A Esquina Do Magalhaes Cafetaria E Pastelaria

The best bifanas I have had!! I waked in here by chance and with no expectations. I was just starving after riding the train for hours to this unknown city (to me). I order a bifana to go since i was in the clock, and had an appointment at IMT 10 minutes later. It took them 10 minutes, or maybe 9 to get it ready, I almost regretted, but I got it, paid and left. I took a bite since i was really starving, and swear i heard Angels singing as i am chewing. The meat was just perfect, and a generous amount! All for just 3.50. I am definitely getting on the train again for 3.5 hours to have that bifana again!

Staying at the hotel nearby we had an early evening snack. Staff were very friendly and seemed pleased my husband ordered a francesinha... We hadn't a clue what it was but he will try anything. I ordered a basic burger! The food was very quick to arrive well cooked with plenty of fresh garnish on my burger and a very nice local white wine and beer. Now for hubbys food. It looked like a Croque-monsieur or more accurate a madame with the fried egg on top. But the filling was pork ham bacon melted cheese inside 2 thick slices of toasted bread in a sauce/soup not unlike muligatawny??? You may ask! He loved it. The waiter told us it was a dish from Porto and we did check it out on Wikipedia. Worth going here for the not too faint hearted. We will remember Coimbra for this dish if nothing else!

I just went for breakfast, so I don´t really have information about other meals served here, but I think this is a good place for having a traditional breakfast, light lunch or snack. Big quantities, good prices, clean place, fast and friendly service.

Foi super caro. Demoraram a fazer o atendimento, mesmo depois de terem dito para nos sentarmos. Não tenciono voltar

I've eaten here a number of times now and am always stunned at how quickly the freshly prepared food comes to the table. The wait and management staff are extremely friendly as well. I have had two different soups, both at just the right temperature, a large tuna salad, and a fish dish with rice and fresh salad vegetables. Everything I've had is always perfect, even day-to-day! There is always a good amount of business at this restaurant, although I eat an early lunch by Portuguese standards. Pricing is extremely reasonable as well. Two of the four walls are all glass, so any meal affords a fine opportunity for people-watching as well.