Small, golden and full of cheese flavor. Pão de queijo is a Brazilian bakery favorite that belongs beside a morning coffee, on a family table or in the middle of a good conversation. At Meritíssimo in Fitchburg, it is also an invitation: try one warm and discover what makes you reach for the next.
What is pão de queijo?
Brazilian cheese bread is made with cassava starch, also called tapioca starch, rather than wheat flour. Cheese is part of the dough. The result is a delicate crust around a soft, gently chewy center. It is its own kind of bakery treat: enjoy the texture while it is warm.
What makes ours worth a visit
Our home-style recipe uses real cheese, ingredients imported from Brazil and preparation without a blender. The care matters as much as the recipe: cheese flavor in every bite, a delicate crust and a soft center. We serve it with the same wish that guides our kitchen: make food people want to gather around.
Start with one warm roll
Visit our bakery counter at 377 John Fitch Hwy in Fitchburg. Try pão de queijo with coffee, or pair it with a chilled açaí shake. Check the current menu for prices and availability. Bringing someone who has never tried Brazilian food? Start here, then explore the bakery together.
Fresh here, or warm from your own oven
Ask our team about frozen packs to bake at home. You choose the moment: Sunday breakfast, a visit from friends or a tray for the office. Pack sizes, prices and stock are confirmed by the team. Follow the package directions and our baking guide; begin checking after 15 minutes in a fully preheated oven rather than treating that first check as a guaranteed finish time.
A note about ingredients and allergies
Our pão de queijo does not use wheat in its preparation, but other foods containing wheat are prepared in the same kitchen. We cannot guarantee the absence of cross-contact for people with celiac disease. It contains milk and eggs. Discuss allergies with our team before ordering.
Bring the next batch to your table
377 John Fitch Hwy, Fitchburg, MA · Confirm stock and pickup timing with our team.