The star of Lisboa Patisserie. These are described as 'absolutely perfect — crisp, creamy, and fresh out of the oven'. The caramelized exterior gives way to creamy egg custard inside. They often sell out by 2pm on weekends. Reviews call this the most authentic pastel de nata in London. Two tarts for £1.80.
Tips from diners
Arrive before 2pm on weekends — the pastel de nata often sell out by then. Come by noon on Saturdays to guarantee you get them.
Try to get them fresh from the oven in the early morning — the pastry is crispest and the custard is still warm. Ask staff when the next batch comes out.
Reviewers describe the rice cakes as 'particularly good'. These are light, delicate, and made fresh daily. A simple Portuguese classic that showcases the quality of ingredients and technique at Lisboa. Excellent value at around £1 per piece.
Tips from diners
The rice cakes are made fresh daily and showcase Lisboa's quality — they're light and delicate, not heavy like some versions.
Reviewers highlight these as 'particularly good'. A flaky pastry filled with quality ham, sharp cheese, and olives. Substantial enough for a light breakfast or snack. These are sold by the piece at around £1.20 each.
Tips from diners
Arrive before 3pm if you want savory items — reviewers note most savory pastries sell out by mid-afternoon.
Classic French-style croissant made fresh daily. Simple, buttery, and a staple in the morning queue. Plain or with dark chocolate folded inside. At around £1.50, this is one of London's best-value croissants.
Tips from diners
At £1.50 this is one of London's best-value croissants — the quality rivals places charging £3-4 in central London.
A proper espresso served small and strong, the way it's drunk in Portugal. The perfect pairing for any pastry. Staff are Portuguese and the coffee tastes like it's been brought straight from Lisbon. Around £1.50-£2.
Tips from diners
Order the espresso small and strong, the Portuguese way — it pairs perfectly with the sweetness of the pastel de nata.
Lisboa Patisserie has been a staple on Golborne Road for decades, serving authentic Portuguese pastries to a devoted crowd of locals. The interior is rustic and humble — traditional, not trendy. It's always busy, queuing shoulder-to-shoulder with Portuguese aunties, construction workers, and tourists hunting for the best value pastry in London. Everything is made in-house, fresh, and sold at prices that feel like a mistake.
Arrive early and definitely before 2pm on weekends if you want pastel de nata — they often sell out. Get there by noon on Saturdays to guarantee stock.
You can buy 4-5 pastries for under £10, making this one of the cheapest places to get a proper breakfast in Notting Hill. The quality rivals places 3x the price.
The interior is basic and humble — no seating to speak of. Most people queue, buy, and eat as they walk. It's part of the charm. Get a pastry and a coffee, then find a spot on Golborne Road.
Come on a weekday morning (Mon-Fri before 11am) if you want to avoid crowds and actually have a moment to chat with the staff about what just came out of the oven.
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