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CA Downtown - Brunch • Specialty Coffee • Matcha

4.9 (4283 reviews)
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Matcha

Recommended multiple times as the best matcha ever had, made with fresh matcha from Japan, praised for its unique, fresh, and delicious taste.

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Eggs Benedict

Mentioned several times as absolutely delicious and great, with fast service and highly recommended by guests.

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French Toast (including Crème Brule French Toast and Rabanada with bacon)

Frequently highlighted as the best French toast ever had, made with high-quality brioche and praised for its flavor and quality.

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Açai Bowl

Recommended by multiple reviewers for being very tasty and a good choice for a healthy brunch option.

5

Mushroom Croissant

Described as absolutely delicious, fresh, and full of flavor, making it a memorable dish for guests.

6

Chicken Toast/Sando

Mentioned as a fun and delicious plate with fresh ingredients, large portions, and full of flavor.

7

Shrimp Benedict

Noted for fully hitting expectations and being a favorite among guests.

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Shredded Beef Sandwich

Recommended for its juicy and well-done flavor.

Location details

Praça de Carlos Alberto 89, Porto, 4050-158, PT

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Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 8:15 AM to 4:30 PM
Wednesday 8:15 AM to 4:30 PM
Thursday 8:15 AM to 4:30 PM
Friday 8:15 AM to 4:30 PM
Saturday 8:15 AM to 4:30 PM
Sunday 8:15 AM to 4:30 PM

About CA Downtown - Brunch • Specialty Coffee • Matcha

CA Downtown - Brunch • Specialty Coffee • Matcha is a brunch restaurant, breakfast restaurant, cocktail bar, and coffee shop in Porto, Portugal. Reviewers consistently praise the matcha, specialty coffee, and brunch dishes, especially waffles, chicken and waffles, crème brûlée French toast, eggs Benedict, and açaí bowl. The restaurant is described as casual, cozy, and trendy, with both indoor and outdoor seating. It is popular for breakfast and solo dining, and brunch reservations are recommended.

Amenities & services

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • Delivery
  • Onsite services
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert
  • Great tea selection

Popular for

  • Breakfast
  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Hard liquor
  • Healthy options
  • Quick bite
  • Small plates
  • Vegan options
  • Vegetarian options
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service

Amenities

  • Bar onsite
  • Restroom

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Trendy

Crowd

  • College students
  • Groups
  • Tourists

Planning

  • Brunch reservations recommended
  • Accepts reservations

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments
  • Credit cards

Children

  • Good for kids

Parking

  • Paid parking lot
  • Paid street parking
  • Usually plenty of parking

Pets

  • Dogs allowed
  • Dogs allowed inside
  • Dogs allowed outside

Frequently asked questions

What is CA Downtown known for?

It is best known for brunch dishes and specialty drinks, especially matcha, waffles, chicken and waffles, and crème brûlée French toast. Reviews also repeatedly praise the coffee and the fast, attentive service, which helps when it gets busy.

What dishes are most recommended at CA Downtown?

Reviewers most often recommend the waffles, chicken and waffles, crème brûlée French toast, eggs Benedict, and the açaí bowl. Other specific favorites mentioned include the Rabanada French toast with bacon, mushroom croissant, pastrami sandwich, shrimp benedict, and shredded beef sandwich.

What is the atmosphere like at CA Downtown?

The vibe is casual, cozy, and trendy, with indoor seating plus a big terrace and outdoor seating looking onto a square. It seems to work well for groups and solo diners, since reviews mention both quick service for a table of four and the restaurant being popular for solo dining.

Is CA Downtown good value, and what is the price range?

The price range is €15–20, and reviewers say the portions are not overly big but the value is still good for what they paid. Several comments describe the food as high quality and worth the price, especially for brunch plates like eggs Benedict, pancakes, and the açaí bowl.

How busy does CA Downtown get, and should you reserve?

It can get exceptionally busy at lunch and brunch, with one review noting a short wait for a table even when the restaurant was full. Brunch reservations are recommended, especially if you want to avoid waiting for a seat on the terrace or in the main dining room.

Is parking available at CA Downtown - Brunch • Specialty Coffee • Matcha?

Yes. Paid parking lot, Paid street parking, Usually plenty of parking is available.

Does CA Downtown - Brunch • Specialty Coffee • Matcha have vegetarian options?

Yes, CA Downtown - Brunch • Specialty Coffee • Matcha offers vegan options.

Is CA Downtown - Brunch • Specialty Coffee • Matcha kid-friendly?

Yes, CA Downtown - Brunch • Specialty Coffee • Matcha is good for kids.

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