Pastelaria Coelho 
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Rua Brites de Almeida 2, 8000-404 Faro, Portugal $$ Restaurant About This Food Place
Pastelaria Coelho is a laid-back spot where you can enjoy everything from breakfast through dinner, whether you’re sitting outside or grabbing a takeaway. The menu covers a good mix of classic Portuguese dishes alongside some lighter brunch and dessert options, all at a reasonable price. It’s the kind of place where families, friends, and locals drop in for a casual meal or coffee, and you’ll find a welcoming vibe with its LGBTQ+ friendly and family-oriented atmosphere. With a bar on site offering coffee, wine, and cocktails, it’s easy to settle in for a relaxed time, no matter the hour.
Why People Come Here
- People come here for affordable meals with generous portion sizes that satisfy larger appetites without overspending.
- This place is often chosen for its variety of traditional Portuguese dishes prepared with authentic home-style flavors.
- People come here for a casual dining experience favored by locals, providing a genuine taste of the community’s culinary preferences.
- This place is often selected for its welcoming atmosphere and accommodating staff who can assist English-speaking customers.
- People come here for a broad selection of traditional desserts that complement the main courses effectively.
- This place is often visited by those seeking a relaxed meal where the service pace aligns with typical Portuguese dining customs.
A Quick Look at the Menu
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When & How to Enjoy This Place
Pastelaria Coelho is perfect for relaxed brunches or leisurely lunches, especially when shared with friends or family to enjoy the generous portions. Solo diners will also appreciate the welcoming atmosphere and attentive, accommodating service. Meals here unfold at a calm, unhurried pace, allowing you to savor authentic Portuguese flavors without rush. Whether dining outdoors or at the bar, expect a warm, lively experience that’s ideal for enjoying traditional dishes and desserts in good company or peaceful solitude.
Reviews
cru3l tmo
A very affordable place with big portions. If you're hungry and don't want to spend a lot, come here. Visibly a lot of locals come here too. We went twice and had different dishes. The soups are great and recommended, the Bitoque (Portuguese plate with beef loin, egg, fries, rice and salad) is pretty good too. My girlfriend ate a sea food Black Spaghetti dish that she said are 8/10. The second day we had Grilled Black Pork strips, these were amazing and came with fries and salad. We also ordered the Grilled Turkey skewers, that came with grilled but unfortunately slightly burned prawns, which completely ruined them for me, as well as a piece of pineapple, fries and two smoked ham rolls. The waiters are amazingly kind and welcoming, speak good English and joke around lightly without being overbearing at all. Can definitely recommend if you look for afforadable good food, that isn't quite high quality restaurant level but definitely a lot better and more fulfilling than fast food. As for the atmosphere, the place itself is decent and definitely warm, but unfortunately they never turn off or dim the lights, so the atmosphere is a little weird. Sitting in a super lighted, almost too bright place at 9pm makes you not feel like your ending the night with a nice meal in a cozy place but more like you're sitting in a school cantine at lunch time.
Bartosz Bzdak
I went there on Sunday afternoon for lunch. Place was very busy, althouh the Staff was working very hard, I had to wait some time for the order to be taken or for the dring being served. The food was very good. The price was very reasonable. The place had a great selection of traditional deserts!
Paul Valanne
Authentic Portuguese food, service / atmosphere, and prices, IMHO. We had grilled sardines (8x 20cm fish, complete with head!), simple salad, and steak in sauce (with fries) - home-cooked flavours, good portions, great value. -------- NOTES: Limited English, don't be confused by two front entrances (also patio seating at rear). 'Relaxed' pace of service common in Portugal.
Raian Razal
Huge portions, friendly accommodating service staff speaking English. Their pastel was also quite good.
Hanneke
The seafood pasta gets better every year. Top notch, I missed it
Skye
Came here twice in my 6 day trip. The service is great (although a little slow, I was fine with that but just don't come here if you're in a rush) and the food was amazing!! Huuuuge portions and a massive selection including desserts. The food is perfectly cooked and seasoned and very well priced too.Would definitely recommend. I tried the fried chicken steak with chips and veg (10/10), tuna steak with chips (9/10 as it was a little bit too salty), salmon (10/10), and a range of their desserts (their flan is my favourite). Their juice is really nice and fresh too!
Justyna Kuczawska
Ask for a dish of the day to eat like a real local! I was travelling solo and met this lovely lady here, she told me all about Faro, local foods and also paid for my food - the Portuguese hospitality is truly amazing. The owner and the staff are very attentive and will happily explain the local cuisine and the sweet treats they have on offer.
Paul Rogers
What an amazing find! Something for every time of day the day. We enjoyed toasted sandwich breakfast and then came back for cakes a coffee that afternoon. Lovely staff and good prices.
