First of May Bakery

Padaria 1º Maio

Traditional Portuguese Bakery Since 1944

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4.5 (172 reviews)

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About Our Bakery

Welcome to First of May Bakery (Padaria 1º Maio), a beloved corner of Vila Nova de Gaia where tradition meets taste. Our authentic Portuguese bakery has been serving the community with fresh, handcrafted pastries and bread for generations.

Located in the charming neighborhood of Afurada, near the Douro estuary, we pride ourselves on maintaining the traditional Portuguese baking methods while offering a warm, welcoming atmosphere where locals and visitors alike can enjoy the simple pleasures of freshly baked goods and excellent coffee.

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Traditional Recipes

Authentic Portuguese pastries made from time-honored recipes

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Fresh Coffee

Delicious, hot coffee served throughout the day

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Great Value

Quality treats at affordable prices (€1-5)

Our Specialties

Authentic Portuguese Delights

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Chapata Bread

Our signature Chapata loaf - the best in Porto area! Fresh, crusty, and perfect for any meal.

Customer Favorite

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Bola de Berlim

Traditional Portuguese doughnut filled with sweet cream. A beloved classic that brings smiles to every customer.

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Pastel de Nata

The iconic Portuguese custard tart with flaky pastry and creamy filling. A must-try for every visitor!

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Almond Cookies

The best almond cookies in the whole Porto area! Perfectly crispy with rich almond flavor.

Local Favorite

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Hot Chocolate

Delicious hot chocolate milk made with care. Perfect for breakfast or a cozy afternoon treat.

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Fresh Orange Juice

Freshly squeezed orange juice bursting with natural flavor and vitamins.

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What We Offer

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Dine-In

Enjoy your treats in our cozy café with river views

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Takeout

Quick service for pastries and bread to go

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Quick Visit

Perfect for a fast breakfast or coffee break

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Cash Only

We accept cash payments for your convenience

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A Glimpse Into Our World

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Customer Reviews

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Cute corner café in Afurada. Delicious pastries, yummy coffee, hot tea and fresh squeezed orange juice! Very friendly and hard-working staff. The line of customers went to the front door the whole time we were there. It's a block away from the hourly ferry between Afurada/Gaia and Foz/Porto.

Food: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Atmosphere: 5/5

Wait time: Up to 10 min Price: €1–5 Kid-friendly

This little bakery is a great find! The friendly, helpful staff answered all our questions. Most importantly, the sweets were delicious. We tried the bola de Berlim and pastel de nata and would definitely go back for seconds. Be advised: they don't take cards, so it's cash only.

Small coffee shop, bakery and pastry shop with the real traditional portuguese bakery and pastry. Highly recommend the almond cookies: the best in whole porto area! Don't miss if you're having lunch or a walk in the neighborhood.

An authentic portuguese bakery with the possibility to take a seat, have a coffee and merge with the locals...

Food: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Atmosphere: 5/5

I love this place! Their "Chapata" loaf is the best!

Food: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Atmosphere: 5/5

Quiet cafe with river view. Good prices. Nice service.

Food: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Atmosphere: 5/5

Opening Hours

Monday 7 AM - 7 PM

Tuesday 7 AM - 7 PM

Wednesday 7 AM - 7 PM

Thursday 7 AM - 7 PM

Friday 7 AM - 7 PM

Saturday 7 AM - 7 PM

Sunday 7 AM - 1 PM

Busiest times: Monday 10 AM, Thursday 12 PM, Saturday 11 AM

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Address

R. Agostinho Albano 68

4400-607 Vila Nova de Gaia

Portugal

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Phone

+351 22 781 0397

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Price Range

€1 - €5

Cash only

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Getting Here

A block away from the hourly ferry between Afurada/Gaia and Foz/Porto

Plenty of parking available