The best Portuguese custard tarts in Toronto are flaky, rich and custardy morsels guaranteed to fulfill all your sweet hankerings.
Portuguese custard tarts or pastéis de nata have been around since the 18th century but they're seemingly everywhere now -- as British and Asian influences have turned this Portuguese pastry into a sensation worldwide.
If you aren't familiar with these delectable little pastries, they're a flaky, buttery pastry tart made with a creamy egg custard. It's then scorched atop due to the high heat needed to achieve those beautiful brown blisters.
Below is a list of the top ten places to find Portuguese custard tarts in Toronto.
605 Rogers Rd
Seara Bakery & Pastry
Seara has been serving its community for over a decade, serving wonderful custard tarts, along with several different pastries and fresh-baked bread. This small bakery also serves other Portuguese delicacies like Francesinha, a very popular hot sandwich in Porto.
352 Oakwood Ave
Jack's Bakery and Pastry
Another small spot in Oakwood, Jacks, is open 24/7, meaning you can get your custard fix at any time of day. They're rather cheap and you can get a wide array of coffees and pastries as well.
91 Front St E
Churrasco Of St. Lawrence
In one of the most popular food halls and markets in the world, St. Lawrence houses several entities that offer the coveted Portuguese custard tart, but one stands out (at least amongst the touristy folk). Churrasco at St Lawrence is known primarily for their barbecue chicken, but don't sleep on their custard tarts. When they come out hot from the oven, it's difficult not to indulge in at least one.
652 College St
Golden Wheat Bakery & Pastry
Small Portuguese bakery serving fresh hot tarts out of Little Italy. This family-owned business opened a second location that serves as a full-blown cafe just a bit further west in Caledonia.
2189 Dufferin St
Doce Minho Bakery - Oakwood
You'll find this old school Portuguese bakery pushing out classic pastries and daily baked fresh bread in Oakwood. Their custard tarts are a bit of a hidden treasure, with their perfectly crisp flaky crust and wonderfully smooth custard.
1205 Queen St W #3
Bom Dia
Directly translated to "good morning" in Portuguese, this small cafe and bakery in Parkdale is definitely the newest addition to this list and quite possibly one of the most stunning visually. Their egg tarts are perfectly crisp, sweet, and finished with a beautiful sear atop.
1566 Dundas St W
Brazil Bakery and Pastry - Dundas
Though it's a Brazilian bakery, they offer some amazing Portuguese custard tarts here as well. Larger than most other locales, their rendition is named "Queijadas de Nata" and comes with a healthy dusting of cinnamon as well.
114 Ossington Ave
Venezia Bakery
This tiny Portuguese bakery on Ossington is a very popular local spot. Their custard tarts are a bit sweeter than other spots, but that doesn't deter one from crushing a half dozen in one sitting.
1209 Dundas St W
Caldense Bakery - Trinity Bellwoods
Definitely one of the most popular Portuguese bakeries on this list, Caldense has expanded to over 11 locations across Toronto! They have some of the flakiest custard tarts in the city and have been sticking to the traditional way it's done in Lisbon.
1172 Dundas St W
Nova Era Bakery - Trinity Bellwoods
This small bakery has been around for 30 years and now has three locations in Toronto. They are well known for their Portuguese egg tarts and are consistently ranked as some of the best in the city.
The best Portuguese custard tarts in Toronto are flaky, rich and custardy morsels guaranteed to fulfill all your sweet hankerings.
Portuguese custard tarts or pastéis de nata have been around since the 18th century but they're seemingly everywhere now -- as British and Asian influences have turned this Portuguese pastry into a sensation worldwide.
If you aren't familiar with these delectable little pastries, they're a flaky, buttery pastry tart made with a creamy egg custard. It's then scorched atop due to the high heat needed to achieve those beautiful brown blisters.
Below is a list of the top ten places to find Portuguese custard tarts in Toronto.
605 Rogers Rd
Seara Bakery & Pastry
Seara has been serving its community for over a decade, serving wonderful custard tarts, along with several different pastries and fresh-baked bread. This small bakery also serves other Portuguese delicacies like Francesinha, a very popular hot sandwich in Porto.
352 Oakwood Ave
Jack's Bakery and Pastry
Another small spot in Oakwood, Jacks, is open 24/7, meaning you can get your custard fix at any time of day. They're rather cheap and you can get a wide array of coffees and pastries as well.
91 Front St E
Churrasco Of St. Lawrence
In one of the most popular food halls and markets in the world, St. Lawrence houses several entities that offer the coveted Portuguese custard tart, but one stands out (at least amongst the touristy folk). Churrasco at St Lawrence is known primarily for their barbecue chicken, but don't sleep on their custard tarts. When they come out hot from the oven, it's difficult not to indulge in at least one.
652 College St
Golden Wheat Bakery & Pastry
Small Portuguese bakery serving fresh hot tarts out of Little Italy. This family-owned business opened a second location that serves as a full-blown cafe just a bit further west in Caledonia.
2189 Dufferin St
Doce Minho Bakery - Oakwood
You'll find this old school Portuguese bakery pushing out classic pastries and daily baked fresh bread in Oakwood. Their custard tarts are a bit of a hidden treasure, with their perfectly crisp flaky crust and wonderfully smooth custard.
1205 Queen St W #3
Bom Dia
Directly translated to "good morning" in Portuguese, this small cafe and bakery in Parkdale is definitely the newest addition to this list and quite possibly one of the most stunning visually. Their egg tarts are perfectly crisp, sweet, and finished with a beautiful sear atop.
1566 Dundas St W
Brazil Bakery and Pastry - Dundas
Though it's a Brazilian bakery, they offer some amazing Portuguese custard tarts here as well. Larger than most other locales, their rendition is named "Queijadas de Nata" and comes with a healthy dusting of cinnamon as well.
114 Ossington Ave
Venezia Bakery
This tiny Portuguese bakery on Ossington is a very popular local spot. Their custard tarts are a bit sweeter than other spots, but that doesn't deter one from crushing a half dozen in one sitting.
1209 Dundas St W
Caldense Bakery - Trinity Bellwoods
Definitely one of the most popular Portuguese bakeries on this list, Caldense has expanded to over 11 locations across Toronto! They have some of the flakiest custard tarts in the city and have been sticking to the traditional way it's done in Lisbon.
1172 Dundas St W
Nova Era Bakery - Trinity Bellwoods
This small bakery has been around for 30 years and now has three locations in Toronto. They are well known for their Portuguese egg tarts and are consistently ranked as some of the best in the city.
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