A superb hot dog can be found at Gazela, a simple cafe in central Porto. Here the bread is excellent but the key is the high-quality sausage, topped with melted cheese and (optionally but advised) a spicy sauce. The hot dog is sliced and is a thing of beauty when you eat it. There are perpetual queues here for these creations, both in the evening and at lunch. The place has a few bar stools around a central counter, and they also do takeaway. The best €3.20 you will ever spend.

Andy Hayler

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