Damn, these were pretty good. Probably the best of the pastel de nata's that we tried in…read morePorto/Lisbon. I wanted to not like them because they're a massive tourist attraction but they were incredible, not as sweet as the ones from the other places, fresh out of the oven, super flaky crust. I'm a fan of a higher custard to crust ratio and this definitely hit the spot. Remember to add a bit of cinnamon on top to bring out the custard flavor more. There are three queues: one for sit-down service, one for the historical counter (whatever that may be, we didn't stick around long enough to check that out), and one for takeaway which is the fastest and basically had no line, where you can take one or four and enjoy them in one of the nearby parks. Also a gift shop a few steps away in case you want more Pasteis de Belem!

High quality egg tart! Not overly sweet, good custard:crust ratio, and warm, flakey, nice brulee'd…read moretopand a bit of a lightly set center. I asked the server to tell me his favorite pastry to try. I tried it but it was overly sweet, dry, stuck all ofer my mouth and was not as great. He said there was no chocolate but it tasted like chocolate. Would pass on other bites.

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

Founded in 1954, and tucked in a residential part if Belém, Pastelaria O Careca has earned…read morenotoriety for their Sugar Croissants, in English "Baldman's Croissant" but in any Language a destination-worthy delicacy that sees the Café's interior crowded from open till close. Decorated like most of Lisbon's Pastelaria, but with a sizable outside terrace shaded by trees more than quadrupling capacity, it is upon entry that guests are greeted in Portuguese, a largely local patronage finding English lacking and few items labeled thus leading to decisions based on prior experience and one's eyes. Well priced and accommodating, €1.10 per Pastel de Nata finding the shell a bit soggy but Custard jiggly with a hint of Cinnamon, do consider the Pork Cheek Pie which contains plenty of Meat as well as Castanha Ovo featuring sugary Egg Yolk inside a mm-thick skin. Cleansing the palate with Coffee, carbonated Water alongside complimentary, it is safe to say that "Cronuts" have nothing on Café do Careca's fried Viennoiserie shellacked in Granulated Sugar while a Walnut-topped Noz is arguably even more memorable.

Os croissants d' O Careca fazem justiça à fama que têm. Espaço agradável. Gostei da visita.read more

Really nice place!…read more Interrior wight and wight marble really small and lots of old people come here. Grate fresh made cakes. And the staff speeks really good english! Suggest to try the carrot an chocolate cake! Price is like 1,50 or bit more for a cake :) I recomend it if u are in the aria