Pastelaria e Snack - Bar Concha, Lda. — Restaurant in Alcobaça

Delighted to discover this wonderful pastelaria in São Martinho do Porto close to the market. The quality and service was so good that we went back every day to dine in and to order takeaways. Everything is so fresh and made with care and love. Our Brazilian friend said the pastries were the best she had tasted in her several years in Portugal. We were lucky enough to meet the owner, and she explained that they are a family business that will soon celebrate their 75th anniversary. Our huge compliments for your historic achievement, and we wish you continued...

The people here are so kind when we try to speak Portuguese (and we know not to even try when it’s busy, because they speak English better than I do). The sandes on fresh bread are tasty, but the pastries are what will bring you back.

Although it’s not apparent, they do have a small outdoor courtyard with 5 tables, one covered.

We bought 2 ham/cheese sandes, 2 coffees, a bottle of water, and a pastry, all for less than €9.

(Having come from Seattle, I’m still trying to not do a double-take when they hand me the total bill here...

When I went on holiday with my parents and brothers to São Martinho do Porto over 35 years ago, we would always grab a tasty pastry from Concha after a trip to the beach. Luckily, this bakery still exists, so we enjoyed a lovely cup of coffee with two delicious, flavourful pastries. Finger-lickin’ good. What's really nice is that you can sit in the cosy patio behind the bakery, allowing you to enjoy your coffee and pastries at your...