New pastel de nata store in town! The price is higher than other places (2,3€/original nata), but the flavor justifies the price. The custard part is velvety smooth, eggy but not in a bad way and the dough is pretty crunchy (depends highly on your luck of getting a new batch. One of my natas was not crunchy.) Some natas need tobe darker though.
They also have vegan pastel de nata, croissant sandwiches and other sweets. I tried a chocolate croissant. While the flavor is really good, not too sweet and has great chocolate flavor, the dough could be more flaky and airy. And please avoid the Portuguese butter croissant at all cost: they are old and dry - such a waste of ingredients.
I find the price for other nata (3,2€), like coconut nata, a bit too much. Coffee galão was nothing special but other coffee options are fine. Vegan pastel de nata are available!
The staff is friendly and effecient. There is this woman with white hair, I guess the manager, was really aggressive to the girl employee and hammered my nata towards the counter glass. That was not nice...
Read moreWe visited this place a month ago together with my wife, and unfortunately, we didn’t like either the service or the taste of the food. We left an honest review describing our experience, but it was removed by Google with the reason “Defamation” ("Diffamierung").
It seems we’re not the only ones — this appears to have happened to others who left critical reviews. Obviously, this kind of removal doesn’t happen without someone actively reporting it to Google.
To the owners or management: If you once again attempt to suppress honest criticism by falsely reporting it as “defamation,” be assured that we will not hesitate to take legal action. Manipulating public feedback to protect your image is not only unethical — it may also have legal...
Read moreA Sweet Corner of Portugal (With Nowhere to Sit)
This tiny spot in the corner of a big shopping mall is like a little slice of Portugal! They’ve got natas (the classic ones are the real deal—skip the fancy versions with marzipan or berries), croissants stuffed with sweet fillings, and even roasted sandwiches. I tried one with figs, cream, and cheese, and yeah, it was as good as it sounds.
The only downside? No proper seating. Just high tables where you can stand and snack, which makes it feel rushed. But if you’re grabbing takeout—whether it’s a quick bite for work or sweets to enjoy at home—this place is perfect. Worth a stop if you’re...
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