Pastelaria da Sé — Restaurant in Lamego

We had already eaten a bola de lamego at another cafe and were not impressed. So we were thinking of ordering only cakes and pastries when we went to Pasteleria da Se.

But after seeing several locals ordering literally dozens of boxes of bola de lamego for take away, we decided to do the same. We are glad we did! Very good bola!

The cafe gets busy but the woman at the counter was helpful and smiling. Nice to see too that they use a cash machine - hygienic that the women handling the food are not touching money.

Note they only use Portugese...

Pastelaria da Sé is a gem in Lamego's heart. The display case bursts with colorful Portuguese pastries and cakes. Their coffee is rich and perfectly brewed. Staff greet you with genuine smiles and quick service. The space feels cozy yet elegant, with spotless facilities including bathrooms. Don't miss their traditional pastéis de nata. Fresh bread comes out warm throughout the day. Tables by the window offer lovely views of the old town square. Prices are fair for the quality. A perfect spot for breakfast or afternoon coffee break while...

I don't speak a lick of Portuguese, but the counter worker helped us through our order of two savories, two sweets, and two drinks. The whole thing cost $10. The food was delicious. There was a line out the door nearly the entire time, of locals coming to get a traditional pan...