, and it absolutely lived up to the praise: silky, smooth, and utterly delicious.

Beyond the food, the service was warm and genuinely enthusiastic. The staff took time to explain each dish and share their deep love for Portuguese cuisine, which made the experience feel even more personal and special.

Every course reflected not just technical skill, but deep care and love for both the craft and the culture. I only wish I lived in Porto so I could return again and again. A must-visit for anyone who values food made with heart.

Pros: Authentic Portuguese flavours, Beautifully crafted dishes made with passion, Warm, knowledgeable staff

APADOCA

21 Jun 2025

Dear DMGrant,
Your words truly touched our whole team! Thank you for such a thoughtful and generous review — it means the world to us to know that our Portuguese vegan tasting menu made such an impression on your trip.

Every detail you mentioned — from the açorda to the heavenly cream — is a tribute to our love for this cuisine and the belief that tradition and plants can go hand in hand. We're so happy you felt the care we put into every dish (and that our vegan nata lived up to its reputation! ).

We’d love to welcome you back anytime — and until then, thank you for sharing such kindness. You're always welcome at our table.

Warm hugs from Porto,
The Padoca team


444 Reviews

First Review by Einhorni

AnetaKowalik

Points +24

Vegan
27 Mar 2025

Vegan food

Very noce service. Great food!!!

Gioele12

Points +688

Vegan
27 Mar 2025

Pastel de nata ottimo!

il pastel de nata era perfetto, peccato non aver provato anche altro!
Il ristornate è molto piccolo, quindi credo sia consigliata la prenotazione.

APADOCA

03 Apr 2025

Grazie mille per la visita e per il tuo bellissimo commento sul nostro pastel de nata! 🌱Speriamo di rivederti presto per assaggiare anche il resto del nostro menù — ne vale la pena! A presto!

LesleyB16

Points +109

Vegan
26 Mar 2025

Cake and chocolate!

Comfortable cafe with great decor and very pleasant staff

Pros: Plenty of choice of baked goods, Clean and good service, Proper serviettes!

LaylaRodgers

Points +56

Vegan
23 Mar 2025

Amazing Eggs Benadict

Definitely go here if u want veganised portuguese favourites!! The baked good were 10/10 delicious. Fresh lemony pastel de nadas served warm😋 Eggs Benadict was scrumptious. Service and restaurant were all lovely. Shout out guy with the cool hair for treating us well😊😊

APADOCA

03 Apr 2025

🇬🇧 Thank you so much for your lovely words! 💛 We’re over the moon that you enjoyed our Eggs Benedict and the warm, lemony pastéis de nata — all made with lots of love! And yes, we’ll definitely give a shoutout to our stylish-haired teammate 😉Can’t wait to welcome you back for more plant-based goodness! 🌱

claireabella13

Points +313

Vegan
22 Mar 2025

Amazing food

Food is 100% vegan and staff were great (Will and his colleague). We got a complimentary glass of fizz with our meals too. Even my non-vegan friend loved it.

Pros: Food, Staff

Lee_san

Points +16

Vegan
20 Mar 2025

Relaxing and delicious!!

The place is super relaxing and beautifully decorated, the staff was very attentive and chatty, which I personally loved, me and my date ate some corn cake which was absolutely delicious, not too dry or too moist! We also had their speciality of vegan chocolates and they were an experience!! I recommend!!

Pros: Nice staff, Delicious food, Relaxing environment

9Th0rium

Points +18

Vegan
20 Mar 2025

Welcoming and friendly, delicious food

We decided to check out the place since I am vegan and was visiting Porto. I wanted to get some pastries like croissants, but ended up eating a vegan Portuguese stew which was delicious! They had a few different options of vegan traditional Portuguese dishes which I really like as someone who often can't eat traditional dishes when I travel. We also bought some croissants and they were delicious. They also had traditional Portuguese pastry Nata which I unfortunately did not try as well as some other yummy looking pastries. I definitely recommend this place if you are visiting Porto and are vegan or just want to try out a place with a nice atmosphere and nice staff. We talked to the owner/one of the owners(?) a bit afterwards and she informed us about some of the dishes. Everyone was very nice and I can't recommend this place more!

APADOCA

03 Apr 2025

Thank you so much for sharing your experience! 💛 We're truly happy to know you found in Apadoca a space where you could enjoy traditional Portuguese flavours — fully vegan and made with love. That’s exactly what we aim to offer our visitors! It was a pleasure chatting with you and sharing a bit about our dishes and story. And now you’ve got the perfect reason to come back and finally try the pastel de nata! 🌱✨

Rashedulalam

Points +14

Non Veg
20 Mar 2025

Good food

I like this restaurant decoration and fresh flowers very unusual and beautiful and the behavior of the staff and their service is also very good their food quality like vail toast pic sandwich is very good😋😋And the food prices of this restaurant are very reasonable❤️❤️😋😋

Updated from previous review on 2025-03-20

APADOCA

22 Apr 2024

Camilosousa

Points +16

Vegan
20 Mar 2025

A melhor nata..

É um local de visita obrigatório para quem é vegan.. o melhor pastel de nata. Um espaço cheio de flores.

alexandratexeira

Points +13

Vegetarian
20 Mar 2025

More than an amazing bakery

Padoca is more than just an amazing bakery – it’s a place full of flavor and kindness! The food is absolutely delicious, made with care and dedication, and the service is impeccable. They are true professionals, but above all, wonderful people!

I was lucky to experience their generosity when they kindly donated to a charity event for a non-profit animal organization. Without hesitation, they stepped up to help, showing that success is also about kindness and community support. In a world where every act of generosity counts, their gesture made all the difference.

They truly deserve all the success and recognition! If you’re looking for great food and a warm atmosphere, I highly recommend them. 💛🐾

APADOCA

03 Apr 2025

Wow… Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for such beautiful words! 💛 Knowing that our food and space brought you joy already fills us with gratitude — but having our mission to support causes we care about, like animal welfare, acknowledged so kindly is truly touching. We truly believe that cooking with love and acting with compassion go hand in hand. Thank you for being part of this special community. We hope to welcome you back soon — this is your home too! 🌱

VeganStaff

Points +18

Vegan
20 Mar 2025

Best place

A Padoca restaurant is one of the most amazing places I’ve ever been to, combining flavors, creativity, and sustainability. The atmosphere is cozy and pet-friendly, the service is excellent, and the dishes are impressive, especially the vegan pastel de nata. The prices are fair for the quality offered. A great option for those looking for an ethical and delicious dining experience.

I’ll be back!
Highly recommended.

Updated from previous review on 2025-03-20

HoneyPotofficial

Points +26

Vegan
20 Mar 2025

I'm happy to be vegan.

Look, I went to the restaurant on recommendation and look, it was an exceptional experience, delicious food, wonderful service with friendly staff and a smile on my face and that was when I realized I was in the place where I always wanted to be!

Updated from previous review on 2024-06-24

@Jao

Points +24

Vegan
20 Mar 2025

Best Vigan Place.

Wonderful place, good food, great prices and service with lots of love… I recommend it!

Suel❤️

Updated from previous review on 2025-03-14

APADOCA

09 Jun 2024

LesleyWebb

Points +438

Vegan
18 Mar 2025

Great coffee

We just stopped for coffee and pastries but the food coming out look good. The coffee was lovely. Flavoured croissants okay but on the pricey side imo. Nice place and friendly staff.

APADOCA

03 Apr 2025

Thank you so much for stopping by and for your honest feedback! 💛 We're glad you enjoyed the coffee and had a nice time with us. Our croissants are handmade with quality ingredients, which can reflect in the price — but we always aim to make every visit worth it. We’d love to welcome you back to try some of our main dishes next time too! 🌱

MiesesKarma

Points +199

Vegan
13 Mar 2025

Very pricey and not amazing

Very friendly service but the food itself was very pricey (all breakfast dishes 15€) and the food was rather disappointing. The French toast was very sour because of the sour berries, the eggs didn't taste at all like eggs.

Be aware: the summer menu is different then the winter menu (e.g. no eggs Benedict during winter period).

Pros: Friendly service

Cons: Pricey, Food not amazingly tasting

APADOCA

14 Mar 2025

Hello Mieses,

Thank you so much for your visit and for taking the time to share your feedback! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed our friendly service, and we’re sorry to learn that the food didn’t fully meet your expectations.

Regarding pricing, our prices are set and reflect the use of high-quality, fresh, and sustainable ingredients. We also offer a range of options at different price points, including more affordable dishes to suit various preferences.

As for the flavors, we truly appreciate your input and will take it into account for future improvements. Our recipes are designed to highlight natural and authentic flavors, but we understand that taste is subjective.

Additionally, we'd like to clarify that our winter menu does include Eggs Benedict, but they are available only for breakfast and not for lunch. Our menu changes seasonally to ensure variety and to make the most of fresh, seasonal ingredients.

We hope to welcome you again and provide an even better experience next time!

Best regards,

VIV1967

Points +13

Vegetarian
10 Mar 2025

What a great find

This litttle cafe was great, staff so friendly and a wonderful selection of Vegan treats. Coffee was amazing too. May just have to visit again while on holiday in Porto. 😊

APADOCA

14 Mar 2025

Hello Vivi

Thank you for your kind words! We’re thrilled that you enjoyed our little café, the friendly atmosphere, and our selection of vegan treats. It’s wonderful to hear that you loved the coffee too!

We’d love to welcome you back if you find yourself in Porto again—enjoy the rest of your holiday! 😊

Best wishes,

Andrnd

Points +151

Vegan
09 Mar 2025

Excellent Pastel de Nata

Small cafe with different sweets.

Pros: Pastel de Nata, Nice service

Cons: Pricey hot chocolate

APADOCA

14 Mar 2025

Hello Andrnd

Thank you so much for your visit and for your lovely feedback! We're delighted that you enjoyed our Pastel de Nata and appreciated our service.

Regarding the hot chocolate, we understand your concern about the price. We use high-quality chocolate to ensure a rich and indulgent experience, which may reflect in the cost. However, we always strive to provide the best quality ingredients and a cozy atmosphere for our guests.

We hope to welcome you back soon for more sweet treats! 🍮☕

Best regards,

verhagenbart

Points +18

Vegan
09 Mar 2025

Amazing vegan pastry and wonderful dishes

What a delight this place. During our Porto trip we kept coming back.

Pros: Amazing vegan pastry , Charming atmosphere , Super friendly staff

APADOCA

14 Mar 2025

Hello
Wow, thank you for the amazing 5-star review! 🌟 We're so happy you enjoyed your experience with us. Your support means the world, and we can’t wait to welcome you back soon for more delicious treats!

Best wishes,

maeriiii

Points +20

Vegan
08 Mar 2025

Lovely vegan restaurant and bakery

Great food, many options and a lovely staff.

They also serve delicious coffee!

APADOCA

14 Mar 2025

Hello

Wow, thank you for the amazing 5-star review! 🌟 We're so happy you enjoyed your experience with us. Your support means the world, and we can’t wait to welcome you back soon for more delicious treats!

Best wishes,

BrunaGama

Points +15

Vegetarian
05 Mar 2025

Tudo delicioso!

Comida 5*, realmente a melhor plantbased nata do país, o croissant de snickers estava fenomenal, e o "bolsinho" de bolonhesa sabia tal e qual uma lasanha, muito bom!

Pros: Doces muito bons, Salgados muito bons, O staff é 5*

APADOCA

14 Mar 2025

Olá Bruna

Wow, muito obrigado pela incrível avaliação de 5 estrelas! 🌟 Ficamos super felizes por saber que teve uma ótima experiência connosco. O seu apoio significa muito para nós e mal podemos esperar para recebê-lo de novo para mais deliciosas iguarias! :)

LauraMetayer

Points +172

Vegan
03 Mar 2025

Amazing pastries

We went for an afternoon snack, so didn’t eat from the main menu. I ordered the “Calzone” (7.50€)which was a pepper and salami empanada and my wife had a kind of custard roll (4€). They were both excellent. We then waited for a fresh batch of vegan Pastel de Nata (2€ each) to be cooked and took two away with us. I only wish I’d ordered more of them!
It’s not cheap, but I don’t think it’s too expensive for the great quality and flavour. The pastel de nata is highly recommended and I ate them so fast i forgot to take a photo.

APADOCA

14 Mar 2025

Hello Laura

Wow, thank you for the amazing 5-star review! 🌟 We're so happy you enjoyed your experience with us. Your support means the world, and we can’t wait to welcome you back soon for more delicious treats!

Best wishes,

Mrs.Kitty

Points +121

Mostly Veg
02 Mar 2025

M'agrada

El que més haig de destacar és que el personal té un tracte excel·lent i son adorables, em van al·legrar el dia.

Gran quantitat de menjar de bona qualitat pel preu, el gust potser no destaca massa però això és tot.

Ens van regalar un entrant ♥️

Això si, el pastís de nata encara millor que els normals.

Pros: Pastel de nata, Ambient, Tractament

Cons: Res del altre món

APADOCA

14 Mar 2025

Hola

Moltes gràcies per la teva visita i per compartir la teva experiència! 💛 Ens alegra molt saber que el nostre equip et va fer sentir tan benvingut i que el nostre Pastel de Nata va ser un èxit! ✨

Valorem molt el teu comentari sobre el sabor dels plats i sempre estem treballant per millorar i oferir la millor experiència possible. Ens encanta sorprendre els nostres clients amb petits detalls com l'entrant, i esperem que això hagi fet el vostre moment encara més especial.

Esperem tornar-te a veure aviat per gaudir de més delícies! ☕🍰

Una abraçada

LaiaTorrent

Points +2600

Vegan
01 Mar 2025

Boníssim i en abundància

El menjar és molt bo, ben fet i en quantitat generosa.
L'atenció impecable.
Sens dubte, molt recomanable.

Updated from previous review on 2025-03-01

APADOCA

14 Mar 2025

Ciao

Wow, grazie mille per la tua fantastica recensione a 5 stelle! 🌟 Siamo felicissimi che tu abbia apprezzato la tua esperienza con noi. Il tuo supporto significa tantissimo per noi e non vediamo l'ora di darti di nuovo il benvenuto per altre delizie!

A presto

DorienJacobs

Points +101

Vegan
28 Feb 2025

Lekker ontbijt!

We hebben hier een goed ontbijt gegeten. Aardige bediening. We kregen zelfs iets om te proeven. Er was buiten de kaart om nog heel veel lekkers te koop in de vitrine. Ook zoetigheden.

Pros: Ruime keuze , Fijne sfeer

Cons: Het eten mag iets minder zout

APADOCA

14 Mar 2025

Hallo
Heel erg bedankt voor je bezoek en je vriendelijke recensie! 😊 We zijn blij om te horen dat je hebt genoten van het ontbijt, de sfeer en onze selectie van lekkernijen. We vinden het geweldig om onze gasten te verrassen met kleine extraatjes!

Dank je ook voor je opmerking over het zoutgehalte. We nemen alle feedback serieus en zullen dit zeker in overweging nemen om onze gerechten nog beter af te stemmen op de wensen van onze gasten.

We hopen je snel weer te mogen verwelkomen voor nog meer heerlijke momenten! ☕🥐✨

Met vriendelijke groet

nwm0000

Points +51

Vegan
26 Feb 2025

Delicious!

Great food and cozy coffee shop like atmosphere. Great menu with some traditional Portuguese dishes veganized. I enjoyed the “cod” and a pastel de nata. They brought me a small free appetizer.

APADOCA

14 Mar 2025

Hello

Wow, thank you for the amazing 5-star review! 🌟 We're so happy you enjoyed your experience with us. Your support means the world, and we can’t wait to welcome you back soon for more delicious treats!

Best wishes,

VioBri

Points +159

Vegan
23 Feb 2025

Very very nice pastel de nata

Warm service, food is tasty, creative and well prepared. They also have a good choice of chocolate!

Updated from previous review on 2025-02-23

APADOCA

14 Mar 2025

Hello

Wow, thank you for the amazing 5-star review! 🌟 We're so happy you enjoyed your experience with us. Your support means the world, and we can’t wait to welcome you back soon for more delicious treats!

Best wishes,

Barbara&James

Points +147

Vegan
22 Feb 2025

Amazing sweet breakfast

The croissant with nata filling looked so good that both of us ordered it. It came warm and was very tasty, with a lovely strong cinnamon flavour. The homemade tea with ginger, cinnamon, mint, matcha and lemon sounded like it would be too many different flavours but it smelled and tasted really good. The staff was very friendly and patiently explained all the options.

Updated from previous review on 2025-02-22

Pros: lovely spiced sweets, gender-neutral bathroom

APADOCA

22 Feb 2025



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