The store
Located in Rua Beato Miguel de Carvalho, Doçaria Cruz de Pedra - Sàbiá is a reference in Braga for its production of traditional Portuguese sweets, maintaining a strong link with the local culture.
History
As circumstances would have it, the business was taken over by the Grand Master's daughter, Maria Pereira Martins, and her husband, António Joaquim Machado de Almeida, who was also a pastry chef by profession. The work of an entire family came to fruition and Doçaria Cruz de Pedra was already a landmark in the history of traditional sweets from Braga.
Founded in 1922 by Master Pastry Chef António Xavier Martins, its flavors have crossed four generations of the same family over the last century. The story goes that in 1922, Master Pastry Chef António Xavier Martins established his sweets and wine business in Rua da Cruz de Pedra. The sweets quickly gained prominence and their fame spread across the tables of the people of Braga and the pilgrimages of Minho.
It currently occupies the premises of another iconic pastry shop - Sàbiá, and is a recognized artisan production unit.
Inspired by the work and dedication of his ancestors, the current owner has taken on the mission of perpetuating a legacy full of knowledge and tradition, taking the name of Doçaria Cruz de Pedra and the city of Braga further. Among its specialties is the Abade de Priscos Pudding, recognized for its excellence and sold all over the country. It also offers a wide variety of handmade cookies, such as fidalguinhos, cinnamon cookies and butter cookies, keeping the original recipes unchanged.
Products and services
Traditional Portuguese sweets, such as pão-de-ló or pudim abade de Priscos, and other high-quality confectionery products.
Contact
Phone: 253262616
Email: docariacruzdepedra@gmail.com
