Lupin Snack Bar - Vegan à Moda do Porto — Restaurant in Porto

This review was supposed to be written last year, when my sweetheart and I stumbled into Lupin for lunch one day during our vacation. One day quickly became at least three days, maybe more. I am ashamed to admit that I have forgotten the names of our hosts and friends behind the counter (not to mention the various friends we made in front of the counter seated beside us), but their kindness and warmth and home-cooked food and drink were and are unforgettable. Eating vegan renditions of classic Portuguese dishes with Soundgarden playing on the boombox, talking about the world and Portugal and the US and each of our places in same, this was one of the most memorable highlights of our entire month in the entire country. As if the restaurant and its proprietors were not enough to satisfy any patron, there's a smattering of wonderful little specialty shops tucked away in the rest of the arcade, including a stamp store, a PC repair store (which I also became a customer of), a polaroid store (all they sell are different polaroid cameras), and assorted knick-knacks and novelties. Lupin and the lovely couple that operate it are hidden treasures we were so fortunate to find, and hope to find again someday soon. até...

Best vegan lunch in Porto. The food is simple, yet super tasty and filling. You have to try the marinated feta if you go, it's delicious! We came back twice on our 3 days trip because we couldn't leave without eating there again. The owner is very kind, attentive and funny, she will have a chat with you and ask you about the food and your opinion. Very accomodating.

We had some trouble finding the place at first since it's inside a shopping centre, so unfortunately it hasn't the best view/location, but the delicious food will make you forget about it! Definitely worth it! If you want, you can sit at the counter inside and have a chat with the owners while you have lunch, plus you can appreciate good quality rock music 🎵

Also, they make the best beans soup I ever had and it's very...

Here's a challenge for you review readers out there: Try finding a restaurant with a fully vegan menu that serves two dishes, a drink and a dessert for under 10€ in total.

I used to think that's impossible, but then we came here (twice!), had a lovely chat with Andreia - the owner and incredibly kind main star of the establishment - and enjoyed a wide variety of local vegan dishes without breaking the bank.

If you can ignore the somewhat run-down old mall where the Lupin Snack Bar is located, you'll be rewarded with the best price-to-quality ratio I've personally ever seen in any restaurant (both vegan and non-vegan) as well as extraordinarily friendly staff that truly cares about serving you authentic...