Alcoa Confeitaria

Get your sugar fix at Alcoa Confeitaria, where traditional Portuguese pastries are baked to perfection!

Calling all sweet-toothed travelers! If you’re looking for a sugar fix in Lisbon, Alcoa Confeitaria should be at the top of your list. This charming pastry shop has been serving traditional Portuguese pastries since 1957, and continues to be a favorite among locals and tourists alike.

Step inside Alcoa Confeitaria and you’ll be greeted by the delicious aroma of freshly baked pastries. The display cases are filled with a tempting array of treats, from the famous pastel de nata (a creamy custard tart with a flaky crust) to the queijada (a sweet cheese tart), pastel de feijão (a bean tart), and more.

One of the highlights at Alcoa Confeitaria is the pastel de nata. These creamy custard tarts are a must-try when in Lisbon, and Alcoa’s version is considered one of the best in the city. The pastry is flaky and buttery, while the custard filling is rich and creamy with a hint of cinnamon. It’s no wonder that people come from all over to try them!

But don’t stop at just one pastry. Alcoa Confeitaria has a wide variety of other delicious treats to try, like the queijada, which is made with fresh cheese and has a crumbly texture with a sweet and tangy taste. Or try the pastel de feijão, which is made with white beans and has a unique flavor that’s hard to describe, but definitely worth a try.

And if you can’t decide what to order, don’t worry - the friendly staff at Alcoa Confeitaria are happy to help. They’ll give you their recommendations and explain the different pastries and their origins.

So if you’re in Lisbon and looking for a sweet treat, head to Alcoa Confeitaria. You won’t be disappointed!