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The Best Portuguese Custard Tarts in Toronto

The Best Portuguese Custard Tarts in Toronto

The Best Portuguese Custard Tarts in Toronto

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 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.

91 Front St E

Churrasco Of St. Lawrence

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.

1205 Queen St W #3

Bom Dia

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.

The Best Portuguese Custard Tarts in Toronto

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The Best Portuguese Custard Tarts in Toronto

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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.

91 Front St E

Churrasco Of St. Lawrence

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.

1205 Queen St W #3

Bom Dia

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.