O Café da Olaria — Restaurant in Lagoa

We were very satisfied with the overall atmosphere which is very calm with a pretty location. Don't let the little wait during busy periods spook you, please! If you are in a rush, I personally wouldn't wish for them friendly staff to serve impatient guests. They have great communication and we were adequately informed on the expected waiting time. The waiting time really flew by due to the relaxed nature of the place it self. Oh, I didn't even get to talking about the food yet!!! We thoroughly enjoyed the tuna mayo baguette and caprese baguette. You could really taste the freshness of the products. Two large beers and two baguettes for a little over €20 is a great value and lower than the average lunch we have had during our stay in the Porches / Armação de...

Set in the family-run Porches Pottery store, this café (and store) are a delightful stop on a hot afternoon. We hiked the Seven Hanging Valleys trail (spectacular) and came here in the afternoon. We only had the house-made lemonade but it was delicious-cold, refreshing, and not too sweet. I think all the drinks are housemade-a real treat. The setting is beautiful-lush plants and -perhaps unsurprisingly-gorgeous hand painted tile. And the folks behind the counter are friendly and inviting. Enjoy!

Update: spent the morning at Marinha beach and came back here for brunch a day after our first visit. Still gorgeous, still great service, and yummy choices of different toasts, fresh-squeezed orange juice, and delicious coffee. Another...

The restaurant has recently reopened under new management, and the transformation is remarkable. The revamped bar has a fresh, inviting design that seamlessly blends with the venue’s pottery-inspired charm. The menu offers a great selection of drinks and dishes, all incredibly fresh and flavorful. What truly stands out, though, is the warm and welcoming team, whose smiles make the experience...