This bakery has won awards for their pastel de natas and I can say that they fully deserve the…read morerecognition. They were so flakey and perfect and the staff was lovely!

Man, we tried so many different pastel de nata from so many bakeries on our trip to Portugal, I'm…read morestill catching up on all the review drafts I wrote notes into - I'd totally forgotten about this one, from the penultimate day of our trip. One of my sub-goals of that trip was trying basically as many pastel de nata as I possibly could, so seeing a place on our way up to the castle by foot (just after the free elevator), obviously I had to stop and try theirs. By this point I'd tried a whole bunch already, so I can say, out of all of them, the *crust* was really good, possibly among the best I'd had. Perfectly flaky, crispy, flavorful crust, inside of which was totally disappointing filling, a filling that was mostly sugary rather than eggy, and was quite drippy once you start eating it. I can't speak to any of their other pastries, though, we were just here to taste-test all the pastel de nata we could find. :D (If I were back in the area, I'd totally come back to try some of their other, more interesting things.)

So here's the interesting thing - this was one of *many* places to get pastel de nata that made to…read moremultiple lists of places you had to stop, which meant I obviously had to stop at as many of them as possible over the course of the couple weeks I was in Portugal, a couple months ago, in both Porto and Lisbon (also to a lesser extent, Coimbra). This means I can now say who made them best, and more importantly, why. The interesting thing is, I didn't think the pastel de nata here were particularly great, on any dimension - fairly flimsy, doughy crust, with a pudding-like, drippy filling that was too sweet and not quite eggy enough. Don't get me wrong, I'd still eat them any time someone offered, they were still tasty, you just have a ton of options nearby, some of them notably better than the ones here. I also tried one of their fancy-looking cookies, which definitely looked fancier than it tasted. Was just a cookie. Dessert-wise I was unimpressed. They were also always fairly busy, which made ordering feel a bit rushed. So why am I still giving this bakery 5 stars, and why did I come back here a couple more times, including to get food to-go the morning we left, to get food to take on the plane with us? For exactly one reason, and it's a weird one: oddly enough, the samosas here are the best samosas I've ever had, and by a wide margin. You'd think the best samosas ever would come from an Indian restaurant or bakery, but nope, they're here. The other small savory food items we tried were also pretty good, but the samosas are the juiciest, meatiest, most perfectly bursting with spices samosas I've had. Who knew? They also had pretty solid espresso and pretty solid free-squeezed orange juice, but those aren't hard to find in Portugal (I miss seeing inexpensive fresh squeezed OJ all over the city... especially *truly* fresh squeezed, to order, from whole oranges. Portuguese OJ definitely was the best. Though obviously not *better* than other places you can get the same thing around - probably indeed the same oranges. Definitely better than anywhere you can get fresh OJ for a few bucks in the US, though, if you can find such a place. :p)

The first spot we stopped in Lisbon after getting the recommendation from our driver. The pastel de…read morenata was incredible here, and went well with our morning coffee.

delicious pastel de nata, affordable coffee. always consistently good for a quick treatread more

Came by just before 11 on a Monday and beat the line. It does seem to go pretty quick though…read more There's table seating outdoors but they were all occupied so we ate quickly at the counters watching the workers make the tarts. It was 1.50 euro for a pastel de nata and it paired beautifully with a meia de leite (flat white). The pastel de nata was more custardy and the crust wasn't as flaky as I imagined, but I really enjoyed it!

Found this place by accident. Great turkey bacon sandwich. Pineapple mango juice was refreshing on…read morehot day. Wife had cottage cheese pudding with blueberries and cinnamon bun. Both were excellent. Highly recommend!

Copenhagen, coffee lab was a great place for a midday pick me up! The drinks were delicious and the…read morestaff was friendly! You can find locations all over Lisbon, and there is a good consistency of quality across them all! They have a huge food selection so it's also a good place for a quick lunch!

Always great to stop by and get coffee in one of the many wonderful forms we Portuguese like it…read more The pastries at Paul are always fresh and delicious. Oh and when you buy something you get access to the bathroom. Not a big deal but every once in a while not a bad thing. Go there. They're centrally located in Rua Augusta (the one with the triumphal arch).

This place was one of my favorites to visit and enjoy the Portugal experience. In the morning, I'd…read morewalk over while the city was waking up and enjoy my well prepared latte and delicious pastry. Here is where I'd reflect on the beauty and energy of Lisbon. I was grateful to be here at this time watching people engaging in conversations and living. The service here was always great and the ambiance was wonderful. I'm returning again to relive the experience. The baguette sandwiches were tasty. Prices were reasonable. In

I tried many pastel de Nata places and this one was my favorite! Nestled in downtown Lisbon, these…read morecame out hot and topped with cinnamon (a must in my opinion). It is a packed area and people line up for it but it is without a doubt worth it. Plus you are in the heart of downtown and under the lights at night making for a pretty perfect place to enjoy a top tier pastel de Nata.

Fábrica da Nata focuses on doing one thing extremely well: Portuguese custard tarts…read more The pastéis de nata are served fresh and warm, with the signature caramelized top that gives way to a smooth, creamy custard center. The custard strikes a great balance -- rich and eggy but not overly sweet. The pastry shell is where these really shine: thin layers of laminated dough baked until they're deeply golden and crisp. The result is that perfect textural contrast: crackly pastry on the outside and silky custard inside. Like most Portuguese pastry shops, the setup is straightforward. You order at the counter, the service is quick, and the focus is on getting the tarts to you while they're still warm from the oven. Cinnamon and powdered sugar are available to sprinkle on top, which adds a nice extra layer of flavour. Lisbon has many places competing for the title of best pastel de nata, but Fábrica da Nata holds its own. The quality is consistent, the tarts are fresh, and it's an easy stop whether you're looking for a quick snack or a traditional Portuguese pastry with coffee.

Great place for a quick breakfast. Lots of different breakfast sandwiches. Make sure to get them…read moreheated. And add butter to the toast. Sooooo good. Coffee was great. Smooth and delicious. Nice seating area. Shop is located right in front of public transit.

I stopped by here to pick up some small bites while waiting for the cable car to arrive. Ordered…read moresome: Empanadas Croquette carne 2 egg tarts 1 croissant 1 ham cheese croissant Was decent and we got full , it's like a small breakfast.

Great morning coffee, people watching place, across from the Fado museum. Friendly service…read more Cash only, but that's okay. I had some absolutely delicious ham here, as well as several morning coffees. Delightful.

Simple menu with decent quality food in a busy city Praça. Fair prices, and fresh grilled sardines…read moreon the patio.

Very friendly staff, excellent english. Will def come back and visit our next time in Lisbonread more

This place is easy going and casual. It's a mix of locals and tourist. I sat down here for…read morebreakfast and coffee. I got the a few things including a the Portuguese tart.

We have been here for a couple of days now and we have been back twice to sit in the square and…read morehave a delicious coffee, eat some delicious pastel de nata (custard pastry) and have a gigantic sandwich (we got one order to split for two and it was enough for three at least). The woman and man who work there are great and nice and we had a very relaxed time there. No rushing, great service and so cute inside. We sat both in and out. There was some Kruder and Dorfmeister on the stereo, bringing it back old school. The kind of place you feel at home and though it caters to tourists with its location, doesn't feel touristy with lots of locals popping by. Bonus: the bathroom is spotless!