The bakery is about to become one of São Paulo’s great passions. Whether you’re having breakfast or ordering a cup of coffee to get you going for the day, bakeries are almost sacred places in São Paulo. Today, some of those responsible for the tradition in the city still remain. So get to know some of the oldest bakeries in São Paulo:
Santa Tereza
First of all, the oldest bakery in the capital is Santa Tereza. Founded in 1872, it still stands today in the capital and is also the oldest bakery in Brazil still in business. Have you been there?
📍 Praça Dr. João Mendes, 150 – Historic Center
Italian Bakery
Founded in 1896, today’s Italianinha was named Lucania after the region of Basilicata in Italy. To this day it remains true to its origins.
📍 Rua Rui Barbosa, 121 – Bela Vista
Bakery 14 de Julho
The bakery was founded on July 14, 1897 by Rafaelli Franciulli, an Italian from Santa Maria di Castellabate. To this day, it is located at the same address in the Italian quarter.
📍 Rua Quatorze de Julho, 92 – Bixiga
Carillo Bakery
Located in one of the city’s most traditional neighborhoods, Carillo opened its doors in 1912 and is a great choice for those who want to try the “bakery” classics, since it maintains the same Italian bread recipe as when it first opened.
📍 Rua Demétrio Ribeiro, 29 – Mooca
Basilicata
Next is the Basilicata Bakery, which since 1914 has become one of the strongholds of the Italian colony in Bixiga.
📍 Rua Treze de Maio, 596 – Bela Vista
Lisbon Bakery
Founded in 1913, Padaria Lisboa has maintained the family tradition and has been located in the same area ever since. Today, the family is in its fourth generation.
📍S ilvio Romero Square, 112 – Tatuapé
São Domingos Bakery
Finally in our guide to the oldest bakeries in São Paulo is São Domingos, whose founder was the Calabrian Domenico Albanese. The establishment continues today under the direction of his descendants, bringing the same naturally leavened and handmade breads as the founder.
📍 Rua São Domingos, 330 – Bela Vista