Saturday morning in Coimbra. You arrive on Rua de Angola, in Santo António dos Olivais — a quiet neighbourhood, a few minutes from Estádio Cidade de Coimbra. You step into a bright space full of greenery, green walls, rattan pendants and natural light through the big windows. You sit down, order oat pancakes with peanut butter and banana and a matcha latte. No rush, no guilt — just food that tastes good and does you good.
This is Legumes & Outros Vícios — a healthy-food restaurant in Coimbra that started as a meal-prep delivery in 2017 and became one of the country's best-known healthy eating projects, with brunch, restaurant, takeaway and nationwide deliveries under one roof.
Quick answer
Legumes & Outros Vícios is a healthy-food and brunch restaurant in Coimbra, specialising in balanced meals with meat, fish, vegetarian and vegan options. Ideal for weekend brunch, healthy lunches, families with kids and anyone who wants to eat well without guilt.
Where it is and how to get there
Legumes & Outros Vícios is at Rua de Angola / R. Fonte do Bispo 1, 3030-243 Coimbra, in the parish of Santo António dos Olivais — a few minutes from Estádio Cidade de Coimbra. Near the Norton de Matos neighbourhood: quiet and residential, but close to the centre.
By car, there are plenty of free public spots behind the restaurant. By bus, any stop near the stadium works — and even better, the metro stops right at the door.
The story: from meal prep to restaurant
It all started in mid-2017 when Miguel Cunha, a Management graduate from the University of Coimbra, was trying to lose weight and asked a gym friend to prepare his lunches.
Growth was fast. In September 2020, Miguel and his partner and Chef — the star behind the menu — Rúben Costa, opened the first physical takeaway shop on Calçada São Sebastião. Then came the leap to a full restaurant on Rua de Angola — with table service, brunch any time of day and a team of more than 20 people. Today the brand runs all four sides in parallel: restaurant, brunch, takeaway and nationwide meal-prep delivery.
“At first we thought our target audience would be gym-goers who wanted to eat more carefully. Today that isn't necessarily true. It's anyone who, just because they don't have food at home or don't feel like cooking, realised that doesn't mean they have to eat badly.”
The menu: healthy without being boring
The menu isn't vegetarian — and that's one of its strengths. The house works with meat, fish, vegetarian and vegan options, all without refined sugars and with fresh ingredients. The concept is flexitarian: it celebrates vegetables without excluding anything, so everyone finds something that fits.
Star dishes:
- Salmon steak with peanut crust — roasted, with sweet potato purée and sautéed vegetables. €17.95
- Oven-roasted duck leg — with sauce reduction, creamy jasmine rice with Paris and portobello mushrooms, and sautéed broccoli. €17.95
- Lentil bolognese — with tomato and basil sauce, carrot, aubergine, mushrooms and wholemeal oat spaghetti. €11.95
- Salmon poke bowl — roasted salmon with mango, carrot, purple cabbage, teriyaki sauce and peanuts. €11.95
- Salmon, mango and avocado ceviche — fresh, light, ideal to start. €10.95
Brunch (served from 10am to 7pm):
If you're coming for brunch, don't skip the LOV pancakes — oat pancakes with peanut butter and banana (€7.95) — or the Classic Royal eggs with smoked salmon (€9.95). The smashed avocado toasts (€7.85) and the açaí bowl with house granola (€7.65) are also safe bets.
Signature dessert:
The cheesecake is the mandatory closer — repeatedly praised in online reviews as one of the best desserts in Coimbra. No refined sugar, like everything in the house. The organic pumpkin version, available for takeaway, is also worth it.
See the full Legumes & Outros Vícios menu →
Prices: what you'll spend at LOV
Let's get to the point. These are the typical price ranges at Legumes & Outros Vícios (indicative — always check the digital menu for current prices):
- Starters — €5 to €11 per portion.
- Mains (lunch/dinner) — €12 to €18.
- Poke bowls and wraps — €9 to €12.
- Brunch (pancakes, eggs, toasts, bowls) — €6 to €10.
- Desserts — €4 to €7.
- Fresh juices and smoothies — €3 to €5.
- Wine by the glass — €3.90.
- Wine bottles — from €14.50, with a premium selection above €30.
- MUSA craft beer — €3.50.
Realistic average ticket: lunch or dinner with a main each, a starter to share, dessert and a drink lands around €20 per person. For brunch for two with pancakes, eggs, a bowl and coffees, expect €25 to €35 in total. For Coimbra, that's fair — and the ingredient quality backs it up.
Drinks: from detox juices to wine
The drinks list follows the healthy philosophy, but it isn't puritanical. You get fresh and detox juices, smoothies, lemon and raspberry lemonades, kombucha, hot and iced tea, and specialty coffees like matcha latte and chai latte (€3.50 each).
For something more classic, the house has a Portuguese wine list with solid references from Douro, Dão, Bairrada and Vinhos Verdes — by the glass for €3.90 or by the bottle from €14.50. Highlights include Luís Pato Vinha Formal (Bairrada, €36.50) and Casa da Passarella Abanico (Dão, €20.50).
MUSA craft beer (Blondie, Frank APA, Twist & Stout) is €3.50. And for sharing as a group, the passion fruit sangria (2L jug at €20.50) is the right call.
Three pairings that work:
- Salmon with peanut crust + Quinta do Regueiro white (Vinhos Verdes, €15.50) — freshness that balances the smoky peanut.
- Duck leg + Casa da Passarella Abanico red (Dão, €20.50) — body and fruit to hold the duck's intensity.
- Veggie poke bowl + MUSA Blondie beer — light, citrusy, cleans the palate between bites.
Honest take: If you're after classic Portuguese food with bacalhau and francesinhas, LOV isn't for you. If you want a 100% vegan restaurant with no trace of meat on the menu, also not the place. LOV fills the gap Coimbra was missing: food that tastes good, does you good, and where everyone eats at the same table without drama — the meat-eater next to the vegan, and nobody leaves unsatisfied.
Atmosphere and experience
The space has two faces. The main room is bright, with large windows, green walls with lots of real plants, rattan pendants and white-and-orange furniture — you want to stay. There's a neon panel that already defines the house on Instagram. The terrace, more discreet, is ideal on sunny days.
Service is friendly and efficient — though at peak times (especially Saturday brunch) the pace slows and you may wait a bit longer. Background music is low, the space is relatively compact, and large groups can feel tight. For brunch, they don't take bookings — arrive early (before 11am) or be ready to wait.
Perfect for: weekend brunch, healthy weekday lunches, family meals with kids, couples who prefer lighter food, or that post-workout lunch when you want to eat well without undoing the session.
LOV vs the average healthy restaurant in Coimbra
| Criterion | Legumes & Outros Vícios | Healthy average (Coimbra) |
|---|---|---|
| Format | Brunch + lunch + takeaway + deliveries | Lunch only |
| Average ticket | €12–€18 | €10–€15 |
| Vegan options | Dedicated menu | 1–2 dishes |
| Healthy desserts | Cheesecake, pancakes, cakes | Fruit or nothing |
| Ideal for | Group brunch, families, weekly takeaway | Quick solo lunch |
Common myths about healthy food
- “Healthy food doesn't taste good.” False — the oat pancakes with peanut butter and LOV's cheesecake prove otherwise.
- “Healthy = expensive.” False — LOV's average ticket (€12–€18) sits at the level of any casual Coimbra restaurant.
- “It only serves salads.” False — there are wraps, bowls, hot mains, a full brunch and desserts.
5 steps to get the most out of LOV
- For brunch, arrive before 11am — Saturdays and Sundays fill fast and they don't take brunch bookings. Weekdays give you more room.
- For dinner, call ahead or book via TheFork — the space is compact and Friday/Saturday nights are worth securing a table. Phone: 910 479 582.
- Mix categories — order a starter to share (guacamole or ceviche), a main each and close with the cheesecake. Works better than ordering everything from the same section.
- Try brunch even if you're only coming for lunch — LOV pancakes and Classic Royal eggs are available until 7pm. You don't have to choose between brunch and lunch.
- Take meal prep for the week — if you like the food (and you will), order the weekly meal-prep pack at the counter or online. Same kitchen, same ingredients, delivered to your door.
Real case: birthday brunch for 6 friends
Illustrative example based on typical patterns at Legumes & Outros Vícios.
Inês wanted to celebrate turning 30 with her usual group. She didn't want the usual shopping-mall café brunch, didn't want to feel guilty after eating, and didn't want to wait 40 minutes at the door with no table guaranteed. The problem: finding a brunch in Coimbra with options for the vegan friend, the friend who eats everything and the one avoiding sugar — all in the same place, without drama.
What she did: called the day before (910 479 582) and confirmed that for 6 people at lunch/brunch it was enough to arrive at 10:30am on Saturday. Checked the menu on Bitte beforehand to decide what to order.
The brunch: each chose to taste — LOV pancakes, eggs Benedict, avocado toast, açaí bowl, veggie poke, salmon toast. They ordered a jug of passion fruit sangria for the table and closed with cheesecake.
Result:
- Average ticket: ~€18–20 per person (drink included).
- Duration: 1h45, with no pressure to leave.
- Group feedback: 5⭐, with 2 friends returning the following week with their partners.
- Everyone ate according to their preferences — vegan, flexitarian, no restrictions.
The moral: for groups of up to 6–8, LOV delivers.
How to see the LOV menu
Legumes & Outros Vícios is popular — with a 9.6 on TheFork (the highest in Coimbra) and 4.7 on Google — and weekends fill up, especially for brunch. For dinner, it's worth calling ahead (910 479 582) or booking via TheFork.
To see what's available before you go, check the digital menu:
- Open the LOV menu link on Bitte.
- Browse dishes, prices and photos — from brunch to daily mains.
- Decide what you'll order before you leave home.
See the Legumes & Outros Vícios menu →
Frequently asked questions
Where is Legumes & Outros Vícios in Coimbra?
Rua de Angola / R. Fonte do Bispo 1, 3030-243 Coimbra, in Santo António dos Olivais, a few minutes from Estádio Cidade de Coimbra. Free parking behind the restaurant.
Is LOV vegetarian?
No. The menu always includes meat, fish, vegetarian and vegan options. The concept is flexitarian healthy food — it celebrates vegetables without excluding anything. See the full menu to confirm availability.
Do I need to book a table?
For brunch they don't take bookings — arrive early, especially at weekends. For dinner, we recommend calling (910 479 582) or booking via TheFork, especially Friday and Saturday.
Does LOV have gluten-free options?
There are some options, but the gluten-free offer is limited. The menu clearly lists allergens on each dish — check the digital menu before you go.
What's next: Coimbra restaurant trends through 2027
- Digital menus as the norm, even in healthy restaurants. By 2026 it's already rare for a restaurant not to have a QR code on the table. By 2027 we expect >70% of Coimbra's healthy/brunch concepts to have an integrated digital menu — LOV is already in that group.
- Flexitarianism replacing militant vegetarianism. The trend is clear: fewer labels, more flexibility. Restaurants like LOV — serving vegetables as the star without excluding meat and fish — are growing faster than purely vegan houses. Guests want choice, not imposition.
- All-day brunch as a dominant format. Extended brunch (pancakes at 3pm, eggs at 6pm) is gaining ground in Coimbra. LOV serves brunch from 10am to 7pm — and the market is heading that way.
For restaurant owners: what LOV shows about digital menus
If you're reading this from the side that serves — not the side that eats — notice what LOV does well:
- A digital menu with photos and full descriptions that any guest opens via QR on the table or via Google, with no app to install.
- Clear allergen information on every dish — essential for restaurants with a healthy/flexitarian audience.
- Zero friction for guests to see the menu before they go — check at home, decide, and arrive ready to order.
Implementation timeline: digital menu setup in 30 minutes, integration with your existing POS in 1 week. No annual contracts, no new hardware.
Book a 15-minute demo if you want to see how it works in your case.
Key takeaways
- Where: Rua de Angola / R. Fonte do Bispo 1, Santo António dos Olivais, Coimbra.
- What to order: salmon steak with peanut crust, LOV pancakes, salmon poke, Classic Royal eggs + cheesecake to finish.
- How much: €14–€18 per person at lunch/dinner; €12–€17 for brunch for two; €40–€55 for dinner for two with drinks.
- When to go: weekend brunch (arrive before 11am); Friday/Saturday dinner — call ahead.
- Ideal for: brunch, families, couples, healthy lunches, groups of up to 6–8, vegans and flexitarians.
- Skip if: you want traditional Portuguese food, a 100% vegan restaurant, or a formal tasting-menu dinner.
Next step
If you're in the mood — and you should be — there's one thing to do:
See the Legumes & Outros Vícios menu →
To book a dinner table, call 910 479 582 or book via TheFork.
Also on the Bitte Blog
- Digital menus for restaurants in 2026
- Restaurant software guide for Portugal
- Menu examples for restaurants
Sources
- Official Instagram @legumeseoutrosvicios
- Official website — legumeseoutrosvicios.pt
- TheFork — Legumes & Outros Vícios
This place is part of our guide Best Restaurants in Coimbra — see the other three and what each one is good for.
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