Manteigaria – Fábrica de Pastéis de Nata Bolhão

Manteigaria Bolhão is at Rua de Alexandre Braga 24, between Mercado do Bolhão and the Santa Catarina shopping area. Its offer centres on one Portuguese classic, the pastel de nata, but turns it into a small bakery scene: from the sales area you can watch part of the preparation, and the official website presents this shop as a natural pause after the market. It shares a space with Delta Coffee House Experience, which gives coffee more prominence than in a conventional pastry counter.

The shop lists daily opening from 08:00 to 21:00. Its central product is a freshly baked pastel de nata, with flaky pastry and egg custard; the shop suggests adding cinnamon or powdered sugar. Coffee and other drinks are also available, although this is a shorter stop than a restaurant breakfast. There is indoor seating shared with the coffee space and tables in the surrounding commercial area; queues can form at busy times, but several reviews say they move quickly. It is not the place for an extensive menu: its strengths are specialisation and product turnover.

Customer comments focus on the pastry’s warmth, the crisp layers and the contrast with the creamy filling; visitors also value watching it being made and pairing it with espresso. Some reviews criticise service during busy periods and the limited seating, which can feel tight when groups arrive. At this branch, the product, bakery rhythm and location make for an appealing stop, although service can depend on the time. Anyone wanting to sit longer or add bread, savoury food and a wider pastry selection will find more choice at Confeitaria do Bolhão, opposite the market.

The official shop page places it between the market and Rua de Santa Catarina and provides a direct directions link. From Mercado do Bolhão’s main entrance, it is a short walk; from São Bento, the route climbs through shopping streets, so allow extra time with luggage or limited mobility. A morning route can begin with a tart and coffee, continue among the market stalls and finish at Capela das Almas. For a breakfast focused on one iconic pastry, Manteigaria is the more precise choice; for a fuller table, the nearby traditional confectionery offers greater variety.