Fora Artisan Pastry — Restaurant in Lisbon

Living just 100m from Fora, I was excited when it opened. The place has a tourist-friendly appeal but does not cater well to locals. I've visited 20+times: their pastries are unique and I love some of them, I was less impressed with the bread. One major issue is their inefficient takeaway system or lack of: in the morning, the guy takes everyone's order in line before starting working on them, which can result in unusually long waiting time. On one occasion, when I was in a hurry and a customer ahead let me go first, I pointed to the inefficiency (12 mn wait to get one croissant and 1 coffee when there was only one customer ahead): he responded that I needed to understand his working style and that me being in a hurry wasn't his problem. I think it could be handled differently but Fora isn't so interested in catering to non-tourist business, despite takeaway being a good option for bakeries. I will be sticking with Copenhagen Lab and Padaria Portuguesa, both nearby. I recommend others do the same to avoid frustration...

🥐 Cozy Breakfast & Classic Lisbon Vibes with Tram views 🚋

If you're looking for an artisan breakfast spot in Lisbon with character and charm, this place is perfect. It's a cozy café where you can sit back, enjoy a good meal, and watch the iconic Tram pass right in front of your table—left and right, like a moving postcard.

The breakfast was good, and Lisbon’s favorite Pastel de Nata did not disappoint. The matcha was also spot-on—smooth and refreshing.

After breakfast, we took a leisurely stroll down the same street, following the tram tracks, soaking in the charm of the neighborhood and clicking lots of photos along the way.

There’s something so magical about watching the tram go by from your seat while enjoying a quiet morning. Truly a laid-back Lisbon experience...

This is a quality pastry and coffee spot located in Alfama. The pastries stand out, I had the tiramisu, which is comparable to those served in high-end restaurants. The pastel de nata may look standard, but it’s rich in filling, to the point of nearly overflowing and that for me, is a plus. A distinctive offerings is the orange coffee, a combination not commonly found elsewhere. The citrus and coffee pair well together and are worth trying :) The service is friendly, although at times only one staff member handles both the barista and cashier roles, which can lead to a slower experience. That said, this isn’t a place intended for quick visits, but rather for enjoy the place and the vibes for...