A Piece of Lisbon on the Lower East Side

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Pastéis de nata are the specialty at Joey Bats Café, a Portuguese bakery and snack shop on the Lower East Side. These flaky, buttery tarts are filled with sweet custard and are best eaten warm.

Colin Clark for The New York Times

A Piece of Lisbon on the Lower East Side

Joey Bats Café, a Portuguese spot run by a mother-and-son team, offers pastries and savory snacks.