It Started with a Craving. It Became a Bakery.

What started as a small farmers market pop-up, inspired by my love for Lisbon and its iconic Pastéis de Nata, has grown into something I once only dreamed of — a bakery with a permanent home in Crown Heights, Brooklyn.

Lisbonata began with a simple craving. I was searching for that feeling of biting into a freshly baked pastel in Lisbon, right here in New York. When I couldn’t find it, I decided to make it myself. After months of testing, tweaking, and learning the craft, I created my own version — flaky layers made with real butter and a rich, creamy custard. I began baking in a shared kitchen and selling at farmers markets, not knowing what to expect. The response was incredible. People kept coming back, and over time, a small tart turned into a real community.

Today, Lisbonata finally has a place to call home. Every tart is still made by hand, with the same care and attention that started it all. Whether you stop by our Crown Heights shop or enjoy a box delivered to your door, I hope each bite brings you a little closer to the feeling that inspired it.