Crema's Take
“This beloved Brazilian bakery captures the warmth of a neighborhood gathering spot where locals linger over excellent traditional coffee and some of Newark's finest pastéis de nata—crispy-crusted Portuguese custard tarts that rival Lisbon originals. Beyond the coffee, Nova Alianca draws a devoted crowd with its rotating lunch buffet of homestyle Brazilian dishes, generous portions at fair prices, and an unpretentious family-friendly atmosphere that keeps people coming back for both the food and the genuine hospitality.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Pastries and light food on the menu. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →Best Brazilian Panini's in town. Love the service.
In terms of texture and appearance this is probably the best pastel de nata in Newark. Crispy crust & a creamy but set golden custard that reminds me of Manteigaria in Lisbon. However, it's a bit too sweet.
Enjoyed the lunch buffet. Food was delicious. Very reasonably priced, charged 9.00 per lb. Was told by the coworkers who I ate with there is something different every day. Will definitely go back!
Very nice home style place. Good coffee and food. Very reasonably priced. A lot of locals eat here and this is always an indication of quality. Try it!!
Update 5/1/23: Been here a couple more times with my parents and they also enjoyed it a lot. There's a lot of variety on rotation, and I continued to get the beef slices. They may look a bit dry sometimes, but was tasty and not too dry all 3 times I got it. My mom loves their…
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