One of the famous local food in Porto is Francesinha and this restaurant is famous for it. Arrived at 6.30pm and the restaurant was quite empty but it filled up by the time I left at 7.15pm. Ordered their Francesinha with a small beer. It’s basically a toasted sandwich with beef steak, sausages and a fried egg over melted cheese. Came with heap loads of French fries and their sauce. It’s quite a unique looking sandwich but a challenge to eat it so you have to cut it into smaller pieces. Not bad in terms of taste, especially liked the beef steak which was cooked medium well and the red sausage with their crunchy skin. Total damage came up to be Euro 13.

Had to try the infamous FRANCESINHA whilst is Porto. There were several recommendations to try it at this restaurant. Not knowing what to expect or having little to no expectations, this was lovely. Our waitress, Andrea was also lovely and guided me though the ordering process and advised which was the best for a first timer and also what it contained and how to eat it. It's definitely an extremely filling meal and I'd suggest only having this. The food was delicious in this very busy place and so was the service. Everything was quick and efficient as they so had to turn tables as they're that busy. Definitely try this meal and restaurant when in Porto.

I heard the hype about Cafe Santiago’s famous Francesinha sandwich. And while I was so excited to try it based on its looks alone, the taste didn’t deliver. Don’t get me wrong, it’s an absolute marvel to look at, stacked high with melted cheese and egg, surrounded by a moat of flies and sauce. Unfortunately, it doesn’t have a ton of flavour and not something I’d want to try again.

Such a good sandwich, a must try when in Porto. It is pretty big, so make sure you’re not full before trying it. We went during the weekend and there was a queue outside, but in approximately 10-15 minutes we got a table. Strongly recommend.

What a great meal. They say it’s the best Francesinha in Porto, and I have no doubt. It’s worth the wait, if you have to. AND, don’t get cheap, have the number 1, especially if you only plan to eat this once while you’re here. Service was outstanding, especially given one person looks after the entire outside patio. Be sure to go inside, if even just to look around and watch them being made. Great experience, great food, great service. 🌟 HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

Had to try the Franchesina here, as it is raved about in reviews. The fries was old and unsalted, it felt like it was made earlier in the day just in preparation of the tourist storm. The whole place felt like it was a victim of their own success and the staff was not having it. Not particularly impressed by the place or the franchesina unfortunately.

The Francesca was interesting. It's a super intense sandwich filled with steak, sausages and ham, and topped with cheese and egg and special sauce. I probably lost a few years of my life just eating it. In the realm of comfort foods it's a whole new level. That said - service here was practically nonexistent. And the pork chop was really boring. Probably the only thing to get here is the Francesca.

Not my favorite meal in Porto. Don't get me wrong; it's alright. It just doesn't live up to the hype. I mainly tried it since it's famous, but wouldn't eat Francesinha again. I can only imagine this being good if you are high.

This place was recommended by our host at the place we stayed at. It was our last day and we weren’t hungry then. We decided to stop by before leaving and it was the best choice ever. We didn’t know what to expect for a francesinha to taste like. We thought maybe a crazy poutine. It was good. Wasn’t too salty or too cheesy.

Had to come and try the famous francesinha, and it didn't disappoint. Was really good. Google maps isn't correct as it was shut but the one we went to was a few doors down. A little wait but not long at all. Service is very quick and efficient

The food was pretty good but the service was quite awful The man was pretty rude and told us that we cannot enter because there were too many people waiting but there were actually only two groups in front of us After arguing a bit we ended up still getting a table but the experience wasn’t nice Recommend the soup though it really is pretty good

I thought the signature sandwich would be super heavy and it's just a gimmick to attract tourists. I was wrong. It was a tasty sandwich with a combination of different meats, and if you get the fries on the side, the combination of gravy and cheese makes it taste like poutine. We ended up ordering a second one. Yum!

This is a difficult one. This place is so popular and puts a lot of pressure on reviewers to be as accurate as possible. Regarding the food. I did live up to its reputation. I could taste every single ingredient. And the spicy touch made even more enjoyable. On the other hand, the reason why I didn’t rate this place 5* is because I sincerely thought the service could have been better. It might be that I was unlucky by going there at the wrong time. No. There is never a wrong time for a good or bad service. Service is such an important component in the hospitality industry and should never be ignored. Should an OKAY service not bother you, Café Santiago will definitely surprise you.

❗ if you ever visit Porto you have to try the franchesinha, and the one from Santiago seems to be the best in place❗ ❗overall ⭐⭐⭐⭐ expensive for being what it is but very good! you'll be full once finished it so i recommend going for a walk afterward 😜 🥪 franchesinha ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 🤤 delicious, big enough to fill you and rich in ingredients! 4 start for the price 😬 🛋️ atmosphere ⭐⭐⭐⭐ meh it's kinda a fast food but it's expensive, the furniture though is not bad!

Yummy yummy! I’ve tried the francesinha in different places and this is by far the best one; ingredients are very fresh, meat is tender, and the sauce is delicious. I also tried the cachorro sandwich and it was really good too. This is definitely the place to try the francesinha when visiting Porto.

Delicious francesinha and caldo verde. We were sitting at the bar and had a perfect view on the preparation process of the francesinhas and cachorritos. Good price-value and quick service We definitely come back

Iconic place to try a francesinha in Porto. I would recommend sharing between two people. Very reasonable prices.

Multiple locations within the same block, this places serves the signature sandwich that Porto is famous for. Good but not exceptional, its probably one of those things you love if you grew up with it. Sort of like the local beloved joint that outsiders don't get. The steak could be more juicer, the sauce needs more umami but the fries are decent this far from Belgium.

We definitely left this cafe full and satisfied! The menu was straightforward and easy to navigate through. However we came for the most popular breakfast dish, the Franchesinza. We were amazed at the presentation and the ingredients it had and all thoroughly enjoyed it. It was layered with different types of meat, topped with cheese, an egg and surrounded with chips and a sauce. A really delicious local delicacy to try!

If you want to eat delicious food for a REALLY GOOD PRICE, this is your place. The food was amazing and the place was packed and overflowing with guests, desperately wanting to eat here. The Radler was one of the best I have tried since visiting Germany. It’s really good. The food was fresh and well cooked. The meat was juicy and came just at the right temperature. 👏🏼 Although the place was packed, the service was good and we didn’t have any long waiting time. Only one thing to add on to make the experience perfect is some nice Portuguese music to create some more atmosphere. Overall very recommendable!

First Francesinha in Porto, meat or cheese lover would love it. The beef was cooked medium. The sauce was tasty. Lots of what I assume is Gouda cheeses on top of it. French is ok. Majority of the customers ordered it on their table and didn’t seem to see food left on the plate. It’s like a fast food type of restaurant so won’t expect much service, staffs were busy but friendly. The restaurant was busy at around 2pm, we could only get a seat at the bar. Recommended.

We didn't want to have Francesinha more than once in Portugal as we didn't want to clog our arteries too much so we settled for this place. The Francensinha is MASSIVE. It's hearty and hard to finish by yourself. I would say pay extra and just share one Francensinhas as that is an option at this restaurant which is great. We got the calde verde which I must say was my favourite. It was creamy and had lots of the collard greens in it. Wasn't overly salty and reminded me of home. The pork with potatoes I would pass on next time. It was dry and hard to stomach. Overall get the calde verde and share the francensinha with someone. The service is okay. Kind of slow when trying to get the bill but other than that no big issues

One thing is the food and another is the service. Alfredo made the experience unforgettable. Professional service and very friendly. You feel welcome, although it is very busy and there is always a lot of people.

(Translated by Google) Restaurant very well situated. Several dining rooms not very large but tables well distributed! Fast and very friendly service! The francesinha is made with high quality ingredients. My only "negative" criticism is for the francesinha sauce, which, in my view, falls far short of what was expected given the awards received and fame! It's a sweeter than normal sauce. (Original) Restaurante muito bem situado. Várias salas de jantar não muito grandes mas mesas bem distribuídas! Atendimento rápido e muito simpático! A francesinha é confeccionada com ingredientes de grande qualidade. A minha única crítica "negativa" vai para para o molho da francesinha, que a meu ver fica muito aquém do esperado face aos prémios recebidos e fama! É um molho mais adocicado do que o normal.

Infamous spot to grab a Portuguese Francesinha. A revolving door of patrons clamoring to grab a seat, so don't expect the best service 😉. All in all worth the trouble if in the area but I wouldn't go out of my way for one. Helpful tip: Get there right when they open as the place gets packed quick (they open at noon as opposed to 11:30am, suggested by Google maps;)

The 4 of us have to split two portions of the famous Francesinha (with every possible sides that's on the menu). It's a nice breakfast and quite filling, but I think it's not too special of a dish. Definitely worth a try though, for the price if nothing else.

Amazing food, hospitality, and service! Didn't make us feel like tourists, but like friends whose house we were visiting and having their mom (literally!) cook for us.

Porto is an amazing city and it gets even better with Francesinha and this is the best place to get it. Friendly Portuguese staff and sweet prices make this place a true gem plus it has an open kitchen, so you see, that it’s all fresh.

Decent looking place, usually very busy. I was lucky to catch space at the bar. The francesinha was very good. The sauce is tasty. The service was surprisingly fast even though the restaurant was packed.

This is THE place where local people and tourists come to enjoy the typical francesinha. The staff is really sweet and the food is good. Great value for money.

I really enjoyed tasting the famous traditional dish here, it was delicious. I didn’t gave a 5 star’s review because the staff can be a bit more polite and understanding, unless they don’t want tourists to come here.. also it can be a little bit more clean..

Francesca sandwich was great. Worth trying out as a top 50 sandwich if the world! Waited outside for a few minutes Service was quick after ordering. Suggest having fries seperate next time. Overall 9.6/10 for a great experience n Porto

Local dish Francesinha is a must try, and it's really tasty! Prices are okay, not too expensive. Waiter was also really nice, he asked us where we were from, and tried to speak to us in our language, which I thought was really sweet. Expect to wait a bit though, as it's usually full, but definitely worth the wait.

This is a great, well known place to eat Porto's signature food: francesinhas. The restaurant is famous for it so it's often crowded with lines at the door, especially on peak hours like lunch and dinner. Prices are average for the city. Beyond francesinhas, the restaurant serves several Portuguese dishes, sandwiches, and beverages and the servers are very welcoming. Not accessible to wheelchairs as the entrance has stairs and the interior of the restaurant is fairly small.

one of the most famous bars in Porto. they make "francesina" which is one of the city's typical dishes. they do it very well. they are always full and don't take reservations so you will almost always have to wait. honest prices

Staff is really friendly and the food is delicious! The place is extremely popular, even during weekdays, so make a reservation or arrive there as soon as it opens! I had the traditional Francesinha (the sandwich is HUGE, you can easily share, which is an option in the menu).

We came here in the early afternoon to try their francesinhas as they come highly recommended. We also got the bacalhau. The cafe was full even though it was in between meals. It's very much a working man's cafe, and we enjoyed eating with all the locals.

Great place to try Francesinha. I wasn’t a big fan of it but certainly it’s a must try if you are in Porto. Make sure to be there early as wait times are quite long

The one and only! There are many places in town to get an excellent Francesinha, but I always find a way to come back to Café Santiago for my fix of this sandwich. More than a simple sandwich, this is a wholesome meal that is usually found on the menus of traditional restaurants all over northern Portugal. Among the numerous stories about its origins, probably the most believable claims that it was inspired by the famous croque-monsieur, a French sandwich enjoyed by many Portuguese immigrants. In any case, it is delicious and worth every single calorie, and washes down beautifully with a local Super Bock. Definitely one of best sandwiches in the world!

I just visited the late afternoon in late February, not a busy day, but there were many people. First try of Francensinha, Wow! quite interesting taste! Meat lover must try it!

Black beer of super rock is highly recommended. Just the same taste as I remember in my school years. The "little french" Francesinha is quite salty for me but I loved the idea and the general taste. I recommend you to try this specialty here in Santiago. I ordered a max. If you have a small stomach, better to order a smaller size (my husband ordered a smaller one).

Lovely staff opened 30 mins early for us as we were in a rush, cooked and served the famous Fransecinha in 15 mins and even showed us where to park. Thanks guys! 👍👍👍👏

Francesinha and beer was a perfect combination. Very friendly atmosphere and staff. Strongly recommended!

The francesinha was awesome. Every meat was cooked to perfection. The sauce could've been better, I guess. The waiters were nice to us.

We ended up at this Cafe Santiago thinking we had arrived at the other Cafe Santiago further up. Oh well. The francesinha was really good. It was our first time. Good meal after a long day of walking around. I couldn’t finish mine as it is a heavy dish (I’m a petite 50kg female) but my husband finished his. Yum!

Not sure what might seem wrong with the service but I was attended maybe even too much. All staff are speaking fine English and giving advice. Menu available in English and locals come here as well.

(Translated by Google) First of all, Francesegna was just the taste I thought. I feel sweet and salty. It was okay to eat with that taste. I can drink it with cola! But the pork menu we ordered was too bad.. The meat smelled, and the menu itself didn't harmonize.. Here, it's recommended to just order Française. And the staff were unfriendly because they all left. We had more people and came earlier, but lately, we sat in an uncomfortable bar seat, and the locals who came later were very upset to see them seated at a large table. According to other reviews, it seems that there is severe discrimination from locals. (Original) 일단 프란세지냐는 딱 생각했던 맛. 달고짜고느끼하고. 그 맛으로 먹는거라 그건 괜찮았음. 콜라랑 마시면 되니까! 다만 같이 시켰던 돼지고기 메뉴가 너무 별로였다.. 고기에서 누린내가 났고 그냥 메뉴 자체가 조화도 안되고..여기에선 그냥 프란세지냐만 시키는거 추천. 그리고 다 떠나서 직원들이 불친절함. 우리가 사람도 더 많고 일찍왔는데 뒤늦게 불편한 바자리에 주루룩 앉히고, 더 늦게온 현지인들은 넓은 테이블에 앉히는거 보고 매우 기분 나빴음. 다른 후기들도 보니 현지인과 차별이 심한듯

(Translated by Google) Phenomenal... (Original) Fenomenal...

(Translated by Google) The place I visited because I was curious about the food called Française! I don't think the nickname of the built-in bomb burger was attached for no reason! So it goes very well with beer! When it comes to Française, this is more suited to my taste than Lucimar. (Original) 프란세지냐라는 음식이 궁금해서 방문한 곳! 뭐랄까 내장폭탄버거라는 별칭이 괜히 붙은건 아닌듯! 그래서그런지 맥주와 아주 찰떡궁합! 프란세지냐만 놓고보자면 루씨마르보단 여기가 더 내 입맛에는 맞았다

(Translated by Google) Very good! (Original) Muito bom!

(Translated by Google) Best restaurant there is not !! It is better to check. Food, service and above all employees 👌🏻 (Original) Melhor restaurante não há!! É melhor comprovar. Comida, serviço e acima de tudo os empregados 👌🏻

(Translated by Google) Great! Good, tasty and delicious food. (Original) Excelente! Comida boa, saborosa e gostosa.

(Translated by Google) Francesinha good. Beer a little weaker. Price a little off budget, but good quality. (Original) Francesinha boa. Cerveja um pouco mais fraca. Preco um pouco fora do orçamento, mas boa qualidade.

(Translated by Google) Congratulations I have been a customer for years and for me it is the best francesinha from PORTO (Original) Parabéns sou cliente há anos e para mim é a melhor francesinha do PORTO

(Translated by Google) We stopped at this place because it had been recommended to us if we wanted to try the famous French girls. It is a caloric bomb but it is very good, for my taste. The red / orange sauce that is ve reminded me a lot of the typical mussel sauce based on paprika, flour, onion fine, I reckon it will go there. Also similar to the salsa of the patatas bravas that they give in some places, like El Bodegón de Ponferrada. The truth is that I have only eaten this dish in this restaurant, but I would recommend it. Good taste, taste, and the price, although not cheap (Portugal is not what it used to be) was manageable, about € 10. (Original) Paramos en este local porque nos lo habían recomendado si queríamos probar las famosas francesiñas. Es una bomba calórica pero está muy buena, para mi gusto. La salsa roja/narajana que se ve me recordó mucho a la típica salsa de mejillones con base de pimentón, harina, cebolla fina, calculo que irá por ahí. Similar también a la salsa de las patatas bravas que dan en algunos lugares, como El Bodegón de Ponferrada. La verdad es que solo he comido este plato en este restaurante, pero lo recomendaría. Bien de sabor, gusto, y el precio, aunque no barato (Portugal ya no es lo que era) era asumible, unos 10€.

(Translated by Google) An unpretentious place to try some delicious french fries and puppies! They catered to us fabulously, and the price, excellent! (Original) Un lloc sense pretensions on provar unes francesinhas i cachorros deliciosos! Ens van atendre de fàbula, i el preu, excel•lent!

(Translated by Google) The best francesinha in Porto, a strong dish and still an excellent price. Only aptonpars who like meat and eat plenty #gordalechona (Original) La mejor francesinha de Porto, plato contundente y aún excelente precio. Solo aptonpars quien guste de la carne y comer en abundancia #gordalechona

Delicious!!

(Translated by Google) Excellent service and great quality. Very successful (Original) Excelente serviço e muita qualidade. Muito Êxito

(Translated by Google) It is well situated. It is still the old Santiago. I am well received, good Christmas and the year 2021 is better 2 0 20 b and there is restoration. Thanks (Original) Está bem situado. Não deixa de ser o antigo Santiago. Sou bem recebida bom Natal e k o ano 2021 seja melhor 2 0 20 be haja a restauração. Obrigado

(Translated by Google) Always great to return to Café Santiago, Francesinha is excellent! Undoubtedly in the script of the best Francesinhas. (Original) Sempre excelente voltar ao Café Santiago, a Francesinha é excelente! Sem dúvida no roteiro das melhores Francesinhas.

(Translated by Google) Excellent francesinha. (Original) Excelente francesinha.

(Translated by Google) When you come with a great expectation and become a disappointment. I can't say that the francesinha was bad but it certainly didn't make it into the top 10 of the best I've ever eaten. Not to repeat. When you come with a great expectation and become a disappointment. I can't say that the francesinha was bad but it certainly didn't make it into the top 10 of the best I've ever eaten. Not to repeat. (Original) Quando vens com uma grande expectativa e vira uma desilusão. Não posso dizer que a francesinha estava má mas certamente não entrava no top 10 das melhores que já comi. A não repetir. When you come with a great expectation and become a disappointment. I can't say that the francesinha was bad but it certainly didn't make it into the top 10 of the best I've ever eaten. Not to repeat.

(Translated by Google) Very good traditional food (Original) Très bonne cuisine traditionnelle

(Translated by Google) Maid Andreia extremely friendly and welcoming, and the francesinha is undoubtedly the best in Porto (Original) Empregada Andreia extremamente simpática e acolhedora, e a francesinha é sem dúvida a melhor do Porto

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(Translated by Google) This place has been recommended to us to eat the best francesinha (a typical Porto dish that you cannot leave without trying it), and we can confirm that it is delicious. Strong dish that is more advisable to go at noon than at night. We recommend going early because reservations are not made and the place is small and very crowded. (Original) Nos han recomendado este sitio para comer la mejor francesinha (plato típico de Oporto que no te puedes ir sin probarlo), y podemos corroborar que está deliciosa. Plato contundente que es más recomendable ir a mediodía que por la noche. Recomendamos ir con tiempo porque no se hacen reservas y el sitio es pequeño y muy concurrido.

(Translated by Google) Excellent food and service. (Original) Comida e atendimento excelentes.

(Translated by Google) The francesinha is good (Original) A francesinha é boa

(Translated by Google) The best place to try the francesinha (Original) El mejor sitio para probar la francesinha

(Translated by Google) I think it's overvalued ... there are better and even cheaper places (Original) Acho que é sobrevalorizado...existem sitios melhores e inclusive mais baratos

(Translated by Google) The francesinha remains excellent congratulations (Original) A francesinha continua excelente parabéns

(Translated by Google) Very good Francesinhas, nice location and friendly staff. I recommend. (Original) Francesinhas muito boas, local agradável e staff simpático. Recomendo.

This is completely mad

(Translated by Google) Very good the francesinhas (Original) Muito boas as francesinhas

Make sure you're hungry before coming here!! Very friendly staff!

(Translated by Google) A good selection of Frenchies, one serving of which can last a whole day. (Original) Хороший выбор франчензиней, одной порции которой может хватить на целый день.

(Translated by Google) Excellent service. Fair price, and very good food. (Original) Excelente atendimento. Preço justo, e comida muito boa.

(Translated by Google) The best Fransesinha in Porto a pleasant atmosphere, good service and the flavors and options are excellent. Acceptable prices privileged location. (Original) La mejor Fransesinha de Porto un ambiente agradable, buena atención y los sabores y opciones son excelentes. Precios aceptables ubicación privilegiada.

(Translated by Google) Great food ... I don't consider it adequate in relation to the covid containment measures given that it receives a lot of people in a closed and narrow space and even though there are plastic divisions between tables, the counter that is right next to it fills with people also having meals and without any type of distance. (Original) Ótima comida... Não considero adequado em relação às medidas de contenção covid dado que recebe muita gente num espaço fechado e estreito e mesmo tendo divisões plásticas entre mesas, o balcão que fica mesmo ao lado enche de gente também a fazer refeições e sem qualquer tipo de distância.

(Translated by Google) Excellent francesinha! (Original) Excelente francesinha!

(Translated by Google) Great service. Francesinha top! (Original) Ótimo atendimento. Francesinha top!

(Translated by Google) very good (Original) muito bom

(Translated by Google) Bos food with emphasis on Francesinha! Very attentive staff (Original) Bos comida com destaque pra Francesinha! Pessoal muito atencioso

Francesinha was on top. Very tasty but beware, one of this serves as a good brunch or a late lunch to not to have dinner. It's a bomb... A really delicious one

One of the best places to try the famous franchesina. The place has a wide variety of franchesina at very good prices. You can choose basic franchesina or one with more tender meat. When I visited this place during weekday at around mid day was packed. If you wish to eat franchesina you can't go wrong here.

Amazing place; I got recommended this place from my local friends as the best one to try the “Francesinha” and it exceeded my expectations. The food was sooo delicious! I loved the place also the staff was very friendly and welcoming! Next time I am in town I will repeat!

Iconic restaurant in Porto. We got recommended by a local who knew very well this place was great. The most famous plate, Francesinha, is an absolute must if you visit this city. We had to wait for about 45 minutes to get into the restaurant, but they were totally worth it!

I got such the wonderfull experience eating here. Mr. Tiago was kind and very helpful in helping us pick the right choice. The food here wad great. I love this place as well as I love o Porto.

Very quick service and welcoming staff. Went there for the francesina, as I was told that it is the best in town and it was indeed really good. Might be a bit crowded but I feel like it is more of an in and out, rather than a whole evening stay kind of place. I stayed at the bar, which was cool, as I could see how they prepare francesina. Props to the staff serving so many people a day!

A must-stop spot to try the emblematic Porto Francesinha, service was quick and friendly and most importantly, the francesinha was tasty and fresh. Be sure to be very hungry before you come as it is a huge portion and comes with fries!

If you are brave to try Francesinha. This is the only place you should visit! It’s a interesting food experience, never had this kind of sandwich in my life. I won’t miss it but definitely talk about this with friends.

Came early at 12:05 pm for the famous francesinha. The cafe was already packed. We found the last table to sit down, and ordered 2 signature francesinha #1 & #2 to share among 3 of us, paired with black beer. It really did not disappoint us - Very tasty and fulfilling. The waiters were all very attentive with cheerful attitude. We really enjoyed the food and the atmosphere. It matches the “hype”.

My friend suggested me to come here to eat "Francesinha". Very popular sandwich in Porto. Was tasty, but very big for me and i can't eat such kind of dishes very often 😀 The service was perfect, quickly and the personal is very cool.

This casual eatery with a reputation for the best Francesinha definitely lives up to the hype. The Santiago Francesinha has four layers of meat, with hearty white bread, covered in cheese, with an egg on top, sitting in a zesty tomato beer sauce with a pile of fries in the juice. It's an incredible sandwich and was part of a great meal with a salad, chicken soup, a half bottle of red wine and a local Super Brock at this local favorite.

It’s… good. Is it the best sandwich ever? Definitely not. It’s an extremely big portion for a sandwich and honestly quite a costly experience for what it was. I would recommend trying if you are in Porto, at the end it’s a local master-sandwich, but I don’t think more than once per trip would be worth recommending. If you are not into super fatty super high calories meals, just skip this and buy yourself a bottle of port instead.

Cocktails, cocktails and cocktails! We are currently traveling the world and these are up there with the best! Thanks to the female cocktail maker! The staff are great and the food is exceptional! A real quality place that will not disappoint! Avoid the tourist traps and go for some decent quality- enjoy!

Was told by several people that this place does the best Francesinha in the city. I didn't try any others while I was there to be able to confirm this but it was certainly a delicious meaty feast that filled me up and left me satisfied. Nicely unfussy in its decor and felt a bit less touristy and more authentic than many other places. Price seemed very reasonable too so it's definitely worth checking it out!

WOW. Franceshina is an amazing dish. And you know this is the spot when even local police come to eat here (locals always know best). A must in Porto

After 40 minutes in the que finally we got a table! We ordered the famous Francensinha Santiago and Cachorro Santiago both are typical Portugese food. They were very tasty! The fried bread layered with beef, ham, covered with melted cheese and fried egg on top of it in the bed of red sous was very delicious. It's a must try when you are in Porto. Friendly staff. Not expensive! They also serve other dishes like fish and salad.

When in Porto I think it’s worth it to try a francesinha, since it was first invented here. The cafe was pretty decent and felt pretty no frills. The sandwich itself is quite big and pretty good, though it’s best to come with an appetite. It’s no ordinary sandwich and it’s best to eat it with utensils.

Reasonable experience Pros: Typical tasteful Porto Francesinha. Pretty large and it came with a savory portion of fried potatoes and the somewhat spicy sauce. Cons: 1. Place was a bit crowded and noisy 2. Way too much waiting time 3. Whilst good, potato portion wasn't particularly big