Great Portugese bakery . Fantastic quality and pricing. Bakery items are phenomenal! read more

North Avenue Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Elizabeth, New Jersey

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The tart is amazing and the service is soooo good Felt the love from the old Portuguese women who work there read more

Lady was rude. Looking at me like I didn't belong there or didn't want to service me. Should've took that as a sign to leave. Other lady rung me up and overcharged me because the rude lady gave me a price. Asked for itemized receipt and it's lower than what I was charged. I just left because I got a flight to catch. I don't mind supporting small businesses but damn I won't be back at this one read more

I always get a dozen of vanilla custard but I stopped going because they need to take care of those flies that be flying on the pastries yuk

My parking spot was near this bakery and I didn't feel like going to a typical fast food place. It was difficult to find parking as I left my spot before looking for a place for a drink. The bakery stuck out for me and of course I found some baked foods I wanted. The style of food and decor is Portuguese. The lady working there was so nice to translate things and she thought I was local. When I was thinking if I had enough small bills, she said if I didn't have enough, I could pay her next time . Well, I wouldn't purposely have taken freebies like that. It also shows you how proud she is of her bakery and that she is doing reasonably well being a bakery staple of the neighborhood and working hard for me to be able to go on a Fri night around 7 PM. read more

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I usually get my Portuguese bread here, the best bread in New Jesery. Although, Teixeira's Bakery is the most popular but, this hole in the wall puts them to shame. The service is quick and awesome. The Portuguese cappuccino is to die for, they also have sandwiches that are amazing and delicious. The bakery is always full of customers from the great food and baked goods. If you're ever near Newark Airport, do yourself a favor and pick up some fresh bread, coffee, cappuccino, go wild everything is great. They're opened early, I believe 5am or even earlier. I'm very passionate about this place because the quality of their product never changes, I've been going to this place since 2003. What I also enjoy is the customers, the majority are from the area and are regulars they give a warm feeling to the place, the loyalty to this place is amazing. Enjoy!!! read more

We went there an hour before closing. The staff are very nice and easy going. The pastries are very reasonably priced. The tres leche was a bit dry on the top, and could do without the caramel layer. The chocolate cake was actually in pretty bad shape. Hardly edible, we had to throw that one out. But dulce de leche pastry was solid and the yellow rectangular bread next to it was pretty spot on. read more

Took my daughters to Elizabeth, NJ to get some pizza and Italian ice. When the Italian ice place was closed, I jumped on Yelp and scrambled to find a place for dessert. North Avenue Bakery made me feel like an NFL quarterback that called the correct audible. The woman working in the bakery was extremely helpful and proud of their products. She recommended the tres leches cake and my daughters selected sugar cookies and meringues. This is the best type of bakery because it has a wide range of single serving selections. Perfect to select a dessert. The tres leche was ravaged as soon as I got in my car. It was a hefty decadent portion, creamy and flavorful. Best I've had. Great bakery! read more

North Avenue Bakery - Tres leche so delicious it had to be eaten right away in the car. - Bakeries Near Me - Elizabeth, New Jersey

I've been coming to this bakery since they opened, which was at least 15 years ago. I was still a kid when they opened after the previous bakery (which was not Portuguese) closed. As a Portuguese person, you can say I've had quite a few Pastéis de Nata in my 29 years of living. I've had plenty both in the US and in Portugal. The Pastéis here are one of the best you'll find in NJ, maybe even the east coast. The buttery flaky crust with the amazing custard filling will surely have you wanting more. Others may know these as egg tarts which are also popular in places that were former Portuguese colonies. This bakery has way more to offer than just the natas. There's plenty of other tasty cakes that you'll find. They also do custom cakes for any kind of occasion. I especially love getting a custom yellow cake with ovos moles. If you're in the area, definitely give this bakery a try!!! read more

The food (pastéis de nata) is always good. The service is quick and remember cash only. The ambience is a mix of people stopping for breakfast and lunch. read more

nice lady's who work here. bagel was solid. custard cup was great. cheap prices. good spot to grab a quick breakfast

I stumbled upon this place with my fiancé ... the latte was delicious !!!!!!! I tried two of the dessert type of breads there ... one was carrot cake which was delicious and the other I can't remember the name but it tasted like corn bread :) I ordered serradura ... which is really just Like a heavy whipping cream with crumbled cookies .. I love whipped cream and mousse consistency so it was truly such a treat for me . I will definitely recommend and I will be going back for more read more

Amazing! Old school bakery just like when I was a kid! Great food, great service, friendly staff, good prices. Love!

Small bakery that's been there forever, try the Portuguese custard cups aka Natas. They are made fresh all day and the best in Jersey. Cakes are also amazing and delicious. Great kept neighborhood bakery and the coffees and espresso are great too. read more

The location is convenient especially if you work at the airport or in the area and need a quick cup of coffee or a bite to eat when nothing else is open early in the morning. The customer service could be better.,The food is ok. It's quick and convenient. This is an older establishment, not a lot of room to sit down and eat inside, more of a grab and go. read more

Nata for nothing am I currently obsessed with Portuguese Egg Tarts. Yeah, it's true. I am hooked on Pasteis de Natas. Furthermore, I only recently discovered these rich, custardy, flaky-crusted treats, having been sorely underwhelmed by the I *think* Hong Kong-style Egg Tarts I'd tried at Chinese Bakeries. Thus am hell bent on making up for a lot of lost years. So much so that I recently planned a Jersey day trip with the primary intent of indulging my fixation: At any rate, though am clearly no authority, me likey! Hubby pointed out how heavy these things feel in your hand and he wasn't wrong. They are jam-packed with rich, creamy, not-too-sweet, or overtly eggy custard. Much more so than at Teixeira, my only Jersey-located point of comparison. If the custard is your favorite part of a Pastel de Nata, you will love these. But for me, Teixera edges this spot out just that little bit with their more proportional custard to crust ratio. This is still plenty delicious, though. When we were here, at around 12:30 or so on a Sunday, the bakeshop was bustling, but there was nowhere near the line, not to mention stupefyingly slow and inefficient service that we encountered at Texeira's a month or two earlier on the same day and at around the same time. I very much appreciated not having to suffer through an endless half-hour wait to get my Egg Tart fix this time around. In hindsight, I wish we'd grabbed some Empanadas and Chicken Croquettes to try too. Not to mention a Caramel Tart. Something to look forward to for next time.:) read more

North Avenue Bakery - Do you want some Two? - Bakeries Near Me - Elizabeth, New Jersey

Wow! This was the best custard tart I ever had!! They were so soft and not overly sweet! They were not dry at all! They are not displayed in the display cases, so just tell them how many you want and they will go to the back to get it for you. Definitely get lots to share! read more

Best custard cups in New Jersey outside of Newark, great staff and selection of sweets

Ready or nata... North Avenue Bakery, not to be confused by its next door partner North Avenue Luncheonette, is a busy Portuguese bakery located in the North End area of Elizabeth. The set-up is incredibly accurate to bakeries you'd find in Portugal. They offer indoor and outdoor seating, but most importantly delicious Portuguese and Brazilian baked goods. They serve likely the greatest pastel de natas in Elizabeth, the famous Portuguese egg custard tart. They even serve them in a variety of styles, including lemon meringue, dulce de leche covered, or traditional. You can find assorted Portuguese bread, pao de queijo, cinnamon sugar bread twists, cream custard buns, and much more. Give them a try if you're in the area - you won't regret it! read more

North Avenue Bakery - Custard cream bun, pastel de nata - Bakeries Near Me - Elizabeth, New Jersey

This is the best kept secret in Elizabeth but I'm happy to share so that everyone could give this cozy place a try. I love coming here for breakfast and enjoy bringing these breads filled with cheese to every family event. They're always amazing and my family never stops talking about them. I have gone to other bakery's that sell these breads but when you open them they're filled with air. These are completely filled with cheese and they're absolutely delicious. They have other pastries as well that are held up to the same standards. Definitely give them a try but make sure you find parking because the cops constantly give tickets to those who double park in front. The place is really small so you can't really dine in without bumping in to those who are ordering. read more

North Avenue Bakery - Pão de Quiejo aka pan de queso or pan de almidon - Bakeries Near Me - Elizabeth, New Jersey

Breakfast sandwiches are terrible as well as their beef and cheese empanadas. The chicken one was okay.

I really like this place that I found a couple of months ago and I have been going back because it's authentic desserts and coffee. It's a small place but the desserts and endless So I enjoy buying different variety and sit in there sometimes to drink some coffee which is brewed when requested. I go there a lot for the tres Leche because it's just so delicious I'm here to find any other dessert place that can beat this. That's usually just one person working and the desserts are mostly already made for pick up. They do have a few sandwich options as well which looks good but I have not tried them. We bought tres Leche chocolate cake and cookies and cream they were all really good. The coffee is also very good because you can ask the lady to make it how you want it. There's street parking watch out for the signs so you don't get a ticket. If you're only picking up you canAlso pull up in their driveway and put your hazards on. It's a nice place to sit outside and enjoy a glass of coffee and watch cars. I would recommend this place to anyone. read more

North Avenue Bakery - a variety of baked goods - Bakeries Near Me - Elizabeth, New Jersey

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The best pastel de natas I've ever had. Cheese and guava pastry also very yummy . So happy to have tried this place read more

Absolutely amazing. Came here twice in April. I love their little pastries. So affordable, cute, homemade from the heart, and delicious. I also had some custard cups and coffee the morning I left Elizabeth to go back to my city. The women behind the counter were very kind and my visit there added a high note to ending my trip. Will definitely come back whenever I need to travel to Elizabeth again. Heck, maybe I'll even come back just FOR North Ave Bakery. read more

North Avenue Bakery - Pastel de Nata / custard tarts! Yesss - Bakeries Near Me - Elizabeth, New Jersey

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This was my first visit to a Portuguese bakery, and I regret that it took until this stage of life to experience one. The North Avenue Bakery sits on its namesake street in Elizabeth, New Jersey, surrounded by other ethnically interesting shops and restaurants that were not yet open when I needed strong coffee and a nosh to help me on the drive back to the office. It is a small shop, but there was a steady flow of customers requesting the produce of the gifted baker's hands. Most discussions were not in English, but it was easy enough to understand the Spanish, Italian and Portuguese I heard, especially with fingers pointing. I went for a fresh buttered Portuguese Roll from a bin behind the counter, an Egg Custard Mini, and a large Java. This was not a big sampling, but it was enough to know that these folks knew what they were doing. I have spent many years visiting the Italian bakeries of Trenton, NJ, and this place had the same vibe and degree of excellence. The roll was still warm when I reached for it in the bag. The crust was firm and the meat of the roll airy and pliant. The mild flavors of the flour and yeast danced wonderfully on my tongue, and the sweet butter was like icing framing a perfect cake. I immediately wished I had purchased a dozen for later consumption. The coffee was strong, but not bitter. A good complement to the roll. The Egg Custard had to wait until I made the office and could spread out a little at my desk. The first bite was enough to make a grown man cry. It was cool and creamy, mildly sweet and oh so smooth...It clung to my tongue, teeth and gums like a gentle blanket. Only the coffee could wash it off. It was truly amazing and way beyond satisfying. It was a gift from a DaVinci of the baking ovens. One of those foodie moments that make you kvell and thank the divine for this moment of rapture... There are a few tables sitting outside North Avenue Bakery. On a nicer day, that would be a great place to kick back and nibble on a tray of these awesome treasures. read more

North Avenue Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Elizabeth, New Jersey

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Here's the scenario. Last week, Xmas Eve to be exact, we drove my wife's parents from Philly to Newark Airport. We got here early for their flight and we wanted to find a place nearby to have coffee or tea. I whipped out the Yelp app, and found this bakery was a few blocks from us. Well, upon getting here, I realized that this place wouldn't be our choice. The few tables they had were full. So we'd have to go elsewhere. But, me being one who can't pass up the opportunity to sample a good local bakery's wares, I made sure to leave with a few of the chicken croquettes for the ride home. Damn, those were tasty! You really can't go wrong with places like this. read more

Amazing homestyle Portuguese pastries! Also have sandwiches and soups, I got a dozen of the Portuguese egg custard's and Portuguese rolls.A Galoun to go,with double espresso. read more

North Avenue Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Elizabeth, New Jersey

Their Natas are amazing. Coffee is great and they even put hot milk in it if you want. I always stop here to and from Newark Airport to bring a box of Natas to people where ever I'm going. People love them, you will too. Also, their breakfast sandwiches are great.. read more

North avenue bakery is located on busy North avenue, about three blocks off of Rt. 1 and 9. The portuguese bakery is small, but the rolls and pastries are always fresh. It's very busy in the early morning hours. The coffee is great. I usually opt for the coffee with warm (steamed) milk. The Portuguese rolls are great, as well as the ham and cheese roll. Since it's busy, everything is always fresh. The bakery is open for almost 24 hrs......they close for a few hours in the early morning. They have some outdoor seating and a few seats inside. If your looking for a cooked breakfast or lunch, the deli next door to the bakery( same owner) is a good option. I usually grab a bacon and egg on a nice, fresh Portuguese roll. read more

I was really excited about the egg tarts but they were mediocre. The inside is supposed to be eggy and these were more like custard you find inside a donut. Not my preference. The crust was flaky and delicious. A bit disappointed. Customer service was lacking in the bakery, but the people next door at the sandwich shop were nice. Next door, which is the same company, has a griddle and makes the sandwiches. The bacon egg and cheese was pretty delicious but the bagels are not NY quality at all. They taste like a grocery store bagel which was disappointing. The value was good, two bagel sandwiches and 2 bottle waters for around $11. Remember, cash only at both places! read more

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The guava cheese pastry is really good. It is a must. Actually I recommend trying everything. I had three different pastries and all were good. The cappuccino is also very good. If it is a nice day out, sit outside and enjoy the neighborhood. I rate this place 5 because the pastries are quite good and fresh and the service was great. The lady who served us was very knowledgeable about everything. She did not have to think twice when asked about any item there. That goes to show that everything is homemade quality... not bought somewhere else. read more

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This place is amazing. Yes, it's small but it packs a punch. Everything they make is fresh and delicious. I get my coffee there everyday and am never disappointed. Fesh coffee is what gets me through the day and there's is always the best. Keep up the geat work! read more

I have yet to add some pics but I will soon! I was visiting some family over the weekend and was so pleased with this family run bakery. It has a neighborhood feel to to it, a local bakery that specializes in Portuguese and American pastries. The Pastel de Nata was so yummy. I began eating my nata after walking a block and was already on the NJ transit bus when I felt like jumping out to get another one. What a shame! It's on my list of a must return! read more

North Avenue Bakery - Pastel de Nata - Bakeries Near Me - Elizabeth, New Jersey

What a great find. Totally by accident. Very unassuming location, but wow, the pastries were amazing! Didn't read the reviews thoroughly enough. Apparently this is THE place for good egg tarts. They are not wrong! They looked delicious and was the first thing I picked. So glad I did. Yum. Oh, super nice and friendly. Loved how everyone was so relaxed and friendly. Gota come back more! read more

Fresh baked good and breakfast sandwiches. Coffee is good too , limited menu no indoor seats but good eats

Excellent family run bakery & coffee shop. Would have given 5 stars but they have very limited bagel selection. Got egg cheese bacon on roll, along with a few pastries to go! Eat in or to go. Took an Uber from my airport hotel and back, worth the $ so much better than mediocre overpriced airport/hotel food. Mini custard cups/pastry are amazing! read more

North Avenue Bakery - Bacon 2egg & cheese on a roll, sooo good.. - Bakeries Near Me - Elizabeth, New Jersey

Very good food at affordable prices. Service was also great. Environment was clean and quiet. Highly recommended.

As most of the comments will say the natas were the best part. Will probably always go back here for some coffee and natas and it's so homemade quality good every time I have been here so I don't even have negative feedback. Go- buy and become a north ave bakery believer lol read more

They get packed in the mornings but they have great customer service! They are pretty quick with taking your order. Great "galao" (coffee) and bread and butter. They have great cheese empanadas read more

A real gem. Easy to be overlooked. Yumm.. And fresh and packed!!!! Stumbled across this bakery and mistook it for American. Sells French pastries. Everything here is great except for the new York cheesecake which I felt was a little left to be desired. But everything else is fresh and great!! I remember watching people keep coming in and different people come out all Sunday morning. read more