I had a pastel de nata for the first time like 10 days ago. Instant obsession. I have been chasing them nonstop since love at first bite. Imagine my surprise to find out that we have a specialty bakery here. These people are so smart. They knew all they had to do was make this one thing absolutely perfectly. And they absolutely do! Also make sure you at LEAST get a four pack so that you can scarf down one on the way home, another for dessert, one to share, and one for breakfast the next morning. read more

The Portuguese tarts are incredibly flaky but just a touch too sweet for my liking. I imagine it would be perfect with a tea or coffee to offset the sweetness. read more

My new obsession - truly a Pastel de Nata specialty bakery in Boston made hot and fresh to order. The custard filling was incredible with hint of vanilla. I also loved that they served an excellent latte which paired perfectly with the pastel de nata. It was exactly what I needed! It's a small store, with 3 seated tables, and quick friendly service. Dreaming of coming back again! read more

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soo warm and gooey. not too sweet with a perfect hint of saltiness. nice and flakey, a crème brûlée vibe in a way. yum! they had them ready to go so we ate it right away. there's 1-2 tables to sit at if you want to enjoy it right away. read more

Flake Bakery - Desserts Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

I had not heard of Pasteis de Nata until the day before Easter when a friend told me her family always had them for Easter, I said they sounded good and she said she would bring some home (she is also my neighbor) if any were left over. When she told me her cousin had stopped at a bakery in Brookline for some, I remembered reading about Flake online and was instantly intrigued and in her kitchen in no time. She handed me a plate of 3 and said her favorite way to eat them was after a few minutes in the toaster oven to warm up. Since there were 3, I decided to try them at room temp, warmed and cold from the refrigerator. Warm was lovely, I tasted the butter in the flaky crust and I love butter (who doesn't?), cold was nice and room temp may have been my favorite. For more of my scientific testing, I may need at least 3 more! read more

Flake Bakery - Fantastic! - Desserts Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

The Pasteis de Nata (Portugese custard tarts) here are the best that i've found in the Greater Boston area. The tarts have a nice buttery flaky crust and a silky smooth rich custard. I found that the tarts have a short shelf life though, so unless you are able to get them fresh out of the oven, it will not be as flaky. Also, the tarts can be inconsistent (e.g one tart from the same exact batch can be much more flaky and cooked than the other). read more

Flake Bakery - Desserts Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

These are the best Portuguese egg tarts served in a bakery or coffee shop in Boston. The crust is buttery and flaky, but not too oily when eating or holding it. It's a Simple place that only sells Portuguese egg tarts, and the beautiful box provides directions for heating them up if they're not eating right away. read more

Flake Bakery - Desserts Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

Flake is a newer bakery just outside Coolidge Corner that specializes in Portuguese egg tarts, and it definitely draws a crowd. When we visited, the shop was fairly busy, but the staff handled orders quickly and smoothly. We picked up four egg tarts to try. The crust was flaky and had a satisfying crisp texture, which really stood out. The custard filling, though, wasn't quite what we were expecting--it was creamier and softer than other versions we've had, with a noticeable hint of cinnamon. Personally, I wasn't a fan of the custard's texture or flavor, but the people I shared them with enjoyed it and thought it was well done. Overall, it was a solid experience. Not something I'd get again, but I can see why others would be into it. read more

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They seem to either sell or be known for only one item--the egg tart. They're cute and could easily become something worth paying a high price for, don't get me wrong... it seems quite unique and trendy. What troubles me, however, is the notion that there's this luxurious looking instructions postcard provided -- making it look like something so elegant and of high importance that must be followed. So, here's my question. Should such instructions be followed? Don't have one of those elegant instructions card with me at this moment, but I remember it being something along the line of: - place the tarts onto a plate without covering (note: this means the provided box is not good enough for us to store the tarts--we need to remove these tarts and place them on a plate (too much hassle, IMHO); - the tarts are good for 24 hours at RT (room temperature); - some more details on the reheat instructions; Like, that's a whole lots of protocols to follow and really doesn't appear to be made for someone that just want to have an easy life and just eat it simply for leisure without going though the hassle of following all those rules and procedures, IMHO. What about this? When you happened to purchase a box here, that happened to not be right out of the oven, does this mean you should not eat it right away? And wait till you get home with some chance to follow the elegant instructions card before being able to indulge in this luxurious but time consuming piece of what probably should've been some quick eat? I don't know. And the answers to my questions are either unknown and/or not so obvious to us laymen/laywomen unfamiliar to the bakerology of egg tarts. Maybe this business could do a better job of explaining. Or, if not, do get rid of the elegant instructions card (which might be the only gimmick making each tart so ridiculously but might be persuasive for someone to pay such high price for it...) Wouldn't pay this much (frankly) if they didn't make the instructions card and the procedures this way making the simple tarts appear more valuable and expensive than they really are... i.e., mere egg tarts. read more

Love the idea of getting a pastel de nata to go, in a bag, to eat as soon as you walk out. So conveniently located by the green line too. I go to the weekly protest and eat a little treat read more

Flake Bakery - Pasteis de nata - Desserts Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

A small and modern Portuguese Pastel De Nata shop located on the corner of Beacon street. I love how open and inviting the bakery feels. I can see the bakers creating the tarts in front of my eyes and the smells illuminating the air. Not only do they look delicious, they also taste delicious!! The fresh, buttery, and flakey layered crust holds a sweet, delicate, and warm custard. After eating just one, I wish I had another to eat on my way home. It transported me back to the time I had a Portuguese Pastel De Nata in Macau. The tarts seem to be in high demand. They have a pre order system by the hour. I was able to place my order and pick up 30 minutes later. Well worth the experience! read more

Flake Bakery - Desserts Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

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Flake's pasteis de nata are amazing! Perfectly flaky pastry, wonderful custard filling and friendly counter service. Discovered Flake in February; now I detour to go back. Yes, the pasteis are that good! Just the right size for a treat with their coffee, but you'll want some to take home. read more

Very simple place, come here for the pastel de nata and thats it! Does what it does SO well, very tasty and so fresh. I enjoy how you can get one singular one to try and aren't forced into multiples like most places read more

Flake Bakery - Desserts Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

Cute little pastry shop in Coolidge corner with Pastel de Nata fresh every few hours. Delicious food and fast when there is no line... ambiance is a cafe style with only 2 tables fitting 2-3 people comfortably read more

Flake Bakery - Pack of 4 - Desserts Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

I can eat a dozen of the pastel de nata! They are so good! You have to try them if you're in the area! Don't buy one, get two, then come back for more. read more

Tried their pastel de nata. I like the crust. It's not too thick and it's crispy. The custard filling is creamy, but it's a bit too sweet for me. read more

Flake Bakery - Desserts Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

Flake had a sign outside their door to indicate that they were only accepting walk in orders at 4pm and asked to limit people's orders to only two pieces. It seems like they are still working on a system to meet the demands as their supplies are inadequate. We walked in right on the dot, and they sold out for the day within minutes. The pastries were not that warm but super flakey and delicious after reheating at home. They were on the smaller side for the price, but if you just want to enjoy some for a quick bite, it is great. I feel like it is on the sweeter side, but still enjoyable. The store itself is on the smaller side with only limited seating, so this is better to grab on the go and enjoy at home. Service could be better but maybe they were just overwhelmed for the day. Overall, I will come back if I am craving Pastel de Nata and want to treat myself. read more

Flake Bakery - Desserts Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

They were so perfectly made. My dad loves this place. It is very small and seems to be locally owned. I highly recommend.

Little bakery that specializes in pasteis de nata, no other food options available here. Prices per pastry decrease with increasing pastries so worth it to buy more (once you taste one, there wont be such a thing as too many). They have some pastries that they keep warm and others which are not that they seem to reserve for customers who are planning to take them home rather than eating right away. If you do plan to split a dozen among friends or households, you can buy extra boxes (prices vary per box size, generally less than a dollar). Packaging is nice with a large paper bag that allows even the dozen size tray to lie flat (and decorated with cute illustration of the pastries) and reheating instructions. The price point is a little higher than the egg tarts and Portuguese egg tarts that they sell in Chinese bakeries, which are usually more on the range of $1.5-$1.75 compared to $2.75 to $3.5 each. read more

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I've been wanting to try these Portuguese egg tarts since they opened! I'm so glad Boston now has a bakery that specializes in Portuguese egg tarts! I came here on a weekday afternoon so there was no line and plenty of egg tarts available. You can also preorder online for pick up. The crust is so buttery and flakey like it should be and the custard was creamy and eggy! It was a little bit too sweet for me. They also have powdered sugar and cinnamon powder if you wanted to put that on top. They are a little bit pricey for the size of the tarts! It's a nice little treat if you're in the area! read more

Flake Bakery - Desserts Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

Was delighted to find this family run business that serves delicious pastel de nata - best when hot and sprinkled with powdered sugar - but they also reheat nicely! I have taken them to parties and friends and everyone loves them! read more

Flake Bakery had their grand opening just a few weeks ago and their authentic portuguese pastéis de nata are HOT TO GO‼ They currently take orders at the register later pick up which was just enough wait time for me to grab a bite at a local cafe and return to freshly baked, warm egg custard tarts! The tarts were a perfect dessert with a crispy, flakey crust and not too sweet delectible creamy center They will soon be starting online ordering ahead but be sure to follow @flakebakeryboston for updates! read more

Stumbled upon the store front and grabbed the IG. Looked really good so had to come by when they are not sold out. The tarts are pricey for their size but taste good. The crust is flakey and the custard is totally different from other fillings in the area. They are constantly baking more, so the next batch is quick. They do let them cool before giving them to you (honestly for a good reason). Even cooled they are HOT in the middle and I would have burned my mouth if I got them fresh outta the oven. The coffee is just OK. read more

Flake Bakery - Cold Brew and Tarts - Desserts Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

The pastel de nata was delicious but pretty small and pricey ($3.50 each) It was still warm and they were actively making the dough in the back too! They offer coffee drinks as well which were not bad. read more

Flake Bakery - Pastel de nata - Desserts Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

Legit pastel de nata- an eggy custard sweet treat with a caramelized top and a crispy pastry shell, from Portugal. They make them in small batches, so you might have to wait if they're in between batches. Pre-order available! read more

Flake Bakery - Made fresh in store! - Desserts Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

Their pastels de natal are good but not great; I've been to Portugal and they are definitely not like the ones there (you can tell that they're not cooked at 900 degrees like they are in Portugal). With that said, the custard is tasty and you can add more cinnamon if you want to. The crust is quite buttery and flakey. The employees consistently seem quite unhappy but that's a not a huge deal as its very much a takeout place. read more

I've been dying to try these pastries every since their opening and they did NOT disappoint. The owners make all the pasteis by hand! They are so kind and very busy! The crust is buttery and flaky and the custard is warm, eggy, and not too sweet. Everything I could ask for. When you go inside, it transports you to Lisbon. There's wall decorations reminiscent of the city! You can order in person based on how many you want or you can put in an online or preorder! I only had 2 the first time but I went back the next day for more. They also sell coffee which is the perfect pairing to the sweet desserts! I will say, it's a bit pricey as it starts at $3.50 per pastry, but cheaper if you buy in bigger quantities. However, sometimes you don't have the option to buy more if they're close to selling out! I suggest going early right once they open so you can get as many as you want. I've already been twice and I will definitely be back! read more

Flake Bakery - Desserts Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

I love Portuguese tarts, but this one was just okay. It's not bad to try, but I probably wouldn't go back. There's only a few seats in the cafe. My boyfriend's from Macau and has had tons of Portuguese tarts, and he thought it was just alright too read more

Flake Bakery - Tart - Desserts Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

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A small little bakery that opened up on Beacon Street right by Coolidge Corner that sells one amazing pastry. I came here on a weekend afternoon after lunch and had to wait about 10 minutes for the next batch to be completed. They don't take orders until the batch is done, so you have to hang around until it's ready. This gave me enough time to decide how many to order since there's a choice of 1, 2, 4, 6, and 12. The more you buy the cheaper each one is. I decided on the 6 pack which makes each tart $3 each. Since they were fresh out of the oven, the server told us to keep our boxes open to let the tarts cool off. There are 2 small tables to sit and enjoy a tart and a coffee while you watch them continue to make these Portuguese tarts. The crust is superb! Flakey, but not overly buttery, and the custard has layers of flavor to it. You'll get a nice soft consistency of custard that pairs perfectly with the crust. You could easily eat a few of these at once and it would be great to bring to share for any holiday party coming up. I would definitely recommend coming to try this place out! read more

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This place is a very simple pastry and coffee shop, offering only pastel de nata (portuguese custard tarts) and a short menu of hot and iced coffee drinks. The tarts were absolutely delicious. Fresh, warm, with crispy layered pastry on the bottom, a perfectly textured custard in the center, and a burnt sugar top. The custard has a delicate vanilla and cinnamon flavor, while the top tastes like a toasted marshmallow. Its really refreshing to see a place that does just one thing, and does it perfectly. I ordered a cappuccino too, and it was solid. Honestly I'd stop in just for coffee if I were passing by. I'm really excited to have a new cafe and bakery nearby doing something different. read more

Flake Bakery - Pastel de Nata - Desserts Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

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Pastel de Nata, rare to see a shop that just makes them fresh every couple of hours, mine was warm The pastry is delicious, but the custard part was a bit too sweet for my personal preference. Great pastel de natas better than some I've had in Montreal read more

They are delicious - buttery, custardy, and not overly sweet. Not cheap, but they are worth every penny! Nice packaging if buying multiples. Speedwell coffee is awesome too! Small space to sit and enjoy. read more

Freshly baked egg tarts are delightfully warm and not overly sweet, achieving a perfect balance of flavors. We highly recommend them. read more

Flake Bakery - Egg tarts - Desserts Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

I was born and grew up in Portugal. These pastéis taste e x a c t l y like the better ones you'll find in Portugal. I have nothing else to add, rather than feeling very, very lucky that Flake is a couple of hundred meters away from my apartment. It's not good for my already high blood sugar, but eff it. It's worth it. read more

Good flake in the crust. Filling is a bit too sweet for my taste. It's a small bakery that is struggling to meet demand. On walk in they only sell two per customer and have a sign that blocks the entrance. They look closed but aren't. Service isn't the best. They may be frazzled but could be better. If you're bent on trying, do the online order (wait is about two hours) read more

The Pasteis de Nata are amazing! Brings me back to Belem in Lisbon. I have been eating these tasty morsels for over 50 years and these are the best I've tried outside of Portugal. read more

This counter service pastel de nata pastry shop is a dangerous addition to the neighborhood!! It's so easy to pop in for a delicious quick sweet treat. The pastry itself is shatteringly flakey (the name suits them obviously), the custard is creamy and not too sweet. Go quickly before word gets out. I love that they basically just sell the one thing. I hope they never expand the menu. read more

Amazing egg tarts and wonderful service. Not a lot of seating but definitely worth a visit

The location , I had to put my GPS on. Its a tiny location . I assume to sell 1 kind of pastry, its enough. Anyway, it's across from Trader Joe more or less. The Nata pastry was flaky and inside cream delicious! It's the best next thing one can find outside of Lisbon where there is one bakery to the next. The price is semi expensive for such a small pastry. The staff is extremely friendly, I'm glad I tried it. read more

Awesome Authentic So happy I can get them in Boston and not just remember having them in Portugal! read more