Portugalia Bakery - Bradford

Nice place fresh food but not as clean as i thought (tables chairs and floors had crumbs all over the place) and staff seemed a bit disorganized. They have a good variety of items for sale and im sure the local people appreciate this place. the pastries looked delicious but i did not buy any.

I have passed by this bakery for years until now. I went in to buy the custard tarts and was blown away by everything they had from delicious looking treats, cold cuts, cheeses, bread and more. I ended up buying the tarts, eclairs and buns. All were wonderful and I can't wait to go back and try some more.

Went in this morning, went up to the cashier to order. Was not greeted by anyone. Waited a couple minutes and nothing. One of the employees went over to a women who was conversing with a group of people, greeted her and proceeded to service her when clearly I was waiting. Finally the women getting the service turns to me and says “or sorry were you waiting in line?”. Clearly I was. Walked out. Great service!

Not sure how this passed the quality control standards of a Portuguese bakery, but the nata were basically a scrambled egg inside with sugar. No custard whosoever. Then the almond croissant was hard as a rock and thick like dense bread. The baguette and Portuguese buns were good however. Just be sure to inspect their bakery goods before purchasing. Hopefully they will use this opportunity to improve. Otherwise a great little place with nice folks.

My partner and I absolutely adore this place. We've visited twice and have enjoyed both savory and sweet offerings. Their cakes and sweet breads are incredibly delicious. They offer a variety of cheesecakes, cakes, and pastries, including delightful cream puffs. For sweet breads, you'll find options filled with cinnamon, chocolate, coconut, and more. I also tried their breaded and fried savory snacks that remind me of Brazilian coxinha, which I believe are called croquettes in English. They come in a range of flavors, including chicken, ground beef, cod, white fish, vegetables, and shrimp. Additionally, they have savory breads, such as buns stuffed with ham and cheese, charcuterie, or sausage. We fell in love with this place not only for the fantastic food but also because of the warm and friendly staff. They are patient and never rush you.