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Provincetown Portuguese Bakery
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68 reviews for Provincetown Portuguese Bakery
Review Highlights
"Crispy, warm, sugar-dusted fried dough from heaven."
(in 24 reviews)
"Malassadas, malassadas, malassadas."
(in 15 reviews)
"I love their malasadas and custard tarts."
(in 13 reviews)
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68 reviews in English
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Review from Sukanya S.
Somerville, MA
11/14/2011
This bakery is a P-town institution for a reason - the malasadas!
Like any other bakery, they have a myriad of baked goods.
But the fried dough pastries, malasadas, are God's own comfort food. Fried dough was never as irresistible as when I tore off a bit of the sugar-encrusted pastry and placed it on my tongue. These may resemble glazed doughnuts minus the hole in the center, but they have this unique sweetness that is just the right amount per pastry and no doughnut anywhere does this. The fried dough alone has a crispy-soft texture in every bite and the melange of all the flavors comes through deliciously even when the pastry is not warm/cold.
It was wanderlust that brought me to P-town, but it's destiny that brought me to the Portuguese Bakery! Life will never be the same again in the absence of those malasadas which made mia vita molta dolce. -
Review from Scott B.
Somerville, MA
12/13/2011
A long weekend in P-Town means I'll be eating breakfast 3 times... which means I'll be eating the portugese sausage breakfast sandwich from Provincetown Portugese Bakery 3 times.
This is seriously the bestest b-fast s-wich, and it's affordable! Sure beats dropping $30 for table service. -
Review from Cameron H.
Dover, MA
10/29/2011
Holy fried dough batman. Walking by one day while on vacation in Provincetown, my girlfriend and I noticed what appeared to be an alchemist in the window of this shop, turning an average looking ball of dough into a golden fried creation. After leaving a thick haze in the window from our bated breaths, we ventured in. Forgoing any use of what little intelligence I had command of after the blood had drained from my head to support my imminent digestive functions, I found myself standing at the counter, cluelessly gawking. As if by telekinesis, I was asked if I'd like one, and promptly handed, what I soon found out, would be the material representation of joy. Unlike traditional carnivals fried dough of yore, sugar is actually added to the batter, not simply sprinkled on top in some anemic powdered form. They could have said it was made with sunshine dust and unicorn blood, and I'd have been just as content.
If you're a diabetic or just have some odd aversion to sweet objects, I'd stay away. No bathroom in the shop, so plan on running (not walking) down the street to the dock to rinse the sugary goodness from your hands. Prices reasonable, not and very crowded inside. They do breakfast sandwiches as well, which looked equally as good. Certainly worth a stop in. -
Review from Cindi W.
Eureka, CA
11/1/2011
Ok, Malasadas are my fave thing to eat. Fried dough. Yes, when I was in Hawaii I ate them alot. Most Portuguese neighborhoods offer these, but not where I live and we do have a Portuguese area.
Well, when I saw this place, I got one right away. Yes, a fried donut with sweet dough, not too sweet, not too fried, dipped in sugar. Not a place for a diet. I had one everyday. UGH! love it! -
Review from Rafael D.
New York, NY
8/10/2011
Wake up early and head over. Order 2 eggs with cheese and linguica. Add some heat to it if you want. Best quick hearty breakfast in town. And if you are into funnel cakes, well, they have something similar. Portuguese fried dough. They also have codfish croquettes, plus an assortment of other Portuguese favorites.
This bakery is located close to the ferry landing, so if you are there for the day, it is close by.
Oh yeah, if you are a BofA customer and need an ATM, the only BofA ATM in the area is right next door. -
Review from Jeff J.
7/24/2011 1 Check-in Here
This was actually the third time I had been here. This time I came with 4 friends who LOVE bakeries. Malassadas were a must of course--but, the more I eat them, the more I find them to be like glorified funnel cakes. Yes, I LOVE funnel cakes and thus LOVE malassadas... but failing to see why they're SO special to all the reviewers. They're great...but don't go in expecting something ridiculous.
All the pastries we ordered were GREAT. The key lime tart in particular was perfect, clearly made with key limes (this seems to be a foregone conclusion, but many places try to get by with regular limes). Crust was flaky. We brought many of the pastries home and regretted not buying more. We spent the rest of our vacation trying out other bakeries, and none could match.
I'd caution people not to expect the world out of the malassadas, but the baked goods are certainly wonderful. Buy a bunch to go!! -
Review from Amanda T.
Jackson Heights, NY
7/21/2011
Good baked goods! (hehe) Great place to grab a little pick me up in the midst of your wanderings through the shops of P-Town. My family has some Portuguese ancestry via Macau/ Hong Kong and from what we can tell, this stuff is fairly legit. I see that many have written about the sweets, but their savory items are worth a munch, too. Good cod fritters, meat turnovers and the like. It's a great alternative to (or break from) all of the seafood and New England cuisine you're likely surrounded by on a Cape vacay.
Also, for those of you who like asian-style egg tarts, try the pastel de nata - their Portuguese ancestor.Listed in: Cavorting 'round the Cape
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Review from Dan G.
Kissimmee, FL
7/22/2011 2 Check-ins Here
Dude, REALLY! If you are in P-Town, this is a MUST! Go for breakfast and get the linguica and egg sandwich on a fresh Portuguese roll or a malasada, OMG to die for!
Get ready to wait a hot minute though... It gets PACKED like the guys britches that go there... WHAT! Pastries Galore and all of the bakery goods are worth the wait!
Eat Here For Sure if your in P-Town! -
Review from Susan R.
Jamaica Plain, MA
6/6/2011 3 Check-ins Here
Opens at 7am. Lovely morning stop. Not the best coffee/espresso in the world... but this place is a DAILY must while you are there.
Grab a snack, walk on the beach and get ready for your day.Listed in: So... you're in Provincetown.
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Review from Crys S.
JACKSON HTS, NY
11/12/2011
My husband and I came to P-town for our honeymoon. We had breakfast here one morning and it was very well done. I'd certainly grab a quick breakfast while visiting again!
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Review from Ariana Z.
Wellesley, MA
6/15/2011
Holy crap. This stuff is GOOD.
I had some of the sweet bakery items and some of the savory items and both were fantastic.
I was impressed especially with the chourico or linguica roll. I should have ordered a dozen of those before I left. -
Review from Shannon M.
Boston, MA
4/21/2011
Came here for breakfast and ordered a couple plain croissants, a ham and cheese croissant (my favorite! ask them to heat it up!), an apple tart and a blueberry tart, two malassadas, and some sub sandwiches.
Just to clarify, these were not consumed in one sitting by myself.
I liked the malassadas (fried dough covered with sugar), but found them a little too greasy to eat more than a few bites. But it was definitely tasty.
The tarts were so good, and we even took the blueberry tart home for a couple days before eating it and it was STILL delicious!
The woman working told us the bread and pastries are baked fresh each day, and you can taste it!
The sub sandwiches were okay. The baked goods are the reason to stop in... -
Review from David P.
Chicago, IL
9/27/2011
Fantastic codfish donuts... yes codfish donuts.. was interesting and a pleasant surprise. Look forward to visiting next time I am in town.
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Review from Brigid M.
9/30/2010
Thoughts of fried dough dance in my head. My family has had a house in Truro since the 1700's, and since the 1970's they've been frequenting the Portuguese Bakery, 1985 for yours truly. My grandfather (Doc) would buy fresh dough from here and make fried dough for breakfast throughout the summer. I loved tagging along early in the morning, with only the dog people on Commercial St., and returning home with the fruits of our labor. It was awe-some.
Nowadays, the malassadas bring all the boys to the yard. Yes, they are unreal. But, almost everything else that the Portuguese Bakery has to offer as well is too. AND everything is cheap. Under $3 easily cheap. So don't feel bad if you drop a sawbuck since you probably will leave with a half dozen goodies anyways. -
Review from Jeremy K.
8/15/2010 1 Check-in Here
Within just minutes of us boarding off the ferry, tour guide Marc made us take a left on Commercial street and we proceeded to enter this modest establishment. The windows mentioned the words Portugese baked goods, something which I had never experienced before. I was confused, trying to make sense of this and was overwhelmed by the delicious selection of baked goods they had in the display.
I made my way in line in this cramped place, hovering inches from a few tables and waiting like everyone else, pondering what to get but then sticking with the program; I ordered what everybody else did, a freshly fried malassadas, clarity came to me upon my first bite. Immediately upon my tastes buds exploding inside my mouth, I was happy. That set the tone for the entire day. Amazing. I want more. -
Review from Beth E.
Medford, MA
8/25/2010 1 Check-in Here
Last year I wasn't feeling well when we stopped by here, so I didn't get anything. I had a bite of a friend's malassada, but don't think I really got the full effect.
This year, we hopped off the ferry, and made a beeline for the Portuguese Bakery. Malassadas were hot, so we all hopped in line. One after the other procuring our own paper bag of hot, fried, sugary goodness. And for like $2.30. Now I get it. And will get it every time I go to P-town. -
Review from Matt E.
7/26/2010
3.5 stars...
After reading so much about the Portuguese Bakery I expected some amazing life changing bakery but I ended up just being underwhelmed (possibly because I live in New York City). The Portuguese Bakery is just a bare walls somewhat grungy feeling old world bakery serving up inexpensive baked goods ranging from the standard muffins and psalteries to more Portuguese specialties like fried dough (the same kind you'd get at any fair with powdered sugar). I didn't think the place was bad but I didn't think there was anything too amazing there either.
As a side note if you're wondering why you randomly keep bumping into something Portuguese in Cape Cod it's because the closest mainland east of Cape Cod is actually Portugal and starting around the 1860's many Portuguese started immigrating to Cape Cod due to it's booming fishing industry.Listed in: Cape Cod
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Review from Ann P.
7/10/2011
We have been going here for years for bread..yep, just the bread. You go home, toast it up, spread tons of butter and wow..I betcha it would go well with eggs...I love their malasadas and custard tarts..took my honey here..we enjoyed..
Listed in: Top Restaurants and Fun on…
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Review from Chris S.
Chicago, IL
1/7/2011 2 Check-ins Here
The bread. THE BREAD.
I always rate on 'true to character'--a Portuguese Bakery doesn't need to have fine linens and artwork to be 5 star. But it should be clean, the food amazing, and the people warm and wonderful. Wins on all counts. I will eat here every day I'm in p-town. -
Review from Dawn E.
8/18/2008
Oh. My. EFFING. God.
Malassadas.
New England style fried dough can official go screw. I might have to move to Portugal. Or P-Town. Wait, probably P-Town.
Get them hot and eat them immediately. Your tongue will thank me.Listed in: Wakey Wakey Eggs and Bakey..., YEL-P-Town!!!
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Review from Jenny N.
9/19/2009
Three words sum it up: Portuguese delights galore! Definitely skip the breakfast line and go straight for the pastries. The bolas de berlim--a donut-like custard-filled confection--is "holy balls" good!! If I weren't such a good girlfriend, I would've been reluctant to share....
We also tried the famous malasada and it was like the best sugar-dusted fried dough we've ever had. It's just a minor quibble that they were flattish like elephant ears instead of round balls (more traditional style, I think)...Also, beware the grease. It will soak through the paper bag in like 5 seconds, but it's best to eat them warm and fresh from the fryer. -
Review from Leighann F.
Astoria, Queens, NY
Land ho!
We weren't P-Town for more than 5 minutes before Marc was making a beeline to the Portuguese bakery so excited he was stuttering some incomprehensible m-word in another language.
Malassadas.
I did not even go into the establishment. I stood on the front porch as Marc doled out the goods. Crispy, warm, sugar-dusted fried dough from heaven.
If I could have spoken, I would have stuttered too. But my mouth was so full of sweetness, so full my cheeks were puffed out and I STILL was taking more bites (attractive I am sure, to those walking by), I couldn't even formulate sentences.
I don't know what else they serve here. I don't need to. I only have eyes for these malassadas.Listed in: Day Trips to Provincetown
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Review from Roni E.
9/3/2008
::drools like Homer Simpson::
Mmmmmmmm...... Malassadasssssss..........
Dude, I love the Portuguese and now I love them even more so.
Whoever decided to put sugar on fried dough is a genius and deserves a big wet one!
****MMMMMMWWWWWAAAAAHHHHHH ****** -
Review from Amanda L.
Brighton, MA
1/14/2008
HOLY CRAP! They had a Portuguese croissant type sandwich cooked with linguica like my mom used to make, and it was DELICIOUS! I wanted to stay there all day so I could eat everything there. I immediately called my mother (who is 100% Portuguese) and told her I was eating the best Portuguese pastries EVER. She was extremely jealous, and now she wants to visit P-Town. And I'm coming with her. And I'm going to gain 5 lbs from all the pastries I am going to DEVOUR.
I apologize for my continual use of capital letters, but if you go here, you'll know they are essential to describing how wonderfully awesome this place is!Listed in: I love Cape Cod!, Going back to my Roots
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Review from Marc C.
Boston, MA
8/13/2008 1 Check-in Here
Malassadas, malassadas, malassadas!
This sugar coated fried dough is incredible! If they are out of them, ask them when they are making more and go get them fresh! Run! Don't walk!
I have never had anything but great quality pastries from this place. In my opinion, it is a must stop place while in P-town. I also suggest being a little adventurous and try something you have never had before, you generally won't be disappointed.Listed in: Prancing Through Provincetown
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Review from Karen F.
9/7/2010
A P-town treasure and one that's been around for-eh-ver, the Portuguese Bakery rocks my carb-filled world.
Malassadas, creme-filled puffs, tarts, donuts, Kale soup - and more.
Cheap, tasty, diet-busting and a must try.
We come here every time we are in Provincetown - which is about every 5 years.
Malassadas
Malassadas
Malassadas
Say it with me now...
Malassadas
Fried dough with sugar in any culture is fine with me! -
Review from Christopher M.
Malden, MA
8/17/2008
Your Provincetown instructions:
1) Exit ferry and proceed down dock.
2) Turn left onto Commercial St.
3) Enter Provincetown Portuguese Bakery.
4) Order Malassadas.
5) Consume.
6) Proceed straight to heaven, do not pass GO, do not collect $200. -
Review from John L.
8/16/2009 1 Check-in Here
Outstanding doughy goodness, and at a decent price at that. Malasadas are incredibly good, and weren't too weighty considering that we were wandering aimlessly all day.
One caveat, they're also a little on the sugary side, which leads to sugar clinging to one's fingers. I kind of wish there was at least some sort of sink/bathroom to wash my hands, but other than that, it was a great treat :) -
Review from Olivia C.
Jamaica Plain, MA
7/31/2007
Portuguese Fried Dough
special portuguese perfectly textured, FRIED DOUGH, crispy on the outside soft and fluffy inside, HOt DELICATE FLOUR encased in, HOT, CRISPY flour oozing with BUTTERY oil, sprinkled with POWDERED SUGAR. Must be HOT. It tastes so easy and perfect and then you die.
The other Fried Dough joint says "Trans Fat Free"
No such sign at the Portuguese Bakery. These sailors know how its done I will wait until next year to have another.
I ate one of these HOT buttery HEROINE cakes and passed out in a comfortable diabetic shock on the ACed P-town ferry with Iraqi war news infomercials, the ocean, and flamboyant cocktail drinkers, my soundtrack. -
Review from avin n.
Cambridge, MA
8/25/2010
We spent the weekend in p-town recently, and of all the potential options, the friends we were staying with made it quite clear that this was the one must visit place.
And I have to say, I agree. We swung by before catching the boat back to Boston and it was well worth it. The ham and cheese croissant (I know, perhaps a little boring given there were plenty of unique options, including a sweet potato filled, fried something or other) but had to go for it. And I won't apologize, it was pretty fantastic. Croissant was buttery without being ridiculously oily or heavy, ham and cheese were in perfect amounts.
Also like the family vibe to the place, and the fact that it still feels very low key in an area that could be described as anything but.
If you're in the area, definitely recommend finding a way to stop by. Don't think it will disappoint. -
Review from Kiwi H.
5/27/2008
Oh my goodness!! Most people who know me know that I have a serious soft spot for fried dough. Good fried dough. Excellent fried dough. HEAVENLY fried dough - that's what they have here! It's so good, a warm pile of freshly baked dough, fried but not greasy and not crunchy, sprinkled with just the right amount of sugar and that softly smooshes between your fingers as it makes a beeline for your mouth.. where it melts, melts you into a pool of delight. That's how I felt when I ate it anyway. I would have happily smooshed about 10 of them into my mouth, but my willpower stopped me. This is the fried dough of dreams.
And the rest of their stuff! So good! Portuguese croissants with linguica and other deliciously tasty stuffings... Portuguese thick lightly sweet soft french toast... Tarts, made with all sorts of yummy things from berries to whiskey-laced stuffings. And savoury treats too - meat pies, shrimp pies, cod cakes. I dare anyone who is foolish enough to try and avoid 'the carb' to enter this place and leave un-carbified. Personally, I've never had the ability nor desire to swear myself off carbs (I just can't/won't) or any baked good, but this place is heaven. I had a vision of myself ransacking this place like the guy at the end of the movie 'Chocolate', then passing out in a doughy haze - and I've never even had the thought of abstaining from baked goods. This place just is that tempting!
So I guess it's a good thing this is in P-Town where I can't go too often, rather than in Boston where I currently live, cos I think I'd be pretty huge if I lived too close to this place. An excellent, utterly delectable bakery. I will note though, that the morning staff was generally more friendly than the afternoon staff - at least at the registers. Everyone was really nice, but the girls serving me (and my million 'I want this and this and this!' lists), although nice, seemed like it was harder to crack a smile than almost anyone else I'd met that entire day in P-Town. Still, I guess maybe she was having a bad day/was tired. Since everyone else was so nice also, and she was polite albeit a bit cold, it really didn't matter anyway. Wonderful bakery!! Next time I'm ever in P-Town I WILL be back. -
Review from Edward J.
Portland, OR
9/1/2009
All I remember from this place is the Malassadas. I was too buzzed to remember really what happened. The Malassadas is basically like a funnel cake or in canada... beaver tail. Fried dough with sugar spread on top. Total heart attack! Its not that big, about the size of a large donut, could be worse! My friend was too grossed out to try it. I ate it at the sandy beach, drunk, so I don't remember if its good.
BTW, the people who work there have the total crappy european attitude. So don't expect them to give you a smile. Just because they don't care doesn't mean they are unfriendly. -
Review from Chong C.
Martinsville, NJ
5/2/2011 1 Check-in Here
Amazing! Best malassadas anywhere!
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Review from Craig W.
Bronx, NY
5/15/2011 1 Check-in Here
This was a cute little place. The coffee was okay and the pastries were good. I just wish the seating was a little more comfy and inviting.
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Review from Jonathan L.
Manhattan, NY
6/2/2008
For all of you fried dough lovers - it's called "MALASADAS" (pronounced" Mah-lah-sah-das") - get it right!!
I don't blame most of you because you are not Portuguese, but coming from a Portuguese boy, I am obligated to correct you :) -
Review from Steve B.
Watertown, CT
9/11/2008
I go to the Portuguese Bakery for one thing, Linquica Croisants. Zap 'em for a little warmth and man are they great...been getting them for 20 years here. I can't seem to bring myself to buy a sweet instead...
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Review from Vivian C.
8/23/2009 4 photos
I went for the Malassadas because of all that Yelping I've read. I came out with one of those and a sweet potato pastry (truta) because the lady told me they were both fresh and hot. Oh yeah, they sure were! Careful! Oh, and the brown paper bag got oily spots real quick.
$2 plus change apiece.
Malassada - hot, crispy on the edges, soft on the inside.
Truta - crispy flaky triangularly shaped potato pie, with a not too sweet filling.
Counter on the left is for the bakery. Sandwiches are available on the counter to the right.
More stuff to try... it'll have to be another time! -
Review from Seleta H.
Brooklyn, NY
7/24/2011
The plain malasadas were much too greasy for me, but the cream-filled donut was amazing. It had cinnamon and granulated sugar outside and the filling wasn't super duper sweet, but it was amazingly perfect. If you don't like one then you should try the other. I wish they delivered!
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Review from Doris K.
7/23/2008
Amazing fresh made malasadas (sweet fried dough) topped with sugar. Can you believe that one lady asked if she could have powdered sugar? The counter guy of course pointed out that they don't have any. Why? Because it's not made with that! Great blueberry scones and so so cream filled donuts.
Such a great place to go to get your sugar fix while you are in Ptown. -
Review from Jen H.
8/16/2010
Two words: Fresh Malasadas ----- that, and that they're super cheap at about $2 is all you need to know. Don't walk, RUN to get these when you arrive in P-Town, they're delish!
