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2,653 reviews#1 of 13 Coffee & Tea in Sintra$$ - $$$CafeHealthyVegetarian Friendly
Avenida Doutor Miguel Bombarda 6, Sintra 2710-590 Portugal+351 21 242 8804Website
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4.5 2,653 reviews
#1 of 13 Coffee & Tea in Sintra
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Avenida Doutor Miguel Bombarda 6, Sintra 2710-590 Portugal
0.8 miles from Park and National Palace of Pena
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Where Cafe Saudade now stands, there used to be housed the historical Queijadas da Mathilde cheesecake factory from 1888 to 1974.These queijadas de Sintra (cheesecakes) were a favorite of King Ferdinand II (who restored the Pena Palace). During the 3rd quarter of the 19th century, the king gave the factory founder a stamp marked Mathilde, to brand the cheesecakes bound for the royal family.The Cafe Saudade was restored and preserved over a year long renovation in 2008 and opened in the summer of 2009. Recycled and regional materials and resources were used to create an environment that authentic. We pride ourselves for this and and for the fact that our team offers the best service they can.The…
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Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
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Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch, Drinks
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Cafe, Healthy
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Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Wine and Beer, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Street Parking
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Reviewed September 5, 2020 via mobile
Great place&friendly staff!

We loved everything about this place. Went for a breakfast and everything was delicious: salmon sandwich, cheesecake, coffee, fresh juice, yogurt. Interior is great, but the staff is the best:) When leaving we wanted to take pastel de nata with us, but we accidentally dropped...it on the floor, they exchanged it for us for free and did not even want to take a tip. The way they handled this simply made our day:)More

Date of visit: September 2020
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Reviewed July 5, 2020 via mobile
Delicious lunch !

Delicious vegetarian ( but also not vegetarian) food !! The sandwiches are very big and the Sintra pasteis are amazing ! The people are so nice and friendly , would definitely recommend visiting this place !

Date of visit: July 2020
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Reviewed June 21, 2020
Gorgeous place

Very nice cafeteria with excellent service.Very nice and cozy atmosphere. Charming decor. Huge menu selection. The food and drinks were fresh and absolutely delicious. Very good coffee. The staff are also great and the prices are good. After a wonderful day on the walk, this...is the best place in Sintra for a break. I definitely recommend it.More

Date of visit: September 2019
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Reviewed March 9, 2020 via mobile
Excellent experience from

Excellent experience from the entrance to the food and wine... wonderful hostess. The restaurant is lovely and we have had lunch many times and every time has been great! Enjoy!

Date of visit: March 2020
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Reviewed March 5, 2020
Simply Amazing

After couple of years we came back to this place and were very pleased to see it hasn't changed. The best apple pie ever is still there, as well as the most chocolaty cake you've ever seen. And the atmosphere is like in your grandma's...house. I hope they never change.More

Date of visit: February 2020
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Reviewed March 3, 2020
Biggest scone I’ve ever seen

We stopped here on our way back to the train station after a lovely day wandering around beautiful Sintra. The decor was quirky and there were little rooms off the main area. The service was very good with the lady taking the time to describe...the different craft beers. I had the orange cake which was very big, moist, light and delicious. The scone arrived and was almost the size of the plate! The fruit inside was juicy and plentiful and as the scone was so big we all got a bit. Really glad we found this lovely place.More

Date of visit: February 2020
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Reviewed February 22, 2020
Great Breakfast and Lunch!!!!!

My wife and I ate breakfast there for 3 days because it was included with our stay at the chalet. Every morning we were greeted with smiling young ladies as we entered the shop. The food was delicious and we liked it so much we...ate lunch there one day. Its close to the train station you cant miss it. Thanks!!!More

Date of visit: February 2020
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Reviewed January 20, 2020 via mobile
Yummy pastries

Restaurant is open early for wonderful pastries and coffee. Friendly service and atmosphere. Good croissants!

Date of visit: January 2020
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Mary P, Owner at Saudade, responded to this reviewResponded January 21, 2020

Thank you so much ChristineS983! Happy Travels. Mary

Reviewed January 19, 2020 via mobile
Great

Good tastes, great quality. Eat good portuguese food, in a good price. I would recommend this restaurant to everyone visits the area.

Date of visit: January 2020
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Mary P, Owner at Saudade, responded to this reviewResponded January 21, 2020

Dear Panagiotisk703, Thank you so much for your kind words about our café. Happy Travels

Reviewed January 13, 2020
Stylish cafe with nice selection of home cooked food and pastries

Great pit stop before and after walking around Sintra. Good selection of snack, pastries and great coffee. Service with a smile

Date of visit: January 2020
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Mary P, Owner at Saudade, responded to this reviewResponded January 21, 2020

Hello DavidgK3816WU Thank you so much for your wonderful review of our café! Happy Travels. Mary

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Gagan K
July 18, 2018|
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Response from rost724 | Reviewed this property |
I’m vegetarian and had no difficulty They are very accommodating
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March 8, 2018|
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Response from Michèle M | Reviewed this property |
I apologize for not seeing your question before now. I hope if the restaurant was open and you went, you were not disappointed. I know they are usually open on a Sunday. Again, my apologies for not seeing your question prior... More
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Alohapiapia
December 5, 2017|
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Response from Luís P | Property representative |
Dear Alhoapiapia We are open on Dec 31, 2017 from 8pm to 4pm Yes, we serve ligth meals. Soap, Quiche, salads, toasted sandwiches, etc etc Thanks Luís Pereira manager
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