Quint’æssencia — Restaurant in Peniche

Mouth watering bakery in the heart of Peniche!

Quint’aessência is a rare gem in Peniche that is incrediby innovative and tasty. It's easily the best bakery within an 80 km radius – and possibly beyond.

From buttery croissants that make Parisian's feel right at home, to matcha lattes that turn sceptics into fanboys, to sourdough bread that gets the heart racing, they have it all!

Handcrafted, small batch, where the passion & knowhow of the friendly owners is felt in every bite - don't miss this place on your next surf trip...

If you are looking for more than pastel de nata and typical Portuguese pastries this will be your new favourite spot! The owners are very attentive and always open for a chat, the ingredients are carefully chosen - you will taste it in every single bite. The Cinnamon rolls are to die for (this being told by someone who never liked cinnamon rolls until now). I wish they would also open a bakery in Switzerland, close to my place.. until then, I will always go back to Quint'æssencia for a coffee and a cinnamon roll, any time I...

Best croissants in the region! My choice is always the plain croissant, but my friends and family go gaga over their pistachio croissants and their seasonal flavors.

They also serve the best espresso in town, and they haven't even made the switch to specialty coffee yet. (The question is still, can Peniche support premium coffee?)

Vibes-wise, it remains a simple cafe, so the atmosphere is not off-the-charts cozy or cool, but they play pleasant music and they have a nice...