Joey Bats Cafe

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in:Last five months in NYC bucket list?? 158 pts
“Portuguese egg tart from Joey Bats”
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in:The only booth at the holiday markets that I need. Yes it's tourist-priced and no I don't care73 pts
“Next time youre there, go to Joey Bats and get some pasteis de nata (custard tarts) as dessert. I think eating them in the cold makes them taste even better”
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in:Favorite food from Chelsea Market?22 pts
replying to u/LongIsland1995: Los Mariscos
“Finish the meal with some pastel de nata from Joey bats and you’ve got yourself a perfect casual first date.”
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in:The only booth at the holiday markets that I need. Yes it's tourist-priced and no I don't care17 pts
replying to u/machphantom: Next time youre there, go to Joey Bats and get some pasteis de nata (custard tarts) as dessert. I think eating them in the cold makes them taste even better
“Hmm I tried them last time but prefer Lisbonata in Brooklyn!”
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postBryant Park Winter Village13 pts
“Joey Bats' pasteis de nata is one of my favorite things in NYC right now”
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in:Recommendations for baked goods to take home for the holidays? (Manhattan) 13 pts
“Also consider the linzer cookies at Te, pasties de Nata at Joey Bats, ALF Bakery, Scandinavian buns from Fabrique.”
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in:The only booth at the holiday markets that I need. Yes it's tourist-priced and no I don't care11 pts
replying to u/haileyrose: Hmm I tried them last time but prefer Lisbonata in Brooklyn!
“Same the Joey Bats custard tasted goey? Like not the right consistency.”
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in:What disappointed you recently?11 pts
“The pasteis de nata from the Joey Bats Cafe stall next to the raclette stall is legit.”
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in:Need Help with Restaurant Itinerary for NYC trip8 pts
“if you've not had a Portuguese egg tart before you should get one from Joey Bats.”
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in:Is holiday market food any good? (bryant park/union sq/etc) 8 pts
“I heart Joey Bats pasteis de nata”
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in:Best Chinese Egg Tarts?4 pts
“Which is what I love about Joey Bats, they’re always pumping out fresh ones”
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in:What are your favorite *dishes* in NYC?3 pts
replying to u/utahphil: > Egg tarts from New Flushing Bakery (now closed) Have you found another egg tart you enjoy?
“Joey Bats is the best (and really only) for Portuguese style.”
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in:Suggestions for "in-between" meals/snacks?3 pts
“if you've never had a Portuguese egg tart get one from Joey Bats.”
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in:The only booth at the holiday markets that I need. Yes it's tourist-priced and no I don't care3 pts
replying to u/machphantom: Next time youre there, go to Joey Bats and get some pasteis de nata (custard tarts) as dessert. I think eating them in the cold makes them taste even better
“Those chocolate ones are insanely delicious!”
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in:Bryant Park Winter Village3 pts
“the pasteis de natas from Joey Bats are pretty decent (when they come out fresh)”
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in:Best Egg Tarts in NYC2 pts
“double crispy or joey bats!”
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in:Favorite food from Chelsea Market?2 pts
“A Pastel de Nata from Joey Bats! Served warm from the oven omg”
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in:As someone with a huge sweet tooth, which bakeries do you recommend for a first-timer?2 pts
“Joey Bats - Pastel de natas”
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in:What is the one most have delectable treat?2 pts
“I had a portuguese tart from Joey bats cafe in grand central and it was the best thing I've eaten in a while.”
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in:Lisbonata ripoff? Nata NYC2 pts
“Joey Bats = frozen, par baked, from Portugal, however it is likely loaded with additives and not real butter.”
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postBryan Park Winter Village1 pts
“Joey Bats' pasteis de nata is one of my favorite things in NYC right now”
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in:"Must Try" Lower east side Restaurants1 pts
replying to u/queenofthetrashcourt: Wayla for Thai
“Casual Portuguese spot to stop by and grab some egg tarts.”
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in:Best treat/goodie for a gift at grand central?1 pts
“Joey Bats Portuguese egg tarts”
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in:Macau-style Portuguese egg tart from Xin Fa Bakery in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Thick, creamy, melt-in-your-mouth custard with a buttery crisp crust. High turnover so it usually comes out hot and fresh.1 pts
“I prefer the ones from Joey Bats too but they are definitely more expensive. Joey Bats is definitely better for bringing home since they sell frozen ones that you can just bake at home and always have them fresh from the oven.”
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post4 days in Manhattan: our opinion0 pts
“Had better natas”
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in:Alternatives to Xin Fa Portuguese Egg Tart in Manhattan?0 pts
“Pasteis de Nata - Joey Bats in Manhattan”
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in:Best Chinese Egg Tarts?-8 pts
“the best i have had is at a place called joey bats”
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postMy partner and i's first trip to NYC :)285 pts
“filling was a bit runny for me. the powdered sugar was a good touch”
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in:I’m looking for the best & most authentic Pasteis de nata? Any recs?35 pts
“Joey Bats is widely considered the best in NYC. That said, it doesn’t compare to the Belem originals.”
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in:Lisbonata ripoff? Nata NYC30 pts
replying to u/bmoody345: lol yes this exactly. Was in Boston last week And saw that Joey bats or whatever it’s called is opening a place up in the train station there. I’ll stick with going to Newark when I want Portuguese treats.
“Joey Bats are very good though if you haven't had them.”
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in:Lisbonata ripoff? Nata NYC30 pts
replying to u/bmoody345: lol yes this exactly. Was in Boston last week And saw that Joey bats or whatever it’s called is opening a place up in the train station there. I’ll stick with going to Newark when I want Portuguese treats.
“Joey batz has been around a long time and is quite good.”
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in:What's your Favorite vendor at Queens Night Market?19 pts
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in:Best Egg Tarts in NYC12 pts
“Xin fa and Joey Bats. Two different styles, equally delicious.”
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in:Lisbonata ripoff? Nata NYC12 pts
replying to u/bmoody345: lol yes this exactly. Was in Boston last week And saw that Joey bats or whatever it’s called is opening a place up in the train station there. I’ll stick with going to Newark when I want Portuguese treats.
“Joey Bats is the real deal tho - he's been slinging natas way before it was trendy bc my Portuguese teacher put me on in like 2018.”
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in:Lisbonata ripoff? Nata NYC10 pts
“go to Joey Bats instead”
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in:Did a Manhattan bakery crawl couple weeks back, these were my thoughts on the places and my planned route for my next crawl. Based on these what are some places you’d add, change, or remove?8 pts
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in:I’m looking for the best & most authentic Pasteis de nata? Any recs?7 pts
replying to u/MelFishers: Appreciate you mate! I shall try it Sunday
“I like Joey Bats but I feel almost certain that they’re frozen.”
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in:Lisbonata ripoff? Nata NYC7 pts
replying to u/bmoody345: lol yes this exactly. Was in Boston last week And saw that Joey bats or whatever it’s called is opening a place up in the train station there. I’ll stick with going to Newark when I want Portuguese treats.
“Joey bats is legit and have been around awhile”
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in:Best bakery near Grand Central Station these days?7 pts
“Donut Plant and Joey Bats in Grand Central”
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in:Best Egg Tarts in NYC6 pts
“Aside from that, Joey Bats is great.”
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in:Last five months in NYC bucket list?? 4 pts
“Personally I was disappointed with Joey Bats. They were just ok”
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in:Best Egg Tarts in NYC3 pts
replying to u/Piedude223: Xin fa and Joey Bats. Two different styles, equally delicious.
“I think they're delicious.”
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in:Question: Are there any non-Asian places that sell egg tarts?3 pts
“Joey bats cafe!”
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in:Where can I find these in the city? Pastel de Nata2 pts
“Joey Bats Cafe”
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in:Where can I find these in the city? Pastel de Nata2 pts
“Neither will be as fresh as the ones you get in Lisbon so enjoy them while you can!”
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in:Where can I find these in the city? Pastel de Nata2 pts
“Joey Bats! East Village, Chelsea Market, and they also have a stall at the Queens Night Market”
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in:Suggestions/favourites for a Bryant Park Holiday Market food crawl. Context in comments.2 pts
“I can personally recommend Laksa Shop, Cheese steaks by Truffleist, Frida's Favorites and Joey Bats.”
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in:Best Chinese Egg Tarts?2 pts
“Best one outside of Chinatown : Joey batts”
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in:Queens Night Market 2 pts
“Places I’ve been liking so far:”
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in:I’m looking for the best & most authentic Pasteis de nata? Any recs?2 pts
replying to u/kingofthezootopia: Joey Bats is widely considered the best in NYC. That said, it doesn’t compare to the Belem originals.
“Yo bro just had it fucking great rec.”
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