Where to buy
Portuguese custard tarts.
Search Portuguese bakeries, pastelarias, and pastry shops across the USA to find pastéis de nata, also known as Portuguese custard tarts. Start with strong bakery hubs like Newark, New Bedford, Fall River, and California Portuguese communities.
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Current Registry: 32 Portuguese Bakeries
Bakeries marked as Strong Nata Signal explicitly mention nata, custard tarts, or related pastry language in their listing data. Other listings are broader Portuguese bakeries that may still be worth checking for fresh pastéis de nata.
6 listings with strong nata signals
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
Goulart Square Bakery
Famous for traditional pasteis de nata and breads.
Joey Bats Café (Essex Market)
Portuguese bakery with pastéis de nata and other treats.
Teixeira’s Bakery
Iconic local bakery famous for its breads and pastéis de nata.
North Avenue Bakery
Quaint Portuguese-style bakery known for custard cups (pastéis de nata) and friendly staff
Silver Star Bakery
Traditional Portuguese bakery with fresh breads and pastries.
Punalu'u Bake Shop
Portuguese bakery in Hawaii with bread and pastries.
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.
Ani’s Bake Shop
Portuguese bakery in Hawaii with traditional treats.
Barcelos Bakery
Family-owned since 2004. Serves Portuguese pastries (malassadas), lunch (Portuguese cheese
Deolinda's Artisans
Portuguese artisanal bakery and custom cakes.
Leonard's Bakery
Leonard's Bakery is a Honolulu institution and the birthplace of Hawaii's beloved malasada. Founded in 1952 by Leonard Rego and his wife Margaret, this family-owned bakery has been serving fresh, hot Portuguese doughnuts for over 70 years. The original malasada—a pillowy, sugar-coated treat without a hole—remains the star, though filled varieties with haupia, custard, and dobash have become equally popular. Lines often stretch around the block, especially on Malasada Day (Shrove Tuesday). A must-visit for anyone exploring Portuguese culinary heritage in the Pacific.
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.
Carminho Bakery
Family-owned Portuguese bakery.
Taunton Ave Bakery
Taunton Ave Bakery in East Providence, Rhode Island is the home of great Portuguese bread, pastries and specialty cake
Cinderella's bakery
Portuguese breads and sweets
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.
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The Anatomy
What makes a
perfect Pastel de Nata?
- The Shell
Multiple layers of buttery, spiral-laminated pastry that should shatter on the first bite.
- The Custard
A rich egg custard that balances sweetness with a silky, lightly blistered top.
- The Bake
Dark caramelized spots on top are a hallmark of the high-heat Portuguese bakery finish.
Born in Lisbon,
baked across America.
Pastéis de nata began in Lisbon and became one of the signature pastries of Portuguese bakery culture. In the United States, the best Portuguese-American bakery communities still keep the tradition alive with fresh trays of custard tarts, coffee, and neighborhood pastelaria rituals.
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Pastel de Nata FAQ
Where can I buy Portuguese custard tarts in the USA?
Use the Nata Finder to search Portuguese bakeries and pastry shops across the United States that are strong candidates for pastéis de nata, including bakery hubs in Newark, New Bedford, Fall River, and California.
What is a pastel de nata?
A pastel de nata is the classic Portuguese custard tart, known for its flaky pastry shell and caramelized custard top.
Which U.S. cities are best for pastéis de nata?
Strong Portuguese-American bakery clusters are usually the best place to start, especially Newark, New Bedford, Fall River, Providence-area communities, and California Portuguese neighborhoods.