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Table for one · Porto, Portugal
Porto is a sandwich city with counters to match: francesinhas, pork rolls and bifanas eaten fast and alone.
A francesinha is enormous. One is a full meal for one, and you can ask for it 'sem ovo' (no egg).
Bolhão · Rua de Passos Manuel 226
A stool at the counter
Early lunch, before noon
Get: The francesinha
A francesinha counter where people come alone at lunch and the sauce is the city's benchmark.
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Bonjardim · Rua do Bonjardim 314
At the counter
Any time; it's quick
Get: Bifanas in spicy sauce and a beer
The bifana house: small pork sandwiches in a spicy broth, ordered two at a time at the bar.
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Praça dos Poveiros · Praça dos Poveiros 130
A seat at the counter facing the roast pork
Late lunch
Get: Pernil with Serra da Estrela cheese
Slow-roasted pork in a roll with runny mountain cheese, made to order at the counter.
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Bolhão · Rua Formosa
A stool at one of the market's food counters
Weekday mornings
Get: Grilled sardines or a sandwich from the stalls
Porto's restored 19th-century market, good for grazing alone.
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Ribeira · Rua Ferreira Borges 86
At the bar, where the owner pours
Evening
Get: A flight of Douro wines with cheese
A small wine bar where the owner picks your glass, perfect when you're alone and curious.
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