O Pão Quente d' Avenida — Restaurant in Kearny

I'm first generation Portuguese, and I have to say this is the best Portuguese bakery in town (and arguably, the best bakery). Everything is always good and fresh, especially in the morning. If you come in at 5 or 6 in the evening, do not expect anything to still be at the peak of freshness, as bakers only work in the morning hours; it'll still be good but won't be at its best. The place is always packed especially in the mornings, everyday of the week. That tells you something. I recommend the tosta mista (grilled muenster cheese and imported ham on a Portuguese roll), a Bacon egg & cheese on a pão de avó (traditional peasant bread), pastel de nata (chocolate, Belém, or traditional flavors), Bola de Berlim (with sweet egg or sweet cream), and the almighty Galão (a traditional Portuguese breakfast drink made with steamed milk and a shot of espresso). Everything is delicious at this place, but make sure you come in the morning. Long lines, but definitely worth the wait. If you have time, have a seat and enjoy your tosta mista with your galão (the most traditional of all the breakfast options) and just let yourself be transported to a small café in one of the best...

This is a mom & pop Portuguese lunch breakfast spot . Martha was very helpful she got my homemade spinach soup with a creamy potato base and carrots and spinach throughout tge creamy broth. It was delicious and a comfort feeling kind of soup .I also had a ham and cheese pressed hot sandwich .I picked out a scrumptious Portuguese soft cake pastry which was so yummy and I took a bread and butter to go for later on that day .Everything was excellent and it is an interesting little luncheonette. I...

The pastries look pretty, but the taste and texture aren't there. Same with the coffee. I asked for an iced latte (typically made with two shots of espresso with milk) but was given an iced coffee (cup filled with two inches of space for milk). I wouldn't be so bothered about the coffee, but they offer iced coffee on the menu too (priced differently).

I definitely wouldn't recommend this place. I'd rather...