Vegan
Delivery
Take-out
Bakery
Catering
Breakfast
Portugese

Second location. Vegan bakery and cafe. Serves a large selection of pastries, cakes, and baked goods. Has savory foods like toasts, cachorro, "duck" rice, moelas de cogumelo, and francesinha. Delivers throughout Portugal and to Spain. Reported open May 2024. Open Tue-Sun 12:00-23:00.


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112 Reviews

First Review by AnaMineiro

egr

Points +131

Vegan
19 Dec 2023

Excellent

This vegan restaurant offers a wide variety of dishes with generous portions, even the appetizers are sizable. The food is excellent, and all the desserts are freshly made on-site. The staff is attentive, and the prices are very reasonable.

PadocaVeganRestaurant

29 Aug 2024

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MrsWoodlands

Points +2534

Vegan
05 Dec 2023

Delicious and helpful staff

Great varied menu. I had the franshisha sandwich which was how the meaty version is described. He couldn’t get over the bright green burger bun. Lots of options, salads, burger, pancakes etc. the window display of pastries is a wonderful sight. A complementary pasta de nata was a welcome treat between port tastings! Thoroughly recommend.

PadocaVeganRestaurant

29 Aug 2024

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12munchies

Points +2513

Vegan
21 Nov 2023

well that’s nice!

It’s a fully vegan bakery that has all the delicious pastry like pasteis de nata, cakes and very fancy and delicious donuts etc. it also takeaway snacks like pizza and filled salty pastry. and it’s also a restaurant with super delicious food. everything for a super fair price. went there two times in a row. the people there are very friendly and also up for a little chat if wanted.

Pros: Pastry, Main Food, Snacks

PadocaVeganRestaurant

29 Aug 2024

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iamdata

Points +18

Vegan
18 Nov 2023

Amazing food and staff

I luckily passed by this restaurant by chance while wondering where would I find vegan food so late.

This place attracted me with the donut based trap in the front window.

I had the Padini Moussrella e chourizo and Pate de Atum and a delicious Oreo donut.

The food was so good!

Best of all was the service by Teresa who was such a sweetheart, so attentive and professional. She definitely illuminates the place with her vibes.

Highly recommended.

PadocaVeganRestaurant

29 Aug 2024

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SofiaLeão

Points +107

Vegan
15 Nov 2023

Favourite place!

This gotta be the best vegan restaurant/bakery in the area. Everything is vegan and the menu is huge!

You can find a wide variety of fresh baked goods, both sweet and savoury, traditional Portuguese sweets and pastries but veganized. There's also pancakes and waffles so it's a perfect for breakfast/brunch!

If you want to have dinner or lunch the food is also great, the Francesinha is amazing and one of the best ones in Porto.

I've absolutely loved eveything I've tried and I've gone a lot of times.

It also has birthday cakes (or any other cakes) by order.

The staff is super friendly!

PadocaVeganRestaurant

29 Aug 2024

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katgar33

Points +154

Vegan
27 Oct 2023

A place where non-vegans can't even tell the difference

This place is steps from the metro station, has an incredible variety of sweet and savory pastries that needs quite a few coming backs to be able to try them all. I had a Padini de "Moussarela" e "chouriço", that was very delicious and a donut biscoff with ice cream, a nice warm and cold sweet that was also very tasty. Front staff was pleasant to talk to and being received and often acknowledged with a warm smile made me feel welcome. I made a point of going to the kitchen and personally thanks the staff behind the food I so much appreciated.

Definitely must go back to try more pastries, brunch, the Porto Francesinha, etc.

Updated from previous review on 2023-10-27

Pros: Warm staff, Excellent food, Nice location

PadocaVeganRestaurant

29 Aug 2024

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Anacbordalo

Points +152

Vegan
21 Oct 2023

Amazing!

Amazing food at the restaurant and the bakery keeps getting better.
We had an amazing padini as a starter and then shared a delicious burger and francesinha. Completely worth the trip! The baked good we brought home were simply incredible.

Pros: Amazing staff, Delicious food and generous portions, Good prices

PadocaVeganRestaurant

29 Aug 2024

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CalmYourself

Points +16

Vegan
20 Oct 2023

Donut heaven

Super friendly, AMAZING food, and the donuts are sublime!

Pros: Service, Food, Desserts

penandfella

Points +231

Vegan
18 Oct 2023

So so delicious we went back for more

So excited to have vegan pastel de nata - and then went back dinner time for the francesinha - wow - so good

Pros: Taste, Staff, Choice

PadocaVeganRestaurant

29 Aug 2024

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GhutoWazlawick

Points +99

Vegan
13 Oct 2023

Best ever

Don't even think... just go there

Pros: People, Food, Space

PadocaVeganRestaurant

29 Aug 2024

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PedroNogueira

Points +492

Vegetarian
26 Sep 2023

One of the best francesinhas

So many good options and the francesinha is really good

PadocaVeganRestaurant

29 Aug 2024

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saladlover

Points +397

Vegan
24 Sep 2023

Great place

They have a menu lunch during weekdays which seems to be really worth it. I was there on a Saturday and ate one of the burgers which was really good and also the fries which came with it with some special seasoning!

Pros: All vegan, Friendly staff

PadocaVeganRestaurant

29 Aug 2024

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Centerparcs

Points +16

Vegan
21 Sep 2023

Delicious

Very tasty and cheap food. There were some interesting and non standard dishes on the menu. I didn't try any pastries but from what I could see these looked amazing. Staff was very friendly and really took the time to explain different options. Would highly recommend going here.

Pros: Cheap, Delicious, Friendly staff

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29 Aug 2024

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lzilhao

Points +15

Mostly Veg
15 Sep 2023

Great bakery

Very nice bakery, they serve dinners as well. Food is great, staff is very helpful and friendly

PadocaVeganRestaurant

29 Aug 2024

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LennardRudroff

Points +37

Vegan
06 Sep 2023

The best vegan Burger I've had in my life

The Staff is super friendly and helpful. They show they really care about you. On your first visit you'll get a tour of their menu with recommendations. Take the recommended starter (mozerella chorizo) - I could've eaten that 3 times and would be satisfied for the day. There are fresh juices every day.

Pros: Nice to have: LGBTQ+ friendly toilets

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29 Aug 2024

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Raunch41

Points +24

Vegetarian
24 Aug 2023

Great food. Plenty of choice.

Delicious great food, all vegan and lots of beverages to choose from. Staff were really helpful and gave great recommendations on what to try. Possibly the best seitan and fake tuna I have had anywhere.
Overall all round good options of meals/snacks to choose from.

Pros: Reasonable and very well priced. , Lots of choice.

Cons: Nothing!

PadocaVeganRestaurant

29 Aug 2024

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WeepingWrist

Points +82

Vegan
22 Aug 2023

El mejor restaurante vegano de Oporto

Las hamburguesas son geniales, la francesina tiene el mejor chorizo y la mejor longaniza vegana que he probado y los dulces están deliciosos. El personal es súper agradable.

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29 Aug 2024

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SimãoCoelho

Points +79

Vegan
16 Aug 2023

Best Vegan Casual Restaurant in the North

Padoca’s offer range will always get you covered either you go for breakfast, lunch, afternoon or dinner.
It’s a perfect place to go with friends specially. The space is cozy, the staff are awesome people, you can bring your pets and the food is to die for.
I’ve tried plenty of dishes and my favorite is the francesinha. The best one I’ve had for sure. It’s a great one to bring a non vegan friend specially, the plant based replacements they use are so like what I used to have before I was vegan.
Their burgers are very creative too. I’ve not tried all, but Guloso is my favorite. Give Burguês a try as well.
You can have a very typical Portuguese breakfast vegan with their range of croissants, toasts and lattes. The Nutella No Milk Latte is my favorite. Can also get fresh made lovely pancakes or crepes.
At the end, you can always take home some donuts or other cakes from their store front. There’s so many it’s hard to choose from. Can find many veganized classics of what’s normally sold in non vegan stores in Portugal and even more.
All in all, I love this place and I’ve quickly become a regular. It’s a very nice place to spend some time while having great food and bring tomorrow’s breakfast home.

Pros: Great Food, Great Prices, Friendly Staff

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29 Aug 2024

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JosephGlenn

Points +16

Vegan
15 Aug 2023

Best Vegan Bakery in Porto Metro

Padoca Vegan Gaia truly stands out as the ultimate vegan bakery in the Porto area, in my humble opinion. Having explored several options (around five, to be precise), I can confidently say that this bakery surpasses them all in terms of taste and overall experience. Even if I weren't following a vegan diet, I'd still be drawn to this place for the sheer pleasure of their delicious offerings and generous portions at such reasonable prices.

Whether for lunch, dinner, a quick snack, or just a cup of coffee, my visits here have consistently been marked by friendly and authentic service. The flavors of their dishes are consistently delectable, and every bite feels like a celebration of taste. The real star, though, has to be their baked goods—each one radiates with freshness and pure deliciousness.

Discovering this hidden gem has been a culinary delight, and I can confidently say that you're in for a treat when you step into Padoca Vegan Gaia. Just like me, you'll find yourself enchanted by their flavorful creations and grateful for having stumbled upon this wonderful bakery. Your taste buds will thank you!

Pros: Delicious Food!, Lots of options!, Baked and cooked freshly!

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29 Aug 2024

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peny

Points +81

Vegetarian
15 Aug 2023

Best vegan bakery and restaurant

Melhor padaria vegan e restaurante com variedade muito boa de escolha. Qualidade acima da média e atendimento fantástico. Onde of the best vegan places I’ve been to.

Pros: Variety, Quality of food, It’s also a bakery!!

Cons: Sometimes a bit loud

CinnamonApple

Points +20

Vegan
12 Aug 2023

Excellent

Excellent lunch! The staff, knowing that it was our first time in the restaurant, recommended dishes that we should not miss (including typical dishes revisited in a vegan key). Very good the francesinha. There were also many tempting desserts but we were too full to try them.

Pros: Totally vegan, Traditional dishes, Excellent services

PadocaVeganRestaurant

29 Aug 2024

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AMRAM

Points +433

Vegan
29 Jul 2023

Best vegan place in town

The place looks very nice, staff are very helpful and warm, and the food is all amazing. I would say it’s the best vegan restaurant in the Porto area and also has the best vegan francesinha.

Pros: Food, Staff, Decor

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29 Aug 2024

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perichus

Points +18

Vegan
28 Jul 2023

Incredible discovery

The food and the experience was exquisite.
The hamburger with francesinha sauce was delicious.
The staff, 10/10, super attentive and making incredible recommendations.
We will definitely come back another time.

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29 Aug 2024

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EmmaOlmi

Points +190

Vegan
17 Jul 2023

Best vegan snack-bar ever

I was told for years that I should visit this place but I am not usually in Gaia! However me and my omni partner were close by so we decided to go and OMG, the food was out of this world! Some of the best vegan meats I had in ages! The cachorro and the Chourica were to die for and my partner couldn’t tell it wasn’t real meat! So bloody good and everything we had was delicious! The staff was mega friendly too and we can’t wait to go back!

Pros: Everything

Cons: No cons

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29 Aug 2024

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eduardapscarvalho

Points +16

Vegan
14 Jul 2023

*****

Recomendo muito.
Um dos melhores restaurantes veganos que já experimentei.
Óptima comida, doses generosas e muito bom atendimento.

PadocaVeganRestaurant

29 Aug 2024

Olá 🙂
Muito obrigado pelo seu comentário e pela sua avaliação! Ficamos muito felizes em saber que teve uma experiência agradável no nosso estabelecimento. A sua opinião é extremamente importante para o nosso crescimento e evolução contínua.
Esperamos que nos volte a visitar brevemente!

TomásT.Colaço

Points +20

Vegan
08 Jul 2023

Vegan Portuguese done right

From the hospitality to the food it was great. Good to visit some portuguese staple foods with a vegan twist that left me wanting to return.

Pros: Vegan food, Pet friendly , Awesome Service

PadocaVeganRestaurant

29 Aug 2024

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zepedro7

Points +654

Vegan
05 Jul 2023

Just amazing

Everything from the staff, the amount of options on the menu (yes it’s 100% vegan but it’s a big menu!), the staff kindness is great! One of my fav spots to visit so if you’re visiting Porto this place is a must 💚

Pros: Food quality, Staff, Variety

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29 Aug 2024

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