Derry Li

Did an egg tart crawl with a friend, and this was hands down the best egg tart we had. The crust was light and flaky, the filling just the right sweetness, and the optional powdered sugar+cinnamon added a unique flavor. Cannot recommend enough.

Yu-Han Chen

So glad to find a pastry shop that opens late! There’s also an outdoor dining area to sit and chill a bit. I like traditional egg tart with cinnamon. Crispy crust, not too sweet custard, and hot - love it.

Katie S.

Amazing Portuguese egg tarts! You can also buy a pack of six frozen to take home and bake them at a later time. They increased the price to $4 per egg tart ($20 for a 6-pack) but it’s worth it! The dining area / location is not the best but the food served is top-notch!

Emma Lam

Came here for their Portuguese tart and it didn’t disappoint! Very flaky crust, tasty custard with a thin layer of burnt cinnamon on top! Personally, I don’t like too sweet of a dessert but this stay within my limit bar! More importantly, it served warm!!

Natalia Spinelli

HIDDEN GEM for portuguese Natas (not that easy to make but - oh so DELICIOUS) and espresso - strong, smooth, yummy! Love sitting outdoors! Their indoor area is closed. Make sure to also try their sparkling water/seltzer - WOW!!!! Why have I never seen this brand at grocery stores! Delicious!!!! Wish they opened earlier in the morning!!

+2

Leah Cummings

My friend brought us here to try the pasteis de natas and they were amazing!!! This was my first time trying these tarts - they were freshly made (soft, warm, and made with love) and they were served quickly to us. Can’t wait to come back! Definitely recommend if you are in the area! Pros: - DELISH pasteis de nata - Fast service - Friendly staff - Coffee/other drinks available Cons: - There may be a line depending on the time you go - A little pricey (but worth it!) - No outdoor/indoor dining, definitely a grab and go place

Sam Vo

The most authentic pasteis de natas we’ve come across in NYC! Pastry was well baked and crusty (no soggy bottom!), and the custard was soft, delicious and has the perfect amount of caramelization. Perfect for pairing with a BICA for that afternoon pick up. Definitely a recommend for those who want a bite of Lisbon in NYC!

Viviana Shanks

Best place to go if your feeling homesick or just love Portuguese food, people or pastries! Mama Bats makes the best desserts and pastels in town! Portuguese coffee is just superb and full of taste (as one should expect of her coffee) got lucky today and got Pudim, and it was like I was transported back in Portugal. I recommend this place vividly and thank Mama Bats and Joey for their hospitality!

Raymond Yeung

2nd try a month later. If you're a fan of Portuguese egg tarts, I would recommend their traditional & suggest giving Joey Bats other flavors a try if you're in NYC.

Hsin Yi Wei

Pasteis de Nata is one of our favorite pastries after we visited Lisbon last September. We tried to find an authentic one in NYC and finally found a decent one here. The decor of Joey Bat Cafe is adorable and artsy with Portuguese white brick. The outdoor dining is currently available and the environment is good. The options on the menu were limited and we had 2 signature egg tarts and Bica Recheada. The egg tarts are tasty especially the creamy filling but the crust was thin, soft, slightly different from what we like. The Bica Racheada, which is pastry with savory bacon filling was surprisingly good. The portion is good for two people to share.

+11

Koda Ko

Delicious Portuguese egg tart in Manhattan. Little bar style cafe, seating is limited, so good for a quick bite. Egg tart, nata, is a bit eggy than the ones I had in Portugal, but still really great, crispy outer pastry and soft egg custard inside.

Nicholas Gkionis

Heard this was an authentic Portuguese spot so wanted to check it out. They don’t let you go in the store due to an ongoing lawsuit which is bizarre but all good. The empanada type pastry was nicely done. They also had another beef pie with a flaky crust which had a different name. I wasn’t too impressed with the place. The meat pastries were good but not spectacular. Maybe they have other stuff that is better. 3 stars.

Khang Tran

All I can say is that although Portugal is considered the home of the Portuguese tart, I hope this is not the best representative of it in New York. It is an extremely mediocre tart, and somewhat small, while also charging $4 per piece. The traditional flavor does somewhat resume a creme brulee as it is advertised, but it is a stunningly mediocre one. Not to say that it is bad, but it is an insult to my wallet when there are better pastries all around the city. I would honestly consider getting a Portuguese Egg Tart in nearby Chinatown next time for 1/2 the price while it also delivers a similar product.