With its doors open to the general public for over 70 years, Mercado Santo Ildefonso, near Campo 24 de Agosto, has as its objective the continuous meeting of the needs of customers in that area of the city, through a solution of good products and the kind of close and personal service only possible at local tradition stores. In this establishment, the customer can find all kinds of food products such as fresh bread, chocolates, fresh fruits and vegetables and canned goods. In addition, Mercado Santo Ildefonso sells wine products such as wines and ciders.

This store specializes in products that are born in olive trees from wooden objects to olive paste and extra virgin olive oils that can be tasted in the store. The particularity of this store is the proof of olive oil from all over the country.

The business arose from the experience accumulated since 1987, with the establishment of the Amigos do Doce, a company that stands out for the quality and diversity of its products. They seek to ensure a technological and commercial leadership arising from the ability to meet the needs and expectations of their customers and consumers. The products that stand out are personalised birthday cakes, both for children and adults, semi-colds, ice creams, miniature sweet and savoury cakes, seasonal cakes such as ‘bolo-rei’ (a festive cake in the shape of a crown, which is part of the Portuguese tradition, and which is typically eaten at Christmas and on the Day of Kings; round in shape, with a large hole in the centre, it is made of a white, fluffy mass mixed with dried grapes, dried fruit and crystallised fruit; its name alludes to the three Wise Men), ‘pão-de-ló’ (similar to sponge cake), ‘pão-de-ló de Ovar’ and conventual sweets. Amigos do Doce is proud of the freshness of its products, with cakes produced every day, and of the love and affection they devote to their confection.