Absolutely thrilled I live within walking distance of this family owned bakery. As soon as you walk in you can smell the fresh bread and bakery items. It's a Portuguese bakery so instead of sausage egg and cheese sandwiches they have some sort of meat I wasn't familiar with but ended up enjoying. They have sweetbread , Papas de carolo, and really just an endless variety of mouthwatering treats. Everyone there was very friendly and the service and line move fairly quick. Outdoor seating as well with umbrellas too. love this place! read more

Small bakery, named after the picturesque town of Barcelos in northern Portugal, has a wide variety of typical portuguese breads, cakes and pastries. We bought a few items to try and were not disappointed. Parking up front, good service. Nothing really to pick on. We got the huge palmier, the malassadas (similar to the ones you can get in Hawaii, also of Portuguese origin), and a number of smaller pastries. Check out the photos. Recommend. read more

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Worked in Somerset today & knew I had to make a couple of Portuguese stops on my way home First stop -- @barceloscafe in Fall River! I grabbed a bifana sandwich, chicken croquette, stuffed quahog, sweet bread, & of course, a pastel de nata. Haven't made it through everything yet, but what I have tried was delicious! Before heading out, I swung by @portugalia_marketplace -- super clean, beautifully organized, & packed with amazing options from take-home goods to ready-to-eat bites. Definitely worth a visit if you're in the area! read more

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Stopped into Barcelos to see what all the hype was about. Wow! This place was crowded. The line was long, but they did a great job at getting folks through the line quickly. We got sweet bread and a few other sweet treats. I thought the sweet bread was tasty. They definitely have a large varied selections. Everything was tasty! There are so many options in Fall River so I'd probably visit one of the smaller spots next time. Just to have a bit of a lower key vibe. read more

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So good! Make sure you get some bread, it sells out! So many wonderful tarts- we'll be back for sure! Lovely staff and very helpful. read more

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Everything is fabulous!! Just go, you won't be disappointed. Whether you go for a sweetbread or stop by for lunch. I have enjoyed every single item! read more

Amazing Portuguese baked goods. Went for the malassadas, left with malassadas, sweet bread, natas, and those little puff bites...oh my. All so delicious! Wonderful, sweet and helpful staff. And clean, adorable atmosphere. Probably the BEST sweet bread AND natas pastry I've ever had in my life! Highly recommend!! read more

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I'm sorry but this bakery has gone down hill fast!! Got a sandwich with my wife and the bread was completely soggy to the point we couldn't eat it ! It actually made us sick and they also have a specialty coffee list but the girl making the coffees don't know how to make it ! Then gave me an attitude when I asked for the specialty coffee and told me she didn't know what that was even though it was right there on the board! She told me I wasn't saying it right. You really can't mess up saying "mochachinno" and proceeded to tell me that it's a " mocha cappuccino " when it's clearly on their speciality board " mochachinno" We used to love this place but now I think we need to find somewhere else to go ! Also, I hate to say it but you don't get service with a smile. It's more like service with RBF! Such a shame. read more

Such helpful staff! I wasn't familiar with some of the specialties and they helped guide me with what was traditional, some favorites, and what was in the delights. We ended up getting a mix of traditional pastries and some Portuguese rolls to make breakfast sandwiches tomorrow. The guava pastel de nata was very tasty. As well as the chocolate brigadero (spelling?) were very tasty! Can't wait to try the rolls! Beautiful bakery with a very nice selection and great staff! read more

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Ordered a flan choco cake for Thanksgiving. Very disappointed, they lost our cake in the back had to wait 15 minutes. The cake itself was dry and the flan had the texture of scrambled eggs. I don't know what went wrong but will not be reordering any time soon. read more

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Bakery packed at 8am Sunday. Lots of parking all around the streets. Service is excellent and goes through the large crowd fast. First time here and the lady at the front counter was so kind telling us quickly about all fun things they had. The Portuguese sandwiches are worth a try! The lobster tail was crispy yet filled with whipped cream inside. Perfect place for amazing bakery goods and pastries! Lots of seating to enjoy! A must try! read more

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What an amazing place! My first visit to Barcelo's Bakery & Cafe guarantees that I'll be back. I arrived at 10:30 on a sunny Friday in November and there was a line out the door. When I finally got in, I saw that all the tables were full in this comfortable spot decked out in Holiday decorations. The display cases were chock full of delectable-looking bakery items, but my eyes were drawn to the delectable Pastels de Nata, the little custard tarts that brought me here. I took a dozen home with me and they are the best I've ever had. I also wanted some Malafadas, but they sold out early as they do daily according to my server. There plenty of other tempting treats for me to choose from, though, and I did. Lots of fresh breads of all kinds were available as well as a wide variety of sandwiches made to order, all with a Portuguese flavor. read more

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The best pastel de natas in the area! Very reliable place for good coffee, pastries and food. The customer service isn't always the friendliest but it's an authentic Portuguese experience. read more

A favorite place to be while in Fall River. You never leave disappointed unless they are out of something you wanted.

Let me put this in a few words "I will never go back again. ". We were visiting Fall River to pick up some Portuguese meat for a special event and this bakery was recommended. Everything looks beautiful, but it all taste the same: same Phil crusted, the same cakes the same, terrible , not worth the trip. read more

Super friendly but mixed quality. Portuguese influence and products. Highly variable depending on the baked items. Good and warm welcome Burck On way what you want. read more

Nice ham, egg and cheese sandwich. They asked what kind of cheese I wanted, and I chose Portuguese, which is St. George cheese. To me, it was like sharp cheddar . They also have coffee milk! Score! read more

We stayed overnight at Providence RI and was looking for places to have breakfast. As I searched I found more Portuguese community in the Fall River area. Barcelo stood out as a traditional Portuguese bakery especially that they make egg tarts! We drove 20 mins or so to Fall River it was worth every mile!! As soon as we arrived, trying to cross the street, cars were stopping for us with a kid. People were so wonderful there so friendly and polite! At the bakery we went crazy bought alot of baked goods such as the loaves for our friends in Maine, for breakfast and a chorizo sandwich for lunch!! Loved the donuts and bolo arroz!! Custardy bread and egg tarts!! Everything was great!! What a great find!! read more

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This place can be very busy so be ready to wait in line (especially if you're going on the weekend). They have a big selection and the prices are very affordable. The staff were all very efficient. I've never dined in but there are a decent number of seats for a cafe with a nice outdoor area in the good weather. There's an abundance of Portuguese bakeries in the area but this is a great one to try out! read more

stopped here for road trip breakfast since it was just off the highway. crowded on a sunday morning but the line moved quickly. I wish the pastries were labeled because I didn't recognize a few - staff was helpful in answering questions though. I had a ham, egg, and cheese toasted sandwich and pineapple turnover and my mom had a coconut pastry - everything was delicious and fresh. coconut pastry was especially good - a balance of sweet and savory flavors. would definitely recommend and stop here again^-^ read more

Amazing -- and authentic -- pastry spot full of locals. Stop in for the malasadas and buns, stay for the sounds of Portuguese spoken in line. Staff was super welcoming and gave me great recommendations. read more

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Great selection of pastries. All the ones I tried were extremely fresh. Fresh bread that was perfect. Coffee was delicious. Service was excellent. Very helpful and patient. Great spot. Will definitely be going back. read more

They have a nice selection of sweets and savory options. The staff is kind, some service bumps, not everything is labeled- so some minor confusion, but they're patient and make sure they get the right items. To be fair, I got a bunch of desserts. They have coffee & and pleasant atmosphere with an updated space . A nice surprise in Fall River, while I was stopping through. read more

The malassadas were so good. I had dessert before my lunch. I had a cacoila sandwich , the meat was so tender and flavorful and the bread was flaky soft on the inside and crisp on the outside. I hade a latte with my meal that was made perfectly. The shop was super clean and the variety of bake goods and fresh bread is amazing. I can't wait to try everything here! Also the wait staff here is amazing and very friendly! Prices are very affordable. I got a Latte, cacoila sandwich, chicken salad sandwich, 2 turnovers , meat pie and a malasada all for $21.50 . read more

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This place some tasty authentic Portuguese pastries! They are delicious and I would recommend the queijada de villa. They are delicious and in individually wrapped. read more

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So if you play Violins or Cellos And if you like Reds, Pinks, or Yellows You'll love this egg tart And it won't make you fart So come try it right now from Barcelos When Messi's team loses, that's a Barca-loss. This is not that. Pretty spectacular Portuguese bakery that is massive and one of the most popular and recognizable ones in Fall River. I like it a lot and come here anytime I come to Fall River. They have good products and lots of good grocery store items as well. Their custard tarts are good, although not on the stellar otherworldly level of New Jersey and Toronto. Altogether I'm a massive fan. read more

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So initially the only thing I had tried here was the malasadas. Best around and I drive from New Bedford anytime I have a craving for them. Today I brought my mom and grandmother since we were in the area. I had to bring them to the bakery I rave about! So I got the opportunity to try a bunch of different items from here finally... Custard Cups - not sure of the spelling. They are the standard Portuguese custard cup. I'm 36 and have been eating these since I can remember. All over the area. These by far, like the malasadas are the best I've EVER had. Pops - fresh. Crunchy flaky outside. Soft tasty inside. Tiramisu - my favorite dessert. Very well done here. Not the best I've had. Will buy again. Strawberry cheesecake - fresh as can be. Better than I expected. I really enjoyed this. No complaints! They had a line literally out the door. The kick ass staff handled it perfectly and quickly. Wish I could remember who helped us. Super helpful and nice. Will be back very soon! read more

Beautiful bakery in Fall River. As a first timer I was impressed with the amount of selections, all freshly made. Plenty of staff and 2 large eating areas if you're eating in. There was a small line at lunch time and it seems as though the shoe town loves this place. I had a chorizo breakfast sandwich and it was fabulous. Also tried a coupe coconut desserts- nicely made and tasty. read more

I am not impressed by the customer service here. The array of baked goods is lovely - I haven't tasted mine yet, so cannot comment on the quality, but they are pretty. However, despite about 5 people behind the counter, only one currently serving a customer, no one welcomed customers when the came in the door; no one said "we'll be with you in a moment", no one even smiled. And when one of the women decided to wait on a customer, she simply spoke to the person directly in front of her despite the fact that two other people had been waiting longer. If there is a system of where to wait in line, where to order, it is not obvious. Just a little bit of attention to the customer would go along way to improve the experience at this bakery. read more

Beautiful bakery in Fall River with a multitude of options to pick from. Did not have to wait long at all to be helped while picking out desserts. I got two desserts and thought one was 5 stars and one 3 stars so I met in the middle and said overall 4 stars! I would try again! read more

Love this bakery, the selection is incredible. The staff is awesome, very friendly and efficient.

What a wonderful bakery this is. Was highly recommended to me by locals and it did not disappoint. The selection of breads, pastries, pies, cookies, sandwiches was overwhelming but I managed to select an assortment of goodies sure to bring enjoyment to the party. read more

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Of the top six Portuguese bakeries (I loved every one of them), I think Barcelos is the best.

I bought desserts to bring to lunch at a friend's house. They loved the Natas and Rice Pudding. I wish I could have bought one of everything they all looked delicious. This is my new "go to" Portuguese bakery! read more

I ordered a bunch of things from here, maybe an egg tart and a savory sandwich or roll or something, but I only really remember the malasada so I'll be focusing on that. The other items were pretty cheap and tasty tho, and they had nice cheese. I remember when I was in third grade I went to the most popular Portuguese bakery in my state. This was the first time I ordered food alone and, since I was nervous I ordered a "manapua" instead of a malasada, but the workers knew what I meant and, after a brief laugh, all was good. I doubt they would've understood me here. In fact, a lot was different from that Portuguese bakery of my childhood. There was groups of people sitting, sipping coffee, and eating pastries. It seemed very European. The customer in front of me and many of those sitting were speaking Portuguese as well. I wasn't really sure how to order, like do I order at the cash register or the pastry counter? Anyway I got a malasada without a hitch. It was very different from that of my childhood (Leonard's, champions, pipeline, and Agnes alike, if you know where I'm from). It's big and a bit dense. It was also kind of oily and a bit cold, perhaps that was why it was a different texture? It was also breadier and sweeter than the sort of tangy malasadas of Hawaii. Either way it was tasty and very filling. Worth a try whether you've had malasadas from Hawaii or not, and also a cute bakery nonetheless. read more

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Great service and amazing pastel de nata I make sure to stop by and get several dozen when im in the area every year!

I was in Fall River to look at a few investment properties and I had an hour to kill in between viewings and I stopped into Barcelos Bakery to grab a quick bite to eat and was so happy I did!!! First of all it as authentic Portuguese as I've seen! From the moment you step inside you are made to feel at home. The bakery has tables so you can sit and enjoy a coffee and sandwich or pastry. I ordered a chicken sandwich a latte with oat milk and what I can only describe as a little slice of heaven in the form of a fried dough ball covered in sugar that melted in my mouth!!! The prices were also unbelievable! The sandwich I ordered was MAYBE $6.00. I got the grilled chicken on the softest bread with Caramelized onions and bacon and tomatoes it was so fresh the chicken was grilled to perfection. The sandwich was delicious!!! My iced latte BLEW Starbucks out of the water for a fraction of the price!! I couldn't believe the prices everything was so fresh and the prices were unbeatable! I would make the hour drive every day if I could just to eat here. I wish I could clone this bakery! read more

It's right in the heart of the community. All the pastries are baked fresh. It smells fabulous, and that the coffee is strong and that's all you really want your neighborhood spot right!! service with a smile a great place to just chill in the afternoon if we have to get some work done I love this place. read more

So i am looking for a place to have a cup of coffee and do some work for a little and I find this place barcelos Bakery. Although Google Maps had me going in circles a little bit I finally found it by looking at the line of people waiting to get inside! I walk inside and I'm overwhelmed with the beauty of the decor and the walls of bread and the case upon case upon case of pastries and Portuguese classics! really incredible really amazing blown away and amazing helpful staff. But with the number of people that are in line and no signs on any of the food you better know what you want before you get in line because the people behind you get impatient! It's like The Soup crazy dude in New York City no Portuguese bread for you. But what an incredible friendly Place! love this place! read more

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You do not have to be Portuguese to love the tasty treats at this gem of a bakery in Fall River. If you want the best quality authentic baked goods and sandwiches,this is the place to go. The servers here on a Monday morning were super friendly and helped us navigate the huge selection of unfamiliar items. They have both sweet and savory items. Early on a Monday morning the place was packed with locals, a good sign. We purchased the Malasadas, a cross between a doughnut and Italian fried dough. The were a big hit with everyone, especially the grandchildren. The chicken croquettes were crisp on the outside and filled with a mashed potato chicken mixture which were delicious. I would have liked them hot but they were served at room temperature. The cream filled doughnuts were also a big hit. They were not overwhelmingly sweet and the cream was perfect. Coffee was excellent and served in big cups. They have and outstanding selection of breads and rolls, but the gem was the large sweet bread, hot of the oven,the best I have ever had. They make excellent French toast. This is now a must stop for me the next time I am in The Newport area. It is only a 30 minute drive and worth every minute. read more

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