A-M-A-Z-I-N-G Tarts! Just the demeanor of the waitress: Terrible, I was wearing my curly hair and the waitress super mean and abusive. Fatima Freitas. read more

My self-important 8,000th Yelp review calls for a historic place that makes the Pastel de Belém, a pastry tart so popular they sell upwards of 50,000 of them daily from this one bakery cafe. I had been here about fifteen years ago on a solo trip when I waited in an endless queue for a takeout order. That same line still existed a couple of weeks ago when Jamie W and I visited on my return to Lisbon. This time, we decided to try the dine-in option which I wasn't even aware of until I saw a YouTube video from a travel vlogger who recommended it. Sure enough, the line was a lot shorter and moved quite a bit faster. It turned out they serve up to 400 people in an expansive dining room. The menu goes beyond the pastels and offers croquettes, salt cod fritters, various sandwiches, and other pastries. Of course we ordered the 1,6€ Pasteis de Belem. Four of them (Photo 6). Based on a secret recipe dating back to 1837, they compare favorably to the multitude of competitors, even Manteigaria, whose shops appear almost everywhere in Lisbon. The custard filling is creamy but not excessive and it's not overly sweetened. The standout is the thick and flaky crust, tender with a touch of salt. The 2€ Iced Coffees with Milk was a nice complement. Since we didn't have time to get lunch while sauntering through Belem, we decided to take advantage of their cafe menu and each ordered the 3,9€ Tuna and Mayo with Boiled Egg and Lettuce on Mixed Wheat Toast (Photo 9). I know it sounds simple, but it satisfied much like the kombini sandos in Tokyo. Totally worthy of my 8,000 milestone. FOOD - 5 stars...the pastels are still the bomb 189 years later...the sandwich worked, too AMBIANCE - 5 stars...surprisingly spacious...you can also see the production process through large show windows on the way to the dining room SERVICE - 5 stars...a cordial and attentive server who had to juggle a lot of tables TOTAL - 5 stars...definitely a must-stop next to the equally essential Jeronimos Monastery RELATED - Exploring Lisbon? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/36G55Oqisd read more

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Hot chocolate -- 10/10 -- might be the best I've had (even better than the authentic french hot chocolate!!) this was such a rich and creamy flavorful beverage and surprisingly not too sweet. Just awesome sauce Pastel de nata: 10/10 -- I looooved this pastel de nata the most out of all of the different places I tried. I'll post a full round up but this one deserves its own post. It's the original since 1837 for a reason! it was incredibly flaky and crisp. the filling was just the right sweetness and creamy! Pasteis de belem is a must try! Super accessible by tram 15e, it was easy to walk over from the tram stop and hardly had any wait for me to find a seat and order. there are indoor and patio/outdoor seating options available. read more

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Pastéis de Belém is the very first pastel de nata shop, so this was definitely a must visit for me and many other people. They have 3 different lines here- a fast lane one to go, one for dining in and a historical line (not sure what that meant). I was in the fast lane and it indeed was fast. The line was pretty far out the door but went super quickly. I bought 2 to go and they gave packets of cinnamon and sugar, which was different as I had only had them plain before. I took them to a nearby park and sat on a bench to eat them. I ate one plain and one with the cinnamon and sugar. The crust was too flaky for my liking as it was breaking, but still nice and buttery. I enjoyed how creamy the custard filling was. I liked it with the cinnamon and sugar, but it wasn't that much better like I'd heard people say. Nice spot to definitely check out when in Belem. read more

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By the time I visited Pastéis de Belém I'd already tried the iconic Pastéis de Belém (custard tarts) at several places in Lisbon but the opportunity to sample them beside the monastery where they originated, in a site they've been making them in since 1837, proved too attractive an idea to bypass. And, well, Portuguese egg tarts... There's a perpetual line out the door here, of tourists waiting to get a bagful of these goodies but there's also a line (often) to sit inside and have your tarts served to you. I chose the latter option as a seat at a table here seemed the more iconic experience. The menu features more than just the custardy tarts and more than just a single flavor of custard tart but the purist in me kept things simple. I may have been tiring of these tarts already, having had several fresh-from-the-oven versions in the preceding days, so take that into account when I say "good but maybe not the absolute best". Then again, I suspect it all depends on how hungry one is. I'd not bother to head to Belém solely for these treats which can be enjoyed all over central Lisbon but when one finds themselves in Belém a stop at this iconic spot is a worthwhile idea. read more

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Quite a good egg tart in a prime location to enjoy and walk around. There's a constant long line out the door for the quick service but it moves pretty fast. I find that the crust on the tart is on the crispy crunchier side. read more

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I think it's a given to go on a pastel de nata tour when in Portugal and for me anyway, this Portuguese egg tart was my favorite! The samples I had were warm with a crispy, flakey exterior and the custard was smooth with a nice consistency between runny and sturdy. I love the bit of cinnamon as well. Overall, so delicious! read more

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The ORIGINAL egg tart! If you were to try one of the famous Portuguese tarts, you have to try this jewel. Apparently, the secret recipe is still used today. Just like the monks. For those on the go, there is a to go shop. It's the one on the far left corner. They also have the sit down service a few feet down to the right. This place is hard to miss. If you're facing the monastery, it would be across the street to the right. Super flaky and delicious. The standard of all egg tarts. I'm still salivating. read more

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The birthplace of pastels de nata is certainly worth a visit! Located right next to the Jeronino Monastery and church it is well worth a visit on your way. That being said, expect long lines of madness for a pastry that is good, but there are better ones in the city. Compared to others, this one did have a superior coloring and flakiness of the crust. However the flavor was less rich and more sweet. Some places also have cinnamon in the filling already but here they give it in packets to add your own if you'd like. read more

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Was told this place was a must for their Portuguese egg tarts. They have two lines, one for dining in and one for to go. The wait wasn't long for dining in, it's a large space in the back of the building. Pastel de belem - delicious, custard wasn't too sweet, with slightly hardened crust. Walnut cake - packed with walnuts, a bit healthy tasting. read more

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This the OG! A must visit for sure and it did live up to the hype. I had tried 2 other pasteis de nata bakeries and this one was indeed better. Their recipe is almost 200 years old and this is the first Portuguese egg custard shop in Portugal! The crust was what stood out the most ! It was flaky, crunchy and made an audible crispy sound when you bit into it! I loved it. I had 3 egg custards in one day The location is out of the main Lisbon downtown area . It's a 20 min Uber ride that cost 10 euros one way. To make the most of it, you can stop by the Belém Tower and the Monastery (UNESCO) and the Tile Museum nearby. There is a shop for take away and another entrance for a sit down experience. The line is much shorter if you go before 10:30am! Since I got there early I only waited 10 minutes in line for the sit down experience. I also ordered a chicken salad sandwich as my main meal to go with my egg custard and cappuccino as dessert. The egg custard was definitely the highlight of the meal and completely worth it! read more

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Delicious pastel de nada and a quick moving line. Next time, I think I would opt to eat in and try some of the beverages. After trying 5 to 6 different bakeries for pastel de nada this was our favorite, the original! read more

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Easily the most famous of places for pastel de Nata and it does not disappoint! The inside is beautiful and huge, you can see the inner workings of the bakery and they are constantly pumping out fresh pastel. They have a patio out back and a separate line if you are just grabbing a pastel or a few and leaving. The pastel was one of my favorites too, the crust was crispy and the custard was warm and gooey. Definitely a must stop if you're looking for the best pastel de Nata! read more

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If you're in Lisbon, pastel de natas are a must. Even better if you try the ones here. There was a line, but it wasn't too bad. The tarts were nice and warm. A packet of powered sugar and a packet of cinnamon was provided, although they aren't needed. After eating one outside, we walked a few feet and saw another counter of theirs that seemed a lot less busy. I decided I wanted one more tart and ate it inside this time. We were lucky to get one of the two tables next to the window in front. read more

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Ugh, these were so good that I'm drooling just thinking about it! It's definitely a must if you're in Belem. We came here after visiting Jeronimos Monastery. It's a very short ~3 minute walk away. There are two lines: one for the cafe (sit down service) and another service counter for takeaway. I guess we went at a good time because the line was small and moved quickly. We waited less than 5 minutes and they're so quick at preparing the orders. We got a set of 6 and it came in a cute box with one packet of cinnamon and one packet of sugar. It's delicious on its own but the cinnamon adds a nice flavour :). Eat them while they're still warm! The crust is nice and crispy and the custard is rich, sweet but not overly sweet. Absolute perfection! read more

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As a first timer to Lisbon, it's a must do since it's where the pasteis de nata originated. I came early-ish on a Sunday. Walked right in to the back of the restaurant, waited in a short line, and was seated in less than 10 minutes. My waitress was prompt - I got a freshly squeezed oj, 2 pasteis de Belem, and a coffee with milk. Coffee and oj were great. I'd rate the pasteis more of a 4 star - heavy on the custard and very eggy, which was good but I've had better ones elsewhere (the ratio is key!). The interior of the restaurant is nice, bright, clean, and lively. I'm sure I'll be back. read more

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Pasteis de Belém has ruined all other pasteis de nata for me...forever. We tried about a dozen different pastelerias for the famous pasteis de nata while in Portugal, and yes, we ranked them. Pasteis de Belém blew them all out of the water. Those monks knew what they were doing! It is literally perfection. Each nata has a super shatteringly, crispy crust with a creamy, not too sweet, slightly caramelized custard filling. We only got one each and instantly regretted not getting some to-go. We also got a ham and cheese puff pastry (skip) and a Berliner with cream which was quite good too. Coffee was also very nice too. We got the cappuccino with whipped cream and latte. They have sit down service as well as a to go window. To sum it up, get the coffee of your choice and as many natas you can stuff your silly face with. Don't waste precious stomach space on the rest. read more

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Pasteis de Belem was founded in 1837 and is famous for selling pastels de natas from the original recipe that was created hundreds of years earlier by a monk at nearby Mosteiro dos Jerónimos. Natas are a flaky pastry filled with sweet egg custard and often topped with sugar and cinnamon. Pasteis de Belem also sells other foods such as pastries (e.g., queque, palmier, bolo de arroz, and torta de chocolate), snacks (e.g., croquetes, Pastéis de bacalhau, and coxas de galinha), sandwiches (e.g., Iberian ham), quiches, beverages (e.g., coffees, juices, cherry liquor, and wines), and souvenirs (e.g., tiles, cups, t-shirts, and a ceramic nata). As I type this review, I realize that I should have purchased more menu items, but all that I bought was one pastel de nata. The business had a few lines in which to stand: table service, historic counter, and counter. I stood in a long line that thankfully moved quickly because the employees worked efficiently. The employee did not speak much English, but she understood my order. A single nata cost € 1,50. My husband and I immediately ate the nata. I loved the crispy crust and the sweet egg custard. If you are wondering how Pasteis de Belem's natas compare to their next-door competitor Manteigaria's natas, Pasteis de Belém's nata had a thicker and less sweet custard but tasted excellent. Pasteis de Belem did give me a packet of cinnamon and a packet of icing sugar, but I did not have to use them, because the nata tasted delicious plain. read more

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4.8/5 highly recommend if you're in the area. Best egg tarts we've had on the trip. Custard was not overly sweet and the crust was soooo flakey. Very enjoyable. Take out line on the left entrance. Dine in on the right. read more

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This historic Lisbon bakery is one of the most famous pastry shops in Portugal, and after tasting their custard tarts it's easy to understand why. The shop itself was extremely busy during our visit--crowds of people lining up both inside and outside. Rather than wait for a table, we decided to order the pastries to go. Because of how hectic things were, there wasn't much interaction with service, but the takeaway line moved efficiently enough given the volume of customers. The real story here is the pastry. These pastéis de nata are exceptional. The shell is incredibly crisp and flaky, with delicate laminated layers that break apart with a satisfying crunch. At the same time, it remains light and buttery rather than dense. The custard filling is smooth and rich, with a deep egg-yolk flavour that feels indulgent without being overly sweet. The top has a slight caramelization that adds a subtle toasted note, which balances the creaminess of the filling. What stands out most is the texture contrast--the shattering pastry shell against the soft, warm custard centre. It creates a bite that feels both luxurious and light at the same time. There are many places in Lisbon serving pastéis de nata, but these feel like the standard that others are trying to replicate. If you're visiting Lisbon and want to try the pastry that made the city famous, this is an essential stop. read more

Pastéis de Belém has perfected these Portuguese tarts for over a century and that made it a must-visit for us during our Lisbon trip. We bought a pack of 6 to bring back to the hotel, but we ended up eating one each before even leaving the store. The tarts were warm with a flaky exterior and a rich and creamy custard filling. We had a bite as is then sprinkled some powdered sugar and cinnamon on what was left. Either way was very delicious. It may seem like it's a tourist trap, but the tarts were really legit. There was a line on the to-go counter, but it was worth the wait. read more

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Everyone said that if we visited Belem we had to try the egg custards here at this place. So even though we only stopped by the town for a couple of hours, we spent half an hour getting the pastries and eating them. It was pleasant and I will say this was definitely the best of the famous Portuguese custards that I tried during my stay (where I did visit many cities and towns and tried variations of this). The crust was a little less airy than I expected but the modest sweetness of the custard was really nice and the creamy texture was simply fire. I also appreciated that while it was not nearly as heavy or sweet as some of the other places I tried and while I preferred maybe a tad more flakiness in the crust it was still excellent by all standards. The creamy yet not overwhelming taste of it was the best part of it by far. Definitely a must try/eat whenever you're in Belem. read more

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I think that this was the best pastel de nata I had during my time in Lisbon. This is the site of the first ever Pastel de Nata and I get it because every place else doesn't do it as well. It was served slightly warm with a creamy custard inside and a flaky crust. Pretty classic, but you have to try it for yourself. It was really good. It was really easy to get inside, but I will warn you that it does get very busy depending on the time of day. You wait online to order and otherwise it is an in and out situation. If you want table surface, there's a separate line and table seating in the back of the restaurant. Otherwise, there's a lot of people that just wait outside and eat their pastry by the street. It is right across from the water and the park too if you wanna sit down and look at the view. I snapped a pic of the back of the pastel to show you the different layers of the dough. Was a really cool thing to see and you can also just see all the folds. read more

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What needs to be said about this place? It is on the must visit list and for a good reason. It has phenomenal pastries including the Pastel de Belém, that is wonderful. There will be lines, but worth waiting. The service is very good. The whole experience is wonderful. We only tried the Pastel de Belém, but everything looked good there. read more

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I guess we were lucky. There were no lines. We were able to get in, place our order and get out. The takeaway counter was pretty large, so it could accommodate a lot of people. The pastel de nata was excellent. Very creamy and flaky. Wish I had time to go back. It's definitely worth the trip to of your in town. read more

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Hands down the best custard pastry here in all of Portugal. This is obviously the original place of the recipe but it is a clear difference from other places. Must stop in! read more

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Delicious! We went to the side shop, stood in a smaller faster line & got ours to go. Simply fantastic! Make sure you ask for cinnamon. They will give you packets of cinnamon & you sprinkle it on yourself. Shop is clean & cashiers speak English. Apparently it's a must do thing. I'm not a huge egg custard fan, but I did enjoy this very much. My family would say you have to go! Enjoy! read more

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On the quest to taste the local pasteis de nana What Pasteis de nata ofcourse! This is the second pasteis shop that I went to. I got 3 and a latte. I've had eggtarts outside of Portugal, so I don't think I really know what they are suppose to taste like. For the egg tarts here, I really likes the stuffing (?) but the outer pastry shell was quite crunchy. I still enjoyed them very much! It wasn't as sweet, sprinkle some cinnamon on top and it is very tasty! Paired with my latte, excellent. Environment The space is quite big. Located right on the main strip, you won't miss it. There will be many people outside lining up. There are many ways to buy these pastries and eat them. They have a number of take-out spots in which you can just grab a couple of these, pose on the outside of the bakery and enjoy them. They also have the formal seating space, which is what I did. The inside was quite big, so the line moved fairly quickly as many people are just there to eat the pasteis. Niceness of the staff In a busy place, this is very prompt. Just look and order. The server was nice overall, I was able to get my pasteis de nata and drink Dollar It was 1.50Eu for one. Pretty decent Yes I would have another one here, but probably just the grab and go read more

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Portugal is known for their Portuguese egg tarts. They're all over the place, but this place is famous for its original pastel de nata made from a secret recipe from the Jerónimos Monastery since 1837. I heard they originally were made by the monks? If so, the monks have definitely blessed these custard tarts!!! These by far are the BEST compared to the other places!!! The line is long but it does move. There is no seating inside. You have to take it to go. I would highly suggest ordering more! I only ate one but I could've eaten 3-5! I'm definitely coming back here next time I'm in Lisboa. read more

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Don't stand in line! Get them to go -a six pack for 9 euro then walk somewhere nearby and eat them with a pinganda expresso with a little milk. FYI they are slightly bigger, and more dense than in porto and other places but that crunchy flakey crust, soft gooey eggy cream is there. read more

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Lots of ink has been spilt arguing which confeituria has the best pastéis de nata, Portugal's national dessert. Pastéis de Belém is the original and has been making pastel de nata since 1837. It's huge. One door for table service (very long line). One door for take out service (long line). And one door for service standing at a bar. With no line! So we walked right in. The room is beautifully decorated with tiles. And the service is quick and friendly. Who makes the best? My advice is try them all. Eat as many as you can. And don't tell your cardiologist since they're made out of several things he doesn't want you to eat. Some tips: - A lot has to do with how warm the pasteis de nata are. Room temperature is good. Warm is better. Hot is good but not as tasty as warm. - There's a can of cinnamon on the counter. Sprinkle cinnamon on the nata. But not too much. You'll thank me. - The pastry part is better at the competitor whose name I won't mention. - If you're in the mood for alcohol, you can get a shot of ginja-- a sweet Portuguese liquor -- or a small glass of port with your nata. I prefer the port. - Always ask for a glass of water with your nata. The water is a lovely chaser to the very sweet nata. - Don't mention nata to your cardiologist. Or mine. read more

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Was excited to try out the original pastel de nata as it was also recommended to us by many people. There was a lot of people waiting to experience the counter but since it was so hot, we decided to go next door to their shop which also has a small counter where you can get pastel de nata with coffee. There's no wait there so that's a plus. The pastel de nata however, was one of the worst ones I've tried in the city. It came out cold. It was also my first time having one where the crust is crunchy instead of flaky. There weren't any layers of flakes but it was as hard, almost taste like I'm eating a pita chip. It was also not very aesthetically pleasing as it was uneven and broken apart. The custard however, was smooth and creamy but a little bit on the sweeter side as compared to others I've tried. Maybe because there was too much hype for this and I came with a high expectation hence my disappointment. But there are definitely better ones around the city and you can save yourself a trip here. read more

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OMG! Truly the best Pastels! There was barely a line and it went by fast. The pastels were served fresh and they were heavenly! MUST TRY!!! read more

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I think this might be the best Pastel de Nata we had throughout our trip to Lisbon! They're baked fresh in the bakery, and since they have so many customers constantly, the Nata are still warm when you get them, which in my opinion, taste the best. They also have Counter 2 if you just want the Nata and don't want to wait in the long line for the historical counter. The other pastries aren't worth the wait, since they're not the main attraction of this place, they taste sub-par compared to other bakeries. read more

Omg the OG creator of the egg tarts, hands down the best egg tarts I've ever had. The hype is true, wish I lived closer so I can have them everyday. Also price is super affordable. read more

Finally made it to the "original" pastel de nata shop for a little pilgrimage. I was a bit skeptical at first and ordered two just to try, along with a cappuccino. But to my surprise, they turned out to be the best pastéis de nata I've had in Portugal. Before leaving, I even bought a few more to take back for a late-night snack. The cappuccino was also excellent, rich and creamy, with a flavor that felt both familiar and wonderfully new. read more

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I was worried this place wouldn't live up to the hype, but those worries were quickly silenced upon my first bite. I had tried countless pasteis de nata across Porto and Lisbon and this was by far my favorite. The crust here is flakier, you could hear people enjoying theirs at the table over. The custard wasn't as runny as other spots but with just the right amount of sweetness. I came here every single day of my four day stay in the city. I found wait times to be extremely variable, at least in the off season. One weekend morning I walked right into the table service section (with no wait at all at the takeaway counter either). The second weekday morning around 9am was a five minute wait at the takeaway counter. Either way, be sure to save this place a spot on your lisbon itinerary! read more

After our river cruise, stopping at Pastéis de Belém seemed like the obvious thing to do -- it's practically an institution. We ordered the iconic pastéis de nata, the Torta de Ovo, and a strawberry shake. The shake had to be sent back as it tasted sour, possibly spoiled, which wasn't a great start. The pastéis de nata were the main event, and while they weren't bad, they fell short of expectations. The custard had a stronger egg flavour than I'd have liked, and the pastry shell -- which should strike a balance between flaky and lightly crisp -- was unfortunately too hard and dense, making each bite less enjoyable than it should have been. Having also visited Manteigaria - Fábrica de Pastéis de Nata on the same trip, the difference was clear. Manteigaria's version had a beautifully layered, delicate shell and a smoother, more subtly flavoured custard. If you only have time for one, I'd recommend Manteigaria without hesitation. read more

Very good, love the little packets of cinnamon and powdered sugar... No denying these custard tarts are simply delicious. Huge Huge space, rooms go back and back. However, I do prefer MANTEIGARIA a bit better.. Either way, glad to have been able to visit and walk right in the "to go" left door. read more

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This is the original place where the world's first egg tart was made, and it's still unbeatable. The crust is perfectly crisp and warm, and the filling tastes fresh and rich -- you can tell they've perfected it for generations. There are also many other pastry options to try, all tempting! From the outside it looks small, but once you step in, it keeps going and going like a big school cafeteria, full of locals and tourists enjoying their treats. They even sell fun souvenirs like pastry hats, notebooks, and mugs. The drinks are hot, strong, and seriously good. Service is just okay since it's always packed and the staff are rushing nonstop, but that's expected for such a famous spot. Definitely worth the visit if you're in Belém! read more

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