We passed by this bakery in Sesimbra, and I noticed a sign in the window above some…read moredelicious-looking cakes called farinha torrada. It said that these cakes were a local speciality of Sesimbra, so of course we had to go in and try some. When we walked in, the place was filled with people hanging out. I'm not sure if this place is a bakery, bar, coffee shop, or all of the above. We ordered two farinha torrada cakes to go and ate them while walking back to our hotel on the beach. O. M. G. This stuff's DELICIOUS!!! Very chewy like a blondie, and chock full of flavor. I did some research online later on farinha torrada, and turns out it dates back to the 19th century, when fisherman from Sesimbra village used to take these to sea because they were dry and durable. I guess it began as a home remedy for ailments like constipation and cough, too. The cake is made of wheat flour, eggs, chocolate, brown sugar, cinnamon, and lemon zest, and it tastes absolutely scrumptious!! I went back again the next day to try to buy some more, but they were all sold out. :(

Great quick service, took croissant kinder to go and it was nice and warm when received. We heated…read moreit up at our apartment rental the next morning and it was perfect! Cute little spot with a small patio to sit.

Absolute love! Stand in line for a hot out of the oven croissant schmeared with your choice of…read moredelightful filling. I saw a big line while walking early evening and I was like 'What is this? '. But we walked on without knowing. A few hours later, walking back to the hotel, we went by where the line was ending and saw/smelled the most amazing croissant bakery. I said, 'We gotta go stand in this line right now!' Hubby, tired, had to find a washroom. So I stood in line, got this huge, hot, crunchy, amazing strawberry jam filled delight and spied him coming back down the street. For a second, I considered zipping out of there to stuff my face with it so I wouldn't have to share. But he saw me - too late. Pro tip:. Everyone get their own croissant or there's bound to be trouble here.