Lonely Planet

"This busy fifth-generation cafe is a popular destination for inexpensive bites as well as Sintra's famous queijadas."

Lonely Planet

"This busy fifth-generation cafe is a popular destination for inexpensive bites as well as Sintra's famous travesseiros (puff pastries filled with almond-and-egg-yolk cream)."

Claire Rouger

"These delicious little pies have a crusty exterior and a soft inner batter made with cheese, sugar, eggs, flour and a little cinnamon. They are not too sweet and have a hint of a fresh cheese taste. Delectable!"

Time Out Lisbon

"Made of puff pastry, egg cream and almonds, it is a complete delight. The best ones are sold at Piriquita (established in 1862)."

Claire Rouger

"Our absolute favorite and another signature dessert from Sintra and also created at Casa Piriquita is the Travesseiro. This dough based pastry, which is long and slender like a “pillow” absolutely melts in the mouth. We ordered one to share and after the first bite, knew we made a mistake. We quickly ordered a second one because we couldn’t share. This light pastry filled with almond cream and other secret ingredients is heavenly."

Live Portugal

"The Piriquita is the main factory of travesseiros, also these are often referred to as the ‘Travesseiros of Piriquita’. Those who visit Sintra should try them at Piriquita."

Blai Taberner

"They can be found in many places but if there is a bakery that stands out above any other it is undoubtedly Piriquita."

We Heart Lisbon

"Not only the Travesseiros are delicious, you should check out their queijadas (sweet cheese biscuits) as well!"

Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon

"Piriquita, a pastry shop in Sintra, has the absolute best ones. Don't miss it on your trip to Sintra!"

EduVenture Chronicles

"The much recommended Travesseiro lived up to its expectation. Also known as the pillow cake, it is a puff pastry with a filling made of almond, sugar and eggs. It was warm, flaky, sweet and buttery, just what you need to start a good day."