Caldense Bakery & Pastrises V

I’ve been here on a few occasions and each time it’s the somewhat same experience: good coffee, lovely Portuguese baked goods and pastries, decent sandwiches, dirty uncleared tables and grumpy sullen teens working behind the counter. Everything seemed like an awful imposition for the young women. Ordering anything at the counter got a deep sigh and an eye-​roll. Honestly, it was pretty spectacular to watch! You’d think the oven-​like heat inside the place may have upped the sullen factor, but the same grumpiness is available year round.
I wouldn’t take a date here nor someone expecting decent service. I will however return for a Portuguese pastry or an almond croissant and watch the drama unfold. Ask for a few pastries to go and you’ll likely get a distracted and disinterested response with a perfectly mastered eye-​roll. Pure comedy gold!

I have gone to their sixth location «Caldense Bakery & Pastry VI» in Mississauga and knew how their coffee tastes. So as soon as I saw this I knew I need a shot… a espresso shot, Its been busy at work you know!
lets get down to logistics.
Parking is great as its a plaza!
Seating — Plenty of seating available in the shop. Currently they have 2 tables out side to enjoy the summer.
Service — was quick, fast and friendly.
Food — they had various breads, Cakes, Hot drinks, baked goods and much more.
I was there at multiple visits and had their Espresso Machiatto and Cappuccino, I would say not bad this is as close to Italy as I can get. The strong coffee is smooth even without any sugar and very enjoyable.
I did see Breakfast & Lunch on the menu. I will definitely go back! to try some more stuff!

They have good espresso and Portuguese pastries here. But how the staff treats you matters also. The staff left the door wide open & as a result a yellow jacket wasp got in & stung my daughter on the top of her earlobe when we were sitting inside. The supervisor said it wasn’t their fault, they needed to open the door because it was too hot in the café & refused to close door. Have these people never heard of air conditioning? We are very upset & my daughter is still in pain. At least the staff gave her a water bottle to ice the ear :(((

Well the staff here was friendly and the washroom was clean. It was busy when I came so I figured they were doing something right. I’ve come to love custard tarts so I grabbed a few to bring to my friends place before I even tasted it. They looked really good so I just said whatever, lets grab 8 of them. The pastry was flaky and I can’t say the custard wasn’t tasty because it was but for me, it was just a little too sweet. The flaky pastry, I loved but only with there was a bit more of it. There was almost too much custard filling. Price was good at $ 1.20 a tart. Perhaps if I go there again I will try other options but grading just on what I saw and the custard tart, I’ve got to say I’ve had better.

Caldense Bakery’s pastel de nata may not be as original as the one at Antiga Confeitaria de Belém in Lisbon, but close enough… Just wish they are fresh from the oven fresh! Smooth sweet custard and flaky shell…
There are also other baked goods and dessert… and if you want a light meal, soup, salad and deli sandwiches also available.
For coffee and tea, there is a price difference between having it to go or if you prefer table services.
sip my coffee, eat my custard tart. Caldense Bakery is a good place to chill after shopping in the plaza!