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Plant-based restaurant and bakery. 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. Previously known as Padoca. Open Mon-Fri 12:00-15:00, 19:00-23:00, Sat-Sun 12:00-23:00.
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261 Rua Pádua Correia, Vila Nova De Gaia, Portugal, 4400-238
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- Outdoor seating
- Wheelchair accessible
- Accepts credit cards
- Free Wi-Fi
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Last update on 18 May 2026 by FilipeCardoso
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Added by SusanaDuarte on 11 Mar 2022
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175 Reviews
First Review by AnaMineiro
AmandaWells
Points +26
My biggest regret in Porto: Not finding Guará sooner! - Edit
I wish I had discovered Guará Restaurant & Bakery on my very first day in town. If I had, I would have been back every single day to try a different meal and a different pastry!The menu has the perfect amount of options, and as a traveller, I was absolutely delighted to try some authentic, traditional Portuguese food. The Francesinha was incredibly flavourful and hit all the right notes, and the Pastel de Nata was nothing short of sensational.Beyond the food, the service was superb. The staff are so helpful, warm, and knowledgeable. My only constructive tip for future diners? Do not make my mistake—make this your very first stop in the Porto area so you have time to go back for seconds!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-09-12
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AndréLampreia
Points +38
Fantástico!!! - Edit
Francesinha 5*
Read moreCachorrinho 5*
Pastelaria 5*
Staff 5*
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diogofranciscop
Points +91
Pastelaria muito boa - Edit
Os donuts são incriveis.
Read moreAs refeições principais são boas, mas nota se que tem muitos ingredientes processados
Updated from previous review on 2026-08-30
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lucariomi
Points +30
Great food and friendly service - Edit
Really enjoyed our visit. The food was very good and everything tasted fresh. The staff were genuinely friendly and attentive without being over the top. Overall, a really nice experience and definitely a place I’d come back to.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-08-28
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MartaAlonsoMoran
Points +46
Platis portugueses imprescindibles - Edit
Es la segunda vez que vamos y el bacalao con nata de este sitio es un imprescindible, al igual que sus postres. Además tienen entrantes para probar otras especialidades portuguesas muy buenos, como el cachorro y unas “croquetas” tipicas portuguesas que han añadido a carta este año.
Read moreEl personal es súper amable, solo se permiten perros en la terraza pero trató de compensarlo y hacer que nos sintiéramos igualmente cómodos.
Updated from previous review on 2026-08-26
Pros: La comida la mejor que he probado en Oporto, El personal muy amable
Cons: No se admiten perros en el interior
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fabiimvs
Points +16
Perfect food - Edit
Amazing francesinha, Rojoes, pastéis de nata and bola de Berlim. Just wow!!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-08-19
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Raquelssilvaa
Points +29
Amazing - Edit
Francesinha incrível, doces maravilhosos 🥰
Read morePros: Francesinha, Bola de Berlim, Tiramisu
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Överklasspoeten
Points +27
Perfect - Edit
Super delicious food and bakery
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-08-08
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SilviaBarreto
Points +154
The best 🤩 - Edit
Such a lovely and welcoming restaurant! The food is fresh, homemade and full of flavour, and the staff always make us feel genuinely cared for. I have been a customer for many years and have had the pleasure of watching them grow — their dedication and passion are clear in everything they do. We had another wonderful experience and will certainly return!
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peasandpeanuts
Points +612
Favourite vegan restaurant in Portugal - Edit
Absolutely brilliant. Food is delicious, great traditional Portuguese vegan dishes and the staff is so lovely. My favourite vegan restaurant in Portugal
Read morePros: Everything
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EmedeMeryvegan
Points +324
Francesinha brutal - Edit
Pedimos por Uber varios platos y a cada cual más brutal.
Read moreLos pasteles de nata buenisssimos
Updated from previous review on 2026-07-03
Pros: Sabor increíble, Llegó todo caliente , Rapidez
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Blndog
Points +117
One Of Our Favourites! - Edit
Me and hubby are regulars here, we come here for almost every special ocasion. The staff is incredible, they are so friendly, happy and nice to us everytime we come here, this restaurant is almost like family to us! Hubby absolutely loves to come here. The inside is beautifully decorated, cozy and comfortable with romantic lights. The only downside is the location in the middle of Vila Nova de Gaia, parking here is horrendous.
Read moreThey have so much variety in their menu, we tried almost everything and we always try new things, they are always inovating their menu and we love that. They also listen to their costumers and try to add or remove things from dishes or the menu accordingly which tells you how much they care about their costumers' satisfaction.
Hubby always eats the francesinha. It's very meaty, not too spicy, very cheesy and delicious. Hubby says it's the best francesinha he has eaten in any restaurant!
I have a hard time eating things here since most of the menu flares up my acid reflux (IBS) but since the menu is so diverse, there is always something I can eat without feeling sick. I normally eat side dishes and avoid the main courses.
Since this is a bakery, they always have different salty pastries that are filled with different things and they also always have pizza. The pasteries can be filled with different meat substitutes like tuna, chourizo, pizza, cheese, etc. There are so many kinds but it also depends on the day you come, they vary their menu a lot, so you can't expect the same pasteries to always be there everyday. I'm a bit of a difficult costumer but they always accomodate and help me with anything I need. They truly are angels here!
They also have so many sweet pastries and we always try something there! They are always delicious, soft and filling.
The restaurant is a bit pricey but we always leave satisfied, full and happy, it is very worth it!
If you are ever in Vila Nova de Gaia, don't miss this restaurant, you will regret not trying their dishes!
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slothz1lla
Points +158
Great portuguese food - Edit
We really enjoyed this on our recent trip to Porto. We had a francesinha, which was the best vegan francesinha we tried, and mock duck rice (the name I have since forgotten). Staff were friendly and welcoming, and even gave us two donuts for free as we left.
Read moreThe restaurant is a bit far away from the centre of town, and it was a pretty uninspiring walk up here with some rain to boot, but I can't blame them for that! Seems like a popular spot for locals as well.
They had Vegan Pastel de Natas that looked great but I regret that we didn't try them, we were completely stuffed!
Updated from previous review on 2026-06-03
Pros: Vegan Francesinha, Great staff
Cons: Location
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pcvhonduras
Points +216
Don’t miss this amazing place - Edit
Traditional Portuguese dishes and more with desserts to die for! Stop what you are doing and come eat here now!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-06-01
Pros: Amazing desserts, Good service, All vegan
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IuliaNOTLulia
Points +7344
Tasty food and lovely staff - Edit
The people working there treated us amazing.
Read moreEverything we’ve eaten there was delicious
Definitely recommend it and it’s always super busy as it seems very popular among Portuguese people so it’s not really for the travellers which is nice to see some local vibe on the weekend😄
Updated from previous review on 2026-05-30
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Vegan-ista
Points +907
Superb vegan food in an elegant setting! - Edit
We felt like we were walking our own personal Camino Vegano in search of this place but oh was it worth the effort! Simply delicious! Fresh ingredients beautifully presented. Our compliments to the chef and staff of this wonderful 💯% vegan establishment. Would love to come back when next in Porto. Obrigada!
Read moreSaoirse don Phalaistín!
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Pros: The food was perfect
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petzschner
Points +325
10/10 - Edit
i was craving to back here so much and finally it happened. the food was so yummy, flavourful and it hit the right spot. all was delicious and if i had enough belly, i would try more things in their menu for sure! a must visit
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-11-02
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LinaM:)
Points +358
Cozy dinner & the best cheesecake in Porto - Edit
On our last night in Porto, we finally made it to Guará and it was the perfect way to end the trip. The space is cozy, the staff are incredibly friendly, the food was fantastic. We had burgers and cheesecake, and honestly, it might have been the best cheesecake we’ve ever had.
Read moreAs a sweet surprise, they gave us complimentary pastel de nata when we were leaving, and absolutely delicious. If we’re ever back in Porto, we’ll definitely return!
Updated from previous review on 2026-04-07
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AnaRaquel
Points +18
Obrigatória a paragem! - Edit
Descobrimos o Guará e ficou imediatamente no topo dos nossos restaurantes favoritos 🤍
Read morePedimos uma entrada de “chouriço”, um hambúrguer vegan e um incrível “bacalhau com natas” — tudo absolutamente delicioso e cheio de sabor. Para sobremesa, o semifrio de Biscoff foi simplesmente perfeito 👌
Sou vegan há 7 anos e o meu namorado não é, e ambos adorámos a experiência — o que diz muito! Foi, sem dúvida, um dos melhores restaurantes onde já fomos.
Para além da comida maravilhosa, o atendimento foi de altíssimo nível, super atencioso e acolhedor.
10/10, vamos voltar sem pensar duas vezes! 🌱✨
Pros: Atendimento, Preço, Comida
Cons: Nada contra
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Las Strawberry
Points +174
True Gem in Gaia, Guará Restaurant & Bakery Formerly known as Padoca (renamed to avoid confusion with another place in Porto). - Edit
Absolutely fantastic experience at Guará Restaurant & Bakery!
Read moreFrom the moment I walked in, I felt welcomed by a cozy and vibrant atmosphere, perfect for lunch or dinner. The team was incredibly attentive and friendly, ready to explain the menu and give great suggestions. The food itself was exceptional, full of flavour, beautifully presented, and clearly made with real passion and creativity. Even non-vegans are blown away by the taste and quality! 💚
The menu offers such inventive plant-based options that you forget you’re at a vegan restaurant, with delicious twists on classics like the vegan francesinha and savory bakery items. And don’t even get me started on the desserts , they are a real highlight and worth saving room for!
It’s also worth mentioning the story behind the name change (to avoid confusion with another Padoca in Porto) but trust me, this place stands on its own as a must-visit in Gaia/Porto for anyone who loves great food.
Highly recommended, I’ll definitely be back!
Updated from previous review on 2026-02-13
Pros: Delicious food , Lovely place , Great choice
Cons: People confuse it with the less good Porto Padoca
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Sofia.Plantbased
Points +57
Our favorite vegan restaurant - Edit
This is the perfect place to take your non-vegan friends, for that Friday night comfort food dinner and to take the kids.
Read moreThe burgers are drool worthy, the staff is the friendliest and make sure to take their pastries home! Amazing doughnuts and traditional Portuguese pastries
Updated from previous review on 2026-01-30
Pros: Burgers, Traditional Portuguese dishes, Doughnuts
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KimStone
Points +234
The pastries were amazing! - Edit
This was located 10 minutes from my hotel so I passed it daily. I ate in once and also visited twice for croissants and pastel de nata (which were delicious).
Read moreThe staff were super friendly and welcoming.
As others have mentioned it still has old signage.
Updated from previous review on 2026-01-29
Pros: Amazing pastries, Very friendly staff
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Cayetana
Points +2613
El queso y la bollería de 10 - Edit
Todo lo que comimos estaba rico y los precios era muy razonables. Pero si tengo que destacar algo es el queso cheddar fundido que echan a varios platos y que está super conseguido. Además, la bollería está riquisima. #Veganuary Hemos intentado volver a este sitio y ha cambiado el rollo y ahora no admite a perros en el interior. Para ser un sitio vegano, no me parece admisible. Por eso he bajado la nota.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-01-24
Pros: cocina y especialmente la bolleria
Cons: No se puede entrar con perro ya
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Shanti2016
Points +2668
Endorsed by locals - loved by all - Edit
Note the signage is still under previous name - Padoca. Highly recommended by a Portuguese friend (always a good sign when a local rates a vegan joint) and it certainly lived up to its fame.
Read moreImaginative blend of traditional Portuguese and English dishes. Will be back!
Pros: Cozy seating, Reasonable prices, Lovely owner and staff
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MariaRogeiroRodeia
Points +60
O melhor do Porto fica em Gaia - Edit
Dos melhores pratos vegan que já comi.
Read moreCarta variada, completa, ambiente confortável e staff simpático.
Updated from previous review on 2026-01-03
Pros: Comida, Variedade, Ambiente
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AlbertucoTuco
Points +1341
Rico - Edit
Escogemos opciones portuguesas. Francesinha, tofu de la casa (plato tipo pescado) y plato de bacalao. La francesinha no soy muy amigo de ellas, pero esta es la más rica que he comido hasta ahora. El plato de bacalao para mí el más rico.
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nicoleyamamoto
Points +495
Delicious - Edit
It used to call A Padoca (more like a bakery), but now it's called Guará, and it's a restaurant. A few options of burgers, and other dishes with tofu or other proteins with rice or salad. It was well made, tasty and good looking dishes. They also have desserts and other bakery things like croissants. Friendly staff. It was very busy around 1PM.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-12-27
Pros: Best vegan restaurant in the area, Delicious
Cons: Busy 1PM-2PM. Better book a table in advance.
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