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The World’s 100 Best Pastry Shops

Padaria Central

Lagos, Portugal

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST PASTRY SHOPS WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 65 2026
Padaria Central

A traditional bakery in Lagos old town selling breads, savoury pastries, cakes and Portuguese sweets for takeaway. Its pastéis de nata often come warm from the oven, and a ticket machine at the entrance sets the order of service.

Highlights

  • Warm pastéis de nata
  • Fig and carob tart
  • Shrimp rissóis and savoury pastries

Good to know

  • Take a ticket number on entering
  • Cash only, no cards
  • About four stools, mostly takeaway

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