100%Antiga Confeitaria de Belem

This famous, famous cafe has a reputation to live up to, and it does. Although they apparently sell 10,000 Pasteis de Belém, the fantastic crispy pastry outside, with a soft, vanilla-ey custard -slightly burnt on top - on the inside...these really are the original and best in the city. Busy,... more This famous, famous cafe has a reputation to live up to, and it does. Although they apparently sell 10,000 Pasteis de Belém, the fantastic crispy pastry outside, with a soft, vanilla-ey custard -slightly burnt on top - on the inside...these really are the original and best in the city. Busy, but we found a seat quite easily, it was cheap, good service and the beautiful tiles on the walls are also worth seeing. The main counter is beautifully mirrored and this is overall a good, cheap, delicious must do!close

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by Bowhaus – posted on Jun 17, 2008

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If you like pastries then this is the place for you! This pastries appear to be unique to Portugal and are delicious. Belem is a cool part of the city, a little bit more laid back and this cafe/ pastry shop is well worth a visit. You can eat in or take out, we chose the latter as the place can... more If you like pastries then this is the place for you! This pastries appear to be unique to Portugal and are delicious. Belem is a cool part of the city, a little bit more laid back and this cafe/ pastry shop is well worth a visit. You can eat in or take out, we chose the latter as the place can get a bit crowded!close

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by ashes72 – posted on Aug 23, 2007

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