The quest for
the perfect tart.
From the ironbound bakeries of the East Coast to the artisan ovens of California—discover where to find Portugal’s legendary custard tart.
Current Registry: 32 Artisans
Silver Star Bakery
Traditional Portuguese bakery with fresh breads and pastries.
Flake Bakery
ozy café specializing in authentic Lisbon-style Pastéis de Nata (egg custard tarts), baked fresh daily. Offers coffee and tea. Featured on CBS News Boston
Europa Pastries
European-style bakery offering a variety of Portuguese sweets.
Bakers of All Nations
Portuguese bakery specializing in fresh breads and pastries.
Popular Bakery
Long-standing bakery in Little Portugal known for traditional Portuguese pastries.
Barcelos Bakery
Family-owned since 2004. Serves Portuguese pastries (malassadas), lunch (Portuguese cheese
Goulart Square Bakery
Famous for traditional pasteis de nata and breads.
Lisbonata
Modern take on Pastéis de Nata in Brooklyn.
Joey Bats Café (Essex Market)
Portuguese bakery with pastéis de nata and other treats.
Leonard's Bakery
Portuguese bakery in Honolulu with malasadas and other treats.
Teixeira’s Bakery
Iconic local bakery famous for its breads and pastéis de nata.
Teixeira's Bakery
Traditional Portuguese Bakery in the Ironbound district of Newark
Teixeira's Bakery
Traditional Portuguese Bakery in the Ironbound district of Newark
Tony's Bakery
Bakery in New Bedford offering freshly baked Portuguese bread and pastries.
North Avenue Bakery
Quaint Portuguese-style bakery known for custard cups (pastéis de nata) and friendly staff
Taunton Ave Bakery
Taunton Ave Bakery in East Providence, Rhode Island is the home of great Portuguese bread, pastries and specialty cake
Pao Com Manteiga
Comfortable and cozy neighborhood Portuguese cafe, bakery, and deli. They have several typical pastry, salgado, and sandwich choices.
Teixeira's Bakery
Traditional Portuguese Bakery in the Ironbound district of Newark
Provincetown Portuguese Bakery
Famous for Malasada, a Portuguese fried dough.
Majestic Bakehouse
Functions as both a Portuguese restaurant and a bakehouse.
Caribe Portuguese Bakery
Portuguese Bakery specializing in Pastries, Cakes (Birthday, Wedding, etc.), Catering, and Wholesale services for restaurants/supermarkets.
Pão da terra
A dedicated purveyor of traditional Portuguese pastries and bread.
Pastelaria Adega
A spin-off of ADEGA, highlighting traditional Portuguese pastries.
Wilson Bakery & Deli
A dedicated purveyor of traditional Portuguese pastries and bread.
Santos Bakery
Top quality wholesale bakers, makers of the original Portuguese Roll for foodservice and retail. Also offers cookies and treats
Caribe Portuguese Bakery
Portuguese Bakery specializing in Pastries, Cakes (Birthday, Wedding, etc.), Catering, and Wholesale services for restaurants/supermarkets.
The Anatomy
What makes a
perfect Pastel de Nata?
- The Shell
Multiple layers of buttery, spiral-laminated pastry that must shatter upon the first bite.
- The Custard
A rich egg-yolk cream that balances sweetness with a velvety texture.
- The Blister
Dark, caramelized spots on top—the hallmark of a high-temperature bake.
Born in Lisbon,
enjoyed in America.
The recipe was born in the 18th century at the Jerónimos Monastery. Today, thousands of miles away, Portuguese-American artisans carry on the ritual—baking fresh batches every morning using traditional copper pots and secret family techniques.