I was lucky to taste their egg tarts at Visa Payment Forum earlier this week. The tarts were just fantastic!! I tasted their traditional and pistachio flavours. Both were great though my favourite were the traditional egg tarts read more

Tried some egg tarts from a pickup order on a Friday afternoon. The location does not seem to have indoor seating. The egg tarts were warm and had a soft yet sturdy crust with a delicious filling. The cinnamon sprinkled on top was a nice touch. It had a rich egg custard filling, warm and sturdy yet crumbly shell that was buttered. read more

Holy Nata - Box of 4 - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

I walked in around 1:45pm on a Tuesday and they still had a lot of pastries left! I ordered 4 traditional pastries and had them sprinkle some cinnamon on top. I was expecting a more custard / egg-like filling but it was actually more like caramel. I wasn't what I was expecting for a Portuguese style egg tart but it was still good. The total was $14 for 4, $3.50 each. The service is quick and seamless. There is no seating in the store but there are public seating options nearby. read more

Holy Nata - Box of 4 - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

THE place to go for Portuguese egg tarts in the city. soo good. has a rotation of diff ones from classic, to Nutella to pistachio read more

Holy Nata - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Amazing! Very fast too, will be back! I liked every flavor, but I think the original and dulce de leche were the best. Usually I love nutella, but it overpowers everything else. The place is small, nice and cozy read more

San Francisco has no shortage of trendy desserts now. But truly good Portuguese egg tarts? Very few. And the reason is simple: Most places focus on the custard. The real masters focus on the crust. Holy Nata is one of the few places in the Bay Area that clearly understands this. The first bite tells you immediately. The shell is deeply laminated, aggressively crisp, and shatters properly instead of collapsing into oily softness. You hear it before you fully taste it. That dry crackling texture - the kind only achieved when the butter layers and bake timing are dialed in correctly. And somehow, even hours later, the crust still holds. That part matters more than people think. A lot of modern egg tarts look beautiful fresh out of the oven, but after thirty minutes inside the box, the bottom turns wet and heavy. Holy Nata's pastry somehow stays structured. The base does not become soggy. The shell still flakes apart cleanly even after bringing a box home. That is old-school Portuguese pastry technique. For me, this place has quietly become part of San Francisco daily life. Walk through FiDi in the afternoon. Buy one or two to eat immediately while still warm. Then order the eight-piece box to bring home. That eight-pack is the true grand slam here. Because once the box opens at home, people magically start hovering around it pretending they "only want half." The original classic flavor is still the best one. That slightly blistered caramelized top. That rich egg custard. That buttery shell. Simple. Correct. Dangerous. But Holy Nata also occasionally runs specialty flavors beyond the traditional Portuguese egg tart - including chocolate/Nutella-style variations and pistachio versions. They are fun, especially for regulars, but honestly the classic original remains the benchmark. The shop itself also has personality. Small downtown San Francisco storefront. Bright open kitchen. Constant tray movement. You can literally feel how fast the turnover is. It reminds me more of old bakery culture than modern "dessert concepts." And that freshness matters. Because great pastel de nata is not really about sweetness. It is about texture control. Butter discipline. Heat management. Timing. That is why Holy Nata works. Not because it is flashy. Because the fundamentals are real. - Dr. C Writing only for the places that still understand that true pastry begins with the crust, not the marketing. read more

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It was small in the alley hidden gem. I heard it from my colleague and it's only open on the weekdays so I checked it out. Very quick take out without any line on Friday noon. The traditional was a little too sweet to me but I really liked tres leches even though it's sweeter than the traditional. Middle part will flow a little so I have to finish it in one go. I recommend it for gifting. read more

Holy Nata - Traditional with and without cinnamon (top); Tres leches (bottom) - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I had an extremely high expectation for this place since it was recommended to me by a friend who works near the place. There was a small line to order. They don't have any indoor seatings as the interior is pretty small and it's only for ordering. They switch up one of the flavors each week. They were out of the peanut butter flavor, so I got 2 traditionals, 1 nutella, and 1 dulce de leche. They pack the egg tarts as you order. The crust was crispy but I thought it was just ok for me... My favorite was the nutella one, and I think it would be better if it was heated up a bit. read more

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Some of the greatest gems are often tucked away and hidden, including this dessert spot. It's located in an alley way near barrys! Ive grown up eating the asian version of Portuguese tarts, and I was intrigued to find this store. The crust is thinner and flakier and the filling is richer and more runny. The cinnamon is a nice touch to cut through the sweetness and balance the flavors! Can opt to have them add it at pick up or grab a mini container to go. They have rotating weekly favors and happened to miss the pistachio. I will definitely be back to try it. read more

Holy Nata - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

4/5: Got pistachios and original and they were both very good. First time trying the Portuguese egg tarts. They are custard based for the filling compared to asian version of egg tarts, which are more eggy tasting. They were allrt. Pretty expensive. For 12eggtarts, 3 boxes, it was over $50. Based on the price, I dont think its worth it. I think I prefer the asian egg tart. Will have to try the Portuguese egg tarts again when I'm in Portugal and compare again. read more

Holy Nata - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

I have not made it to this place but have done a take out - when you visit Lisbon and get these yummy pieces of heaven - OMG! I am so delighted to say, that this piece of heaven is now available to you in SF as well! Don't take my word for it - please try it yourself- I promise you, you won't regret it. They are best eaten fresh and in person read more

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Visited Holy Nata on a Thursday around 9:30 am - it's in an unassuming alley so if you're feeling lost you're probably in the right place! There was no line, and I had time to browse the menu and check out the special flavors (which rotate weekly). I ended up ordering 1x of the specials (pistachio, Nutella, dulce de leche) as well as an original egg tart. Staff ask if you want cinnamon on the original pastel de nata and it's a great addition. My favorites were the original and dulce de leche. The other flavors were also delicious, but a little overwhelming in sweetness. The puff pastry is a satisfying flaky texture and the custard is perfectly sweet. I would've liked the tarts to be a little warmer, mine were lukewarm - but they do appear to be made fresh daily. Bakers can be seen prepping pastries through the original storefront few feet down. Instructions on reheating egg tarts are available throughout the cafe if you need to take your tarts to enjoy later as well. Overall very happy with my experience and can't wait to come back for more pastéis de nata! read more

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Holy Nata is all about yummy Portuguese egg tarts, including rotating weekly flavors like pistachio and peanut butter. This bakery is tucked away in an alley, so it was find hard to find at first. Their tarts were served fresh out of the oven and still warm. The crust is flaky good and crisp while the filling is creamy and not overly sweet. The light dusting of cinnamon on top was a nice touch too. I haven't been to Portugal, so I can't speak about whether they compare to the real deal. Personally, I like how they're less oily and not sickly sweet. The staff was friendly and service was quick and easy. There's limited seating, so I see this more of a grab and go spot. Seriously though, these tarts are so good! This is a treat where it's hard to stop at just one. Definitely get more than one! read more

Holy Nata - So warm and yummy!!! - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

AMAZING. Actually, more than amazing -- these egg tarts are the best I've ever had. I feel so lucky to have tried them during my visit. I'm not sure if preordering is required, but I preordered just to make sure I wouldn't miss out. The crust is perfectly flaky, and the center is rich, creamy, and absolutely heavenly. Easily one of the best things I've ever eaten. I will definitely come back the next time I visit! read more

Holy Nata - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

This is so good! I can easily go through 20 in one sitting. Similar to the chinese egg tart but much more creamier in texture. Its not light or jello like in texture like filling the Chinese version but also more of a chewy crossiant like outside rather than flaky. 12 pieces for $42 is a bit steep but overall a great treat to bring back to your loved ones. They also got reheating instructions on the box. Its a hole in the wall piece so you just go there to pick up and its not a bad walk from the bart station. read more

Solid Portuguese egg tarts. Good taste, very helpful service. A nice treat to bring home. Coworkers like it so much they went back after I shared mine with them. read more

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HOLY INDEED.... DEAR MF LORD the insane deliciousness and perfection that I just ate, you have to come visit for yourself. Never have I ever across the bay and New York City had any pasteis de nata like this. The most gooey soft interior and crunchy flaky perfect just AMAZING exterior. While I got intrigued into trying all flavors I liked the traditional best. Just classic. Nothing compares. I've never been to Lisbon but even if I do go this place is the benchmark now. read more

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These were sooooo divine!! The storefront is kind of difficult to find, but follow the smell and you'll see a little shop with amazing pastel de nata. They'll ask if you would like a sprinkle of cinnamon, say yes!! The crust is so crispy and flakey, and the custard is slightly runny and smooth. Stop by for a sweet treat! read more

Holy Nata - Pastel de Nata - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Not to be dramatic, but this was life changing. Their hours don't align with when I'm in fidi so I haven't had the chance to try until this week. Got a four pack with the original, nutella, pistachio, and dulce de leche. Dulce de leche and pistachio flavors were weak/nonexistent and tasted just like the original. The nutella tart has a generous layer of distinguishable nutella. Even though 2 out of 3 of their 'different' flavors were not distinguishable from the original, they still get a 5/5 from me. I have never been an egg tart girl but overall do prefer Portuguese style over the Hong Kong style for context. This egg tart has converted me to being an egg tart girl, but only for theirs. Holy Nata's crust is crazy. It's laminated like no other egg tart I've had, it's like a croissant. The filling does not taste eggy at all and gushes out. It's so custardy and is not too sweet. I hate when egg tarts' filling is too set or skimpy and these are huge and do not skimp. They're a little steep per piece but get cheaper per piece with larger orders. A must-have if you're in the area during their open hours. read more

Was very excited to try this place as Pasteis de Belem from Lisbon are absolutely delicious. The pasteis de nata were solid, but not leaps better than frozen from trader Joe's (seasonal!) or costco pasteis de nata (but I didn't want 12!!!) They do reheat well and are very rich (oily). I'm glad I tried them but wouldn't travel out the way for them. read more

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Still amazing tarts! They didn't have Nutella and dulce de leche when I stopped by after work on Thursday. You can preorder online too. Flaky, custardy, and dense but soft at the same time. May be tough to just have one. I love the traditional flavor, but the pistachio was pretty good as well! I feel like the pistachio does slightly overpower the custard a bit, but definitely get it if you enjoy pistachio. read more

Holy Nata - Traditional Pastel de Nata - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Must try, delicious egg custard tarts. I heard about Holy Nata from a coworker, but I didn't think to try them until much later. I probably thought that they wouldn't be good enough to be worth a trip. But I was wrong. One day, my wife mentioned that she wanted to try some tarts, so I ordered a box to pick up after work. I got slightly confused finding the shop, which is in a little alleyway. The pickup was seamless otherwise. When we took our first bites of the tarts we were surprised by the full flavor. The Nutella came through without overwhelming the pastry. And the egg flavor was more sweet than eggy. Everthing was flaky and soft. The packaging also had clear instructions on how to enjoy them later. I'm looking forward to the next time my wife gets a craving for tarts. read more

Holy Nata - Box of 4, Nutella flavor - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

These are truly some of the best egg tarts I've ever had, including in Portugal! They're always warm when I get them at the shop and they taste delicious the next day too. I love the classic and pistachio, and especially with the cinnamon on top. They're a little pricey but 100% worth it! read more

These are the flakiest and creamiest Portuguese egg tarts ever!! Must try them I brought 12 of them for thanksgiving dessert and wished I brought more after trying them. The service was fast for take out. read more

Holy Nata - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

What a great way to start my morning! My friend recommended this spot for my SF trip and it was such a great choice for our first breakfast in the city. The shop is mainly for takeout and super quick (went on a Friday at 10:20). There was only one person in front of us. The pastel de nata came out right away, nice and warm. They were crispy and the filling was tasty and warm. The dulce de leche wasn't too sweet, which can tend to be, so I was happy about that. You have the option to sprinkle cinnamon on your traditional ones. We sprinkled it to one just try, and I personally preferred it without. Still good to try. The shop is in a small (but not sketch) alley. You'll be in and out in 5 minutes and there are some benches outside where you can enjoy them right away. Highly recommend! read more

Holy Nata - Traditional and dulce de leche - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

I LOVE Holy Nata! My office used to be right next to it, and I would constantly come here with my co-workers for sweet treat runs (obviously, we had a Teams chat dedicated to them) and convince my company to order from them for catering. They only offer 1 thing--pasteis de nata--and they do it insanely well. Soemtimes, they have different flavors beyond the traditional like Nutella, Pistachio, Pumpkin Spice, and Peanut Butter. Every version is perfect. The buttery, flaky crust with the gooey, sweet custard is truly phenomenal. They are grab and go only, and they're usually pretty speedy! Some of the employees are nicer than others. I was also super happy to see that they recently expanded with a new storefront and updated their packaging. I will sing this place's praises until the end of time. read more

Holy Nata - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Holy smokes, these are good! Located in an alley in the Financial District, Holy Nata is a small shop that sells Portuguese egg tarts. Besides the traditional, there's a weekly rotation of special flavors. I was looking forward to trying Pistachio, but only Nutella, Peanut Butter, & Dolce de Leche were available when we visited. I ordered an assorted box of six to take home ($21) plus one traditional flavor to enjoy for myself there in the concrete jungle. A flaky, multi-layered pastry shell cradled a liquidy custard texture that oozed with each bite. I actually preferred when the tart had had a chance to cool down; the creamy egg mixture firmed up into the perfect consistency to sink your teeth into. The lovely cashier offered a sprinkle of cinnamon; I declined as I wanted to taste them au naturel, but apparently the spice enhances the taste. read more

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If a shop only sells one thing, that's usually all I need to know. I got a box of four pastel de nata. Wow--buttery, flaky, and all those delicate layers in the tart shells...as a baker, I know how difficult it is to work with cold butter. I will say that the custard filling itself was a little too sweet, but these pastries are so small that I didn't mind all too much. I also tried the Nutella ones, expecting a hazelnut-infused custard, but it was just an extra dollop of Nutella beneath the custard, which didn't add much in my opinion. I'd stick with the original. I had a couple for breakfast the next day so I threw them in the air fryer for a few minutes to crisp up. They're definitely more of a snack or dessert, though. Not an everyday treat, but I'm happy I got to try Holy Nata! Also, love their minimalistic branding and packaging. read more

Holy Nata - Box of 4--beautiful packaging! - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Holy indeed! I've heard about holy nata from social media and had this bookmarked for the longest time. I had plans going into the city nearby so I had to place an online order! It is so convenient that they have online ordering which they'll confirm the availability of what flavors they have for the day. Unfortunately their online ordering isn't always up to date (they didn't list Tres Leches online but I saw the menu in store they had it. Also online ordering wasn't available for pistachio that day. So I guess flavors change regularly!) The Portuguese egg tart was AMAZING though! For my first time having it, I didn't realize you had to bake it but it was still delicious! I tried to scan the QR code inside the box but the link didn't work... to save everyone some time you're suppose to bake it at 400 degrees for 2-3 minutes depending on the strength of your oven! I would definitely come back to buy more sometime for an event with family, but these egg tarts are steep! ~$3.5/each unless you buy 10 or more of each flavor. I paid around $35 for 10 pieces of a variety of flavors. read more

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I had a chance to try out a Portuguese egg tart from Holy Nata today thanks to my wife who happened to be working out of a co-working space next door. Had she not picked up the egg tart, I wouldn't have even known about Holy Nata's existence. Although I had the egg tart hours after it had been baked, I could still enjoy the buttery, flakiness of the pastry. The inside filling is rich and borderline *too* sweet, but given how small the egg tart is, it's the perfect personal-sized treat to pair with some coffee. I really enjoyed the dusting of cinnamon on top as well; the sweet and spicy fragrance of cinnamon hits you right away when you open up the box. I'll definitely be stopping by Holy Nata again for another egg tart if I'm around this part of town. read more

Holy Nata - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Pro Tip: You have to eat these hot. They 100% hit different when they're fresh versus ordering togo and saving them for later. The crust is so much flakier when you get them fresh and I recommend eating them right after you receive them. With that said I haven't been back to Holy Nata in a hot minute and good to know that they are growing! The old store front is now used as the kitchen and a new store front opened two doors down. The new area is just as small as the first but more decorated and homey. They also have brand new boxes and packaging which is ideal for ordering egg tarts togo. I love how thoughtful the packaging is because it has custard placeholders inside that keep your treats from moving or shuffling around during transport. 5/5 stars just for thoughtfulness and design alone. Last but not least they serve special flavors on different days of the week. From what we saw they have pistachio, nutella, and pumpkin spice for the month of November. So make sure to check which days serve what! Glad Holy Nata has been consistent and happy to know they're growing. Will probably not review again unless something changes. Highly recommend. read more

Holy Nata - Pastel de Nata - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Ever since visiting Portugal, I've been dreaming of the day I'd get to enjoy a REAL pastel de nata again.... I finally found them at Holy Nata! These were absolutely delicious and just as good as the ones I remember. In addition to the classic, they also offer rotating seasonal flavors like pistachio, Nutella, and peanut butter. The day I visited they had the peanut butter flavor, which was fantastic, but nothing beats the perfection of the original. Can't wait to come back for more OGs and to try whatever seasonal flavors are next! read more

Holy Nata - Pastel de Nata - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Ordered a dozen pastel de natas for pick up ($31.20). The pastel de natas were smaller than I expected. It was dusted with cinnamon and the filling was creamy and not too sweet. The crust wasn't as crispy or flakey as I had hoped. I think heating them up in the air fryer would've been game changer. I would come back and definitely try other flavors. read more

Holy Nata - Pastel de Nata - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

saw these bad boys in my friend's story and immediately had to try them. I live in South Bay and their hours are very limited, so it was a little difficult to try and get them finally was able to try them on a day I had off (weekday). they are located in an alleyway, with a small storefront, so I had to wait outside for others to be done before proceeding inside to order. I got a box of 4 (two cinnamon topped, two regular) and chowed down on one right outside the store! It was so deliciously custard-y and smooth, with the perfect crispy flaky crunch. it was so custard-like, it was almost like it was melting off the tart when I bit into it. I ran back inside to buy another 4 so I could make sure to bring some home for my family and friends. They were so good hot, but when they were room temp, it was fine too. I had my friends air-fry for a couple minutes so it could be warmed up as well. I asked the cashier for tips to heat it up! I dont remember exact temp and time, but definitely ask if you are curious! read more

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Cute store tucked in a nice alleyway! Quick service and rotating flavors. The dulce de leche had a nice condensed milk flavor to it but i still preferred the original with cinnamon on top! The crust was nice and flakey but i was left wishing there was more egg in the custard. Overall a very nice sweet treat and would come back! read more

Holy Nata - Pastel de Nata - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

The most authentic pastel de natas I've had outside of Portugal!! The staff is always so friendly and takes great pride in making these tasty treats. Line goes quick even if it's long and the season flavors are to DIE FOR!! The pumpkin spice pastel de nata is my personal favorite Everyone that is a pastry lover needs to try this place read more

Holy Nata - Flavor menu - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Wow these pastel de natas (Portugese egg tarts) are as amazing as everyone has been saying! I came on a weekday near closing time and they luckily still had some left. I got the regular, with cinnamon, and nutella egg tarts. These are perfectly flaky with a nice soft custard on the inside; it was the perfect consistency and textures. The nutella egg tart was so much better than I expected! I was expecting a nutella flavored custard, but it's actually nutella filling + custard both inside the tart so you still get the egg custard flavor while also getting nutella. Fantastic and I would definitely treat myself to more next time! read more

Holy Nata - regular (with cinnamom dust) and nutella - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Came here one weekday and picked up some egg tarts after pre-ordering it. First time trying it, after driving it back to where I was staying, all the egg tarts were fairly warm and very flaky. Regular - egg tart is creamy and sweet with a nice touch of cinnamon. Dulce de leche - sweeter/condensed milk flavored, otherwise not too different from regular Nutella - a bit too strong for me,if you like Nutella this is the one for you. Peanut butter - reminded me of a peanut butter sandwich, lots of peanut butter in it. It was okay. Would come here again but probably stick with the regular or try their other flavors. read more

I've been itching to try Holy Nata's version of their pasteis de nata for a while and I finally got a chance to check it out. I loved the pasteies I had in Portugal and have been since looking for a place in the states to satisfy my craving. I tried one traditional and one seasonal (Nutella) pasteis. The pastry itself is so crispy and flaky and the filling was creamy and not too sweet. I was expecting more of an eggy flavor (which is what I like), but I couldn't taste it at all. Overall, it was very tasty, but it didn't quite satisfy by pasteis de nata craving. My search continues! read more

Holy Nata - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Dear hubs got it as a surprise post work treat. He said it's tucked in alley off street so he's probably walked by it and never noticed but I remember reading about it in SF Chronicle Food section. $3.75 each, about 2.5" diameter, smaller than the HK style egg tart. We reheated in air fryer and shared them. Regular was dusted with cinnamon on top. Nutella flavor had a dab inside. Crust was crispy thin and inside was gooey custardy. Wish it was bigger because two bites and it's gone! read more

Holy Nata - Regular and Nutella Portuguese egg tart - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California