I love this place. I've had breakfast here four times in the last four days. Pastries are delicious…read moreand house-made. Very friendly atmosphere. Locals stream in, have a quick coffee at the counter, gossip, laugh, and then head on to work. Don't worry if you don't speak Portuguese. The employees don't seem to speak much English but just point to what you want. A smile always helps too. Coffee is really good and strong.

Pastelaria Camões was busy when we stopped by around 10:30. I like to think that when a place is…read morebusy, it usually means it good. Now I've definitely been proven wrong before but not this time. We sat at a table and were waited on right away. The server was attentive and made suggestions when we weren't sure which pastries to order. The coffee was exactly as expected. The pastries fresh and delicious.

Got to say that I am not a huge pastry fan, which makes this five star review for this little…read morepastry shop extra special. This bakery is the quintessential Lisbon gem, a shop that is loaded with traditional goodies that you can only find in Portugal. From almond cakes to egg cream pastries to chicken stuffed rolls, it is all good enough to make your head spin. I really like their savory chicken-stuffed rolls, for it was just like eating a chicken pot pie back in the States, only this little flavor morsel was served cold. I actually thought that this made for a better snack, allowing the chicken and chicken fat to congeal into the consistency of pate of chopped chicken liver. All I can say is that it is a good thing they we don't have anything like this back home, for it would be the end of me. With savory treats described above and prices beyond imagination (six world class pastries and coffee for two people at just under 8 euros) it is hard to imagine a better breakfast outing.

For an authentic taste of traditional Portuguese pastries, Panificacao Mecanica does not…read moredisappoint. Located in a local neighborhood close to Amoreiras, lots of locals stop in for a quick cafe and pastry breakfast. The bakery is small but filled with all sorts of yummy goodies. There are no seats inside but you can stand with the locals and have your breakfast standing up either along the counter or on the small wood counter towards the back. Prices are super cheap too! We had a bacalhau fritter for under 1 euro! Not much English spoken but if you can point you can order with no problem. So glad we found this bakery!

While there was no line, and we were seated immediately, the service was exceptionally slow and a…read morebit surly. The egg tart was very good as other reviewers noted but the experience with the service detracts enough to not come back. The atmosphere was very similar to Cafe du Monde in New Orleans although we have always had decent service any of the three of those. As the quantity of egg tarts are plentiful across the island, we had them several times elsewhere. This place is very touristy which is not bad at all, but if the staff doesn't like tourists, then why work here? Over all, good place to visit once but I would not likely return.

Comida saborosa, atendimento um pouco lento e um ambiente bem acolhedor bem no coração de Lisboaread more

We stumbled in here without prior research and discovered very good pastries, beer, and even soup…read moreat an excellent price. It seems like a spot the locals love as well! The service was very kind. Come here to support local! Please note this spot is cash only!

Found this little shop after a day of walking all over Lisboa and needed a little coffee pick me…read moreup. This is one of those places that many people would pass by and not try, because it is so unassuming. I went in and ordered a galao and an orange cake. The cost was extremely reasonable. This is definitely a place that locals would frequent. The cake was delicious and a great place to sit down for a break.

What an affordable restaurant! I can't believe the sooo and sandwich combo is less than 5 euros…read more The green soup was delicious and the sandwich was filled with pieces of sausage.

This place is one of those eateries that have existed across generations and become an institution…read moreby itself. It's a place frequented by the locals but thankfully not many tourists know of this. Hence the price level is low and the food is great. Value for money at its best. You walk in through the old solid wood doors and come to a place that is at once charming and old age. The service was quick and efficient and friendly. All in all a great experience.