Only reviewing to address the 4 star reviews...the pastries we had there would have to be dropped on the street and run over by a leaking gasoline truck before being eaten to be anything but 5 star! Service, coffeee, and especially the original and perfect pastries where all 5 stars +. Server Monica was as smart, efficient and entertaining as they come. Brilliant, brilliant experience. Don't miss this gem. Never had pastry in Paris that rival these. The egg folded into cake thing (have no idea what it is called, but is traditional on maderia) was especially sublime. I'm a fat guy, I know my pastry. This is the...
Read moreDon't go there if you are not from Madeira!!!! That the most dishonest coffee shop. I usually go to Opan the coffee shop just in the front, but to change I decided to go to Confeitaria. A chino (Americano) at Opan 0.95c, Confeitaria 2€! They charged me a Chino especia which is basically the same coffee than a Chino but more expensive for the tourists... When I ask for my money back they told me that was the price. And weird the same coffee with a dash of milk, a Chinesa, was 1€10. I came already few times to this Confeitaria with Portuguese friends and never paid a coffee that expensive. I will never go back...
Read moreBusy bustling conveniently located cafe serving an array of decadent pastries, cakes, and treats. We had a city walking tour booked at 10am and arrived early so needed a spot to wait and get a coffee. This place is very modern and very busy. There’s seating outside and some inside too. And there’s free Wi-Fi & clean toilets downstairs. Sitting outside is a perfect people watching spot. This was the perfect start...
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