Neptune Bakery & Deli
“I have friends that make hour long drives back to JC just to make a stop there for the custard cups.”
“If you're lucky, you can get the tarts fresh out of the oven Unfortunately, I haven't tried anything else from there.”
“I passed this place EVERYDAY on my way back home from school on the 10 bus on Kennedy but never went in until a friend picked me up from school one day and made a pit stop.”
Neptune Bakery & Deli
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Caters: Yes
Price range.
$ Price range Under $10
8 reviews
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I cant believe after years of reading about the delicious custards I finally made it to Neptune Bakery. I was super excited to come here and I wasn't disappointed.
It was late in the day and the place was empty which meant I could walk around without being rushed.
I got two empanadas (chicken and beef), coconut custards and of course the regular custard cups.
The empanadas were okay nothing special but I ate them anyway 🙂
Coconut custards were good but a bit dense, one and you are full.
Now the star of the show the custards cup, wow I think these little cups might have crack in them. They are so delicious, light and full of flavor. I just couldn't stop eating them and I'm so glad I listen to my inner fat kid and got 8.
I can see what the rave is about and do yourself a favor and get a few because they are really good and one is just not enough.
Custard tarts = amazing.
Open 24 hours.
Thought I reviewed this place a while ago. Guess not. Honestly, I wasn't a fan of the custard cups…maybe because I've tried a great deal of them or something…I dunno…but the cannolis?
Holy ****.
So good.
And they're open 24hrs? In a 'dangerous' area? Awesome.
Not your typical bakery.
This review is short and to the point.
Are their baked products good here? Yes, and that includes the cannolis and cheesecake I've tried here randomly a few times.
BUT you go here for their egg custard cups. These must have crack in them because they are sooooo additively good. Whenever someone brings a bunch to a party I attend, they get destroyed, eaten, and disappeared from sight. You must try these custard cups, they are…
That. Damn. Good.
"Hello, po (sir/ma'am)!…Custard, po? *smile*"
It's like they can read my mind! Okay, maybe not but they probably figured out that new customers would most likely walk in looking for some of their famous egg tarts. This place was recommended to me by one of my Instagram followers from Boston. Neptune supposedly makes "the best" egg tarts. Are they the best…are they!? Well…
…I must admit–the egg tarts here are pretty darn good. In fact, I may go as far as to say that these are among the best I have ever had. The custard is rich and sweet to a point where you could still eat two, three, or four more. They are smaller than the ones you can get from Portuguese bakeries, though. What I like best about the egg tarts here is the fact that the edges are a bit thick and crispy. Most of the ones I've eaten previously are soft, but these buck the trend.
I underestimated this place because of the location; the building itself (on the corner of Neptune and JFK) doesn't really stand out. The inside is the same thing; it's just a basic bakery that sells an assortment of pastries, doughnuts, and a few Filipino products. The staff are kind and welcoming. Overall, I do think the egg tarts here deserve some praise. Are they truly "the best?" I'll let you decide for yourself. Personally, I don't mind coming back for another dozen.
The custard tarts are, indeed, amazing. What a great find in a dangerous little corner of Jersey City. And open 24/7! The tarts run 75 cents a piece, and are a phenomenon. The best I've ever had. Anywhere. Period. They are small and rich, very flavorful, without being sickeningly sweet. The crusts are not dry and flaky, but chewy and tightly wrapped and cooked into the filling. Exceptional.
Like everyone else, I love their egg tarts! They're always fresh and delicious. I'm not there often, but when I do, I try to make a pit stop for their tarts. If you're lucky, you can get the tarts fresh out of the oven Unfortunately, I haven't tried anything else from there. I'll try to next time…maybe! Best of all, they are open 24/7.
This is my very well kept secret, thanks to my cousins who live in the area. This is one of the best Portuguese custard tarts I've EVER had here in the U.S.
Everything is absolutely perfect about these custards, from the flavor to the texture. Words cannot describe how scrumptious and delightful they are! I always look forward to having this whenever I'm visiting the area!