Tucked away in a back alley, just around the corner from Hotel Sintra and a stone's throw from the Grand Lisboa Hotel, is a little corner of paradise... Margaret's Cafe e Nata (Margaret's Coffee and Cream in Portuguese). This modest establishment makes just about the best egg tarts (pasteis de nata) in the whole of Macau and Hong Kong. I am a firm believer in the superiority of the Macanese/Portuguese egg tart over its Chinese sibling (sorry, Chris...), and when I cannot trek over to Macau, I get my fix from Lord Stow's Bakery (G/F Excelsior Hotel, Causeway Bay, HK). But Margaret's golden delicacies are on a whole different level. From the buttery and incredibly light and flaky pastry to the heavenly vanilla egg custard, every detail will let you know that the owner of this joint has spent the best part of the last 20 years or so bringing its recipe to absolute perfection. The place also sells a mean iced coffee (the strong instant coffee and condensed milk version) that helps the treats glide down, and some yummy-looking sarnies. Finding a seat is almost impossible as the place is packed from dawn til dusk and queues frequently extend a dozen or so metres outside the door, so ask for a takeaway box. The friendly staff is helpful and speaks excellent English.
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| Hello babies, come to mama... |
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| Find me if you can... (Gum Loi Building, Rua Almirante Costa Cabral, Macau) |
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| The crust don't lie... just look at that swirl!! |
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| Creamy and eggy custard |
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