Always walk past this shop. The pastries in the window always look incredible, but the exterior has put me off going in, never judge a book by it's cover though. Upon visiting, I saw it was a quaint little cafe, the man behind the counter was incredibly nice, and very passionate about his products, I bought a Portuguese Egg Tart and a Croissant. Both very obviously home made, which is impressive. Taste was un-matched, haven't eaten pastries so good since living in France!
Returned a few weeks later and picked up a couple of bakewell tarts, again, incredible flavour. Pastry was spot on! Buttery and crisps, thin but thick enough to hold the filling. Best Bakewells I've ever eaten. I'll be returning to buy more pastries more frequently!
I only wanted a coffee when I went in but left with a lot more.
I knew nothing about this lovely little place before I went in. The tables were busy with customers but that didn't stop me from being served at the counter quickly. Now I only fancied a coffee but while I waited for it to be made I was drawn in by the cakes... oh boy... cakes!
I left with a great drink and two custard tarts.
The price was spot on, the service was spot on and the tarts... spot on!
5* for the entire package.
I'll be back!
Absolutely the best pastries, had the Portuguese tarts and the apple custard tart today - simply delicious!
Lovely local cafe. ..with a welcoming staff and a delightful garden. Great Portuguese tarts!
Friendly welcome, good coffee and very best cakes, quiches and toasties in the city. Quiet background music so you can hear it and still have a conversation! A MUST GO place!
Best brunch in town! And the coffee? OMG!
Great portuguese taste ;)
One of my favourite local places - especially the garden �
Absolutely love your croissants and pain aux raisins. Thank you for our fab breakfast this morning
This is certainly a step up from the usual corner cafe. ABSOLUTELY delicious food... all at the normal prices... long may it last! Viva Casa De Castro <3
A hidden gem! Albert Road is full of surprises
one of my new favourite places in portsmouth :)
gorgeous homemade cakes and pastries and tasty coffee - love the outside
Come here on a sunny Sunday morning, have a wonderful coffee and cake and enjoy the garden
Such a delightful place this is! The pastries and tarts are gorgeous and absolutely delicious. The most genuine Portuguese custard tart you will find in Southsea - hands down! If you fancy dining outdoors their garden is not be missed! 🥰😋
Lovely little cosy place, we went on a cold day so decided to avoid sitting in the garden. The food was superb, quice is a must if you enjoy that kind of thing and the cake was very fresh, fluffy and light.
Good selection of pastries and good service, music is mellow and not too loud. Most of the noise is the talking of others or the coffee machines.
lovely coffee shop. Best gluten free cake I have had in a long time!
A little touch of Parisian magic takes place here, with friendly staff, great variety of exceptional food and a tranquil garden at the back where you can escape the urban lifestyle and imagine you’re somewhere else. Top star rating here!
Loved the warmth of the place. The food, the flavor, the aroma is just great. The garden is just lovely.
This is a really lovely cafe with a beautiful garden seating area that felt so welcoming.
The service was wonderful and the food was delicious.
I will definitely be eating there again.
One of my favourite places to visit in Southsea. It is very different from anywhere else in the area and I am always impressed by the pastries! Very friendly owner, pleasant ambience and I like that his wife's artwork is up on the wall. The only tiny thing that I would do to improve the place is a little tidy up of the garden - more flowers! But I agree we are just coming out of winter so not the best time for our gardens. Overall a lovely business that I hope keeps thriving :-)
Was a beautiful coffee shop with a nice garden, very smelly and tasty coffee, a selection of patisseries was available like the amazing portuguese custard tart. Friendly staff.
Just simply lovely, lovely quiche, lovely food, lovely egg/custard tart, lovely atmosphere and service is very good. Will come again and buy a chinese lantern plant!
One of the nicest coffee shops in Southsea. The food, coffee and friendly folks running it are altogether perfect👌. Pretty little courtyard out the back which is full of friendly birds.
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