Cafe Belem, Oakwood
8 people recommend, 2 warn against itcounted across its outletsvia r/toronto, r/FoodToronto13 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Cafe Belem is recommended across its Toronto branches, including Oakwood. Two commenters specifically praise Oakwood, and one finds it less crowded than College. Commenters praise pastel de nata, although others find the pastries expensive, underwhelming or overrated. One visitor likes the flavour but found the custard loose. The comparison with College concerns that branch, not a general guarantee of quiet.
Address
Cafe Belém, 348 Oakwood Ave, York, ON M6E 2W2, Canada
At a glance
- Price
- Premium
- Signature dishes
- Pastel de nata
- Best for
- Desserts
- Opinions divided
- Yes
Nearby on this map
Other places on this map closest to Cafe Belem, Oakwood, as the crow flies.
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/ri-ri in r/toronto · Jan 2025
Lists this as one of their personal favourite coffee spots.
- Recommendsu/gm5891 in r/FoodToronto · Mar 2026taste
Praises the natas at the Oakwood branch and rates it above two other places.
- Mixedu/maple_leaf2 in r/FoodToronto · Mar 2026price
Finds quality pretty good, but small and overpriced versus other spots.
- Mixedu/jungle_frog in r/FoodToronto · Mar 2026taste
Had it once; custard came out loose, yet flavour was great and will retry.
- Recommendsu/MatureDisplayName in r/FoodToronto · Mar 2026
Names Cafe Belem as a cinnamon bun answer.
- Caveatu/EducationalCanary624 in r/FoodToronto · Mar 2026taste
Finds this pastry underwhelming: custard less rich than Lisbon versions, and no cinnamon-sugar topping.
- Caveatu/h2o_random in r/FoodToronto · Mar 2026value
Finds it overrated and pricey, not worth the cost.
- Recommendsu/Admirable_Fly_4275 in r/FoodToronto · Mar 2026taste
Loves the flavours across the range; says price feels high but quality justifies it.
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- Recommendsu/DashRift in r/FoodToronto · Mar 2026taste
Calls the custard tarts amazing and asks if they're Portuguese.
- Recommendsu/ImprovementKnown2491 in r/FoodToronto · Mar 2026taste
Says the pastel is very good.
- Mixedu/VernonFlorida in r/FoodToronto · Apr 2026price
Finds the per-pastry price steep, though it was once a regular spot for them.
- Recommendsu/therealscottydavyboy in r/FoodToronto · Mar 2026
Calls the Oakwood branch excellent.
- Recommendsu/Tdot_Walker in r/FoodToronto · Mar 2026taste
Rates it top citywide for pastel de nata.
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