On the hunt for some Portuguese custard tarts? Just head down to Ossington where the bounty is plentiful. I visited Venezia bakery on a nice Saturday afternoon when I was on the hunt for something sweet. I decided to get 1 custard tart and 1 cod fish fritter (bacalla).
The custard tart certainly had what it takes to fulfill my sweet tooth (not an easy task). The pasty was very flaky and buttery, the filling was quite sweet with a hint of orange. The tart was served cold but I feel like it could have benefited from a minute in the oven to heat it slightly, however it was still enjoyable. The cod fritter was not so good, again served cold it was oily and soggy I would recommend you pass on this.
In addition to egg tarts and other Portuguese favourites this place also has coffee, bread and a small convenience store section. This is a great local bakery; sitting inside for a few minutes I got to see a few regulars come in and interact with the ladies working the counter (speaking mostly Portuguese). Would I come out of my way to come here? No, but if I find myself in the area I might stop in for a tart and a coffee.