Every time I go to Portugal, this ice cream shop is a must. It's become part of my routine because…read moreit just never disappoints. The ice cream is always so good especially with the waffle being h, but honestly, it's the whole experience that makes it special. The views are what really take it to another level. Sitting by the beach with the water right there, enjoying something sweet; It's just one of those moments that feels unreal. The scenery is so peaceful and beautiful, it makes you want to stay there forever. And on top of that, the prices are amazing. You get such high-quality ice cream without feeling like you're overspending, which makes it even better going back again and again. It's one of those places that just feels like a tradition now!! great ice cream, stunning views, and a vibe you can't get anywhere else.

Gelatomania in Nazaré, Portugal is decidedly geared towards tourists with its very anglicized name…read more No matter though, the gelato is excellent. We chose one called Pirata, meaning pirate, and is a cherry flavor. It is fruity delicious, creamy, and fresh. Service was average. I don't blame the guy though. The very distracted customers ahead of me were particularly yelling their orders just because English isn't their first language, either. Some customers are unintentionally rude. The store is sparkling clean and looks new. The cost was very good. I think it was €2.50 for a cone.

Fabulous chocolate and dessert shop. Unique flavors and amazing chocolate cake. We happened upon…read moreit while we were visiting the market and lucky us! The owner was so gracious and helped us pick out our selections, along with a little tasting. You wouldn't think anchovy flavor worked with chocolate, but you'll be surprised. Live a little! Just don't miss this place. Wish I could figure out how to post photos!

Large pastry shop with tables inside and out. Lots of delicious options to eat in or carry out…read more Payment is using an automated machine which was different. What we purchased were very good.

After meeting a friend, I stopped at this bakery to pick up some pastéis de Tentúgal a typical…read moresweet from central Portugal. It consists primarily of egg confection wrapped in a thin dough. Nice place right on a major square with lots of foot traffic. Recommend.

Mar & Sol is a desert restaurant that also serves ham and cheese crepes, mushroom and spinach…read morecrepes, etc. They have amazing ice cream/gelato and I highly recommend the strawberry flavor!!! They also serve a variety of crepes and other deserts! You can't get it anywhere else ;)

Piriquita in Sintra is a must visit if you have a sweet tooth. It gets very crowded so be prepared…read moreto take a number and wait for your turn but it is absolutely worth it. The traditional pastry is scrumptious with layers of deliciousness and a rich almond center that really stands out.

For breakfast, we ordered an apple strudel (Travesseiro da Casa Piriquita - Caixa), chocolate…read morestrudel (Travesseiros de Nutella - Caixa), and pastel da nata. The apple strudel was warm and the pastry was flaky. I don't know if it was apple with their secret filling, but it was delicious. Likewise with the Nutella strudel. The pastry was flaky with a warm Nutella filling. Their version of pastel da nata was good. The egg custard was not as good as the original one we had in Belém. The pastry was nice and flaky. Since this is a tourist area, they were the only one open early in the morning. They also have nice strong coffee!

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

Friendly staff was patient with our limited Portuguese. We enjoyed coffee, pastries, and beer after…read moreour visit to the Batalha.

Great bakery in Batalha! Their pastries are incredibly tasty and as someone with a huge sweet…read moretooth, their marzipan really hit the spot!

We stopped here near the end of our day after touring Obidos, Nazare, and Alcobaça. We needed a…read morebreak so we ordered some pastries and espresso. First off, it was almost impossible to decide WHAT pastries to try because the all looked amazing. Wifey ordered a pastry called Delicia do Convento and I had an Encharcada which is another egg custard recipe. Both were, as expected, amazing. The Portuguese really know how to do pastries. While we saw an amazing and really old monastery in Alcobaça, the half-hour we spent chatting, drinking espresso and tasting pastries was pretty awesome. Pastelaria Alcoa is definitely a place to stop!

Had good coffee and orange juice and a small cake 6.45 euros - cake was ok nothing fancy, they have…read morea lot of cakes so hope some of them are more surprising than this. A lot of locals in line, is always a good sign :)

Amazing pastries, great service, and such a cute cafe overall! Highlight of our sintra visit!read more

Wonderful pastries. The locals highly recommend trying the egg custard type pastry (I forgot what…read morethey called here). Love how the baked goods aren't too sweet. Every pastry is pretty filling so they're great for sharing with your love. Perfect spot for an afternoon tea or coffee. Heck- it's dessert... so it's perfect anytime of the day ;) The vicinity is a perfect spot for pictures - yes flood your IG page. LoL. But it is quite romantical. Hope you're wearing trail shoes (or footwear with really good treading) when you visit, the streets are slippery. I think folks get a kick out of seeing people slip and fall on their butts when walking around this area.

This was such a delicious stop in Sintra! After a long day of travel from the southern coast this…read morewas the closest place to our bed-and-breakfast. When we arrived, they were just doing counter service and closing for the afternoon, but we were able to get a panini and we found local craft beer (which was pretty neat) and they let us eat on their patio. I had the Iberian sandwich which has Iberian prosciutto, flamengo cheese, lettuce, tomato, and pickled red onion. It was the perfect sandwich to cure my hangry. When we went for lunch the day before we did not know that this café was also the breakfast part of our bed and breakfast. We stayed at a bed-and-breakfast the next street over and both mornings a continental breakfast at this café was included. This is one of the best breakfasts I have ever had as part of the bed-and-breakfast. We were each served a portion of fresh fruit (which changed by the day), a boiled egg, a couple slices of ham and cheese, a pastel de nata, a basket of crossiants and rolls to share, and whatever you would like to drink. I had fresh squeezed orange juice, and a latte both days. Thankfully, like most places in Portugal they offer dairy alternatives. I honestly still dream about this breakfast. The wait staff on all of our trips were so friendly and helpful. It is really a beautiful set up and they have many things that you can purchase as well. I personally purchased a bowl shaped like a strawberry that I now have in my kitchen. This is definitely a stop. You need to make while in Sintra!

This was about 5 minutes from the train. We got breakfast here before heading to Place of pena…read more Service was good.We ordered the scone, croissant, cappuccino, Smoked Salmon Sandwich & Iberian Prosciutto Sandwich. Both sandwiches were XL & came with Mozzarella, Lettuce, Tomato, Pickled Red Onion & Olive Oil. Sandwiches were simply but very delicious. You can taste the quality of the ingredients. Overall, a decent place for food. Price was fairly reasonable