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View through the granite doorway: the glass case of bolas de Berlim and the warmly lit tiled counter
The shop counter: glass case of bolas, black espresso machine, exposed granite wall and kraft coffee bags
Side courtyard with a large mural of bold colourful shapes, turquoise bistro tables with orange seats and plants
Historic centre of Porto

Two things, done properly.

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Com creme ou sem creme?

For some, one is enough on its own. For others, it's better with company. Choose yours!

  • Bola de Berlim with egg custard piped visibly on top rather than hidden inside

    com creme

    Split and crowned with egg custard — on top, in plain sight, as it should be.

  • Sugar-rolled bolas de Berlim without cream, in close-up with serving tongs

    sem creme

    Soft dough, crackling sugar and cinnamon, nothing else. For the purists.

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How we make it

  1. Whole Madagascar vanilla pods

    Portuguese lemon zest

  2. Whole milk from northern Portugal

    Eggs from Portuguese cage-free (ao solo) hens

  3. Baked fresh every hour and served warm

    No additives

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Events & catering

Mini bolas de Berlim com creme, made for events.

Book at least 24 hours ahead.

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What our clients say

  • The best bola de Berlim in Portugal! Excellent dough — light, fluffy and fresh, with very good quality cream — perfect amount of sweetness. Would recommend to anyone visiting Porto as a must-try!

    Jessica Hall★★★★★Google review

  • They do just 2 things — bolas and coffee. But they do it flawlessly… REAL specialty coffee… Phenomenal light and fluffy dough and delicious cream.

    Mikhail Efimov★★★★★Google review

  • What an incredible surprise!!! The bola de berlim freshly made: soft, light and warm, against the freshness of the cream!

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    Leonor Bivar★★★★★Google review

  • Incredible berlim — had a few excellent ones across Portugal, however this one stood out! Excellent chewy dough with a delicate flavour with hints of cinnamon and lemon, complemented by the rich crème pâtissière.

    Jordan Cser★★★★★Google review

  • The dough is much lighter and the cream is excellent, balanced and with a subtle touch of lemon. You can tell the care that goes into the product, and that they keep coming out fresh throughout the day. And the coffee is also at a level well above the usual.

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    Tiago Borges★★★★★Google review

  • By far the best coffee I've had in Portugal! And the bolas are amazing too!!!

    Kylie Bergman★★★★★Google review

  • The best bolas de Berlim in Porto! Fresh, fluffy and very tasty. Great coffee. And there’s a very pleasant, colourful courtyard for a break in the middle of downtown.

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    Joana Braga★★★★★Google review

  • Best bola de Berlim I've tried!!! Absolute must visit… Traditional bolas de Berlim, the recipe is perfectly balanced!

    Victoria S★★★★★Google review

  • The bola was excellent: the size was just right, the dough fluffy and the cream delicious, with a subtle touch of lemon… With the coffee, it was the perfect combination. Highly recommended!

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    Pedro Sa Lima★★★★★Google review

  • The Bolas de Berlim are, without exaggeration, the best I've ever had in my life. Perfectly soft, generously filled, and soooo addictive… Amazing pastries, great coffee and lovely people.

    Mica Rumeu★★★★★Google review

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Address

Rua da Ponte Nova 58, 4050-485 Porto

Weekly hours

Weekly hours

Monday09:00–12:30, 13:30–18:30
Tuesday09:00–12:30, 13:30–18:30
Wednesday09:00–12:30, 13:30–18:30
Thursday09:00–12:30, 13:30–18:30
Friday09:00–12:30, 13:30–18:30
Saturday09:00–12:30, 13:30–18:30
Sunday09:00–12:30, 13:30–18:30

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