Went because the "french toast" was suggested as an amazing treat. They were sold out at 10 am when…read morewe got there. So get there early. The other baked goods were good, cheap and filling. I would definitely check it out while in Porto for a quick, cheap and good take away breakfast.

Amazing place for breakfast in a vert convenient location right in the centre. Everything handmade…read moreand really soooo unexpensive. Would recommend to try their "lanches mistos" which look a lot like handmade scones with added parma ham and cheese. Will come back next time around!

I understand why this place is popular. They make a solid pastel de nata. Due to the high turnover,…read morethe pastels are always fresh. The crust is delicate and flakey while the filling is velvet smooth. Each bite is pure bliss! The customer service is friendly and welcoming. Always buy two as one is not enough! I brought some before heading to the airport as I was told they stay fresh for up to 3 days at room. We managed to save one to test the 3 days freshness theory. While not as amazing as the day it was baked, the pastel still tasted good

A tasty €1.50 treat! I managed to go when there was no line (my kind of spot) and it was a seamless…read moreprocess to order at the counter and then pay at the station right near the door. The pastel de nata has a smooth filling and flaky outside. It'd be a perfect treat to compliment coffee only I don't drink coffee after 12p! As this to your to visit list when you're in Porto.

Came here with the walking tour guide. This old lady only sells to companies and the walking tours…read more She makes three options daily: chocolate mousse, chocolate cake and nata de leche. Go for the nata de leche since you can get those other options anywhere. What is the nata de leche? A layer of whip cream followed by cake followed by another layer of whip cream and topped with egg yolk. One of the guys on the walking tour offered me a bite - talk about sharing food with strangers! We ended up hanging out before his train and will be meeting up at Prague! Majority of the people liked it but I am so picky when it comes to sweets - it was a load of sugar. I felt like I was eating pure sugar with egg yolk.

This little hole in the wall bakery was started by an ex-banker who just couldn't stop working and…read moreloves to bake! We went here part of walking tour and she is usually not open to the public. If you happen to pass by a little door to the side and peek in, you won't see much. Just a square cut out with a lady taking orders - there's no seating. So, you grab your dessert and stand on the stairs in the midst of buildings in a random neighborhood and just enjoy this uncommon experience. If you're not part of the tour, just ask if you can buy a cake too. It's worth a shot!

Lovely little spot just outside a coworking space I pop in at occasionally, and reasonably close to…read morethe top bridge entrance. Service is about what you expect for a place like this. Lots of locals here, and a generally decent vibe. I didn't get to try much of the pastries but the ones I did were great. Overall, I think this is a classic local Portuguese spot, and if you want a lot of classic local flavor, this is it. Compared to other cafeterias/diners, these folks have a fairly large space, so there should always be room. Bathrooms: Didn't try them, but I'm sure they have them.

When visiting Porto, Portugal for the 1st time (10/01/2025-10/04/2025) my husband & I stayed at an…read moreAirbnb that was located a few streets away from Padeirinha Doce - Padaria e Confeiaria, which is a local restaurant / bakery that offers quality food & drinks. Very budget-friendly prices and GREAT customer service. This spot is great for breakfast & lunch (coffee, cappuccino, Monsters for the energy drinkers), & so many delicious pastry options, including very flaky & delicious pastel de natas. They even have a few alcoholic options that will definitely have you feeling a little bit prettier;)) - sangria w/ fresh fruit for 3.95€, beer 3.50€, or port wine by the glass 3.50€. They have plenty of indoor seating & also do take away. My husband and I did visit this awesome spot every day while in Porto ..this was my husband's go-to take away expresso spot. Till next time Padeirinha Doce..I really enjoyed our Sangria time!

Super quaint traditional Portuguese confeitaria (bakery) with an old and classic charm. You can…read morebuy croissants, apple tarts, fresh sandwiches and Francesinha. The " Francesinha is a type of sandwich from Porto made with thick slices of white loaf bread, Portuguese ham, sausage, cheese, and steak. And 40 different type of alcohol! The service is fast and efficient. Solid value for your money. This is a place where locals and many Euro tourists mixed. Just facing the entry to the Mercado do Bolhão.

Delicious spot for pastel de nata, probably my fave in the city! They are only $1.20 euros each…read morewhich so far seems like the cheaper end. Service is kind - they do speak some English. Lots of tables inside it seems but always crowded so we got take away. Their pastel de nata is on the larger side with a full, thick, delicious custard. Crust perfectly flaky. We got another pastry I didn't like so much but the nata made up for it. For payment, they give you a card with a barcode then you bring it to the cashier for them to scan and then you pay.

I know, I know...ANOTHER pastry shop in Portugal, but we couldn't help ourselves…read more While on the tour we stopped in this lovely little pastry shop - AMÊNDOA TORRADA - and tried the Clarinha de Fão - essentially fried dough that was stuffed with a sweet pumpkin marmalade (not pumpkin pie filling, but really pumpkin or some kind of squash) and it was remarkably delicious. Our guide was pleased that we tried something 'different' because she said most people just go with something 'safe'.

Padaria Ribeiro is a bakery/café with origins from 1878. Same as some of the other reviews…read morementioned, I came here because Rick Steves guidebook included this shop in his walking tour. Looking from the window outside, I spotted familiar savory pastries. I suspected correctly that they would be served room temperature direct from the display case. (They don't offer warming serves of prepared pastries.) At the counter, the cashier spoke perfect English. I asked her about favorites of savory pastries. We bought pastries of beef, chicken, 2x shrimps (her favorite), and 2x cod fish (traditional Portuguese recipe). For the why-not of it, we also got a full-size pastel de nata and a mini size. These are packed in takeaway package trays and paper wrapped. To avoid the crowds at the outside tables, we walked to a plaza around the corner and enjoyed them while people watching and looking at the octagonal 4 lions fountain called Fonte dos Leões. Perhaps because we are familiar with these types of pastries, we find the flavors subtly enjoyable. They don't have big chunks of beef or chicken or shrimps inside (American style). They contain finely chopped and well-seasoned fillings inside a potato pastry shell or a flaky pastry shell (for the beef). The potato pastry shell is less common in the US (except maybe Porto in Los Angeles area). In any case, we enjoyed our food overall and thought the prices are reasonable. These would be 5 stars if they warmed them up.

Pasteis de Nata! Is…read moreone word you will remember during your trip to Portugal! Rather the one food you should try everywhere in Portugal. They are the makers of this delicious treat. This pastry shop is one of the famous chains serving this and I'm glad I was able to try it in Porto. Definitely worth a pop in to have a special treat with coffee and such. This location has seating inside and out. You're definitely gonna stop by after all the shopping and walking you will do since it is in Porto's famous street for shopping!

Stopped here for a quick breakfast and glad we did! Fast service, casual, but friendly and clean…read more The star was the veal croquette which was surprisingly entirely filled with meat! The ham and cheese cross isn't pastry was like a savory pastel de nata which was good and flakey! The actual egg tart was just OK for us, nothing our favorite of the trip. Coffee was just right too.

Mercador Cafe is a classic Porto dining experience. We dined here for breakfast. Both of us…read moreordered pancakes with berries. Mine had pistachio sauce and hers had yogurt. Both were delicious but I think hers was best as it was sweetened with honey. We were the first customers when Mercador opened at 8:30am and it was filling up quickly after that. Service was pleasant and efficient in English or Portuguese. I would definitely come back although sadly this is our last day in Porto.

This was our last stop before departing from Porto. It was fabulous! Our avocado toast was so yummy…read moreand it went so good with our matcha and latte

If you're on the hunt for authentic Portuguese pastries where locals gather, no one speaks a lick…read moreof English, and only euros are accepted ("nāo temos multibanco"), look no further. Trigo Doce, is a small mom & pop Portuguese pastry shop located across the Dom Luís Bridge on the Gaia side (upper deck). Skip the lattes, a coffee "bica" here gives you a straight up espresso and if you're wanting milk, they'll add just a drop "pingado". The pastry selection is incredible & all enticing. I did a good tour with Eating Europe, and this was our first stop. I got to try the Bispo, a Portuguese pastry made with coconut cream and custard/egg yolk. It wasn't overly sweet, which is exactly how I enjoy my desserts!

Got some chocolate croissants for .75€ each and had them the next morning for breakfast. They were…read moresimply amazing. Super cheap, friendly and sooo good. Totally recommend!