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I loved this location right in the heart of historic Sintra - it was very nearby to our hotel at NH and I made my husband stop here every day for light drinks and snacks after we walked all over Sintra after our first morning breakfast here. It's super popular and crowded - I realized later there is a second location further up the hill which has a patio and more seating - but this is the original and it's fab. Seating is easy to come by if you walk past the crowd getting to-go items from day trippers. You walk on past and find the sign for waiting to be seated and can easily find a table. Staff are friendly and they are very fast and efficient. We tried several things here and I really enjoyed their fresh orange juice and coffee. Pastries are wonderful and they have a large selection. We tried several things - chocolate biscuit cake, coconut cake, a ham and cheese croissant, chicken savory pastry and a few other beef and cheese items. My favorite was the "pillow of Sintra" Travesseiro pastry which was rich, warm, and almond-flavored. SO good. You must try it. Maybe it's sacrilege, but I loved it more than the Pastel de Nata.
Located in a cute town in Sintra, it is a must go and the most famous dessert, is worth the try. The area surrounding was also very cute and it's worth eating a snack and walking around. It is translated into "Pillow" or travesseiro in Portuguese. This is a super famous one, according to the tour guide. Econ tasted like an apple fritter. It was flaky and sweet and covered in sugar. It was very lightweight and honestly, I would highly recommend anybody try it. It paired nicely with the latte I ordered as well. The place is very busy and very high paced. If you want to get takeout, you have to get a ticket at the front of the entrance. And they call you out as you come in. Your order at the counter and they usually grab and go. Otherwise you can sit inside and there's around 20 people worth of seating it's a relatively smaller place though she just be mentally prepared to squeeze.
The historic bakery was established in 1862. I watched "Somebody Feed Phil" and this was one of the places he tried. If it's too busy, they do have a second location close by. The most popular item is the "Pillow"- puff pastry with an egg cream and almond filling. We also tried the Pastel da Cruz Alta- egg cream, almond and white beans, wrapped in puff pastry. We enjoyed both. It was a quick and delicious break.
Cute spot with a line full of people eager to find the most talked about pastry. Just so you know, I'm not a big fan of sweets so it takes a lot for me to be impressed. I had the ham and cheese croissant, the famous almond pastry and the mini Queijadas and travesseiros. They were good but the sugary one had A LOT of sugar; too much for my liking. The customer service is great and the place is cute. In spite of the long line, it goes pretty smooth. Enjoy!
This is a very popular pastry shop in Sintra, located right in the heart of the cute little village -- a perfect stop while exploring the area. The place is always busy, and you can tell it's a hotspot for tourists, especially for their famous "pillow" pastry. However, the service was just so-so. Communication was difficult since most staff spoke only Portuguese. They're very particular about the dine-in process -- if you order first and then say you want to sit down, they'll cancel your order and ask you to find a table before reordering. I assume this system helps them manage the crowd and avoid long lines, but it felt a bit confusing for visitors. As for the food, the "pillow" pastry wasn't my favorite -- too big, heavy, and overly sweet, more like a dense donut than a delicate pastry. The egg tarts were average, and the drinks were just okay. Overall, it's worth a stop for the experience, but not something I'd go out of my way for next time.
I would've missed this place completely if not for our tour guide's recommendation. It's important to note this place has two different locations. The one that's situated closer to the main square opens earlier and is far busier, but if you walk uphill a bit you'll find this second location which opened around 10 the day we were there. If you come here you need to get the Travesserio, which are pastries shaped like pillows. Light, airy, fluffy, and perfectly sweet, these were some of the best pastries we had besides the pastel de nata. They were so good we ended up ordering another round. The ambiance of this place is very humble bakery vibes. The staff were mostly little old ladies which added to the charm. It felt like we were having dessert at grandma's house, really. If you're in Sintra definitely stop in and grab one (or a few) Travesserio.
The pastries here were so good! We got the travesseiros de Sintra, which contain almond and egg yolk cream, the Nutella travesseiro, queijadas de Sintra, which contain cheese, sugar, and cinnamon, and pastel da Cruz Alta, which contains egg cream, almond, and white beans. My personal favorite was the traditional travesseiro - it was very flavorful and not too sweet. The Nutella travesseiro was extremely sweet but still very good. The queijadas and pastel da Cruz were also pretty solid. If I were to go back, I would just get two traditional travesseiros. This was a perfect first step for breakfast before going to Pena Palace and Moorish Castle during our day trip to Sintra from Lisbon.
First stop in Sintra was a bakery, obviously. I'm a tourist, fatten me up and call it culture. We hit Piriquita, the oldest bakery in town and basically a rite of passage. Grabbed the classics: a flaky Travesseiro (pillow, but make it sugar) and Queijadas (cheese tarts). Pro tip: this place gets swarmed, so carb-load before you go get enchanted by castles. Priorities.
We were hard pressed to find ANY negatives about the pastry and treats in Lisbon and Casa Piriquita didn't let us down. We tried queijadas and travessieros and both were delicious. The whole town of Sintra was beautiful and the people were so friendly. Absolutely thrilled we used tour guides.
3 months ago
So grateful that my tour guide recommended this pastry shop. They are known for "travesseiros" or flaky pillow pastries with almond and egg cream, and Queijadas de Sintra, small, sweet cheese tarts. These are considered a local delicacy in this region. Not so secret because there's always a line to try this! Definitely use the to go option so you can have a snack while touring shops. Or sit down for a coffee. read more
Five stars for how fast the waitress has to work here. This place gets very busy (especially since it's in a highly touristic area of Sintra), and even more so in rainy hours when everyone is trying to hide indoors. They mostly offer pastries and beverages, but despite one person managing all the tables, our order was accurate and came out quickly. We were able to escape the rain for a bit and fuel up with sugar and coffee. Fun historical note: the bakery was established in 1862 (164 years ago!) by baker Amaro dos Santos and his wife Constância Gomes, and it is now managed by the fifth generation of the family, which makes the quick coffee stop feel even more special. read more
Very fast service - you have to take a number, so you expect to wait, but they move very quickly! We only visited the pastry side, but there is also a seating area. It can get crowded, so we grabbed what we wanted and ate in the city's main square. We had to try the pastel de nata, since our tour guide said these were the closest to the "authentic pastel de belem" and I've gotta say that I enjoyed them more than belem! However, the real star is the travesseiro de nutella. I could eat 5-10 of these without hesitation. Partially since European nutella is ACTUALLY hazelnut, instead of the sugar-loaded American stuff. But the pastry is so light and fluffy, its incredible. These were so delicious, we hunted down another Casa Piriquita while we were in Lisbon, just to get a couple more before our trip ended (we almost didn't make it to the airport in time, but TOTALLY worth it). read more
I loved this location right in the heart of historic Sintra - it was very nearby to our hotel at NH and I made my husband stop here every day for light drinks and snacks after we walked all over Sintra after our first morning breakfast here. It's super popular and crowded - I realized later there is a second location further up the hill which has a patio and more seating - but this is the original and it's fab. Seating is easy to come by if you walk past the crowd getting to-go items from day trippers. You walk on past and find the sign for waiting to be seated and can easily find a table. Staff are friendly and they are very fast and efficient. We tried several things here and I really enjoyed their fresh orange juice and coffee. Pastries are wonderful and they have a large selection. We tried several things - chocolate biscuit cake, coconut cake, a ham and cheese croissant, chicken savory pastry and a few other beef and cheese items. My favorite was the "pillow of Sintra" Travesseiro pastry which was rich, warm, and almond-flavored. SO good. You must try it. Maybe it's sacrilege, but I loved it more than the Pastel de Nata. read more
Piriquita in Sintra is a must visit if you have a sweet tooth. It gets very crowded so be prepared to take a number and wait for your turn but it is absolutely worth it. The traditional pastry is scrumptious with layers of deliciousness and a rich almond center that really stands out. read more
Located in a cute town in Sintra, it is a must go and the most famous dessert, is worth the try. The area surrounding was also very cute and it's worth eating a snack and walking around. It is translated into "Pillow" or travesseiro in Portuguese. This is a super famous one, according to the tour guide. Econ tasted like an apple fritter. It was flaky and sweet and covered in sugar. It was very lightweight and honestly, I would highly recommend anybody try it. It paired nicely with the latte I ordered as well. The place is very busy and very high paced. If you want to get takeout, you have to get a ticket at the front of the entrance. And they call you out as you come in. Your order at the counter and they usually grab and go. Otherwise you can sit inside and there's around 20 people worth of seating it's a relatively smaller place though she just be mentally prepared to squeeze. read more
The historic bakery was established in 1862. I watched "Somebody Feed Phil" and this was one of the places he tried. If it's too busy, they do have a second location close by. The most popular item is the "Pillow"- puff pastry with an egg cream and almond filling. We also tried the Pastel da Cruz Alta- egg cream, almond and white beans, wrapped in puff pastry. We enjoyed both. It was a quick and delicious break. read more
6 months ago
The selection of pastries here is fantastic and I wish we got more of the pastry with Nutella inside because it was . Must stop here during your visit! You get a number and the wait in line was short. Buy several! read more
2 months ago
I ordered the original Travesseiro. I was afraid it's going to be dry and too sweet but it was moist and was perfect sweetness. I really enjoyed it even in the heat! Thought I have to wait long but you just grab a number and the wait was not long. read more
Cute spot with a line full of people eager to find the most talked about pastry. Just so you know, I'm not a big fan of sweets so it takes a lot for me to be impressed. I had the ham and cheese croissant, the famous almond pastry and the mini Queijadas and travesseiros. They were good but the sugary one had A LOT of sugar; too much for my liking. The customer service is great and the place is cute. In spite of the long line, it goes pretty smooth. Enjoy! read more
8 months ago
This is a very popular pastry shop in Sintra, located right in the heart of the cute little village -- a perfect stop while exploring the area. The place is always busy, and you can tell it's a hotspot for tourists, especially for their famous "pillow" pastry. However, the service was just so-so. Communication was difficult since most staff spoke only Portuguese. They're very particular about the dine-in process -- if you order first and then say you want to sit down, they'll cancel your order and ask you to find a table before reordering. I assume this system helps them manage the crowd and avoid long lines, but it felt a bit confusing for visitors. As for the food, the "pillow" pastry wasn't my favorite -- too big, heavy, and overly sweet, more like a dense donut than a delicate pastry. The egg tarts were average, and the drinks were just okay. Overall, it's worth a stop for the experience, but not something I'd go out of my way for next time. read more
1 year ago
I would've missed this place completely if not for our tour guide's recommendation. It's important to note this place has two different locations. The one that's situated closer to the main square opens earlier and is far busier, but if you walk uphill a bit you'll find this second location which opened around 10 the day we were there. If you come here you need to get the Travesserio, which are pastries shaped like pillows. Light, airy, fluffy, and perfectly sweet, these were some of the best pastries we had besides the pastel de nata. They were so good we ended up ordering another round. The ambiance of this place is very humble bakery vibes. The staff were mostly little old ladies which added to the charm. It felt like we were having dessert at grandma's house, really. If you're in Sintra definitely stop in and grab one (or a few) Travesserio. read more
1 month ago
The pastries here were so good! We got the travesseiros de Sintra, which contain almond and egg yolk cream, the Nutella travesseiro, queijadas de Sintra, which contain cheese, sugar, and cinnamon, and pastel da Cruz Alta, which contains egg cream, almond, and white beans. My personal favorite was the traditional travesseiro - it was very flavorful and not too sweet. The Nutella travesseiro was extremely sweet but still very good. The queijadas and pastel da Cruz were also pretty solid. If I were to go back, I would just get two traditional travesseiros. This was a perfect first step for breakfast before going to Pena Palace and Moorish Castle during our day trip to Sintra from Lisbon. read more
First stop in Sintra was a bakery, obviously. I'm a tourist, fatten me up and call it culture. We hit Piriquita, the oldest bakery in town and basically a rite of passage. Grabbed the classics: a flaky Travesseiro (pillow, but make it sugar) and Queijadas (cheese tarts). Pro tip: this place gets swarmed, so carb-load before you go get enchanted by castles. Priorities. read more
We were hard pressed to find ANY negatives about the pastry and treats in Lisbon and Casa Piriquita didn't let us down. We tried queijadas and travessieros and both were delicious. The whole town of Sintra was beautiful and the people were so friendly. Absolutely thrilled we used tour guides. read more
A must stop. It will be crowded and you'll take a number but you won't care because it's worth it to get your hands on their beautiful pastries. Staff is efficient and work well together in a high paced environment. Everything we tried was fresh out of the oven and even though we had plans to save our selections for later, we ate them straight out of the box on the sidewalk. It's legendary for a reason, go if you get the chance read more
10 months ago
This is a very popular pastry shop in Sintra. The pastries tasted very fresh and it was plenty to go around. My only problem there wasn't any labels in front of the pastries to tell you what it was. Also, the service felt a bit rushed, it was so overcrowded and it was only 1 lady helping customers. read more
4.5 stars Came here to get the famous Travessario they are made with thin layers of puff pastry they are light and delicate and less crispy and buttery than pastel de nata. They are filled with a soft custardy almond cream. They are covered with sugar and quite sweet. They are probably the best version of travessario but I'd rather have a pastel de nata. It was good to try and was better than the other one I had at another bakery. I also got a queijada a type of cheese cake I did not try these but instead i tried the pastel de Sintra it was a pastel de nata but filled with the same almond custard that was in the travessario. They were less sweet than the travessario and more crispy. I don't know which I like better. There were a bunch of other pastries I wanted to try but my stomach can only hold so much. Take away is by number, as soon as you enter grab a ticket on your right and look at number counter straight in front. There is also dine in which seems like it's more crowded. The take away line goes quickly. They take cash or card. To get there go up the steep walking street and look for the bright yellow shop on your left. When visiting the Palace of Sintra be sure to make a stop here. read more
Adorable and delicious pastry shop in the heart of Sintra! It's certainly a bit touristy, but it absolutely deserves all the hype as the oldest and most traditional pastry shop in the city. I was waiting for my tour of the Palace of Regaleria to start, and stopping by Casa Piriquita seemed like the perfect way to spend my morning. I tried two of Sintra's classics -- the travesseiro and quejada. The travesseiro was delightful, especially when fresh and warm; the pastry was super soft in the center yet delightfully flaky, with a slight crisp on the outer layers. It melted in my mouth almost seconds after taking a bite, and the almond cream inside was tasty and not overly sweet. It truly lives up to its name (literally "pillow"). Equally impressive was the quejada, a tasty little cheese tart with a slightly chewy, springy texture. It's not very sweet and has a great cinnamon flavor; it's also quite small, so it's the perfect little two-bite treat if you don't want to have too much. The store is quite popular, so it's very busy at all hours. However, they move quite quickly and efficiently, especially for the takeout counter. When you come in, squeeze your way over to the ticket machine on the wall to the right of the door, and then wait for them to call out your ticket number. There is a €5 minimum to use a credit card, so be sure to either have cash on hand or be prepared to buy a few pastries (not that that's hard -- they're absolutely delicious; our two pastries were €3,20, as context). read more
I had the famous Travesseiro (with almond cream filling) and a queljada from Casa Piriquita in village of Sintra and just thought they both were good..but more along an ok. and not like a 'wow..super memorable...must go back' side of things. Note that I am not really a sweet tooth person (more of a savory side), so I understand this pastry may not be my first preference. One thing though...this place gets very very busy. The lines are out of the door. It's good to buy just one to try it..just because..it's a touristy thing to do. But..once you tried it for the experience, I wouldn't think it's necessary to have to repeatedly go back there again! Price wise very affordable. But the hassle of getting in the line to get this...compared to actual taste (note I'm not really a sweet tooth), was just...ok and not a must go to me. read more
The famous Travesseiro at Piriquita was amazing! People are lined out the door at 9am for a reason here. Pastries are all reasonably priced being less than 2 euro. The travesseiro is either filled with almond, nutella, or apple. We tried both the almond which is traditional and the nutella. Both were amazing and you cant go wrong trying either. I'd highly recommend visiting to get some of the best pastries in all of portugal! read more
This is the closest bakery to the Palácio Nacional de Sintra (Sintra National Palace). They don't open until 09:00. I think most tour groups will stop by here because they have Sintra specialties, like the queijada. They're 1,20€ each, and they taste sweet and cinnamon-y. They're worth a try and maybe good to share with another person. The server helped me in English, and they accepted credit card. They had a handheld machine that accept chip and tap payments. They didn't have restrooms. I think they were directing people to the public ones down the stairs. read more
Food: Tried all of the 'specially made in this region' and was glad I did! I absolutely loved their original travesserio with the almond filling inside. I did try the one with apples and that one was also very good, especially when its war and straight from the oven however the original just tasted so much better for me! Cost: Super affordable so don't be afraid to go down the list and getting one of each to try! Environment: Extremely busy- especially when we came in (I think there was a morning rush). The line moved fairly quickly but it was bustling for sure so early in the morning right off the bat! Did circle around a little later in the day and it did seem to have died down a little but still busy nonetheless. Service: Very quick! Be prepared to know what you'll want to order. Uniqueness: Unique sweets from Sintra! read more
If you come to lisbon, you must take a day trip to Sintra. If you go to Sintra, you must stop by this place and order some Travesseiros. Travesseiros, which translates to pillows or cushions, is a signature dessert of Sintra. Luckily, we were there early and got seated fairly quickly, but i can see how this place gets packed during the lunch hours. this place is about a 15 minute walk from the Sintra station, and is located nearby the Sintra National Palace. for breakfast, we got Orange juice and expresso. As for the food we got the Travesseiros and some other pastries. The Travesseiros were fluffy with cream on the inside. Very light and delicious breakfast. this place has two sections. One for dine in, and the other were you take a number and order items for take out. read more
1 year ago
I am so glad we stopped at this place. We had cappuccinos, travesseiros, and quijadas. Everything was delicious specially the Travesseiros. Marcia was our waiter and she was fantastic. Highly recommend this restaurant! read more
7 months ago
I stopped by Casa Piriquita and tried their Quejidas De Sintra (regular and nutella). The regular one was by far more popular and better: Crunchy/flakey, sweet, delicate. The nutella flavoured one was decent. Overall, I'd give them 8.3/10 read more
I was so excited to try this bakery because they have pastries unique to Sintra that you cannot find in Lisbon. The Pastel de Sintra, Queijada, and Travesseiro were absolutely fantastic. We also ordered the Pastel de Cruz Alta and the Bolo de Coco, which were really good. Believe it or not, despite eating all of these, I did not get a sugar rush. I was actually tempted to get more! read more
3 years ago
This place is great. Stopped by to get items to munch on as I explored the town. You come in, take a number, and order items you can see in the case. Everything I ordered was delicious - from the croquettes to the special pastries. Just go, order a variety of items, and take a stroll. If you prefer to sit, there appeared to be a decent-sized dining area. read more
Excellent bakery with many fresh backed goods. We bought the signature almond pastry house special which was still warm and the coconut tart. Both were outstanding. The service was great and quick. Don't let the small entrance area fool you, just go in and turn right up the stairs and wait for a table in the bigger dining room. read more
Popular spot to visit and even though small in size it is a well known establishment famous for its house made regional pastries. You will not be disappointed with any of the items for sale here. Enjoy them while having a seat at their cafe where they provide table Service or take them to go. I myself could not resist since my visit was short in this area of town and had the 5 pastries they are known for and highly recommend having one of each when visiting here. Do not be discouraged they are small in size, but the food items are packed with flavor. read more
Stopped in on a Sunday around noon to try out some pastries, and it was pretty crowded at that time. I don't remember everything we ordered but we got 8 pastries to share amongst 5 people. It was most of their specialty items including the travesseiro da piriquita (puff pastry and almonds), queijadas(cheesecake), pasteis de Sintra (cake made from egg and almond cream), and pasteis da cruz alta. Most of the pastries are small, so it's nice if you are just wanting to try something. Most of the items were too sweet for me, but I also don't really have a sweet tooth. Since a lot of them use egg and almond cream, they tasted pretty similar. I can't say any of them were super memorable but I'm still glad I got to try it out. read more
3 years ago
Looking for a bakery with some very unique and traditional offerings in Sintra? Casa Piriquita is the place! With both a quick togo option and a sit down cafe style area--service is quick and helpful. The menu is marks 5 of their specialty pastries along with numerous other options. I got 3 traditional specialty sweets and a small coffee with milk. A really cute spot to chill as you explore the city. read more
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2710-603 Sintra
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