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Buffet by Pontes

5.0 (1 review)
Open • 8:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Breakfast Lovers - Choco pancake

Breakfast Lovers

4.8(70 reviews)
10.6 km•Bairro Alto - Bica - Cais do Sodré, Santa Catarina
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Came here for brunch with my husband and absolutely loved it! The aesthetic is beautiful, with…read moregorgeous tile, decorative plates on the walls, and cute hanging lights throughout the space. We ordered two iced caramel lattes and WOW, they were amazing! You can really taste the quality of the coffee beans. I was especially excited because iced coffee, especially flavored iced coffee, hasn't been as common while traveling around Portugal, so this was a major win for me. For food, we ordered the Crispy Daddy sandwich and an omelette. The Crispy Daddy was SO good with fluffy eggs, crispy bacon, and so much flavor in the guacamole. Definitely a standout! We ordered the omelette the normal way, which is slightly runny but not really runny, and it was light, delicious, and paired perfectly with the bread. And honestly, bread in Portugal is superior The bread here had the perfect crunch and was delicious with the omelette. The staff was also incredibly friendly and welcoming, which made the whole experience even better. Definitely a spot I'd happily come back to!

I got come visit this place with my best friend and we loved it . So accommodating, they let us…read moresit outside when a free table became available. I loved that they remember I asked.. we got the Benedicts and caramel fluffy mini pancake stack . The mango and strawberry matcha to die for . Will be back when I visit Lisbon again

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Breakfast Lovers - Inside

Inside

Breakfast Lovers - Earth Sea and Sky Toast

Earth Sea and Sky Toast

Breakfast Lovers - One of your possible choices with the Menu Breakfast. Tastes even better than it looks

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One of your possible choices with the Menu Breakfast. Tastes even better than it looks

Pastéis de Belém - Coffee with Lemon

Pastéis de Belém

4.5(1.4k reviews)
6.5 km•Belém, Belém - Restelo
•€€

This was the first place I came to eat something in Lisbon! A custard tart for lunch! I can't tell…read moreyou how right the foodie's videos were about the original place where the pastel de nata originated. Actually it was better than the claims! I "ubered" out to Belem from my hotel. There was a small line up but it moved quickly. Cute and quaint place in blue and white. We walked across the street to a park to enjoy them. The pastry was so flaky that it flaked off very easily. The pigeons were aware of this and stood guard for any fallen morsels. The custard was so smooth and creamy and you could see the heat bubbles! I may have to go back for more!

A Lisbon Must-Do for Pastéis, Coffee & a Little Old-World Charm…read more First trip to Lisbon = Pastéis de Belém had to be on the itinerary! I had read up on the famous bakery before our visit and knew that arriving early was key. So we did -- and I'm very glad we did because this place gets busy FAST! There was a little confusion at first about which entrance to use and where to line up for a table, especially with people coming through different doors. Thankfully, we only waited about 5-10 minutes, which really wasn't bad at all. We weren't lucky enough to be seated in the beautiful old section of the café, but we did get to wander through it -- and wow! The historic rooms are incredibly charming, with gorgeous old-world details that make the whole experience feel like a little step back in time. We were seated instead in the much larger, newer dining hall. Our waiter was friendly, although definitely a little stern-ish, and after scanning the QR menu, we took a few minutes to decide what we wanted. Our waitress came by, took our order and quickly disappeared into the sea of tables. And honestly, I get it -- this place was HUSTLING! Of course, we ordered the famous Pastéis de Belém because... well, when in Lisbon! We also added a Torte de Chocolate because apparently one pastry each wasn't going to cut it, plus a couple of lattes. I actually loved that the menu included photos -- sometimes you just need to see the pastry before committing! Our order arrived surprisingly quickly, and the pastéis were delicious. The pastry was flaky, the custard was creamy and they absolutely hit the spot. I had expected them to arrive warm, though, and ours weren't, so I'm not sure how fresh from the oven they were. Still delicious nonetheless. The lattes were hot, tasty and served in pretty little glasses -- always a nice touch. One thing I did notice was that the tables, chairs and menus could have used a little more attention in the cleanliness department. That said, considering the sheer volume of people moving through this place every day, it's easy to understand how quickly things can get a little messy. Before leaving, we took another stroll through the historic portion of the bakery and café, which was definitely worth a look. There's so much character and history tucked into those rooms. And by the time we walked out? The line was already stretching outside! If sitting down isn't your thing, there's also a quick-order counter where you can grab your pastéis and keep exploring Lisbon. So, would I stop here again? Absolutely. Is it a leisurely, quiet café experience? Definitely not. It's busy, bustling and very much a Lisbon institution. But experiencing the history, seeing the beautiful old bakery, sipping a latte and eating one of these iconic Portuguese pastries is part of the fun. Put it on your Lisbon itinerary -- just go early, embrace the crowds, and save room for pastries!

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Pastéis de Belém - Cappuccino with whipped cream

Cappuccino with whipped cream

Pastéis de Belém - The main dining hall.

The main dining hall.

Pastéis de Belém - Pasteis de Bélem

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Pasteis de Bélem

Buffet by Pontes - breakfast_brunch - Updated October 2026

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