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 Tue-Fri 09:30-17:30, Sat 09:00-17:30, Sun 09:30-17:30.
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Rua do Rosario numero 13 (at 13 Rosario), Porto, Portugal, 4050-522
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- Outdoor seating
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- Free Wi-Fi
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Last update on 02 Aug 2025 by APADOCA
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Added by APADOCA on 23 Feb 2023
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Featured Review
DMGrant
Points +262
Truly Exceptional Vegan Culinary Experience in Porto - Edit
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.
Read moreFrom 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
Dear DMGrant,
Read moreYour 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
Guest
417 Reviews
First Review by Einhorni
Nedwyn
Points +2
Friendly staff, tasty food - Edit
Portuguese people are friendly anyway but the gang here were super nice. We had questions about how they made some of their food (because it was so tasty) and they were happy to answer.
Read moreTheir reputation for the best pastel de nata makes sense, it’s amazing! We went twice while we were on holiday in Porto, first just for baked goods, then we went for lunch and picked up some of their calzone to take to the airport with us.
Top marks
Pros: Tasty, Friendly, Happy to talk about their recipes
Cons: The ragu was pretty salty (very tasty though)
Guest
GFArruda
Points +163
💚🌱💚 Amei / Love it - Edit
Ótima axperiencia vegana no Porto!
Read moreA Padoca é acolhimento e comida boa. Comi o calzone, o croissant de pistache e o maravilhoso pastel de nata. Tudo muito bom! Recomendo.
Great vegan experience in Porto!
Padoca is a welcome and good food. I ate the calzone, the pistachio croissant and the wonderful pastel de nata. Everything is very good! I recommend it.
Guest
OdelleC
Points +30
Sweet Oblivion - Edit
A Screaming Trees song title perfectly describes the croissants in this wonderful establishment. The variations of croissant are as endless as the taste and happiness you feel when you are eating one. The service is as good as croissants. Don’t leave Porto without trying !
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Mandy5864
Points +34
Loved the beetroot pasta! - Edit
Friendly staff and lovely food
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shoeysarah
Points +353
Great options, but a bit dry - Edit
There was a lot of choice of sweet and savoury foods in the counter. I don't know if they had anything else available.
Read moreI went on my own, hadn't finished my drink or paid, went to the toilet, and they cleared my table before I came back. The struggles of being on your own!
Pros: Good selection
Cons: Pastry was quite heavy and dry, Expensive drink, 5 Euro Karma Kola
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MelanieTonke
Points +22
Deliziös. Frisch. Perfekt - Edit
Es war der perfekte Ort nach einem langen Anreisetag. Hier gab es Frühstück und Mittag auf einmal in bester Atmosphäre und es war mir ein inneres Blumenpflücken, dass wirklich alles vegan ist. Kein Fragen, keine Blicke.
Read morePros: Ambiente, Umfangreiche Karte - All vegan, Sehr ruhiges Personal
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mOscar2u
Points +1284
Got out of the rain - Edit
Strolling around Porto and popped in here to get out of short rain event.
Read moreGood pastries and coffee
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HelenaG
Points +129
Great Portuguese pastries - Edit
Had amazing pastries including a traditional custard doughnut. Restaurant close to National art museum too.
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happyaoife
Points +53
Absolutely amazing - Edit
There are no words. The pistachio croissant, cinnamon bun and ‘custard’ bun were out of this world.
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rodrigoazs
Points +3175
Amazing bakery - Edit
The bakery offers very tasty food. I tried the hot dog flavour pastel de forno and it was amazing.
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sergiobuenor
Points +28
Maravilloso sitio en Oporto - Edit
Fuimos buscando alguna opción vegana nada más llegar de nuestro viaje. Encontrarse con sitios así es una sorpresa increíble para quienes llevamos ya años siendo veganos. La comida fue espectacular, con muy buena atención al detalle y muy sabrosa. Pedimos la tostada de huevos Benedict que es uno de los platos veganos más ricos que he comido nunca, y la pasta tampoco se queda atrás. Personal muy amable y un precio que nos pareció moderadamente alto, pero que responde a la calidad ofrecida. Además, los postres merecen mucho la pena. ¡Riquísimos!
Read moreAPADOCA
¡Muchísimas gracias, Sergio! 💚 Nos alegra enormemente saber que nuestra comida y el cariño del equipo os hicieron sentir bienvenidos desde el primer momento. La tostada de “huevos Benedict” también es una de nuestras favoritas — ¡qué ilusión leer tu comentario! Gracias por valorar la calidad y por apoyar la cocina 100% vegana. ¡Esperamos volver a veros pronto por Apadoca!
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peti079
Points +15
Amazing find! - Edit
The had the paleto salads, they were amazingly delicious!
Read moreAPADOCA
Thank you so much, Peti! 🌱 We're so happy you enjoyed the Paleto salads — they're full of flavour and love! Hope to see you again soon for more delicious finds!
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MariaTeresaFerreira
Points +116
so many yummy things - Edit
Had an amazing time there
Read morestaff were really kind and attentive
only bad part was choosing what to eat
Pros: really yummy, a lot of options, fully vegan
Cons: a bit on the pricier side
APADOCA
Thank you so much, Maria Teresa! We're so happy to hear you had a great time and enjoyed our fully vegan selection — we know choosing can be tough with so many yummy options! 😊 Thanks as well for your honest feedback — we always do our best to offer quality that matches the care we put into every detail. Hope to see you again soon!
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Cayetana
Points +2034
Perfecto para un café, comida o cena - Edit
Es una panadería y bollería 100% vegetal con croissants estilo francés, natas, empanadas, etc. Todo hecho allí y riquísimo. También tienen opciones de bruch comi huevos benedictinos o tostas. Además, tienen un carta pequeña de platos para comer y cenar. Estos platos van cambiando.
Read moreEl personal es muy amable, muy buen ambiente y dejan pasar a perros.
Pros: concepto de comida casera, personal amable, dejan pasar a perros
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da6t33x
Points +277
One word: delicious! - Edit
Had a delicious francesinha at A Padoca! A wonderful mix of different tastes and textures – spicy, rich, and with a satisfyingly hearty filling. Served with crispy fries in a cosy atmosphere, with friendly service.
Read moreMust visit if you are in Porto!
Updated from previous review on 2025-08-15
Pros: Delicious food , Friendly staff, Couzy restaurant
Cons: Not applicable
APADOCA
Thank you so much for this wonderful review! We're thrilled you enjoyed our vegan francesinha — it's one of our proudest creations, and it makes us so happy to know it hit the spot. Sending hugs from our cosy corner in Porto — hope to welcome you back soon!
Read moreSimãoCoelho
Hello, just noticed while scrolling through reviews that the review is not from the same restaurant. The one you posted photos of is Padoca Vegan Restaurant from Gaia. They’re different restaurants, both vegan surprisingly.
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Gioi@
Points +56
I dolci vi faranno sognare - Edit
Locale molto carino, aperti dalla colazione alla cena offrono dolci e salati davvero deliziosi. I dolci ed i croissant sono davvero ECCEZIONALI!
Read morePersonale molto gentile e preparato. Locale semplice, ma curato, a pochi passi dal centro.
Pros: Ottima pasticceria, Buoni i salati, Personale molto gentile
APADOCA
Grazie di cuore, Gioia! Ci fa tanto piacere sapere che ti sono piaciuti i nostri dolci e croissant — mettiamo davvero tanto amore in ogni ricetta. Un grande grazie anche da parte del nostro team! Speriamo di rivederti presto da Apadoca.
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YenChen320
Points +192
Nice staff, great food - Edit
I mainly came here for their vegan dessert, and it does not disappoint. The „egg“ tart is custardy and the pistachio roll is amazing. Plus very attentive and English speaking staff😄
Read moreAPADOCA
Thank you so much, YenChen! We're so happy you loved the vegan desserts — especially the “egg” tart and pistachio roll! It means a lot to hear such kind words about our team too. Hope to see you again soon for more sweet moments!
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maaatilde
Points +18
Um verdadeiro porto Vegan - Edit
O chef está de parabéns pela comida divinal e o staff pela hospitalidade. Tudo parecia bem oleado e deu-nos uma sensação de boas vindas incrível, que apenas foi ultrapassada pela qualidade da saborosa comida
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-08-14
Pros: Sabor, Calma, Simpatia
APADOCA
Muito obrigada, Maatilde! Ficamos mesmo felizes por saber que te sentiste tão bem recebida e que a comida te conquistou! Toda a equipa (e o chef!) agradece o carinho. Esperamos voltar a receber-te em breve aqui no nosso cantinho vegan no Porto!
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MaikeSchmid
Points +16
Sehr lecker - Edit
Nicht nur alles Vegan sondern auch super freundliche Besitzerin oder auch Kellner. Alles sieht sehr lecker aus.
Read moreAPADOCA
Vielen lieben Dank, Maike! Es freut uns sehr, dass dir alles geschmeckt hat und dass du dich bei uns willkommen gefühlt hast. Hoffentlich sehen wir uns bald wieder bei Apadoca!
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Gracymil
Points +44
Delicious pastry - Edit
This cafe has a wide range of vegan pastries - we really enjoyed the Pastel De Nata and Pistachios Croissant. The staff is really kind and it’s a less touristic place as well. Go check it out!
Read moreAPADOCA
Thank you so much, Gracymil! We're thrilled you enjoyed the Pastel de Nata and the pistachio croissant — two of our favourites too! It's lovely to hear you appreciated the calm vibe and our team. Hope to welcome you back soon for more vegan treats!
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vanitas369
Points +98
Tasty coffee and pastries - Edit
We had two iced coffee, Bolas de Berlim and two regular croissants. All of them were really good and the staff was extremely kind.
Read moreAPADOCA
Thank you so much for your kind words and the 5 stars! We're so happy you enjoyed the iced coffee, Bolas de Berlim, and croissants — and even more that our team made you feel welcome. Hope to see you again soon!
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eyem_here
Points +458
Delightful experience - Edit
Beautiful cafe, lovely staff, delightful ambiance. We had the avocado toast, shakshuka, plain croissant, God’s Bread, and bola de berlim and it was all excellent. The coffee wasn’t great but I had trouble finding nice coffee anywhere in Portugal so it must be a regional thing
Read morePros: All vegan, Delicious, Nice ambiance
APADOCA
Hi there,
Read moreThank you so much for your lovely words 💚 We’re delighted you enjoyed the food, the ambiance, and our team’s hospitality — and we love that you tried such a variety from our menu!
We’re sorry the coffee wasn’t quite to your taste. We know coffee styles can vary a lot from country to country, and we truly appreciate the feedback so we can keep improving.
Hope to welcome you back for more delicious vegan treats next time you’re in Porto 🌱✨
Warm regards,
The APadoca Team
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MoniekMoberts
Points +20
Amazing food - Edit
Delicious food, service was very good!
Read moreAPADOCA
Hi Moniek,
Read moreThank you so much for your kind words 💚 We’re thrilled you enjoyed the food and had a great experience with our service!
Hope to welcome you back soon for more delicious vegan moments 🌱✨
Warm wishes,
The APadoca Team
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charley404
Points +30
Delicious! - Edit
eggs Benedict was fantastic, good portion size. also had the chocolate croissant, which had a sort of mousse on top which was just incredible.
Read moreAPADOCA
Hi Charley,
Read moreThank you so much for your wonderful review 💚 We’re thrilled you enjoyed the vegan Benedict and the chocolate croissant — that mousse topping is one of our favourites too!
Hope to see you again soon for more tasty vegan treats 🌱✨
Warm wishes,
The APadoca Team
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Alejandra
Points +298
Vegan - Edit
We went there while visiting Porto. The two people at the counter didn’t seem to know if their products had soy. They just said after us asking questions that everything had soy. We could tell they were assuming rather than knowing for sure.
Read morePros: Vegan, Variety of pastries
Cons: Workers not able to help people with soy allergies, Workers did not try to find out about ingredients
APADOCA
Olá! Agradecemos sinceramente a sua visita ao nosso espaço e por partilhar a sua experiência.
Read moreLamentamos muito que tenha saído com essa impressão. A verdade é que utilizamos soja em praticamente 99% dos nossos produtos, como parte do nosso compromisso com opções veganas saborosas e acessíveis. Por esse motivo, quando nos deparamos com alergias severas à soja, infelizmente, temos muita dificuldade em garantir segurança alimentar — e preferimos ser honestos quanto a isso, mesmo quando parece que não temos uma resposta exata no momento.
A nossa equipa está informada sobre os ingredientes utilizados, mas numa situação como essa, em que quase tudo contém soja (ou pode ter traços), não queremos correr nenhum risco com a saúde dos nossos clientes. A nossa intenção nunca é deixar de ajudar, mas sim ser transparentes sobre as nossas limitações práticas.
Agradecemos o seu feedback — ele ajuda-nos a refletir sobre como podemos comunicar melhor em situações delicadas como esta.
Com carinho,, ApadocA
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m4tth3w
Points +424
Great! - Edit
food was lovely! yes it is more expensive than your average restaurant in porto but it was still nice. i agree with the other reviews that the vegan egg could do with some work but it looked really good. they had a huge selection of croissants too, i went for the pistachio which was one of the best i’ve ever eaten! the staff were very friendly too😄
Read moreAPADOCA
Olá, m4tth3w! Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with us — we're really happy to hear you enjoyed the food, especially the pistachio croissant (one of our favorites too!), and that our team made you feel welcome 😊
Read moreWe also truly appreciate your constructive feedback about the vegan egg. We're always looking to improve, and comments like yours help us do just that.
Hope to see you again next time you're in Porto! 💚
Warm regards,
Apadoca
Guest
RosaCielo
Points +22
Best pastries hands down - Edit
I love this place, whenever I visit from Lisbon, I always pop in. The pistachio croissant is the absolute best. Highly recommend. I’ve had a few of their savory pastries as well, and they are also delicious. 
Read morePros: Pistachio croissant
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