It is one of the most iconic ice cream parlours in Cascais. Tchipepa dates back to 1977, the year it was opened by the Costa family. Having returned from Angola in search of new opportunities and aiming to fulfil an old dream, they went to Italy to train in the world of artisanal ice cream. For many years, queues would form at Galerias da Tranquilidade, a small but popular shopping centre where Tchipepa was located. The shop eventually closed in 2013, but it was given a second life the following year when the son of the original owners, Carlos Costa, decided to reopen the ice cream parlour—this time in an even more privileged location on Rua Visconde Luz.
The artisanal method was retained, but the ice creams now contain less sugar. Tchipepa usually offers 18 rotating flavours, including vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, pistachio, dulce de leche, fig, walnut, and plum. In addition, there are always special editions. One of the most original ice creams is the Cascais, made with seawater, mint, and spirulina. They also sell crepes and waffles.