Popular Portuguese Bakery of San Jose

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1636 Alum Rock Ave, San Jose, CA 95116

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Address1636 Alum Rock Ave, San Jose, CA 95116

Phone(408) 258-2800

StylePortuguese & Brazilian padaria

CountySanta Clara County

Time zonePacific Time

From city center2.7 mi northeast

About Popular Portuguese Bakery of San Jose

Set at 1636 Alum Rock Ave (95116), Popular Portuguese Bakery of San Jose is a Portuguese & Brazilian padaria 2.7 mi northeast of the San Jose city center.

San Jose has 243 places on our map that bake or sell fresh pastry, and this is one of them, which works out to one bakery per 4,104 residents. Nearest alternative: Popular Bakery at 1630 Alum Rock Avenue, less than 0.1 mi away.

Hours were not published with this listing. Most Portuguese & Brazilian padarias in San Jose open in the early morning, but phoning (408) 258-2800 first is a good idea.

At a glance

Listed as	Portuguese & Brazilian padaria
Bakeries in San Jose	243
Nearest bakery	less than 0.1 mi

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What to order

Typical items at a Portuguese & Brazilian padaria like this one — the bakery's own selection may differ.

Full menu

Pastries

Pastéis de NataCustard tarts in blistered, flaky puff pastry cups, the filling scorched in spots for a caramelized top; often finished with cinnamon.
Bolas de BerlimPortuguese take on the filled doughnut, a sugar-rolled yeast ball split and stuffed with thick egg custard.
QueijadasSmall cheese tarts made with fresh cheese, sugar and eggs, dense and slightly chewy with a golden, crackled surface.
Pastéis de FeijãoLittle tarts from Torres Vedras filled with a sweet paste of white beans, almonds and eggs, dusted with powdered sugar.

Sweet Breads & Malasadas

Filled MalasadasMalasadas split and piped with vanilla custard, chocolate or coconut cream for a richer, softer bite.
Folar da PáscoaEaster sweet bread scented with anise and cinnamon, often baked with whole eggs set into the top of the loaf.
Bolo LêvedoAzorean griddle-cooked muffin, lightly sweet with a springy crumb, split and toasted for breakfast sandwiches.
Sweet Bread RollsIndividual buns made from massa sovada dough, glossy with egg wash and soft enough to pull apart by hand.

Breads

Papo-SecoCrusty little Portuguese roll with a pinched center, crisp outside and soft inside, used for bifana and chouriço sandwiches.
Broa de MilhoDense cornbread made with yellow cornmeal and some rye or wheat, with a rough crackled crust and slightly sweet crumb.
Pão CaseiroHomestyle round loaf with a floury crust and chewy, open interior, suited to soups like caldo verde.
Pão de LóAiry, eggy sponge cake baked in a ring pan, some regional versions left slightly runny in the center.

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Bread at a Massachusetts bakery — illustrative photo — Illustrative photo

Bread - Ekmek — illustrative photo — Illustrative photo

Funchal (Madeira, Portugal), Rua Dr. Fernão de Ornelas, Nata 7 - Fernão Ornelas -- 2025 -- 1205 — illustrative photo — Illustrative photo

Pastel de nata septembre 2015 — illustrative photo — Illustrative photo

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What are Popular Portuguese Bakery of San Jose's hours?

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Where is Popular Portuguese Bakery of San Jose located?

Popular Portuguese Bakery of San Jose is at 1636 Alum Rock Ave, San Jose, CA 95116. Tap the map on this page to open turn-by-turn directions.

What is the phone number for Popular Portuguese Bakery of San Jose?

The listed phone number is (408) 258-2800.

What should I order at Popular Portuguese Bakery of San Jose?

As a Portuguese & Brazilian padaria, typical picks include Pastéis de Nata, Bolas de Berlim, Filled Malasadas, and Folar da Páscoa. See the full menu page for more.

What other bakeries are near Popular Portuguese Bakery of San Jose?

Nearby options include Popular Bakery (less than 0.1 mi), Mexico Bakery (less than 0.1 mi), and Sweet Passions Bakery (0.1 mi).