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Certificate of Excellence2017 - 2019 Winner
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€4 - €8
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Portuguese, Cafe, Grill, Street Food
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly
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Reviewed 28 January 2020

Good coffee, good pastry, sweet and savory. Sandwiches so so, it's just the fact that the Portuguese do understand meat, but not meats. Ham and dried sausage are poor in general. Lovely people here.

Date of visit: January 2020
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Reviewed 17 October 2019 via mobile

There is quite a number of tables down the steps in the back or you can “take away” (take out) informal

Date of visit: October 2019
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Reviewed 15 September 2019 via mobile

Friendly staff, nice pastry as well as mixed cheese and meat place. Highly recommended for lunch or quick snack. The bread is exceptionally fresh as well as the pastry. Food +++++ Staff +++++ Ambience +++++

Date of visit: September 2019
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Reviewed 9 August 2019 via mobile

One of the best places in the island to order birthday cakes! They are delicious! Good cakes and empanadas. Familiar service.

Date of visit: May 2019
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Reviewed 8 July 2019 via mobile

Lovely cafe on the main square. Good value, small selection of ice cream but very tasty. Pastries varied and delicious. Staff attentive and friendly. Recommended

Date of visit: July 2019
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Reviewed 11 December 2018 via mobile

Went here to have my very first taste of this famous Portuguese custard tart, Pastel de Nata! I fell in love with it at first bite! The tart was crispy and flaky! The custard was creamy, sweet, and cinnamony. The delicious taste combined with the...More

Date of visit: September 2018
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Reviewed 25 September 2018 via mobile

Extraordinary place for your coffee time! Great coffee, unique desserts and nice personal. Enjoy when in RG.

Date of visit: September 2018
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Reviewed 12 July 2018

Had a good bifana here and a cheese sandwich, tasty food, helpful staff and good prices. Also had pastries etc which looked nice.

Date of visit: July 2018
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Reviewed 23 June 2018 via mobile

I was very suprised because A Merenda is very famous for their amazing deserts, they have a huge varaity od really good pastries. But they also have good local food such as beef meet, hamburger and diferent salats that is great for a QuickTime lunch.

Date of visit: June 2018
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Reviewed 21 June 2018 via mobile

The place is just outstanding. For a sweet or for a drink it is a great choice. Positioned on the main square it is a great to have a treat a enjoy local vibe.

Date of visit: June 2018
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