If you are at the Newark Penn station or the surrounding area, make the short trek. 100 times better than anything at the station. The bread was fresh, the fillings tasty, and everyone was very friendly. My only mistake was ordering way too much, but so be it. Had some bread to bring with me on my trip home. read more

This place is freaking delicious!! I see why it was filled with customers. The service was extremely fast and the waitresses were helpful. I didn't know what I wanted and they were more than patient. First time I got the Passion Fruit Mousse and the Portuguese egg tarts, origin I was iffy about the tart but after another bite I was in awe. It was perfection. It was so good I had to go back the next day and try something new. This time I had the pistachio croissant which is super moist and a good balance of sweetness, not overbearing what so ever. If it wasn't so many people I would have sat down and ate because it was a cute intimate space. They also had another open side full of tables, which you could sit in if the front is too packed for you. I was just ready to go. But I'm also ready to return. read more

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Love these neighborhood shops that is not fancy to look at but they offer quality foods that people come here for. Came on a Saturday morning and there is constant line in front of the counter. The 5 ladies behind the counter work very fast and so are the regulars who just know what they want. To someone like me, it's exciting and intimidating at the same time (if you just look at the photos...). I came for Coxihnia and nata but regret not having tried anything new since I don't know what they are. I loved the quality of coffee, the pastries and the one thing I haven't had before - pao de agua. It's so moist and soft inside while the crust is just right amount of crunchy and not hard. Their pao de queijo is humongous! LOL. There is a good amount of seating and lots of family enjoy their weekend traditions here. It's definitely worth the drive and circle for parking! read more

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Everything I got was so tasty and fresh. The service was wonderful. It was my first time and the lady walked me through everything & gave me some yummy recommendations. read more

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Aside from them price gouging a 1.5L of Luso water that costs at most $1.99 at ShopRite & charging nearly $7, this place is overrated. They are entitled and think they are the best bakery on Ferry Street. Their pasteis are mediocre & the only positive is the ample seating since they extended their dine in area. Management is less than friendly & the service could be better. In my opinion, there are many other bakeries in the area to spend your money at. read more

This bakery in Newark's Ironbound is well known establishment known for its legenary Portuguese egg tarts. A true locals place with Portuguese speaking regulars and a family-like vibe, parking can be tough. The pricing of the egg tarts are about the same as the equally famous Teixeira nearby. A must-visit! read more

Bustlin' in the mornings but line moves quick. On out second visit, we finally tried to dine in. We got their ham and cheese panini (you choose what bread you want and we got the Pao de Agua), beef empanada (which was good!), hot coco and their cappucinno. The sandwich was delicious and fresh. Bread was nicely done and overall everything was simple but worked really well. Empanada had good amount of meat too. Next time i'll try their cheese and the chicken. Hot coco was a tad sweet but the cappuccino was surprisingly good. There was just that "comfortable" taste to it it kinda reminded me of home coffee. And of course we had to take some pastries to go. We got their egg tarts and custard bun (not sure if its the correct name really) and enjoyed every piece! Being in their Bakery made me feel like I went to a mini vacation in Portugal! lol hopefully soon we'll eventually get to visit but Pao Da Terra will suffice for now! lol read more

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After having dinner in Newark with my family we decided to stop for coffee and dessert in a bakery on Ferry St. Pao Da Terra is a fantastic option for breakfast, lunch, or just coffee and a pastry. We tried lots of goodies, natas, bolo de Berlin, orange custard cup, and coffee! All fresh and delicious. I also grabbed some bread and that was fresh and delicious. The coffee was great too, strong and hot. The obvious problem here is parking - we ended up parking two blocks away but it's worth it. It's definitely worse on weekends but the fresh pastries speak for themselves. read more

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In an area of Newark (Ironbound) where coffeeshops are a dime a dozen, this is another great option. It is pretty central in Iron bound located right on Ferry Street about 5 blocks away from Newark Penn. All the Portuguese bakeries in the area serve pretty much the same thing, so it is all about the quality of the bread, pastries, and the barista making your coffee and lattes. Went with the galão, which is Portuguese for latte and some coconut pastries. Pastries were super fresh and most likely made the day of, and the latte came out perfect. They didn't burn my coffee which is always great lol They have an intro room and also a bigger back room with a bit more privacy so seating is not a problem here. Solid choice for coffee and sweets in the Ironbound. read more

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Its bakeries are top notch. I love its portuguese egg tarts. They are wonderful and super tasty. Love to come back to this place again! read more

Pao Da Terra Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

Enjoyed our dinner at Barbuzzo this evening. We were there for Restaurant Week. We were unable to make a reservation. However, the establishment set us at the bar. The food was delicious and the service great! Although it was very busy, a member of the staff took the time to take our picture. read more

Pão da Terra has become one of our favorite bakeries whenever my partner and I are in the Ironbound section of Newark. We stopped by here after having lunch yesterday two blocks away for some Portuguese pastries. Fresh baked bread and a huge choice of pastries are baked using their wooden stove. One should not leave without trying their pastéis de nata (Portuguese egg custard tart) which we got a couple with an apple tart and sugar cinnamon corn muffin top. Their egg tart wasn't too sweet but flavorful. The crust had just the right crunch and chewiness towards bottom center. It may seem a bit intimidating at first since everyone is speaking Portuguese but they do cater to English and Spanish. If you are in the area, grab a few things to take home and you'll be glad you did. read more

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Stopped in here yesterday. Everything was amazing. I got some type of Portugese roll that was off the chain. If I'd have known how good they were, I'd have got a dozen. read more

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The staff was very helpful explaining the different types of pastries as I was unfamiliar with the many choices. Each selection was delicious and reasonably priced. read more

Came here in August, curious to compare to my favorited pasteis across the street ;) So0o I got 4 different kinds of treats to try! Pasteis de Belem or what I've heard is also called pastei de nata or also Portugese egg tarts... theirs has a more torched look to it with a gel like shine, but they don't taste burnt at all-- it definitely distinguishes them from their neighbors. It's hard to discern which is better because I have no credential to say haha All I know is that it also is flaky, chewy & has light sweeet soft center. There is also a pastei de belem that has a pie-like thick crust with the same filling. This one is a dry dense crust, not soft & flaky as the original. Not my preference honestly. Now the chocolate topped pastry can be a heavy solo meal haha... It's got 3 layers: custard, a light cream & thick chocolate. It also got a pie-like thick crust. I like simplicity tho And lastly, there is pastry that is shaped like the nata but is a hefty dense rice pudding-like cake with cinnamon dust... it's got areas of dryness but in the center is somewhat moist. I'm not a fan of rice puddings, but if you are this could be a thing for you! Each can ALLLLL be paired nicely with a nice hot latte no matter what the weather, like today it was 90 degrees & got a hot latte that is helping me down this whole box myself bahaha cheers to a fat Kat! read more

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Lovely neighborhood joint with great Portuguese egg tarts. That's the only thing I tried. During the pandemic they had several tables for outdoor seating not sure how it is lately because of winter weather. $1.50 per egg tart. read more

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Ever since I got back from Lisbon, Portugal, I've been craving some Pastel de Nata. Being in Newark, there is a Portuguese neighborhood with many bakeries to be had. So I am on a Pastel de Nata tour! This one is my second stop. I like the Pastel de Nata here slightly better but still not a home run, probably a triple. A solid joint that I could return to if I lived nearby. I'm on a quest for that custard cinnamon taste, and I still haven't found exactly what I'm looking for. read more

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My fiance said this was the best bread she had ever had. It was truly spectacular. The service was fine. It was typical of a place in the Ironbound, nothing that went above and beyond. The ambiance feels very local and small business, which we seek out. We would rather support this than a Dunkin' any day of the week. read more

a must for anyone looking for Brazilian snacks and pastries, and while they don't offer the traditional coffee that I favor, Brazilian style coffee gives you something creamy and warm to sip on while chatting and eating with friends and family! read more

One of the best local Portuguese bakeries in the Ironbound. Their tosta mista (ham and cheese sandwich) was probably the closest thing that resembled the best tosta mista I've had in my life which was is in Porto. They also have an assortment of fresh bread, sweet pastries, and meat pastries. The ladies behind the counter are super sweet. There may be limited seating as this place is always packed, especially on the weekends. read more

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Horrible customer experience. First and last time going to this place, the food was ok, definitely had better.

I have to say some of the staff is comepletly unprofessional. They always accepted on the card-- all the sudden, they say limit is 10. When you are in hurry to work to buy a small coffee you cant here because the limit is 10. Makes no sense. on top of this the lady that took my order was seen snickering as I left. Besides the horrible customer service the food is ok. read more

Really a lovely neighborhood place with great espresso and pastries. Very reasonable priced! Got two tarts, a sparkling water, and an absolutely adorable espresso for less than $10! Highly recommend! read more

Pao Da Terra Bakery - A teeny, tiny, perfect espresso. - Bakeries Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

Love coming here on a Saturday morning. I typically get a cappuccino, sliced bread with butter and their beef empanadas. Always ask for it toasted! read more

My family and I have been coming here for over 10 years, mainly because they were one of the only Portuguese bakeries that are handicap accessible... BUT... yesterday, on Sunday July 19th, I went in with my wife who is 9 months pregnant and we were both treated disrespectfully by one of the employees. The one short Hispanic girl who took our order and served the table was very sweet and professional and even assisted my wife inside to use the restroom. Unfortunately, a blondish girl behind the register didn't allow her. The icing on the cake was when we were getting up to leave, she shoulder bumped my wife and laughed about it...truly unbelievable!! read more

Delicious ham and cheese sandwich with soup of the day, spinach. (See below how I choose my ratings). Both comfort food. There is no menu that I know of. Or prices. I get a sandwich which is hot and divine. The spinach soup appears to be potato based with celery as well. It's creamy and tasty. Perfect on a cold day like today. Cost for soup, sandwich and coke was $7.75. Not bad for the generous portion. They also have a variety of Portuguese desserts and baked goods. They accept credit/debit cards if purchase is OVER $20. If UNDER $20 must pay cash. (There is a chase bank a block away). There is a restroom. Very friendly, not always English speaking. (You are in a Portuguese area.) 4 stars is not based upon the product! Their soup, sandwich and baked items are 5 star. -1 star due to no evident menu with prices. Does not accept debit card for purchases under $20. If this was resolved i would give it a 5 star. I don't consider Language an issue as they always figure it out with me and friendliness goes far. read more

Pao Da Terra Bakery - Hot ham and cheese on panini with "spinach" soup. $7.75 with coke. Comfort on a cold day! - Bakeries Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

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Excellent staff, friendly and eager to help. The options and quality are awesome, Thank you read more

The wait can be long specially on weekends. However, the coffee is fresh and they have a variety of pastries. One of my favorites is the "pastel de amendoa" ( Almond pastry) . The prices are reasonable. Recently, they started offering freshly squeezed orange juice. One negative point is that the staff is not as amicable as one would hope. read more

Pao Da Terra Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

As Teixeira's keeps raising prices, I thought I'd try a new spot. No one can match Teixeira's custard cups, but Pao da Terra has a nice selection of other baked goods as well. Besides the cups (came out too chewy instead of flaky), I don't know the names of what we ordered, but they were all delicious. One was like a vanilla donut, one was a turnover filled with some sort of sugary substance and possibly finished with a thin meringue. I don't care what it's called, I like it. The bakery was still stocked and bustling at 6:00 pm, and I'm sure the same is true at 6:00 am. Sure worth a look if you're walking through the Ironbound. Small con - A lot of the pastries are "well done". Less than 50%, but that's still "a lot." read more

Saw some good reviews of this place online, thought I'd give it a shot. Arrived earlier in the morning, thought I may have the place to myself. But to me surprise, the small establishment held a pretty large crowd. Shop could use a bit of an update or sprucing up a bit. It seemed very busy and active, which means it's popular but not necessarily set up if you want to linger. Staff were attentive and were working hard to keep up with the line of customers. Food didn't particularly stand out and the coffee was alright. Overall it was a decent experience. read more

The pastries drew me in! They taste as good as they look. Tried 7 different kinds and they were all delicious!!! The coffee was ok. read more

Pao Da Terra Bakery - Not sure what they're called and what's in/on them but they were great! - Bakeries Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

Good BAKERY I'm friend the owner Raquel long time nice people, but the Brazilian employees expect Paula Tavares is horrible and terrible people. read more

This place was amazing when they first opened, the treats we got were not warmed, there was no menu that listed the prices anywhere, and coffee was ok. They can upgrade a bit. Also the customer service can be much friendlier. read more

This place open til 9pm on Sunday. Based on s me good reviews on yelp we went there to check it out. The place was small with no special appeal. The floor was dirty with paper trash here and there. Limited choices of cakes and pastries. They also have burnt pastries if you like one. We got a chocolate cake, a tiramisu and a flan which were great. The Chocolate cake was not too sweet which was to my friend's liking. While we were sitting some customers came as well as panhandlers. Will we go there again? No. read more

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They have a wide selection of really good baked goods. My favorite place for baked goods. Attaching a picture of some of their goods. read more

Pao Da Terra Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

Good place for afternoon coffee. Pastry all good but credit card minimum is high it is $20. Almost everything is decent price. read more

Pao Da Terra Bakery - Ground beef empanada with coffee. Great place for afternoon coffee. - Bakeries Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

Great Portuguese bakery and coffee shop in Newark's Ironbound with wonderful bread and desserts.

The energy in this place is great! It's usually super busy on the weekend, especially mornings. The owner is super sweet, and very attentive. The staff is all very nice, attentive, and efficient. The coffee is my favorite, their tosta mista is so good!!! Their pão come chouriço is also really good!!! The pastries come in a wide range of options and are always so fresh and tasty. A personal favorite are these almond cookies with powdered sugar. They also have a soup of the day, and I've never had a soup I didn't like there... and it's cheap!! Very affordable priced! Highly recommend! read more

I'm gonna be honest I did not love everything here but what I did like was shockingly good and very cheap. My wife and I got 3 desserts between us. 1 bread - pao de agua is one of the best breads I've ever had plain. We tried the eclair which was great, had a spongebread with guava in it, the guava was meh but the sponge bread around it was delicious. Very much worth a stop both for price and their selection is super broad. read more

I've lived in the Ironbound for most of my life and I'm pretty much over most of the local bakeries. That is until we came to Pao Da Terra. It is probably the closest thing to a real Portuguese bakery in NJ. They have an assortment of fresh breads and sweet pastries. They also have meat pastries. We came here on a Sunday night and were surprised to see that they actually had a lot to choose from and it was all fresh! I recommend trying the "Pao de agua" bread. Also, the ladies behind the counter were very nice, they don't mind telling you what everything is at your request. read more