Praça 18

Top choice in The Beiras


This cool retro-hip cafe features mismatched vintage furniture, blackboards and a menu that lists everything from gourmet hamburgers to salads and snacks. It's very popular and often full, meaning that service can be slow-ish, but there's a friendly, laid-back vibe, and the food is generally worth the wait.


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