Arcos Pastry
401 Kearny Ave, Kearny, NJ
Crema's Take
“This beloved Portuguese bakery in Kearny is a neighborhood institution famous for its flaky, homemade pastéis de nata with perfectly balanced custard filling, though it's best visited during quieter hours when you can savor both the pastries and a genuinely tasty coffee without the service slowdowns that plague busier times. While it's clearly lost some of its former magic as a destination-worthy spot, it still delivers genuine warmth from the staff and remains a solid grab-and-go option if you're in the area looking for authentic Portuguese treats and a real sense of community.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
What's going on with this bakery? It used to be so good! I ordered fish with salad and it took more than 30 minutes, and when they finally brought it, it looked like the picture. Almost no fish, lots of oil and lots of salad. In other words, the price went up and the quality dropped significantly.
This used to be such a classic Portuguese spot that you didn’t have to go to the Ironbound for. Been visiting lately since spending more time in the area and it’s a whole different experience. I have stood at the register for several minutes and had employees walk by me multiple times and not even acknowledge my presence. This has happened not just once but regularly. The food takes forever to come out and they keep serving people in to go cups instead of glass, making it feel likes fast food restaurant. It has lost its charm and with all the other Portuguese places in the area now I feel less and less compelled to give them my business. What a shame.
This is my favorite bakery to get pastel de nata in the area. The crust is flaky and crispy, and the custard has the right amount of sugar. You can tell they are homemade.
Unfortunately I couldn’t rate them a zero. The place is always slow and today just took the cake!!! My husband’s scrambled egg and bacon came out before my pressed ham & cheese… after 25 minutes of waiting I inquiry about my sandwich… best part is she looks at the grill as if it’s making itself. Never ever going there again
This place is nice, my first impression Has been a positive one. The coffee is tasty and the food was too. The service here was cool the girls were respectful and funny that's always a plus. Great atmosphere too I'm sure folks would love this spot.
Crema Reviews
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