Cria bread bakery — Restaurant in Cascais

Yes, I’ll walk ten minutes up the big hill just to get a loaf! The woman behind the counter is so sweet and played peekaboo with my toddler haha. The bread was amazing and I loved the softness in contrast with the crunchy crust. They had a few options but I didn’t even care which one we got because they all looked amazing so I asked for her opinion. We also got a croissant… and then another croissant because it was absolutely amazing. Lots of people have said that they have the best in town but they really do! You can see them making the bread from scratch in the window next door too. The inside is small but there are a few seats outside and a nice view up in the hill. They sell some local almond butter, cheese, jams, etc and make amazing-looking sandwiches too. Definitely go if you’re here for a little while! It’s away from the city center but now in my regular rotation living here. PS: there’s also a high quality gelato shop...

The owner is incredibly kind and helpful. The breads looked and smelled delicious, though they didn't offer as wide of a variety as I would normally look for in a bakery. They offer 2 loaves daily, with a few speciality loaves on certain days of the week. Each loaf is around 4 to 5 euros.

I picked up some focaccia; the flavor and texture were fantastic. The only critique I have is regarding the topping: I love rosemary, but the top was absolutely covered in whole leaves of rosemary, which had hardened during the baking process. It was a bit like taking a bite of a...

The best bakery in Cascais for bread and French style croissants, without a doubt! They have a rotating list of breads available daily, including sourdough. They also have other treats like homemade sauces, brownies, cookies and more. They also sell whole beans of Manhattan coffee, which is excellent. We lived in San Francisco for many years so are picky about our bread and croissants — highly...