Pastelaria Adega

I thought this place was overrated initially, and because of this didn't quite give it the chance I should've when it came around to trying it. My friend recently got me a box as a gift though... and woah I was completely wrong! The egg tarts here are SO good. We started eating them with the intent of just sampling one, but ended up finishing the entire box in one sitting lol. They've made a new fan out of me!The egg tarts here are fresh and tasty. Not to mention, they're not too sweet either! I loved how there were so many unique flavors to try. I'm typically not a fan of passion fruit, but that egg tart ended up being my favorite one.Definitely give them a try if you have the chance!

Looking for pastries? Look no further ..This place has the best pastries in town!Lots of options to choose from, the both the coconut and egg cream malasadas (Portuguese pastry) are amazing.They also have the largest selection of egg cream tarts I've ever seen, different flavors and some even topped with fruits.The service is fast and efficient, and most importantly patient... there is just way too much to choose from.It's a somewhat small store, but you can find street or parking lot parking nearby, a lot of the street parking is 1 hour max, more than enough time to 'grab and go'.Overall a nice little shop with fantastic pastries.

Mixed feelings. The chocolate croissant and ham and cheese croissant were excellent. The linguica roll, was terrible cold, but after I toasted it up, it transformed the flavor and texture! It was a real treat and I would buy these all again.I really wanted to love the other items too, but don't plan buy them again...The Pasteles De Nata (passion fruit, strawberry, original) were all very sweet. I could not taste the passion fruit flavor. None were creamy nor eggy. The pastry was well done, but that was about it.The Malasadas (Hazelnut Chocolate, Coconut, Cookies & Cream) were not only very sweet, but very heavy, just like frosting and not enjoyable at all. I wished they were lighter in sweetness and texture.

I've wanted to go to Adega for the longest time, and I still haven't, and since they've reopened, that's definitely a goal of mine. In the meantime, they've opened a pastelaria, and I'm glad I walked in as I was on the way home from another bakery because this place is tremendous. Upon entry I was greeted by so many delicious-looking malasadas, and the best part was there was a deal on them if you bought more than four. I got the cookies and cream (it was fine), coconut (the best), Dulce de leche (a little dense), and sweet egg cream (also delicious). It definitely tasted like Leonard's Hawaii without the more tropical options so I'll be back for these. He also got like the biggest chocolate croissant I've ever seen for $8. There's plenty of sprinkles so it gets messy on that regard, but I wish there was more chocolate in it. Aside from that, they're quick, the service is nice, and the prices are a lot better than I thought they'd be considering this place is connected to a Michelin Star establishment.

My favorite place for pastel de natas! They're so crunchy and flaky, and each flavor really comes through!I like getting the box of six, so I can get a variety.Regular - solid, classic egg tart; not too sweetLemon - surprisingly really like this; it's sour but not too sour; biting into the lemon slice wasn't bad at allPassion fruit - good flavor and right amount of tartnessStrawberry - good strawberry filling inside and I like the additional sliceBlueberry - really good and not too sweetCinnamon - flavor is strong which is good, but makes it a bit too sweetMalasada review: I got the sweet egg custard, which is the most traditional flavor. I loved it! The filling is thick and not too sweet. Malasada is also massive!Good, quick service here. They have some tables so you can sit down. Parking is either street or DTSJ garage parking.

Six Maldasados for $24. I didn't like the ones I got in Maui, but I thought I'd try again, different time zone and all, especially at this highly rated place (based on reviews and lines). Anyway, these are fat and flavorful, but they're just not for me. The apple cinnamon taste like applesauce (instead of the apple filling I like in bear claws) and the strawberry taste like jam (opposed to actual jelly donuts). I guess I'm just an Americanized oaf, eating sushi with a fork and putting ketchup on my poke. Clean, inviting place with great service and selection.

I was introduced to pastel de nata in Portugal this past year. These are the 1st pastel de nata I've had since my trip and oh boy!! Does this place do it right! They have traditional flavors as well as other kinds such as cinnamon apple, blueberry, strawberry and passion fruit! Can't go wrong with a classic but the cinnamon apple was so delicious!Went on a weekday afternoon so there was no line. Parking in the area can be tricky but there a good amount of street parking if you come at a good time! Not too much seating inside but a lovely ambiance. Staff is sweet and service was quick! Definitely the best pastel de nata in San Jose/South Bay

Saw this place on Instagram, and had to give it a try! The line was pretty long and moved a bit slowly, but the staff was kind and welcoming, which helped make the wait more bearable. Traditional Pasteis de Nata - The crust was absolutely phenomenal--so crunchy, flaky, and packed with flavor. Honestly, it's one of the best crusts I've ever had, even compared to some spots I visited in Portugal this summer. It brought back fond memories and even surpassed a few of the bakeries I tried there! The custard filling, however, fell a bit short for me. It was smooth and creamy, but the flavor was a bit one-note and lacked the depth I was hoping for. It just tasted sweet with not much flavor. That said, the crust alone makes these pastries worth a high score.If you're a fan of pasteis de nata--or just want to try one with an amazing crust--this place is worth a visit!

My friend and I had seen this place on IG many months ago, and had been talking about driving down to San Jose just to get these malasadas! I mean, they look drool worthy! Unfortunately, they really didn't live up to the hype.Long story a little shorter, we ended up coming to SJ to do some photography, and incidentally, I realized we were just blocks away from this place, and may as well stop in!After a short line, we ordered:*Coconut malasada - barely tasted the coconut, would have loved more flavor!*Hazelnut chocolate - way too sweet!*Lemon - I love lemon flavor, especially when it's nice and tart. Unfortunately, this was syrupy sweet, so definitely not my favorite!*Sweet egg cream - I liked this one! Though I think I liked it because it was a very mild flavor and fairly airy.I also ordered the passion fruit pastel de nata and this was delicious!Overall, their flavors felt very off - either too sweet or barely there flavors, though the actual malasada is nice and fluffy. Let's go with it just not working with my taste buds? Sadly, won't be going back and really glad I didn't go out of my way to come here.

This place has been on my list for awhile but I generally avoid downtown because I hate crowds, traffic, and lack of parking. We wound up parking in a lot maybe two blocks away, not too bad.We just finished a hike and had two hours to kill before meeting up with a friend so decided to head here.We got here maybe 30 minutes before closing and they were still bringing out freshly baked pastries!There was a huge line out the door. My boyfriend patiently waited with me even though he hates lines with a passion and doesn't think any food is worth lining up for. Once inside, the line went more quickly.There are multiple staff members ready to take your order. The blueberry pastel de nata was labeled as chocolate. I asked for the chocolate and the original pasteis de nata and a malasada (bola de berlim). A little disappointed I didn't get the chocolate, but it's whatever.They rang us up quickly and out the door we went. There wasn't really anywhere to enjoy the pastries so we wound up walking to city hall and eating on the steps.Everything was absolutely delicious! Flaky pastries, amazing flavor. The bola de berlim was ooey gooey. Everything hit the spot. I'd definitely come back if I'm ever in the area.