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!

Excellent oat latte. Wish it were slightly hotter, but excellent taste…read more Tons of open seating and kind staff.

We were staying nearby and came in for breakfast…read more They have breakfast items, bread, pastries like croissants and pastel de nata. We went with a chorizo bread (pao com chourico), which they warmed up - not bad for €1.50. The matcha latte was a big portion, and they have almond milk as a milk alternative. The flat white was not bad. The drinks are served on cute custom wood boards with sparkling water on the side, which is a nice touch. It's a nice space - lots of wood and a relaxed feel. Credit card minimum is €5.

Decent chai latte but quite small for the price. Fast service. Good location. Unremarkable setting.read more

I wasn't too hungry but definitely needed a caffeine drink. I got an oat milk flat white from here…read more Came and sat outside. They have glasses and water bottles nearby if you need it They do not have WiFi which I like that they're telling you to enjoy your coffee and people watch I came to sit outside and read on my kindle while I slowly enjoyed my flat white Very friendly staff

For a coffee shop it was just meh. Like 1 star. When I asked about sugar free the guy told me to go…read moreto Starbucks. Like ha. We have that in the states. I wanted somewhere I can't get in the states. The cinnamon cream pastry was 5 star.

We enjoyed and iced americano and latte with a side of cinnamon danish…read more The service was kind and happily served us in Spanish. We sat in very comfortables leather chairs, enjoying our afternoon coffee break. Would definately return! (Very authentic experience like in Copenhagen)

Yummmy drinks with all oat milk. Lattes were great quality, come in cute elongated cups. Matcha was…read moresolid, can appreciate the tea but similar to starbucks The focaccia bread was delicious, soft/fluffy, maybe a tad dry? Flavor wise was great, bacon-y but couldnt appreciate the broccoli or pesto sauce. A little bit on the pricier end at 4euros each. They had a great 3 for 6.5 euro deal for pastries. 4.3/5z

I'm not kidding when I say best cinnamon roll I've ever had in my LIFE. I would literally fly back…read moreto Lisbon JUST for this cinnamon roll. Matter of fact when I finished this one imaged, I went back and ordered another. The service was great and very friendly. They have patio seating as well as the indoor cafe seating which I appreciated as some people like to bring their laptops and work. Great visit and I will be back the cappuccino was delicious as well.

A-M-A-Z-I-N-G Tarts! Just the demeanor of the waitress:…read moreTerrible, I was wearing my curly hair and the waitress super mean and abusive. Fatima Freitas.

My self-important 8,000th Yelp review calls for a historic place that makes the Pastel de Belém, a…read morepastry tart so popular they sell upwards of 50,000 of them daily from this one bakery cafe. I had been here about fifteen years ago on a solo trip when I waited in an endless queue for a takeout order. That same line still existed a couple of weeks ago when Jamie W and I visited on my return to Lisbon. This time, we decided to try the dine-in option which I wasn't even aware of until I saw a YouTube video from a travel vlogger who recommended it. Sure enough, the line was a lot shorter and moved quite a bit faster. It turned out they serve up to 400 people in an expansive dining room. The menu goes beyond the pastels and offers croquettes, salt cod fritters, various sandwiches, and other pastries. Of course we ordered the 1,6€ Pasteis de Belem. Four of them (Photo 6). Based on a secret recipe dating back to 1837, they compare favorably to the multitude of competitors, even Manteigaria, whose shops appear almost everywhere in Lisbon. The custard filling is creamy but not excessive and it's not overly sweetened. The standout is the thick and flaky crust, tender with a touch of salt. The 2€ Iced Coffees with Milk was a nice complement. Since we didn't have time to get lunch while sauntering through Belem, we decided to take advantage of their cafe menu and each ordered the 3,9€ Tuna and Mayo with Boiled Egg and Lettuce on Mixed Wheat Toast (Photo 9). I know it sounds simple, but it satisfied much like the kombini sandos in Tokyo. Totally worthy of my 8,000 milestone. FOOD - 5 stars...the pastels are still the bomb 189 years later...the sandwich worked, too AMBIANCE - 5 stars...surprisingly spacious...you can also see the production process through large show windows on the way to the dining room SERVICE - 5 stars...a cordial and attentive server who had to juggle a lot of tables TOTAL - 5 stars...definitely a must-stop next to the equally essential Jeronimos Monastery RELATED - Exploring Lisbon? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/36G55Oqisd

Best cafe I visited during my trip to Lisbon. Coffee was strong and smooth, I miss it! The States…read morecoffee can't even compare.

It's a cute cafe with friendly staff (spoke English very well) and great food. Very inexpensive!read more

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.

Went twice while on my trip. the first time I tried the coconut flat white & the second time I got…read morea pistachio latte both really good quality coffee, and not too sweet. I also ordered the turkey focaccia sandwich with a side of fries and it was exceptional. The focaccia was super fresh and so was everything inside of the sandwich; the fries came out piping hot. My friend got the pancakes with maple syrup and butter, a side of eggs for one euro, but they made like four eggs so definitely worth it. It has plenty of tables for two people. They can combine other tables for bigger groups, but it seems like it's consistently busy with low wait times. Slow but good service.

We arrived early n the hotel room wasn't ready so walked around to look for a place to have…read morebreakfast. We saw there was a line outside. N people said it was a his place. The line moved fast. The service was friendly everyone spoke English. We had flat white coffe w beautiful foam art n eggs Benedict w salmon. So good. I can see why there is a line.

There are several hotels along Avenida Jose Malhoa, I was staying at Ibis. While the breakfast…read morebuffet is not bad at the restaurant, some days we just want a simple quick bite without stuffing ourselves too much. Sete Risos totally fits the bill. Delicious, cheap and fast. It opens early at 7am, though I don't believe it opens on Sundays. They have lots of pastries, including the pastel de nata, and their bread is soft inside with a good chewy shell. It beats many other panaderias we've tried. If I had room in my suitcase I may have brought some home. You can eat here daily for your whole stay and still have something different. There are sandwiches too for a quick lunch there or to go, and I believe they offer one or two lunch dishes as well.

Excellent choice for breakfast around this hotel area. Very tasty egg sandwich makes me wonder if…read moreI'm really eating eggs at all back home? So a 6-inch long soft bread roll with egg & lettuce with a side Caffè with milk was €2,20; much less than the buffet breakfast at the hotel I'm staying at for over €6. Many other choices of sandwiches, cakes, cookies, croissants & breads. Very clean establishment, quick & friendly service.