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This place isn't as well known as the most popular place to get Pasteis de nata. But it's just as good if not better. I stopped by on a Sunday evening after having a fabulous dinner and dessert at Rocco's which is a few doors down. As this was my last day in Lisbon, I decided to have one last Pasteis, after talking to a couple at the bar at Rocco's who highly recommended this place. I'm so glad I stopped by! The Pasteis was delicious. The flakey pastry with the delicious custard topped with cinnamon was sublime. I'm not sure whether this place gets the long lines like their competition during the day. But on a Sunday evening there was no line here. A must stop when you visit Lisbon. You won't be disappointed.
So eager to try this bakery around the corner from our hotel in Lisbon, but it was closed or super crowded every time. Finally had the chance and all the choices looked so tasty. Decided in the fruit test, which wasn't really sweet, which may be more of a Portuguese way of baking, since other pastries weren't sweet either.
First class pastry place in Lisbon. We were dazzled by the many choices and got carried away and ordered five best sellers. If we had room in our stomachs, we would have tried every single one of them. They all looked so appealing. The were all fresh and delicious! I highly recommend.
Really good pastries. So beautifully made and incredibly tasty. If you walk past this shop, I think it's a must to try something. Everything we sampled was delicious and very unique. They can package it up to go or you can eat it there.
Popped in here for a quick coffee and pastry after walking in hilly Lisbon all morning. Service was quick and the pastry was delicious!
Established in 1957 Pastelaria Alcôa takes a more in-depth approach to baking than many of its competitors in Lisbon, a focus on the Cistercian monks of Sta. Maria de Alcobaça and Cós yielding several items not seen elsewhere. Well-regarded across multiple locations, self-proclaimed "Masters in Conventual Sweets" suggesting premium prices at the small storefront on Rua Garrett, customer service is far less cordial than at Santo António or Mexicana while the Pastel de Nata is not nearly so flaky or delicate. Producing mostly products built around Egg Yolks, the Pampilho offering a soggy sponge swirled with Custard, better bites included a Sugar-shellacked Palmier and Almond-based Tart, though the only real standout was a "Torrao Real" that eats like Castanha Ovo beneath shards of crystalized Caramel.
The decor of Pastelaria Alcôa is classical and elegant, the display of their desserts and pastries is beautiful like art gallery. Most of their dessert were rewarded and simply made by egg or egg yolk which tasted similar to some traditional pastries in Taiwan. We had Coroa De Abadessa, the rewarded pastries in 2017, and the dessert was extremely delicate and we tried to cut it carefully but failed. It was also delicious with unique little salty and sweet taste.
I wandered into this bakery, after visiting, Bertrand, the oldest operating bookstore in the world. It's literally a just a few doors away, on the same side of the street. Simply put, this is a very attractive bakery with some really unique desserts, most of which I've never seen, but is what lured me inside. Of course, they have the omnipresent egg tarts, but there are so many other interesting dessert options. I got a little round orange ball with white paper wrapped around it. When I started peeling off the paper, the clerk told me that the paper was edible. I thought the young kid was kidding, but he ensured me he was telling me the truth. Lo and behold, the paper started dissolving on my tongue, as it was apparently made from sugar. I can't recall what it was labeled as, but it was just the little sweet pick me up I needed after lunch. (As Hubby parked himself at a coffee shop after our lunch so I could go shopping, I went "dessert shopping" instead). Not much seating, so most people just stand at the counters to enjoy their treats, but this place truly has some beautifully presented delectables.
You have to have super sweet tooth to enjoy the pastries here. Admittedly I am one, and this still borderlines on very, very sweet for me. Needless to say, my husband who likes to joke that his dentist pulled out his sweet tooth along with his wisdom teeth, was totally disappointed with his nata tart. Like most, we were drawn into the store while walking along Rua Garrett by the lovingly displayed cornucopia stand and the palatial interior. The desserts all look divine, meticulously crafted. Many of them were traditionally made in convents. Everything looks so attractive it's hard to pick one. I couldn't resist trying the Coroa da Abadessa, crown of the abbess. It's a dessert made with almond, hazelnut, egg and a ton of sugar and covered in a glittery nest of spun sugar. My complain is that there are only two little counter for you to eat standing up. We got our desserts and coffee (you can't quite skip the coffee when eating something so sweet and heavy) but there was nowhere for us to put them down. A kind couple let us squeezed in to share the space, but really, such beautiful dessert deserves to be eaten properly, sitting down and leisurely bite by bite.
Cute shop filled with so many egg and almond pastries! I highly recommend just grabbing a few that look good and doing your own little taste test. I think everything is a little on the sweeter side, but it wasn't a problem for me. Toucinho do Ceu - Almond cake made from pork lard. Really good. It was what was what was recommend to get here. Nata - Classic nata taste!
Clean and modern bakery with friendly service and beautifully presented pastries...but wow, the desserts here are very, very sweet. I made the mistake of sharing two desserts when I think ordering one would have been more than enough for two people. I tried their signature Cornucópia (recommended as Alcoa's most popular dessert), which is a light pastry cone with a custard-like filling made of egg yolk and sugar. I also tried their pumpkin paste cake and it had a very similar flavor to the Cornucópia filling, with just a thicker texture and a hint of pumpkin. Both were enjoyable, but super sweet. I was definitely was on a sugar high afterwards.
5 months ago
Came here for a break. Ordered Portugal, custard tart, and a tea. Service was quick and the restaurant 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! read more
Continuing my slow progress through the jillion places I stopped at in Portugal on our trip there, now 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. read more
1 year ago
I small shop with various pastries to offer. Very different, very Portuguese, and so good! Cappuccino was also good, they add a small merengue to the plate. Service was attentive and quick. Lovely experience. read more
This place isn't as well known as the most popular place to get Pasteis de nata. But it's just as good if not better. I stopped by on a Sunday evening after having a fabulous dinner and dessert at Rocco's which is a few doors down. As this was my last day in Lisbon, I decided to have one last Pasteis, after talking to a couple at the bar at Rocco's who highly recommended this place. I'm so glad I stopped by! The Pasteis was delicious. The flakey pastry with the delicious custard topped with cinnamon was sublime. I'm not sure whether this place gets the long lines like their competition during the day. But on a Sunday evening there was no line here. A must stop when you visit Lisbon. You won't be disappointed. read more
So eager to try this bakery around the corner from our hotel in Lisbon, but it was closed or super crowded every time. Finally had the chance and all the choices looked so tasty. Decided in the fruit test, which wasn't really sweet, which may be more of a Portuguese way of baking, since other pastries weren't sweet either. read more
First class pastry place in Lisbon. We were dazzled by the many choices and got carried away and ordered five best sellers. If we had room in our stomachs, we would have tried every single one of them. They all looked so appealing. The were all fresh and delicious! I highly recommend. read more
Really good pastries. So beautifully made and incredibly tasty. If you walk past this shop, I think it's a must to try something. Everything we sampled was delicious and very unique. They can package it up to go or you can eat it there. read more
4 years ago
Popped in here for a quick coffee and pastry after walking in hilly Lisbon all morning. Service was quick and the pastry was delicious! read more
5 years ago
Established in 1957 Pastelaria Alcôa takes a more in-depth approach to baking than many of its competitors in Lisbon, a focus on the Cistercian monks of Sta. Maria de Alcobaça and Cós yielding several items not seen elsewhere. Well-regarded across multiple locations, self-proclaimed "Masters in Conventual Sweets" suggesting premium prices at the small storefront on Rua Garrett, customer service is far less cordial than at Santo António or Mexicana while the Pastel de Nata is not nearly so flaky or delicate. Producing mostly products built around Egg Yolks, the Pampilho offering a soggy sponge swirled with Custard, better bites included a Sugar-shellacked Palmier and Almond-based Tart, though the only real standout was a "Torrao Real" that eats like Castanha Ovo beneath shards of crystalized Caramel. read more
7 years ago
The decor of Pastelaria Alcôa is classical and elegant, the display of their desserts and pastries is beautiful like art gallery. Most of their dessert were rewarded and simply made by egg or egg yolk which tasted similar to some traditional pastries in Taiwan. We had Coroa De Abadessa, the rewarded pastries in 2017, and the dessert was extremely delicate and we tried to cut it carefully but failed. It was also delicious with unique little salty and sweet taste. read more
I wandered into this bakery, after visiting, Bertrand, the oldest operating bookstore in the world. It's literally a just a few doors away, on the same side of the street. Simply put, this is a very attractive bakery with some really unique desserts, most of which I've never seen, but is what lured me inside. Of course, they have the omnipresent egg tarts, but there are so many other interesting dessert options. I got a little round orange ball with white paper wrapped around it. When I started peeling off the paper, the clerk told me that the paper was edible. I thought the young kid was kidding, but he ensured me he was telling me the truth. Lo and behold, the paper started dissolving on my tongue, as it was apparently made from sugar. I can't recall what it was labeled as, but it was just the little sweet pick me up I needed after lunch. (As Hubby parked himself at a coffee shop after our lunch so I could go shopping, I went "dessert shopping" instead). Not much seating, so most people just stand at the counters to enjoy their treats, but this place truly has some beautifully presented delectables. read more
You have to have super sweet tooth to enjoy the pastries here. Admittedly I am one, and this still borderlines on very, very sweet for me. Needless to say, my husband who likes to joke that his dentist pulled out his sweet tooth along with his wisdom teeth, was totally disappointed with his nata tart. Like most, we were drawn into the store while walking along Rua Garrett by the lovingly displayed cornucopia stand and the palatial interior. The desserts all look divine, meticulously crafted. Many of them were traditionally made in convents. Everything looks so attractive it's hard to pick one. I couldn't resist trying the Coroa da Abadessa, crown of the abbess. It's a dessert made with almond, hazelnut, egg and a ton of sugar and covered in a glittery nest of spun sugar. My complain is that there are only two little counter for you to eat standing up. We got our desserts and coffee (you can't quite skip the coffee when eating something so sweet and heavy) but there was nowhere for us to put them down. A kind couple let us squeezed in to share the space, but really, such beautiful dessert deserves to be eaten properly, sitting down and leisurely bite by bite. read more
5 years ago
Cute shop filled with so many egg and almond pastries! I highly recommend just grabbing a few that look good and doing your own little taste test. I think everything is a little on the sweeter side, but it wasn't a problem for me. Toucinho do Ceu - Almond cake made from pork lard. Really good. It was what was what was recommend to get here. Nata - Classic nata taste! read more
4 years ago
Very delicious but they don't have space to sit I love the coffee I highly recommend to stop by for have coffee read more
Clean and modern bakery with friendly service and beautifully presented pastries...but wow, the desserts here are very, very sweet. I made the mistake of sharing two desserts when I think ordering one would have been more than enough for two people. I tried their signature Cornucópia (recommended as Alcoa's most popular dessert), which is a light pastry cone with a custard-like filling made of egg yolk and sugar. I also tried their pumpkin paste cake and it had a very similar flavor to the Cornucópia filling, with just a thicker texture and a hint of pumpkin. Both were enjoyable, but super sweet. I was definitely was on a sugar high afterwards. read more
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Everything was absolutely delicious!!! I had the abadessa dessert and I am still dreaming with it. Totally grateful that I found this place read more
A custard-lover's paradise. We stumbled across this place while aimlessly wandering streets in search of sweets (an easy mission to accomplish in Lisboa). The storefront is alluring, with giant sugar-filled cocktail glasses abloom with cornucópias. The interior is clean, sleek, and cosy with golden-hued accents and lighting. Staff were efficient and more than happy to explain each of their pastries. I couldn't decide amongst half the items, so I filled a takeout box with 5 different items. It was a pricey sum (12 Euros), but we spent the subsequent two nights sampling our haul. I didn't even try their pasteis de natas, as all the other cakes and treats had my head spinning. It may have just been the items I was drawn to, but everything I had contained Alcoa's trademark custard. It's rich stuff - a golden orange like melted gold - and sinfully sweet. I'm a huge custard fan, so this was right up my alley, but just an FYI if this isn't your kind of confection. The Cornucópias are a pastry tube stuffed with just straight-up custard. While photogenic, I found I enjoyed the other items much more, as I wasn't the keenest on eating pure custard. Their Coroa da Abadessa was both the most eye-catching and my personal favourite. It's a dense cake cylinder full of moist, sugary goodness. I couldn't even figure out what it was comprised of, but a quick search yields: "almonds, hazelnuts, caramelized gila, sugar." The spun sugar crystals, which encrust the cake, are also delicious. Another notable is the Encharcada (literally "soaked"), a cake piece saturated in creamy custard. I'd probably liken it to a tres leches. read more
9 years ago
Heaven on Earth. Everything is divine. Friendly service. Small and always busy; but great service and efficient. A must for sure! read more
10 years ago
New pastellaria in town. With delicious Portuguese pastries, it has a chic atmosphere and appealing environment. The personnel was very friendly, fun and talkative which helps for a decision process of choosing from so many options. Must visit if you are in town. read more
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