Queijadas are sold throughout the island. The first time I had them, I didn't buy it directly from…read morethe factory so I'm not sure how long they've been sitting out (they are supposedly good for 20 days). I thought they were just ok. However, my friend and I happened to pass by the factory when we were on our way to another destination, so we decided to stop in to see the factory. The factory itself isn't that big (takes about a few seconds to see the whole thing). Because we saw the ladies wrapping the freshly made queijadas, we decided to order some coffee and try the queijadas there. The difference in the texture and taste of the freshly made queijadas vs the one I bought at the cafe (also from this factory) was HUGE! The freshly made one tasted delicious! Highly recommend coming here to try this Portuguese pastry with some coffee! You won't regret it!

Grabbed some queijadas and an espresso before catching the first ferry of the day to the Vila…read moreFranca do Campo islet (the marina is right next door). These little dense egg yolk cakes are a yummy sweet breakfast and a specialty of the island that all visitors need to try. The queijadas were delicious and we came back another day for more and to buy a box to bring home (sold in souvenir boxes of 6 or 12). This place may be cash only, not completely sure. When we were there at 9am when they first opened we were able to watch the staff wrapping all the individual queijadas. There was also a big bus of tourists that was dropped off right at 9am and they flooded in the small place to all buy pastries, so keep that in mind when planning your stop here - not sure if this is something that happens every morning. You order everything at the counter and there are a few tables inside and some tables out on the patio as well. When I went back it was around 2 pm and there were only a few other people there.

Wow, the seafood stew here was so good and I can't stop thinking about it. The flavoring was…read moreperfect and I wanted a second plate. This place does get pretty busy, so try to make a reservation. It took me two tries to get to eat here!

Friendly and attentive service and absolutely delicious food. The outside tables get a nice breeze…read morefrom the ocean which makes this a great spot for brunch. The Eggs Benedict was one of the best I've had.

We stopped for pastries for the next day. Mid afternoon they were very busy serving coffees, lunch…read moreand pastries. We bought a selection of 6 pastries for 5€. Being from the US, this is amazing to me. Loved them all!

Best bakery in town! Best place to have a nice warm breakfast: order a "sandes" with warm bread out…read moreof the oven with Sao Jorge cheese and a "media de leite" (half milk/ half coffee). Also, you can order a "sandes" with the traditional levedo bread. It looks like English muffin but tastes like heaven. For a bigger cup of cafe latte, order a "galão" instead.

Stopped by for coffee and queijadas, both were great. The queijada was a little messy with the…read morepowdered sugar so don't wear black when attempting to eat it like I did. The flavors were subtle, but not too sweet a perfect accompaniment to the cappuccino I got. I wish I had bought some to bring back home with me. They have quite a bit of outdoor seating on their patio and a few tables inside. The service was quick when we visited, the woman helping us was very friendly and helpful.

We went for espresso and carrot cake based on recommendations. Both were superb! We also bought a…read moredozen Queijadas to take home. They are good for 20 days. They have both inside and outside seating. Outside is glass/enclosed for the most part.

Cafe Central was our absolute favorite cafe during our time in Ponta Delgada! The food here is…read moredelicious, but the wonderful service and atmosphere make it truly special. The Staff: Zaida was our waitress for a couple of different visits and she is absolutely delightful! The Atmosphere: On one of the evenings, a gentleman was playing his flute while we sat outside. It was the perfect backdrop for a relaxing night. We loved enjoying the local vibes here and cannot recommend it enough!

This is a great local cafe located downtown. This place is always busy with its outside seating…read more The food and service here are great. I ordered a pizza this time and the pepperoni was actually their local sausage which tasted a lot better. I also liked the fact that it had cheese in the crust. There is both inside and outside seating.

Very busy, charming bakery/coffee shop along the water! We just wanted a few pastel de natas, but…read morethe water insisted we sit and they will serve it to us, which was nice. There were indoor and outdoor tables, but we decided to sit inside since it was a little cold and rainy. We ordered the plain pastel de natas and they were delicious and flaky. My only wish is that they were served a little warm and they could've been even better. Once you're finished, you go up to the cash register to pay with the receipt the waiter gives you. Even though it was busy and there was a line, it moved quickly since they were hustling.

Friendly staff but very slow service (but maybe not according to Azorean style). Ordered passion…read morefruit and Nutella egg tart, tasted ok but they did not keep these warm/hot, could've been so much better. Cappuccino was ok, overall nothing impressive that we tried.