When Carolina Sales arrived in Portugal, she brought with her more than a decade of experience – at one point she had three shops in Rio de Janeiro – and a loyal following back in Brazil. It didn’t take long for her refined confectionery to turn heads in Oeiras – not just the brigadeiros, which started it all, but also her homemade cakes, tarts, cookies and even a healthier "fit" line. Three years on, the brand has expanded to Estoril. Alongside the much-loved brigadeiros – both classic and reimagined in flavours like pistachio, coconut and apricot – and cake slices, there are now some new arrivals: pastel de nata, macarons and eclairs.
The new shop keeps the romantic charm of the original and is ready to welcome customers from morning till late. Breakfast and brunch options include pancakes and waffles, croissants, bagels, yoghurts, açaí, omelettes, toasties and, of course, cake. For lighter meals throughout the day – because not everything here is sweet – there are savoury bites (croquettes, empadas, coxinhas and quiches), savoury tarts and daily specials, which can be ordered as part of lunch menus.