Pastelaria Suiça

A famous Lisbon landmark since 1922, this pastelaria serves the surrounding Rossio and Praça da Figueira areas favoured by budget and independent travellers. It's a deceptively large café, with the main salon providing service on both sides of the block. Open all day, breakfast or brunch is best savoured on the sprawling sunlit terrace overlooking Praça D. Pedro IV which provides wonderful views of the square and excellent people watching opportunities. As well as a popular meeting point, Suiça is also stocks a tempting selection of cakes. The counters inside positively heave with sweets and pastries typical of Lisbon and the rest of Portugal so why not buy a box to go?