We go here almost every day for coffee and bread, and end up getting pastry and sandwiches as well.
I've been eating Portuguese custard tarts all over the west end, and I think Palermo's are some of the best in city. They've mastered the crunchy crust that is key to the custard tart experience.
My favorite part is drinking a coffee at the bar and wondering how they can look at a customer in off the street and know whether to speak Portuguese or Italian to them.