Pastelaria Universidade — Restaurant in Coimbra

Unfortunately, I had a disappointing experience here. One of the staff members placed his hand on my left chest, pushed me, and brushed right past me without saying a word—no “excuse me” or acknowledgment—which felt quite rude and unprofessional.

On top of that, the food on display didn’t look very fresh. Many of the items appeared soggy and wet inside the display case, which didn’t inspire confidence in their quality.

Overall, I left with a poor impression and wouldn’t be in a...

This pastelaria is one of the greatest of the city. Small and not touristy (it's a bit outside of the city center but close to the "praça da republica"). The food was delicious and the staff was friendly and polite. The Galão was one of the best that I've tasted in Coimbra. This place is a must if you're in the city! Highly recommended!

Tip: if you don't want to eat in the shop, you can go to the "jardim botânico" close by and...

Great place for coffee and pastry. Pastry served warm and fresh. Staff friendly and approachable. Great prices. My only slight issue was I ordered the double espresso and it was burnt. The creme was burnt dark brown, you could smell it was burnt and when I tasted it I burnt my tongue it was that hot. Not great coffee but the pastry made up for it and my partner had a milky coffee which he liked. I would definitely say...