Pastelaria Morabeza (Sao Vicente)

Cape Verde

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Pastelaria Morabeza (Sao Vicente)

Ask any local what the best pastry shop is in Mindelo and you'll inevitably get the same answer: Pastelaria Morabeza. Great coffee, fresh fruit juice, snacks, sandwiches and free WiFi all make it a wildly popular place, but the biggest draw are the huge selection of fresh pastries, including 'pastel de natas', a Portuguese staple.

Cafes

Most Cape Verdean cafes double as restaurants or bars, so you can often eat, drink, and have dessert at the same place. Pastries are particular highlights here, many following the Portuguese traditions, as are the jams ('doce') made from local exotic fruits, often served with goat cheese for dessert. There is a steadily increasing selection of cafes to be found in the major towns and near popular beach areas. Below are the best cafes in Cape Verde: