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Hugely popular with the cool crowd, Brites has almost single handedly established artisan bread on the Porto foodie scene. With its slow fermentation processes, and no expense spared on key ingredients such as butter, the artisan padaria could tempt even the most dedicated of carb-avoiders with its loaves, cakes, and buttery croissants. There's a takeaway counter and now an adjoining sit-down spot.
In business since 1896, the attractively restored Confeitaria do Bolhão is one of the oldest bakeries in town. There's a vast range of breads, pastries, and other local treats, including the featherlight pão-de-ló sponge cake.
