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The World’s 100 Best Bakeries

Brites Padaria Artesanal

Porto, Portugal

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST BAKERIES WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 71 2026
Brites Padaria Artesanal

A Porto bakery with a takeaway counter beside a sit-down café next door. Slow-fermented breads and laminated pastries such as croissants and pain au chocolat set it apart from a typical Portuguese bakery.

Highlights

  • Slow-fermented baguette and focaccia
  • Croissants and pain au chocolat
  • Open kitchen with visible baking

Good to know

  • Pastries often sell out by afternoon
  • Queues form at busy times
  • Café seating is small and crowded

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