Macau Cotai|Macau Venetian Lord Stow's Bakery & Cafe Cotai Shop
Store Information
Store Name: Lord Stow's Bakery & Cafe Cotai Shop
Business Hours: 10:00–22:30
Address: Shop No. 870, 3rd Floor, Grand Canal Shoppes, Venetian Macao, Face Street
During my layover in Macau, I took the opportunity to visit the famous Lord Stow's Bakery. Their most renowned item is the Portuguese egg tart. Initially, I wanted to compare it with other famous bakeries, but since I arrived at 6 PM and most bakeries close around 7-8 PM, only the Lord Stow's in the Venetian was open until 10:30 PM. So, I had to say goodbye to the other egg tarts. A reminder for those who want to buy egg tarts: pay attention to each store's closing time.
I took the free hotel shuttle to the Venetian, walked through the casino, and headed straight to the shopping center. With the help of Google Maps, I easily found Lord Stow's. The store isn't very large; one side is the counter and serving area, while the other side is for dine-in. Besides egg tarts, they also sell bread, cookies, and coffee. I expected a long queue, but it was just a normal crowd, possibly because it was a weekday or because I arrived after 8 PM. I got my egg tarts in about five minutes. I ate one immediately while it was still hot. The crust of Lord Stow's egg tart isn't as crispy as those in Hong Kong. The filling is creamy but not overly sweet or greasy, and it doesn't have a strong smell. The filling and crust blend perfectly, with neither overpowering the other. Eating 2-3 in one go is no problem.
P.S. Due to inflation of raw materials, one egg tart now costs 13 MOP, and a box of six costs 75 MOP.
Overall, the service attitude and quality are excellent, and the location is very convenient. I recommend trying it if you visit the Venetian and have some time to spare.
Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟