Pastelaria Penha d'Águia: café in Madeira
Pastelaria Penha d'Águia is a traditional pastelaria in Funchal, São Martinho. It is known for Bolo de mel (Madeiran honey cake) and prices are low (€).
Classic Funchal pastelaria, bolo de mel, pastéis de nata, queijadas and a constant queue of locals at the counter. Stop for traditional Madeiran pastries in the centre.
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About Pastelaria Penha d'Águia
Pastelaria Penha d'Águia is a traditional pastelaria in Funchal, São Martinho
Locals come in for the bolo de mel (madeiran honey cake), and it's usually gone by early afternoon.
What to know before you go
- A standard bica (espresso) costs around €0.80–1.20; bolo do caco with garlic butter is usually €2.50–4.
- Hours: Monday–Sunday 07:30–20:00.
- Address: Rua do Vale da Ajuda 120, São Martinho, 9000-250 Funchal.
- Phone: +351 291 633 084.
- Google rating: 4.4 from 2,388 reviews.
- Price guide: €5–10 per person.
- Busy with locals at breakfast; takeaway and delivery available.
Best time to visit
Year-round. Mornings (08:00–11:00) are the most local, with fresh pastries and the after-work espresso ritual. Afternoons are quieter, better for a longer sit.
Opening hours
- Monday
- 07:30–20:00
- Tuesday
- 07:30–20:00
- Wednesday
- 07:30–20:00
- Thursday
- 07:30–20:00
- Friday
- 07:30–20:00
- Saturday
- 07:30–20:00
- Sunday
- 07:30–20:00
We have not confirmed these hours with the venue ourselves, call ahead before making a special journey.
Location
Funchal, São Martinho, Madeira · Open in OpenStreetMap · Google Maps
32.64200, -16.93200
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Frequently asked
What is Pastelaria Penha d'Águia known for?
Pastelaria Penha d'Águia is best known for its bolo de mel (madeiran honey cake), plus a wider traditional pastelaria offering.
How much does coffee cost at Pastelaria Penha d'Águia?
A bica (espresso) is typically €0.80–1.50 depending on the venue, with cappuccinos and flat whites around €2–3. This is at the affordable end of the Madeira café scale.
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