Portuguese café and bakery culture is strong in Figueira da Foz, and the morning pastelaria routine is not optional — it is how the day begins. Pastelarias along the main streets serve pastéis de nata (custard tarts, ideally still warm), queijadas (cheese pastries), and espresso that arrives in a small cup and is finished in three sips.
Look for the local specialty doces de Figueira, traditional sweets particular to the town. The pastelaria is also where you have lunch if you are not very hungry: a toasted sandwich, a slice of something savory, standing at the counter while the room hums around you.