Did you know you can find some of the best bakeries in Lisbon?
Yes, the Pastelarias is where the Portuguese get their fix of puffs and creams, pastel de nata, and other pastries.
You can enjoy the same delicious 😋 bread and pastries at any of these pastry shops I have ready for you here to get your fill of sweet to salty treats.
1. Isco
If you love artisanal bread, Isco will make you feel at home with its Scandinavian interior.
Here, you can see how Paulo Sebastião and his team make bread 🥖 while waiting in line or enjoying a sandwich for lunch.
Everything is made with local produce, and the Swedish cinnamon bun known as kanelbulla is a must-try.
2. Terrapão
Terrapão is more than an artisanal bakery in Mercado de Arroios, one of Lisbon’s most culturally mixed neighborhoods.
The bakery is a bread lab; you can head there to test new products anytime. Still, if you are not adventurous, ask for the house bread.
3. Papo-Seco
Papo-Seco is a historic pastry shop in Lisbon that has been open since 1925. Here, you find from bread to puff pastry 🥐. The best part is the bread recipes remain the same.
The art deco lettering, painting on the window, and pinewood furniture are welcoming features. Here, you can enjoy warm, crisp morning bread with strawberry jam.
Or will be lured inside by the freshly baked Portuguese bread called pap-secos.
4. Gleba
If there is one bakery you must visit in Lisbon, head to Gleba. Here, you can see the resurgence of sourdough bread. The owner started the bakery at the age of 21.
Buy high-quality, slow-fermented bread that tastes great for your gut. Diago, the owner, and his team use only national cereals; the other ingredients from the herbs, cheese, and more are 100% Portuguese.
Hot Tip🔥: Try the Trigo Barbela, a loaf of bread with a secret wheat recipe. Also, check out some of the great spots near Lisbon.
5. Crust
Crust is a newcomer to the conventional pastries market and is becoming popular fast. Here, you can buy quality pastries and bread with some specialties not seen elsewhere, like the vatrushka.
Here, we think of the Vatrushka specialty. While the pastry counter and shop are small, they always welcome you with a big smile. They also have super fluffy brioche and bagels.
Hot Tip🔥: Savor a feta cheese bagel to start with and end it with a cube croissant covered with caramel ganache.
6. Bike Bakery
Enjoy Portuguese-style bread and pastry in the district Bica at the Bike Bakery. The cute space has delicious sweet breads, including wheat loaves and Brazilian cheesy bread.
The pastry chef makes decadent puff pastry in cinnamon rolls drenched with caramel. Ask about the daily special, as they even provide salt cod brioche.
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7. Treego
Another artisanal bakery, Treego, offers sourdough bread. It is rooted in sustainability, and everything baked here is organic and vegan.
You can also find them at some Lisbon outdoor food markets on Saturday mornings in Principe Real or on Sundays at LX Factory.
You must try their broa bread, made with corn and wheat and available in rye.
8. Massa Mãe – Pão Artesanal
At Massa Mãe, bread is baked with Portuguese ingredients. They keep things simple, using Portuguese grains, sea salt, and water as a sourdough starter.
Enjoy a crunchy crust, soft crumb, and delicious taste. A must try and their best seller is pão de quatro sementes. The bread is made from four different strains of rye and wheat.
9. Pão do Pastor
Here, you can enjoy bread that tastes like it was made in the olden days. The pastry counter with bread has a rustic feel, and there is no need to worry while making the food.
They still mill flour here, producing flavorful bread with a deep aromatic smell. You mostly find wheat and rye, along with some mixed flours, plain or with a mix of seeds.
You can enjoy something sweeter, like chocolate bread, baked brioche, or mixed nuts. For something different, try the red quinoa beetroot bread.
10. Padaria da Esquina
Unlike the best bakeries in Lisbon, Padaria da Esquina is a huge name for Portuguese pastries and bread. They provide high-quality bread and delicious buttery puff pastry.
Mario Rolando is the master baker and one of the big names in the sourdough baking scene. Alentejano, a wheat bread ideal for toasting, making sandwiches, or enjoying fresh butter, is a must-try there.
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11. Padaria Soares & CO.
Padaria Soares & CO is a bakery and pastry shop founded by three friends. It specializes in sourdough bread and constantly creates new creations.
The famous pastry is of French origin, even if they only use Portuguese flour. Some best sellers include Baguette a l’ancienne and focaccia.
You must try their wheat bread toasted with oatmeal and orange zest.
12. Do Beco
Do Beco is another of the best bakeries in Lisbon that makes sourdough bread. It started as an artisan bakery that delivered goods to homes. Now, it has a bakery and brunch spot store.
They still make old-fashioned bread, using stone-milled flour with slow fermentation. You can buy focaccia, cinnamon rolls, natural bread, and brioche here.
13. Confeitaria Nacional
The Confeitaria Nacional is one of Lisbon’s oldest and a favorite bakery. It is also one of the ten oldest found in the world.
While the shops’ decorations are unique, you can find delectable treats. They are known for the traditional Portuguese cake Bolo Rei, which is made around Christmas.
You find them in Praça da Figueira, and they have a vast list of products you can eat and want more.
Hot Tip🔥: While on Portuguese pastries, check out these great coffee cafes in Lisbon to enjoy flaky pastry dough with your coffee.
14. Pasteis de Belém
Pasteis de Belém is a historic pastry shop most famous for the delicacy of Lisbon, pastel de nata. It is situated in Belém, which has some famous attractions.
At Pasteis de Belém, you can enjoy delicious pastries made with artisanal processes and ingredients. The secret recipe dates back to 1837, and the whole process is a secret.
15. Pastelaria Benard
Pastelaria Benard has served Lisbon for centuries and is found in the center of Chiado.
Here, you will find a restaurant and pastry shop with Portuguese-style offers. A standout is their French pastries, especially the warm croissants.
You can find a freshly baked one throughout the day.
16. L’Eclair
L’Eclair is owned by Matthew Croiger, who started one of the best French pastries in Lisbon. Almond praline éclairs are made with 40% Valrhona cocoa and hazelnut.
Or enjoy one made with pistachios from Iran, crème brûlée with vanilla from Madagascar, or even raspberry. Here, you will find quality pastries.
Hot Tip🔥: If you prefer something more savory and want to enjoy a breakfast with coffee instead, you can find some great breakfast spots in Lisbon.
Wrap-Up: Best Bakeries in Lisbon
Whether you want extended coffee with fresh-baked fermentation bread, custard cream tarts, delicious cake, or any other treats, a chain of bakeries in Lisbon can accommodate you.
Those mentioned above are all delectable bakeries serving fresh pastries to enjoy while vacationing in the sunny city.
Each bakery has something unique that makes it the best in Lisbon.
