Provincetown Portuguese Bakery

SO good. Such sweet staff and delicious food! I went twice on my 1.5 day trip to Provincetown. The egg tarts, fruit tarts, and breakfast sandwiches are all top tier. 50/10. The clinic next door has a deal where you get a $5 bakery gift card with free STI testing. Gathered me right up. I’ll be back. Tuesday is such a gem! 💎

This Portuguese bakery is an institution here in the town of Provincetown. Wonderful breakfast sandwiches. Wonderful baked goods of all kinds. Wonderful staff. It is a true classic. The inside café is simple, modest, and clean. If they are available, try the malassadas, a traditional Portuguese treat of deep fried though, dusted with sugar. Thank you to all the folks at the Portuguese bakery!

Yes, it's really all about the malasadda. Perfectly crispy fried and sugar coated outside, soft and chewy inside. Why stop there, though? This is a true Portuguese bakery. Get a coffee to go and indulge in the pasteis de nata, the classic Portuguese pastry, and the bolas de Berlin, a Bavarian cream filled Portuguese donut. How's that for fusion food!? #DoOrDonut #HalfBaked (Visited 8/11/25)

Absolutely phenomenal food. I got a ham and cheese croissant, and a banana nut muffin. I totally loved both! I will be back!

Stay away unless you are prepared to want to return EVERY day!! The desserts are sooooo good. The brownies are heaven and the fried dough is insanely addictive. The only downside is they do a surcharge with credit card use which I saw no signage for. Cash is understandably best for this small business but they should warn people of the fees. The staff does have a tendency to rush people through but that seems necessary as the space is small and most people want to get in and out quickly. Def worth a visit!

Got some pasteis de nata and a bolinho from this place. They weren’t mind blowing but good and very reminiscent of my experiences eating them in Portugal and Brazil.

Very clean authentic bakery with wonderful food and drinks! It is a bakery, not a restaurant so we didn’t expect it but they offer a few tables to sit and eat. We were taking a photo outside of it, and the gentleman working offered to take our family photo and every employee inside greeted us as well and bid us a farewell upon leaving. We will be coming back.

Extra special service with deliciousness in everything here. The bakery is amazing. We ordered fried dough with sugar and a blondie. Then, as we chatted with other customers about the eclair filling, the baker brought us each a taste to try. Extraordinary effort and generosity! I’m giving it a rare (for me) 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️!

Delicious pasteis de nata, I haven't had one this good since when I was in Lisbon. Would I drive all the way to Provincetown again just for pasteis? Perhaps

Bustling local bakery with fresh pastries. The original Portuguese egg tart was solid. Not the best I've had, but still very good. The egg tart was moist and sweet but the crust was a bit undercooked and not crispy enough! The American macaroon cookie was unfortunately distasteful. Soft texture but lacking coconut and chocolate was glossy and not sweet.

I have not yet visited Portugal, but I imagine this is the type of place you would see there. Friendly service, cool little design with bakers and service on each side, and incredible food. The Chariz and cheese croissant was out of this world. Also really enjoyed the light and fluffy Bavarian cream roll, and little delicate and mild lemon tart. We will definitely be back to try their signature fried dough treats.

A dream come true for anyone that loves sweets and carbs. Try asking what came out of the oven recently, since the fresh warm items are awesome. Oh yeah, and do not miss the pateis de nata. Pasteis de Nata: This is it. This is the thing to get here! Mine was warm and runny with a flaky crust, really just perfect. Feels more custardy than egg tarts you typically get in Chinatown. I devoured this real easily. Lemon Pasteis de Nata: Seemed a little more coagulated than the original. Not sure if that was the lemon curdling things or if it was just cooked earlier. It was still very good, but I prefer the original. Bolas de Berlin: A very fresh tasting doughnut with creamy custard inside and crunchy sugar granules outside. In a region that worships Dunkin', it's nice to taste something the doesn't seem as mass produced. Linguica Roll: The only savory pastry I tried. While I do like linguica, I don't think I'm a fan of cold large chunks of linguica. Fresh out of the oven, this may have been really good like pepperoni bread. But it just didn't hit with me when served cold. Penhascos: This looked like a regular meringue with chocolate chips baked in. I was pleasantly surprised to find a fluffy creamy center underneath the crispy shell. This was really good and more meringue should totally do this. Bear Claws: The most common baked good I tried. A classic breakfast party, good with coffee. But definitely not a first choice with so many other unique options.

Nice bakery right in the middle of Provincetown commercial district. Lots of baked and fried bakery choices with several Portuguese specialties. We had a couple of the malasadas, chocolate croissant, and the bola thing with cream filling. A little pricey but I suppose that should be expected from the location. Malasadas were pretty good. The axion that everything tastes good fried holds true for baked goods too apparently. Chocolate croissant was disappointing. Not flaky or chocolatey.

2nd date update - My second visit to Provincetown Portuguese Bakery earns the full 5-star. This time we ordered 3 malasadas to go. I mean, what's not to love? A large, light, airy treat of fried dough dipped in sugar. Or, as my daughter said, "It's like a doughnut only crispier and better!"Heavenly. Freshly made - the man at the front window was whipping up these delicious treats as they were ordered. They survived the quick bike ride home and were a delectable indulgence to start the day. Today I arrived around 9:15. Slightly longer line but it moved quickly. Friendly, efficient service once again. If you're in PTown, make this one of your must-stops! First review: I went for a morning run, then arrived at Provincetown Portuguese Bakery shortly after opening. No big lines yet, even though (or perhaps because?!) it was a Sunday morning. The short line moved quickly. I got an almond croissant, a chocolate croissant and a package of Portuguese sweet rolls to go. The case of bakery offerings looked enticing. Hard to choose, but I love a good almond croissant! My almond croissant was flaky, light flavorful. It could have used a tad more of the almond filling. Daughter was delighted by the delicious chocolate croissant she found waiting for her when she woke up. We all enjoyed the sweet rolls with dinner same evening. They are large! Also the rolls have good texture and that hint of sweetness. I suspect I'll be back for another round of pastries before our vacation ends. :)

I really wanted to like the Ptown Portuguese Bakery but in bakers terms it did not rise for the occasion. I am a Nata addict (custard pastry of Portugal). The natas here only loosely resembled what you would find in Portugal and not in a good way. The staff were unpleasant as well. I asked for tap water and the staff barked "we do not provide that." Heard loud and clear. No thanks.

This sweet little bakery in the heart of Ptown has gained a new follower for sure. Between all the wonderful looking baked goods it was hard to choose on what to get. Well I love Portuguese malasadas and had to try this one as I usually get mine in Hawaii. This one was a little bit on the sweeter side for my liking but was definitely very tasty. This would have been a great afternoon desert with some coffee. We also ordered the Lingucia roll which was very delicious. Think of a bao bun with Portuguese sausage inside and cheese on top of it. This had to be my favorite for sure. If I ever get back to Ptown I will for sure be back to try the many more mouthwatering pastries that they offer.

My mom and I came here after getting off the ferry and waiting for the bus. We got the traditional tarts which were good but the star of the show was the scone. It had great texture and flavor. We were planning to come back and grab another one before we got back on the ferry but ran out of time. On a nice day there are some red tables outside that you can sit on which adds a nice touch.

Looked this place up from Yelp as I was exploring Provincetown and there was a line out the door. I originally thought they didn't have anymore malasadas because the case looked empty. Thank God I asked and they had a whole bunch freshly made in the back. Not too bad at all and not too sweet at all, I was also glad it was warm when we just bought them.

Tiramisu was great. The owner is nice and welcomed us to town. A few tables for dining in and overall friendly vibes. Recommend!

Malassadas! If you've just stumbled across this review and don't know what they are- fried dough tossed in cinnamon sugar. A guaranteed winner really. For decades they've been frying these up in addition to baking dozens of other pastries and breads every day. While their counter case full of other goodies wasn't enough to get me off the fried dough, their lobster tail pastries looked very tempting. I did buy a cod fish fritter, for science, but it wasn't my jam. I could see the appeal though, like a fishy hushpuppy, packed in my lunch bag on a fishing vessel or something back in the day. Their iced coffee isn't sweet at all so if you don't want too much sugar as you inhale the malassadas, this may be the cup for you. They started serving them at 8:30 on the weekday mornings I visited. Check out the front left window to see if they're frying them up. On Saturday morning they had some warm in the pastry case. They know what we're coming for, the fried dough, a local favorite, perfect for a stroll down the wharf.

So we came for coffee and the famous Malasadas. It's a cute bakery that had about 50 deserts that looked SO good. We only had the malasada which was very good, would definitely recommend...in fact the next time we are in town we are going to try MANY of the other deserts because honestly they truly looked spectacular. The guys behind the counter were very friendly.

For so many years that I've visited Provincetown, I have always found something sweet and good to eat from this bakery. The bakery itself has been around since around 1900. It started out serving as a hub to feed the growing community and the hungry fisherman. The business has passed through a few Portuguese families and is now operated by partners George and Chuck. Most of the recipes have been handed down from generation to generation. Including original recipes from the founders of the bakery in 1901. A collection gathered through the years from Portugal. George has an extensive baking and pastry background including starting Dolce Bakery in Milford, DE and time at the Breakers in Pam Beach. If you see a line out front in the morning it's most likely because the Malassadas are ready! I am partial to natas and carrot cakes, so I am in heaven, everything I shop here.

I am so excited that they offer delivery!!! I'm so happy that they're doing so well. Everything's been amazing including the pasteis de nata!! The ambiance is definitely more touristy and seems less homey than it used to be, but I'm sure that'll also change with time.

Not the original Portuguese Bakery where they sell Portuguese delicacies if that's what your looking for. Nice looking if you want a regular Bakery that's pricey.

Great spot to stop first thing in the morning, just off the ferry from Boston. The line is long but moves quickly. I ordered the fried dough as it was being made fresh while I was there. It was delicious but very similar to a fresh churro. I ordered a few things while there, as I planned to be out on a bike most of the day and figured I'd have something yummy for the trail. Bolas de Berlin absolutely hit the high mark for me. Not only was it the most amazing fluffy dough covered dusted in sugar and spices on the outside but it had the most magical custardy filling inside. One week later and I'm still craving it!

Very good baked goods on Commercial Street. Did not get the fried dough because of the long wait, but the Portuguese highlights were all great.

Being raised right outside Ironbound Newark... we know our Portuguese bread and desserts. When we were visiting P-Town last summer and spotted the bakery we had to see how it compared with our bakeries back home. It did not disappoint. As authentic as it gets. The workers were extremely welcoming, the entire place is spotless, and best off all the bread/desserts are super fresh. We will definitely be back next time we are in the area. Huge plus dispensaries are right down the block... perfect pitstop when munchies strike.

The BEST food-related part of our trip to Provincetown! Gotta get the malassadas and the portuguese egg tarts. Being from NYC there is no shortage of good food but these were outstanding yet simple! MALASSADAS Portuguese fried dough - I refrain from calling it a donut outright because it is not nearly as heavy and oily as you might think from looking at it or comparing it to a donut. It is so light, airy, and pillowy; think like a good beignet! Biting into it is like biting into a cloud/pillow that is rolled in sugar, but not too sweet. It's actually much lighter than you might think and goes great with a cup of coffee! We got two just in case 1 wasn't enough; we should have gotten four! PORTUGUESE EGG TARTS / ORIGINAL + LEMON The lemon ones were nice and bright and didn't have too much of an egg flavor which was great. The flaky, crisp dough on both of them reigns supreme as some of the best I've had and they're just the right size for a quick snack. The size determines the crust to egg custard ratio and I think these pastries actually benefit from a smaller custard:crust ratio ie more crust. That way you get this flaky airiness as you bite into this soft, sweet (but not saccharine) smooth custard. The original especially has great layering on its rim and gives a nice crunch when you bite into it. Great work! Loved that we checked this place out and make this a necessary destination for you as well. When I'm back in town next I will def come back.

Thankful for this bakery - really yummy pastries of savory and sweet. I think it's so nice to be able to snack on such hard baking labor with so many options! Hard to choose just 5!

Their pasteis de nata/custard cups ($3.50 each) are really good! I decided to get the original flavor although they had both original and lemon. The filling is very soft but still holds together. I found that the custard cups are less eggy than Hong Kong-style egg tarts. My favorite part was the crust, which was super flaky and had just enough saltiness to pair with the sweet custard filling! I also tried their linguica rolls ($4.90 each). The rolls are pretty big so you get a lot of yummy bread in addition to a few savory bites of linguica. I'll have to try their malasadas next time. The smell of the frying oil really sticks to you after standing in line for a while.

Showed up to early for the fried dough delight. So I ordered a few pastries and an ice latte and waited. My pastries were amazing however the iced latte was sub par, hell it was downright sickening. I see they make fresh espresso drinks so I assumed when ordering she was gonna put her barista hat on and make me a tasty beverage to my liking. NOOOOOO she went to a machine with pre-made coffee and poured over ice plus No cream either. Come on man this is no way to serve me this drink ! I manned up added sugar and took a few sips before I tossed in garbage with anger on my face. Enough about that now. After 30 minutes they finally had the fried dough so of coarse I got some and away I went!

We come here every year during our summer vacation week in Ptown, and I'm also here now pre-season for an extended break. Their spinach and feta pastry is take-home for breakfast the next day. It reheats nicely in a microwave or better a toaster oven. Same for the ones with linguica. Also, as a POC in a very New England vacation spot, I'm sensitive to how people interact with me -- some folks treat you like a normal person (and some don't). These are the ones who treat me like a fellow human being -- not overly nice, just regular people having regular days. I like it that way, and I like it at the Portuguese Bakery.

When I'm day-tripping in ptown, I always come here for some malasadas. You can always see them frying up fresh batches of malasadas and it always looks so tempting. My mom loves it here because the malasadas remind her of the Chinese version of deep-fried dough called Sa-Yung. Also not to be missed here is the Pasteis de Nata aka Portuguese egg tarts. Tip: sprinkle some cinnamon on top of the Pasteis de Nata and it's just next level.

I gotta admit, I did not expect to walk by a bakery window and see malasadas for sale. If you've never had one, go get one now. They're like fried dough with powdered sugar kind of a yeasty flat doughnut, though they remind me more of the fried dough from a faire, but ... without all the bad elements of faire food (not greasy, and just generally delicious). The price on them was really reasonable, too. I also picked up a chocolate brownie, which was simply amazingly rich, delicious, and nearly caused me as much joy as the many lobster rolls. Seriously delicious.

Spending time in P-Town is synonymous with eating fresh, hot malasadas from the Provincetown Portuguese Bakery. A malasada, sometimes called "Portuguese fried dough," is a Portuguese confection. It is a fried type of doughnut, made of flattened rounds of yeast dough, flavoured with lemon zest and coated with granulated sugar and cinnamon. Delicious!!! This bakery has been in existence since 1936, offering many different types of bread and pastries. Highly recommend!!

Our friend is Portuguese and introduced us to the custard tarts years ago. I have not one since then, probably 10 years ago. We stumbled on this shop and glad we stopped on. We bought 4 tarts and man were they delicious. I miss them already.

We were told to go here for the Malasadas, fried dough. Not sure if this would be our lunch or just a snack, I thought we should share one... Fortunately, my wife told me no. We needed our own, in case it was good, knowing that she would eat her fair share of 83% of whatever item we order... She was right. This was just so good. We ordered some other baked goods to share too. Everything impressed me and I wish we could have spent more time there. I don't think any Portuguese people work there anymore, but the Portuguese are so important to the town. The workers were all friendly and provided us with plates, and napkins and brought our coffee over when we said we were dining in. There were a few small tables to enjoy a quick break. Possibly one of my favorite foods from spending a week in Massachusetts.

PTown's long history of Portuguese settlers really shows here!! There are a bunch of nice typical pastries here, but the main appeal is the unique selection of Portuguese specialties. I really liked everything I tried, particularly the Portuguese French toast and the unexpectedly good sweet potato dessert dumpling. There's also an assorted selection of important chocolates and sweets. Yummy!

I picked out this yummy looking donut the outside was perfect. When I tore it apart it was doughy and uncooked in the middle. The filling was good though. I didn't say anything, where I should have but I would try it again.

Server was very rude, and the bakery was dirty. Floor covered in trash. The baked goods were ok - had better.

We had read about the history of Portuguese fishermen settling in this area and were eager to grab a quick bite that did not require sit-down service. We stepped in and ordered a few ham and Swiss cheese croissants (they were out of linquisa croissants) and a pasteis de nata egg custard tart. I know they're also famous for malassadas (fried dough) and were tempted, but that would have probably filled us up too much. Nice, unique experience in P Town. Definitely give it a try.

Ive come at least 19-15 times in last 3 years and stop by for fried dough i loved as kid. "We arent making anymore" "out for the day" Ive come every time of day . Nothing. Stop teasing me. You dont make anymore right? Just tell me we can break up and move on but take my money, make some fried dough. PLEASE. We love you guys but its a running joke to come to provincetown and "not making it today".

The same RUDE man insures that I made a mistake in returning.... Their pastries are over-priced and not nearly as good (nor love-filled) as my Portuguese Nana used to make. Steer Clear. Don't give these self-important jerks your time nor money.

What a wonderful and unique bakery! We were determined to come here and try their Pasteis De Nata because we had it in Lisbon. Our second visit was the day we departed and we got Breakfast Sandwiches, a Malasada, and another two Pasteis De Nata. It was a lot of food, but we don't anticipate having this again for quite some time. It's a bakery, so it's best to grab your food to go and find someplace to sit. Service was friendly enough; be patient because it appears the English might not be the first language for some staff. Weight: 3, 4/5 Food: weight: 1, 5/5 Value: weight: 1, 5/5 I rounded up because it is really hard to run a bakery so give them the benefit.

INCREDIBLE!!! Best pastel de nata outside of Belem, Portugal. Coffee was the best coffee ever a must have in P town!

3rd trip out of 4 only to have them tell me they stopped making Fried Dough for the day ??? Just now I can honestly say almost entire line of folks left when he told us done for day. Grill has yet to be open when I have been there.

Bolas de Berlin had no filling, and the lobster didn't either! I'm pretty sure bolas should have custard filling, and every lobster tail I've ever had has had a whipped cream filling. These two items were a complete letdown and a waste of money. Seagulls wouldn't even eat them.

I've been going here since I was a kid. Amazing to return as an adult to see that things haven't changed much. The sweet bread never disappoints. One of the best breakfast sandwiches I've ever had. The pastries are amazing. This is a must stop while in PTown!!

Was disappointed that the eclairs and Neapolitans changed. Now they have the same vanilla pudding that you can get the eclairs at Stop and Shop. And the Neapolitans just don't taste the same. I called and asked if they would consider going back to the real cream puff type filling and he said no

Wonderful food. Fun atmosphere. The kids loved the fried dough. We look forward to returning.

Extremely average pasteries, absurd prices. Totally fair to skip this place even if it is "iconic P-town."

Surprisingly we escaped the long wait by coming at 12 on Labor Day for some breakfast. I had this place bookmarked for a while after hearing all the great reviews about the linguiça breakfast sandwiches. We ordered a BEC on a Portuguese roll and then the Portuguese Extravagnza which came with the linguica, egg and cheese. While a bit on the pricy side (~$8) and smaller side, it was really good and surprisingly cheesy. I like that the egg in the sandwich wasn't an omelette either. We also decided to get the fried dough as they were making them fresh in the window for $3.15. This was the best fried dough we've had! I would come back here to try all the other treats....

My family visited Provincetown for the first time, and I knew I had to try out this bakery! We arrived right in the middle of the Carnival festival, so the streets and the bakery were quite crowded, but we had a pleasant experience. I ordered an egg tart and lemon ginger scone. The egg tart had a super flaky crust and delicious custard and the scone was super flavorful and light. My dad ordered the Patinhas de veado and really liked it. I wish I ordered the malasadas - will have to if I visit again.

First time in after living years on the Cape and that's only because I stay away from sweets. Today I went in and it will be the last time, the guy with the gray pony tail couldn't have been a less interested, less friendly and awful. Rude and poor service!

I came here after a recommendation and am glad I did! The shop is small and unassuming but the pastries/desserts are really well done. We actually came back twice! In the morning they had fresh malasada (literally took out of the fryer when I ordered) but they were out by the time I came back in the evening. It was absolutely delicious and I could come get one every day!

Went on a weekend at 11am hoping to try some Portuguese pastries and everything was basically sold out. I inquired about the Pastel de nata and they told me they were sold out. I asked if they would be getting more and he told me, "Maybe later, I don't know". I asked about the malasadas, he told me "Later at 1:30 maybe". Not sure why he didn't know whether or not there would be more pastries - don't they bake them on site? Or are they buying them from elsewhere? And also, how can you already be out of a very signature Portuguese pastry 3 hours into opening?

I stop here Everytime I come to the Cape. Am half Portuguese. My fave dessert are pasteis de Nata. These are a B if Giving a grade. The texture is right. A little lemony (not my thing) but it is a B because they are small and expensive. Still, I get them...can't help it.

Not to familiar with Portuguese bakeries so I decided to check it out. The staff was very friendly and super nice . The inside looked cleaned which is a big thing for me. There was many options of pastries to try but this sponge cake looked very good it was called patinhas de Veado. I never had it before but it wasn't bad maybe a bit dry for me as I thought it would be a bit more moist than what it was only because I saw it had some custard on it . The price was okay not to expensive. It had some back I would probably try something else.