The counters in Funchal worth queuing for: bread, pastry, and the morning ritual.
Bakery counters in Funchal worth queuing for: levain breads, laminated pastry, regional bakes and the morning ritual.
Fábrica Santo António has made Madeiran sweets since 1893, selling bolo de mel de cana, broas and biscuits over the counter on Travessa do Forno in Funchal.
Tip: Saturday closes at 13:00 and Sunday not at all. The shop sits in the same building as the factory, so batches come out warm.
Worth the queue: Bolo de mel de cana
Grão de Farinha is a bakery counter on Rua dos Netos in downtown Funchal, selling bread, cakes and a cheap plated lunch through the midday rush.
Tip: The operator publishes no schedule online, so check before an early visit. There is a second Funchal branch out at Santa Luzia.
Worth the queue: Morning bake from the tray