The Shop

In addition, Padaria Formosa is also dedicated to selling organic and certified-origin products, such as honey, jams and jellies, canned goods and olive oils. All these products bear the mark of quality and tradition that make Formosa a unique and special place.
By visiting this establishment you will be supporting a family business that is dedicated to preserving tradition. Manuel Ferreira’s daughter, Mónica Botelho de Lemos Silva Ferreira, together with her partner Rui Freitas, are the faces of this commercial establishment and are committed to maintaining the quality and authenticity that make the Padaria Formosa a place to visit.

Shop History

The Padaria Formosa has over 100 years of history and maintains the traditional manufacturing processes of some of the most iconic products of Portuguese bakery. It has been located at Rua de Gondarém n.º 362 since 1875, and there you can find “pão-de-ló” (similar to sponge cake), “bolo-rei” (a festive cake in the shape of a crown, which is part of Portuguese tradition and is typically eaten during the Christmas season and on the Three Kings’ Day. It contains candied fruit and some dried fruit.), “fogaça” (a sweet bread that results from a vow to Saint Sebastian and is the basis for the Fogaceiras Festival, which takes place annually on 20 January in Santa Maria da Feira, in Portugal. Its shape alludes to the towers of the Castle of Santa Maria da Feira.) and many other delicacies which delight everyone. But the offer at Padaria Formosa is not only limited to sweets. The breads are equally delicious, with some varieties baked in wood-burning ovens, like the corn bread. And the “Bolas de Berlim” (doughnut with no central hole filled with a pastry cream, made from sweet yeast dough fried in lard or cooking oil, with a jam filling, and usually covered in powdered or conventional sugar.), one of the icons of Portuguese pastry, are baked in the oven instead of fried, which gives them a unique texture and flavour.

Products and Services

There you can find “Bolas de Berlim”, “pão-de-ló” , “bolo-rei ”, “fogaça” and many other delicacies which delight everyone. But the offer at Padaria Formosa is not only limited to sweets. The breads are equally delicious, with some varieties baked in wood-burning ovens, like the corn bread.

Business Hours

Contacts

Parish: União das freguesias de Aldoar, Foz do Douro e Nevogilde
Address: Rua de Gondarém 362 , 4150-371 Porto
Postal Code: 4150-371 Porto
226180781
geral@padariaformosa.com
https://www.padariaformosa.com/
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General Data

Main activity: Traditional food and drink retail
Opening Year: 1875
Main Code of Economic Activity (CAE): 47240