Stumbled upon this inside Chelsea Market after eating dinner in there! We tried the original pasteis de nata, and it was the perfect sweet treat post dinner! It was soo yummy, and I love portuguese egg tarts. The custard was sooo good and paired with the crust and powdered sugar, it was perfection. read more

Joey Bats Café - original pasties de nata - Portuguese Near Me - New York, New York

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I love the Portuguese style egg tarts in Joey Bats! I usually eat more Chinese style egg tarts, but in my opinion, Portuguese style is more creamy. I had their traditional and their passion fruit. I really like both, but I think I'm leaning more towards passionfruit! read more

Joey Bats Café - Portuguese Near Me - New York, New York

Joey Bats is a pleasant surprise. A delicious Portuguese egg tart inside Chelsea Market. The flavored choices are good, too. Fast service. Bright stand with a few tables near by. Get a couple extra for later! read more

Had these at the 2024 Bryant park holiday market and again at the Chelsea market location. Perfection every time. Warm, flaky, custardy goodness. I have tried the chocolate, passionfruit, and their classic original flavors. I would happily eat any of them again though I think my favorite is the original. The custard is perfect- not too gelatinous, not too sweet, not too runny, and no congealed top layer. The most incredible, perfect, wobbly consistency. Magnificent. Under-hyped, these are incredible! read more

Joey Bats Café - original egg tart - Portuguese Near Me - New York, New York

Got a traditional tart which was pretty good. Maybe a bit expensive and the pastry could've been flakier but the filling was creamy and didn't taste too much like egg which I liked. Small kiosk in Chelsea market that was kind of hard to find. read more

Joey Bats Café - Portuguese Near Me - New York, New York

Service: 4/5 Food: 4.7/5 Price: under $5 Inside the Chelsea Market food court. Maybe I came during an off-time, as there were no customers. Warm, flaky pastry with a runny, flavorful filling. Dusted with cinnamon + powdered sugar, which I actually could do without. Tip: specify if you want it for dine-in or to go What I Ordered: - Traditional: not too sweet - Chocolate: more sweet than decadent, layered in the pastry topped read more

Joey Bats Café - Chocolate + Traditional - Portuguese Near Me - New York, New York

Horrible attitude of server. I asked for 4 pastéis de nata and she proceed to put sugar on them to my surprise as they don't do that in Portugal. So I didn't know they did this is NY. When I told her I didn't want the sugar she almost threw the custards at me. Disgusting attitude. As for the pastéis de nata, unfortunately the taste is super artificial. I couldn't eat them. read more

These are incredible. Got the traditional flavor and it was amazing. They're topped with cinnamon which makes it extra delicious. Wish I got more! read more

Joey Bats Café - Traditional flavor - omg so good - Portuguese Near Me - New York, New York

Located in the Chelsea Market, this place serves synthetic Portuguese egg tarts. We decided to try one of each flavor: the classic, passion fruit, and dark chocolate. Classic most certainly was the best. The chocolate was rich and custardy - recommend if you're a chocolate lover . Passion fruit consistency was a mix of textures that was a bit bizarre but the passion fruit definitely came through. Would recommend sticking with the classic: it's classic for a reason! read more

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yummy, buttery but i definitely like the chinese taste more. these are super goopy, not as eggy, but nevertheless yummy still read more

Joey Bats Café - 6 Traditional Natas - Portuguese Near Me - New York, New York

I love egg tarts and this place was phenomenal. Not much to say, it's a walkup counter in a food hall. Pretty unassuming but I'm glad I stumbled upon it. The packaging is cute and I got 4 to go of the traditional. The crust is flaky, crispy, and buttery. The custard has a rich, creamy, eggy texture that's not too sweet and a very slight smokiness. Even though I ate a full dinner, I wolfed these down. Delicious and worth the stop. read more

Joey Bats Café - Portuguese Near Me - New York, New York

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Joey Bats Cafe@Chelsea Market 75 9th. Ave. New York, NY 10011 Traditional Custard Tart This Portuguese dessert was served in a crisp pastry shell filled with custard. If you are adventurous, there are multiple types of tarts ranging from passion fruit to dark chocolate. read more

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This was my first time visiting Chelsea Market, and there are so many amazing spots to explore and eat there. I stumbled upon Joey Bats Café and I'm officially obsessed. Their Pastéis de Nata (Portuguese custard tarts) are incredible. I tried the blueberry and the chocolate, and both were perfectly crisp with a rich, creamy filling. The café can be a little tricky to find because the market gets so crowded and there are so many other shops, and I didn't notice any seating when I was there. But the cashier was friendly and helped me choose what to try. I recommend going earlier in the day because some flavors can sell out fast. read more

My son loves nata. He actually prefers the non-authentic ones made by Asian bakeries. We have tried a couple of places which we think uses a more authentic recipe but we felt they were too sweet. I read some of the reviews said this is authentic. Our family of 3 was going to just get one to share but my son said we should get 6. We ended up eating 3 and could have we eaten all 6 because they are so good. Flakey on the outside, gooey on the inside and not overly sweet. It's $4 each and 6 for $20. Save yourself some money and get 6. You can freeze them and heat them up. There's instruction on the box. read more

I was walking around Chelsea Market and happened to see the egg tarts. I came back after eating lunch to buy a 6-pacl for my family. I ended up getting 3 original and 3 passion fruit tarts. I didn't try them right away, but at home when I heated them up, they were soooo delicious. Amazing as a morning sweet treat with coffee as well. If you want a delicious dessert, I highly recommend this treat. It doesn't matter if you've had a pasteis de nata before or not. You'll like it either way. read more

Tucked within the vibrant corridors of Chelsea Market, Joey Bats Café is a delightful surprise: a cozy, artful nook offering what many call the most authentic Portuguese custard tarts in New York. Imagine a warm, slightly crackled top melting into a silky, wobbling custard--all resting in a flaky, buttery shell that practically shatters with each bite. That's the magic here. Their pastéis de nata are often compared to Portugal's originals. If you're on a quest for the perfect Portuguese egg tart, Joey Bats Café at Chelsea Market should be at the top of your list. Warm, creamy custard, crispy, delicate shell, and a genuine, cozy vibe--that's what makes these pastéis de nata unforgettable. Whether you're looking for a sweet solo snack or a delightful shareable treat, this café delivers authenticity and indulgence in every bite. read more

Joey Bats Café - TRADITIONAL Pastis de Nata - Portuguese Near Me - New York, New York

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Get the blueberry. Better than traditional. As close to what I get in Lisbon as I can. Love it. read more

Joey Bats Café - So good - Portuguese Near Me - New York, New York

I used to love this place, but sadly it has fallen off a cliff. The portion sizes look like they've gotten way smaller, and yet today I was going to order it anyway but the employee working there tonight was really lazy, didn't want to help at all, and had such a nasty attitude! It completely turned me off to ever coming here again. I used to recommend this place to all my friends but definitely not anymore. On a better note, I ended up getting the mango sticky rice at Ayada Thai, not too far away in Chelsea Market, and it was delicious and the employees over there were way nicer! read more

We got the traditional pasteis de natas -- SO GOOD. My bro has tried pastéis de natas in Portugal, and he verified the ones at Joey Bats are authentic. It has a more custardy center compared to normal egg tarts or the non-authentic portugese egg tarts I had in Hong Kong/Chinese bakeries. After you place your order, they will sprinkle cinnamon powder and powdered sugar on the half caramelized top. There is a heating tray to keep the egg tarts warm. read more

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I was a fan of Joey Bats when they first opened up in the LES and I'm glad to see them doing well with more locations in the city. The Portuguese treats are still scrumptious as ever! read more

Joey Bats Café - Portuguese Near Me - New York, New York

Omggggg sooooo goood!!!!!! I wasn't experting it to be as tasty as it was. Honestly I was waiting in line for Fresh Noodles and saw it right across. I'm not a huge sweets person but it looked cute so I figured I'd give it a shot. So happy I did! There isn't any seating. It's a small kiosk in Chelsea Market right next to the pizza spot and very fresh noodles. read more

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The original pasteis de nata are amazing! Super aromatic with the vanilla in the custard. They come piping hot. I was feeling adventurous and tried the blueberry one too, as I saw in the reviews and as recommended by the staff, but it definitely wasn't as great as the original. read more

The sign "imagine if crème brûlée and a croissant had a baby" absolutely got to me as a crème brûlée Stan who has to try all the variations. These pastries were so good and were one of my favorite things I tried in New York. The description is definitely accurate and this is a must try sweet treat. I went with traditional for my first try but would definitely try the other flavors and love that they have a vegan option. I can't believe there wasn't a line as this place deserves one. read more

I've never had a Portuguese egg tart like this before. This place blows other places out of the water. Exceptional staff and amazing egg tarts. They provide it to you in these tubes and you think it won't travel well, but it does. I took it on the train. Refrigerated. And it was still good the next day. I will always stop by when I'm in town. read more

Joey Bats Café - Portuguese Near Me - New York, New York

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Went three times during my one week stay in NYC, need I say more? Literally the best dessert you can ever try. These Portuguese egg tarts are so flaky and buttery. It is filled with such eggy and creamy goodness, so so so good! They are served to you warm, it was so good that the tarts didn't even get to the hotel we were staying at. read more

Tasty Portuguese tart. Very creamy. I like it cold actually. $20 for 6 is a great deal. Definitely give it a try when you are in chelsea market. read more

Joey Bats Café - Portuguese Near Me - New York, New York

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The wait was quick, and the tart was decent, but I wasn't a fan of the flaky style--it doesn't quite compare to the traditional dim sum egg tarts I'm used to. To top it off, they were out of the passionfruit flavor, so I ended up with blueberry, which was a bit of a letdown. Overall, the tart was just okay, especially considering the price. It's noticeably higher--sometimes even double--what you'd pay at places like 85 Degrees, Paris Baguette, or Tous Les Jours. I get that they might be compensating for rent, but with such limited flavors, it feels a little overpriced. read more

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First time having a nata. Now I have to find someplace at home that sells these. They are delicious perfection of a sweet! Flakey outside and inside a warm gooey custard that is not too sweet. Took one to go for later and it was still delicious. read more

This is a must try cafe, ypu will love it went here specially for their nata's and cafe! The natas come in. Blueberry, chocolate and original. They are creamy custard filled in the most buttery flaky crust shells . Coffee is authentic and robust! No parking in the area though. Service matched the quality of the delicious desserts! read more

Joey Bats Café - Portuguese Near Me - New York, New York

The Pasteis de Nata here was absolutely delicious!! One of the best desserts I've ever had and I highly recommend eating the dessert when it's still nice and warm! Service was quick amd easy and for the single piece it was $4. Located inside a busy Chelsea Market so it has that trendy vibe~ read more

Joey Bats Café - Pasteis de Nata - Portuguese Near Me - New York, New York

Absolutely delicious. I've never had pasteis de natas before so I got one of each flavor. They were warm, creamy, flavorful, and sweet. Service was friendly and fast. read more

Joey Bats Café - Portuguese Near Me - New York, New York

This was really good. Imagine that croissant in the crème brûlée had a baby that is how it taste. It taste like if you mash up a bunch of bananas and put them inside a thin croissant. Kind of gave me pie babe. I also do not know if it has bananas in it. I'm not sure. Overall by service really delicious and looks authentic. I enjoyed eating it, and it would taste really good in the morning with a cup of coffee. I I love chelsea market, always a great time especially in The Weeknd. read more

Joey Bats Café - Portuguese Near Me - New York, New York

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Wow! Portuguese tart. Similar to croissant with crème Brulé in the middle. So so good. We had two different types. Plain and chocolate. Both so tasty; the texture is creamy, like flan almost. Stop by and get some. They do run out so make sure to plan accordingly! They're your tastebuds. Satisfy them. read more

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Located in the Chelsea Market. We came in when they were about to close, but there were still some hot PASTÉIS DE NATAS available so we order two. Huge mistake. I inhaled one in 0.025 seconds and next thing you know, the second one was gone. Should have ordered more to go! These are SO SO SO good, especially when they're still warm so I could only imagine how they taste freshly made. Will FOR SURE be back when in the area and I will be buying extra. read more

Joey Bats Café - 1/29/2023 - Portuguese Near Me - New York, New York

Truth be told ... I think I want to like these pasteis de natas more than I actually do. I've had my fair share of egg starts and one thing that stands out about these is the creamy, velvety custard. The good news is that the egg tart is mostly custard with a very thin pastry shell to hold it. Personally, I would prefer more pastry ratio. The bad news is that these are super sweet, like you'll definitely need to drink water as you eat this level sweet. Coming from someone who loves sweets, this is too much. read more

Stopped by Joey Bats Café in Chelsea Market and it did not disappoint! I ordered 3 chocolate pastéis de nata and 3 traditional ones. Both were so good. I was surprised to see no line--probably because it was lunchtime and most people in that area were heading for the noodle spots. The traditional custard tarts had that perfect balance of creamy filling and crisp, flaky crust, while the chocolate version added a rich, twist without being overly sweet. Service was quick and friendly, and the stand itself is easy to find inside the market. Highly recommend trying both flavors--I'll definitely be back for more! read more

Make plans to visit this restaurant in the near future. Their dishes stand out in comfortable surroundings. Restaurant staff remain alert to customer needs. This restaurant has sweet design elements. Consider dining at this spot. read more

Bad service terrible attitude. And is not even good as what online said. Don't recommend. I literally saw that lady took the tart from a big box, is not even fresh make and sells $4 for one. read more

Joey Bats Café - Portuguese Near Me - New York, New York

A lovely pastéi de nata shop in Chelsea Market. Looks like it just opened. Pastéis de nata are fresh, warm egg custard tarts native to Portugal. They have the traditional ones but I really love their Passion Fruit one, and they have a delicious dark chocolate version as well. I tried them all, and they are all delicious. The traditional one sent me back to the last time I was in Portugal. Met the owner and he's really passionate about Portuguese food culture and his business. It's located in Chelsea Market just across from the Very Fresh Noodles place. Bathrooms: Downstairs read more

I visited the LES location of Joey Bats back in the day and this one is just as good (though they generally have fewer flavors in stock). I grabbed a sleeve of 6 original and they were just perfect. (I don't know how this place sustains itself selling only one product, but they're amazing.) read more

Joey Bats Café - Original - Portuguese Near Me - New York, New York