Casa de Nata Gastown

Casa de Nata: Portuguese Custard Tarts and Café Food in Gastown

Casa de Nata is a family-run Portuguese café at 415 Abbott Street in Gastown. Stephanie and Jeremiah Benskin started the business in 2020 at the Hastings-Sunrise farmers' market, using a family recipe for pastéis de nata, and opened the shop on April 12, 2025.

The café serves classic, flavoured and vegan custard tarts, plus Portuguese sandwiches and soup.

About Casa de Nata

The owners describe the menu as popular Portuguese dishes with a contemporary twist.

Their francesinha, Porto's famous layered sandwich, is made vegetarian.

The Menu

How It Works

Get a pastel de nata, then stay for lunch.

What to Order

• Pastel de nata: egg custard tart in flaky pastry; vegan and flavoured versions too.
• Bifana: Portuguese pork sandwich.
• Caldo verde: potato and kale soup.
• Francesinha: a vegetarian take on the Porto sandwich.

Dietary Needs

Portuguese cooking centres on seafood, pork and bread. Ask about vegetarian and gluten-free options.

Atmosphere and Dining Experience

Cheery blue-and-yellow café.

• Best for: Portuguese tarts and a casual lunch
• Price: budget
• Format: café, mostly daytime
• Good to know: seasonal tart flavours change through the year

Location: Gastown, Vancouver

Casa de Nata is at 415 Abbott Street, Vancouver, BC, in Gastown.

Hours of Operation

Check current hours on Instagram (@casadenata_) before you go.

Reservations

• Walk in.

Price Range

Casa de Nata is affordable.

Contact Information

• Address: 415 Abbott St, Vancouver, BC
• Neighbourhood: Gastown, Vancouver
• Cuisine: Portuguese

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Casa de Nata known for?

Pastéis de nata made from a family recipe.

Are there vegan tarts?

Yes.

When did the shop open?

April 12, 2025.

Where is it?

415 Abbott Street in Gastown.