Maurícia — Restaurant in Matosinhos

This supposedly "best in Portugal" bakery was a far cry from its online write ups. We were on the First day of the Camino and thought this small detour would be worth it. Since we were about to walk a little over half a marathon with 30lb packs We felt more than one item was justified. What we received was a sweet bread like croissant with little to no crispness. If it was not for our ravenous hunger we probably would not have finished our purchase.

The service was rude on NYC deli counter standards so for Portugal I think they may have actually hated us. They do have a large local fallowing that seems to keep the place packed. There were no available seats when we came by. It's possible we ordered the wrong thing but it's also possible this was not the place it once was. Porto one Portugal do a lot of things really well and some are the best we have ever tried. Croissant does not seem to be...

We’ve been coming here at least once a week for the past 4 months searching for something we didn’t enjoy. We haven’t succeeded yet-the food has been great every time.

The only thing better than the food (our favourites being the plain croissant, croissant with ham and cheese, Gloria (a little donut) and Bolo Rei chocolate), is the company. Sr Joaquim greets us every time, is patient with me while I practise my Portuguese, and takes care of everyone, even when it’s busy-which it always is after 9am. Everyone there is friendly...

Been consistently coming to Mauricia at least once a week for the past months. The food is amazing, prices are fair, staff is fantastic. Absolutely recommended!

Some of our favorites are:

Plain Croissant (full of flavor, honey glazed and soft) Croissant pressed with ham and cheese Bolo Rei de Chocolate ( chocolaty and nutty Croissant like cake) Pastel de Nata (ask for it...