The Shop

In 1893, Fábrica Santo António, heavily influenced by the English culture that was so present in our society, emerged as the first biscuit factory in the region. At teatime, biscuits were present on every table.
Francisco Roque Gomes da Silva decided to found Madeira’s first biscuit factory in 1893. At a time when there was a strong presence of English families in Madeiran society, which ended up influencing the local customs, Francisco Roque realised that the imported tradition of eating biscuits at teatime would be a business opportunity to create a locally made product without depending on the foreign market. He then set about making his own biscuits, focusing on the quality of the ingredients and the rigour with which they were made.
Over the years, his wife Guilhermina broadened the factory’s range of recipes, blending traditions and implementing family recipes that have been passed down through the generations, remaining to this day in the 5th generation of the family. A passion for quality and rigour in production are the fundamental principles left by the founders.

130 years later, they maintain the same quality and consistency as always, as a benchmark brand in Madeira.

Yesterday, today, and always, biscuits are the perfect companion for the short breaks in the day…
They delight children and adults alike, creating happy memories!

Shop History

The Fábrica Santo António store is located in the same building as the factory, right in the heart of the city of Funchal. The space breathes history and respects the original layout right from the start, offering its customers an authentic journey through time.
The shelves and cupboards are the same as they have always been. You can still feel the scars of time on the wooden top of the service counter. The antique pieces and colourful metal tins naturally embellish the space. The store is scented by the fresh batches that are constantly coming out, as are the adjacent streets, were this store not located on the Travessa do Forno (literally, Oven Lane).
They say that when you arrive in Funchal it is very easy to find Fábrica Santo António, you just have to follow the delicious aroma, which is why they have been a living part of this city since 1893.
In the store, customers can buy some products in bulk, such as Marmalade and Maria or Quadrada biscuits. These products are always fresh and are produced and sold daily in the shop.

Products and Services

The true flavour of Madeiran tradition.
The careful selection of the best ingredients is part of Fábrica Santo António’s philosophy, allowing the company to maintain the best quality in the production of its entire range of products.

The production of the biscuits using a centuries-old recipe has been maintained, as well as the biscuits in their most varied forms, the sugar cane honey cake, the marmalade, the sweets and candies, making them unique and special, lasting for generations.

Business Hours

Additional information:

Shop closed on Sunday and Holidays.

Contacts

Parish: Funchal (Sé)
Address: Travessa do Forno 27 – 29 , 9000-077 Funchal
Postal Code: 9000-077 Funchal
291220255
fabrica.sto.antonio@netmadeira.com
http://www.fabricastoantonio.com/index.php/pt/
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General Data

Main activity: Traditional food and drink retail
Opening Year: 1893
Main Code of Economic Activity (CAE): 10822