I thought after Pasteis de Belem I wasn't going to get a pastel de nata that good again, but that's…read moreuntil I came here. The one from here was absolutely amazing. The layers of pastry on the outside were super thick - the most amount of layers I've seen on the double-digit ones that I've eaten. This makes the crunch earth-shattering, but still so easy to bite through. The pastry layers cascade down into the center, creating ripples of individual crunches along the way that is so immensely satisfying to consume. But what's truly spectacular is the inside. Upon the first bite, the custardy center oozes out like molten lava. You better make sure you have a plate under this, because the bright yellow goo is as addicting to taste as it is dangerous to your hands or clothing. The flavor is simply perfect - just the right amount of sweetness, citrus, and egginess. It's honestly unbelievable how good and irresistible this is. Comparing it to Pasteis de Belem, I think I would actually put this slightly over. The extra layers and the more liquidy center just do it for me. That's an iconic place, but comparing simply on what I liked better, I think this takes the cake (or tart). Overall, pretty close to the best baked good I've ever had. 9.75/10

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.

Is this the best chocolate cake in the world? Maybe…read more There was a line when I went in the late afternoon, so plan accordingly. The space is small, but the line moved pretty quickly. The staff are nice and clear tables fast as people leave. Along with chocolate cake, there is also coffee which pairs perfectly with the sweet dessert. The cake itself is perfect. Not too sweet, not too dark. And texture is cake with mousse and not too dense. It's enjoyable and I wish I could bring a whole cake home. Must just try in Lisbon!

came here after seeing all the hype on social media there…read morewas a short line but it moved relatively fast (just sucks because you're in the sun and there is no shade) the staff was super short staffed but they did their best and they were super sweet the entire time the store itself inside was SO HOT -only one fan for the entire room ; it was cooler outside b/c of the winds even though it was 90 degrees outside i only sat to eat and then bounced plenty of seating indoor there is one bathroom the chocolate cake is the main dish and wow, it did not disappoint! it was super rich but moist; def get milk/coffee to balance it out 10/10 recommend

Back again after 3 yrs and the place still wows!…read more Always freshly made and never frozen. Service quick and efficient. Free water for diners. Place still looks the same. Always buzzing with activity , open kitchen where you can see the tarts being baked and slowly coming out. Quality is still top notch. Nothing like it anywhere in the world. Portuguese must have for sure. Only 1.5 euro each. Can't beat that. Cheaper by the dozen of course. Lol. Will always repeat when in Lisbon

Memories from my first solo travel experience from 2022 brought me here!…read more Fábrica da Nata foi incrível! 29/07/2022 As tortinhas estavam simplesmente divinas. O atendimento foi excelente e tambem as bebidas estavam deliciosas I fell in love with their egg tarts were simply divine! If I could, I would have taken some more with me while exploring! Service was top notch and the ambiance was relaxing! Ahhh, I haven't found any stateside that measures up to them.

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!

Manteigeria is all over the place. At first, I thought this was their only location - and then I…read morekept seeing them as I walked around Lisbon. I thought that was for sure it until I discovered them in Porto as well. These guys primarily sell one thing, and it's the same everywhere. Clearly they like their formula. Obviously, I had the pasteis de nata. Curiously, at this location specifically, they refuse to sell a single one and instead sell in groups of two. This one was not my favorite. The pastry shell does have a good crispness and flakiness to it, but the problem is the inside is just way too sweet. The custard is just sickly sweet - such that it simply doesn't work with the egg flavor. It seems to be a problem unique to this chain, as I haven't noticed this sweetness anywhere else. Overall, I would look elsewhere for pastel de nata. 5/10

What a pleasant surprise to stumble upon! I was wandering as the time passed before my Airbnb was…read moreready and saw the Ladurée sign. It's in a shopping district but tucked away from the street. I've been to the one in SoHo New York and I love how strong their brand identity and consistency is. I ordered the soft boiled egg with smoked salmon and avocado and also the French toast with rose Chantilly cream. It was so delicious, I'm back for a second time before I leave Lisboa. Highly recommend paying them a visit! All of the staff is very warm, welcoming, and personable. I will definitely come back next time I'm in town.

One of the few food places that 1) appealed to me and 2) was opened during my visit at the LX…read moreFactory. I guess after the lunch rush, a bunch of places shutdown until dinner time, so I was sorta SOL. Since LXeesecake was on my list anyway, I decided to have a late lunch here as they do serve light meals in addition to cheesecake. It was 8EU for a salad + a non-alkie drink + half a slice of cheesecake + coffee/tea. Food took some time to arrive, but hey, I wasn't in a rush. Presentation was nice. Salads were delicious and sufficient in size. And between the Tiramisu & Lemon Cheesecake, I thought the Lemon was better! Cheesecake was light and creamy in texture, very good. If you're at the LX Factory, check this place out! They share a space with an Optical store.

We had, guess what, cheese cake! It had fresh wild berries (not the frozen ones) as topping and it…read morewas delicious - very heavy, of course, but that's always the case with cheese cake ;-) Coffee was good, too, so if you enjoy good cake: come by!

Home of "Pastel De Nata's"...I do not have a picture of the pastry itself because I ate it so fast,…read morelol . However; I will say, if you're ever in Portugal , do yourself a favor and STOP AT THIS PLACE! The pastry's are so rich in flavorful.. just perfect! The staff did speak English while other staff only spoke Portuguese, so I suggest learning some words in Portuguese before going. There is plenty of tables and chairs to sit down and eat . This place is very popular, so lines may vary, but worth waiting for .

All the hype around this shop in Belem is real. My friend and I had a bunch of these pastel de nata…read moreall over the country and these were our clear favorite. The crust is just so light and flakey! Make sure you know what line you're in because the long line is typically the one into the quick counter and I wanted to see the beautiful main counter, which was the middle line. The line for tables obviously is longer but honestly, if you're just grabbing one or two, you don't need to do that. We got ours and ate them standing in the main counter area, which was absolutely beautiful. Make sure you add a little sprinkling of powdered sugar and cinnamon. A Portuguese woman actually made sure I did that when she saw me about to eat it!

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.

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)

Came here for a break. Ordered Portugal, custard tart, and a tea. Service was quick and the…read morerestaurant is clean and neat. I sat by a window seating and was people watching for a little while, sipping the tea and eating the tart. It was relaxing. The tea came with a little confectionery. I like the flakey base of the custard!

Continuing my slow progress through the jillion places I stopped at in Portugal on our trip there,…read morenow around 3 months ago, among which, in particular, I had a sub-goal of trying *as* many different pastel de nata as I could, so I could say which was my favorite and why. Which, as it turns out, I can't - this one would be in a 3-4 way tie for 1st, with other, equally perfect places to get one. Funny enough, they do sell a decent number of other pastries that are pretty fancy looking, and have price tags to match (higher than other bakeries in town, or at least the ones I went to.) But I wasn't here for those, and if you're smart, you won't be either. Their pastel de nata are, or at least were as of ~3 months ago, 1.50 euro, which is very reasonable, especially for how good they are. Perfect crust, crunchy but not crumbly or dry, perfectly balanced, not overly sweet, eggy custard that stays intact after biting into it instead of falling out like pudding... and the perfect, marshmallow-y crème brulee torched finish. Great cortado, too, and very reasonably priced. It was fairly busy, but there was also a decent amount of space to stand and drink a cortado inside without feeling cramped (which was good, since at that specific time I was here, right when I got inside, it started pouring rain.) Would definitely be on the list to come back to if I were back in Lisbon.

Usually not a fan of chocolate cake, but this one was legit. A slice of chocolate cake runs you…read more5.30 euros, and it's not too sweet. Large enough to share, but small enough that you don't feel guilty indulging. The cake itself is three layers of perfection - a chocolate cake base, chocolate mousse middle, and a dusting of cocoa powder on top. Perfect way to get out of the afternoon heat with a cup of cafe com gelo!

We got the hyped up chocolate cake, heralded by the NY Times, in their piece, "The Chocolate Cake…read moreThat Saved My Vacation" and dubbed one of the best in the world. With a spare day in Lisbon, we headed to LX Factory for a ride on the tram and a look around at the art and the vibe. I researched whether there was anything unique, or considered a must-try to eat or drink there, and lo and behold, it was the cake. We ate a few blocks away, but before leaving the area, we returned for dessert to try this cake. The cool coffee shop was very airy and green, with lots of seating, both indoors and out. It wasn't busy when we were there, so I ordered a slice to share with my two littles, who devoured it! I guess I should have ordered two! It was light and airy, with a smooth, rich brownie bottom layer. The cake was flavorful and light, in the best way. I could have lingered longer here with a coffee as well, but with two antsy littles in tow, I wouldn't have enjoyed my coffee much, but the cake hit the spot. If you find yourself at LX Factory, definitely get the cake! I don't really have a sweet tooth, nor love desserts that much, but this cake was great and not too sweet. It's not worth a special trip for, but definitely don't skip if you're at LX Factory and craving a sweet treat. I don't think it's the best in the world, but yeah, it's good!