Lord Stow's Bakery Taipa Store

5 Best Day Trips from Hong Kong

"Located on the farthest southern tip of Taipa Island, Coloane Village is just a 20-minute taxi ride from the Cotai area (Macau’s main casino drag) but a world away in terms of atmosphere. This charming seaside town is home to famed Lord Stow’s Bakery. You can smell the creamy custard egg tarts before you reach the humble shop, which still sports a no-frills facade, despite the company’s massive success. Founded by Englishman Andrew Stow in 1989, the bakery put a British spin on flaky pastel de nata egg tarts (which originated in Belem, Lisbon). On most days, there's a line out the door at the original shop in Coloane, but it’s well worth the wait to experience the traditional bakery surrounds and oven-fresh tarts." - Kate Springer