Casa São Miguel - Doçaria Regional Portuguesa - Casa de Pastéis de Nata

Adorable little cafe serving a giant selection of Portuguese pastries and snacks! I stumbled upon Casa São Miguel after a bit of Googling / Yelping about for the best pastry shops in Lisbon and was immediately entranced by photos of their giant pastry case -- after all, while I love a good pastel de nata as much as the next person, Portugal has SO many different types of pastries and treats to try out! It's a super cute, hole-in-the-wall shop nestled into a charming, narrow street in Alfama. As I walked inside, I absolutely fell in love with the gorgeous, cottage-core-esque decor and lovely pastel colours. The layout is a bit confusing, as the line starts in the back of the store, but the shop is so narrow that you have to squeeze through the half-foot space between the tables and the rest of the people in line. This also makes it a smidge uncomfortable to stick around and enjoy your treats in the cafe, which is a shame because the treats are so tasty and the shop so adorable that I wanted to soak it in for as long as possible! My mom and I decided to sample three of their pastries, including the classic pastel de nata, a beautiful green tart made with some type of bean, and an apple tart. They were all gorgeous, as well as served on the most beautiful little porcelain plates, and they tasted just as beautiful as they looked. The green tart had a great spongey, slightly chewy texture, and it wasn't overly sweet, which I really appreciated. The apple tart was also delightful, with a great fruity flavor and hit of cinnamon; the pecan pieces mixed in also offered a great crunch. The pastel de nata was, of course, delightful as well, with a creamy, custardy center and light flaky crust. Everything was the perfect level of sweetness (i.e., not overly sweet), but I do wish they had warmed them up. They were super tasty cold, but I can only imagine how much more scrumptious they would have been slightly warmer.

This is a very beautiful and special cafe! The pastry and tea options were fantastic. I particularly liked the savory options. We got cherry tea which was fantastic. Unfortunately, the owner did not make us feel welcome and we watched him speak quite rudely to his employees. I am seeing a lot of other reviews about how friendly the staff was so it’s possible this guys was just having a bad day but ultimately it contributed to us not having as good as an atmosphere while we ate there :(

A lovely coffee shop with a vide choice of pastries in Alfama. A cozy vibe with a nice music. It was a joy to sit inside and soak up the atmosphere. I really appreciated the way the Casa is decorated, so many nice little details. And of course the coffee was good. Highly recommend!

Desserts from all over Portugal served in the beautiful setting of Alfama. The staff is very friendly and welcoming. The traditional sweets are well-executed, but I recommend asking about each one to see if they match your taste preferences. I highly suggest stopping here to better discover the flavors of Portuguese desserts.

Probably home to the largest range of Portuguese desserts!! I love sweets so this was a dream come true... the owner is passionate about representing sweets from different regions of the country & calls his curation a Gastronomic Archaeology. Love the concept. There's also a wide range of other confectionaries/souvenirs that make great gifts for friends. Thoughtfully decorated store with a good atmosphere too :-)

The best pastry shop in Alfama. ☺️ All of their pastries are delicious and staff are friendly and helpful. Definitely a place you don’t want to miss while you’re in Lisbon.

So cute and cozy place for a breakfast 😍 Sit outside and enjoy the energy of the city while you are having your morning coffee 🩷

This place is absolutely adorable! The design is charming and traditional, with beautiful decorations. The staff member who served us was incredibly friendly and polite. We tried the chocolate salami and soft eggs, both of which were exceptionally delicious. I highly recommend this little gem!