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The World’s 100 Best Pastry Shops

Brites

Porto, Portugal

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST PASTRY SHOPS WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 71 2026
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Artisan bakery in Porto selling sourdough breads and French-style laminated pastries, with a separate café next door for sitting. Croissants, pain au chocolat and focaccia draw regulars, and the display case often empties by early afternoon.

Highlights

  • Pain au chocolat
  • Mortadella focaccia
  • Sourdough campagne loaves

Good to know

  • Pastries often sell out by early afternoon
  • Takeaway shop has no seating
  • Café next door is small, crowded

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