So this is a delayed review--going thru my drafts and trying to write the ones I missed a while…read moreback! Came in April 2022 for a light morning snack based on seeing good reviews. Based on the items I ordered, everything was just passable. Maybe I'm not really appreciating the difference in textures between similar pastries in different countries, but even compared to several other bakeries and cafes in Lisbon, this was my least favorite. (Overall outside of pasteis de nata, I found pastries and baked goods in Portugal to be a bit drier, breadier, and sweeter than some other countries.) The chocolate croissant I ordered used melted chocolate sprinkles on top and inside, and the bread was laminated on the outside but kinda dense and dry on the inside, no airy pockets, just bready. The palmier tasted a bit stale, like when a crispy cookie has been sitting out and softened. The croquettes were average. The espresso was pretty normal. I sat outside since it was a nice day, they had a number of tables and patrons dining outside. They seemed to be understaffed bc it took a while for the server to come out and take my order, though the food came pretty quickly once ordered. Inside it's a very old-school feel, very ornate with many mirrors and liquor shelves along the wall. Not sure about prices now though will say in 2022 they were very reasonable.

You know a place is good when it's packed with locals at 8am. I highly recommend the cod fish cake…read morebecause it doesn't taste greasy and the filling has lots of fish.

I caveat that the owner was generally nice and responsive from the get-go, and from their website…read moreand social media, I can see that there is a lot of heart that goes into their cakes. I also understand that there can be pressures being a small business owner and having to deal with something like an international transaction, and the trust factor that goes into ensuring you get paid. So, that's why this is two stars versus just one. That being said, I arranged a cake order for my visit to Lisbon a few weeks back, and today, she recanted on the order. There was some back and forth because FX fees hit the payment transfer. I made a suggestion that she should bake in some contingent room for FX fees because I didn't like the fact that she continually asked me to check with my bank because it "was not their fault". I wasn't even going to argue the FX fees anymore, and agreed to pay them on ground (she had agreed to let me pay the balance in person as they normally want everything upfront), but I wanted to provide her with the feedback because I didn't feel good in my position as a client/customer to have to be told repeatedly to go check with my bank, because it was not something on their end. So, even though the fees are just a by-product of this type of transaction, I just didn't feel good with the communication and general language. And, neither did she with my feedback obviously since she refused the order. So, I think that if you are not within the Lisbon area, I would advise making the order on ground, or just finding someone else. If a small business doesn't want you as a client, that says something already about them. And now, I am down a bunch of FX fees and with no cake, which is frustrating for someone who is travelling and trying to plan a surprise.

Its a cold wet evening, and we found this place. We could not decide, so we took a little of…read moredifferent ones. The hot chocolate is so yummy . The ladies were so kind and worked with our broken Portuguese/ spanish/English. The chocolate cake is intence. The chicken pastry is dry, but tasty. Music is playing in the background. The carrot cupcake, not so much, strawberry short cake delicious.

Popped in for a quick brekkies of coffee & croissant...very nice place, exceptionally clean to the…read morepoint of being clinical! No real atmosphere but full of yummy goodies Good for what it is for sure

Very modern, well-designed cafe with a good selection of hot and cold drinks, breakfast/brunch…read morefood, and some pastries. The staff is very friendly and helpful, even clearing a big table for my group to sit together. I had the affogato and an alfajor.

Great pastry, great coffee and cheap! The waiters are nice, especially the table ones…read more Try the "pata de veado" or the "croissant misto prensado" with some "meia de leite". Location can be a bit tricky to park during the day but it's really close to the subway station "Campo Pequeno".

Pretty average bakery...with not so great customer service. I was waiting to be served and no one…read moreacknowledged me for a while (3 people working and they all saw me). It is a chain so go figure. I would not return to this place.

Such a great little neighborhood pasteleria. The deserts were absolutely out of the world…read more Wonderful pastel. I ordered two pastels, another dessert (forgot the name), and two double-shot espressos for €7. Very hard to beat that.

Manteigaria is a charming little shop that delivers one of the most satisfying and authentic pastel…read morede nata experiences you will find in Lisbon. What makes it special is watching the pastries being handmade right in front of you, which adds a level of freshness and craftsmanship that you can actually taste. The service was super fast and friendly. The pastel de nata came out perfectly, with that delicate flaky crust and warm custard that just hits differently when you know it was made moments ago. The espresso was equally impressive, rich and smooth, and the two together make for a simple but near perfect combination. If you are in the area, this is an easy and very satisfying stop.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Oh no. Am I the only one who doesn't like the pastel de nata custard tarts this restaurant is so…read morefamous for? The crust was super flaky and the tart was nice and warm out of the oven, but I didn't like the flavor of the custard. I did forget to add cinnamon to the top, but I don't think it would have helped me personally. The woman who stood next to me at the counter had a nearly orgasmic experience next to me, so it's obvious that my taste buds are apparently off. I loved the patience of the server, who got confused when I told her I wanted to eat in but wanted to take water to go. Note to self...Portuguese folks want to have their "to go" as "takeaway." What I also didn't know was that there was no place to sit!! I scooted down the counter just like all the other folks to watch the bakers prep the next gozillion pastries for the day. That was interesting. Then, I didn't know how to bus my dishes. I just left them on the counter like all the other folks and went away. I wouldn't skip going because of my personal taste buds, though. Enjoy it for yourself and let me know if you have a different opinion than I did!