Mercearia Dona Mécia

Cafés

Portugal is known for its delicious sweet pastries and cakes. One of the most famous ones is the pastel de nata, a tart filled with creamy egg custard. But you won't only find a pastelaria full of pasteis de nata, they have much more to offer such as pastel de côco, and tarte de amêndoa. For those among us who don't speak Portuguese, these pastries are a coconut and almond tarts. Get yourself a cup of coffee or tea and you will have the perfect lunch. Be prepared to return home having packed on a couple of extra pounds.

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Barreirinha Bar Café

Sometimes all you need is a cool drink in one hand, and a small bite to eat in the other. Luckily, there is Barreirinha Bar Café. The bar has beautiful panoramic views of the ocean, and serves a mean Mojito. You can order an avocado burger on the …

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The Snug Smoke House

Homemade cakes, burgers, soups, wraps. There is nothing that The Snug can't provide for your empty stomach. They offer loads of dishes suitable for vegetarians, and serve the most amazing cakes, such as the Madeira honey …

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A Confeitaria

For those who have a sweet tooth, A Confeitaria is the place to go for a quick fix. There is a large selection of traditional Madeiran pastries, quiches, and sandwiches. Don't forget to try the national Portuguese treasure, pastel de …

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Loja do Chá

Sometimes all you need is a cup of tea. Loja do Chá is the famous tea house and shop where you can pick over 120 different types of tea from all over the world. You can order all sorts of snacks to enjoy with your cup of tea, such as homemade cakes and …

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Boutique Lido

This tiny coffee shop has been described as a little gem of Funchal. Typical Portuguese cakes, ice cream and sandwiches, Boutique Lido has got it all. The little cafe is very popular, but it's surely worth the short …

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Mercearia Dona Mécia

Mercearia Dona Mécia is the place where locals come to unwind and watch the world go by. The place is located down a little cobbled street and is known for its relaxing vibe and tasty tapas. Be sure to pay a visit when you are in …

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Museu Café & Petisco

Craving a snack? Look no further, there are all sorts of small dishes which will satisfy your cravings at Museu Café. Personal favourites of the locals are the octopus salad, vegetarian lasagna and the tuna sandwich. Don't forget to order a famous cup of Portuguese …

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Art Food Corner

Art Food Corner combines speciality coffee, healthy food and, of course, art. Explore a huge variety when it comes to juices, smoothies, detox drinks and kombucha flavours. There are also gluten-free toasties available, which makes the experience even more …

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O Calhau

Locally sourced ingredients combined with age-old tradition, that's what O Calhau is all about. They honour the Mediterranean culture by creating dishes such as bruschetta, eggplant stuffed with tomatoes, and a variety of pasta dishes. You can find the cafe next to the Cathedral of …

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Penha d'Águia

If you want to try a slice of traditional Madeiran cake, look no further. Penha d'Águia has made a name for itself by serving top notch cakes and sandwiches. Bolo de Mel da Madeira is the famous honey cake of Madeira, so do not miss out on this …

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