Coffeehouse and roastery, serving up great coffee as well as beer, wine, and light cocktails. Modernizing the way people view coffee shops, this super popular location offers a reliable meeting spot till late in the evening.
Cafe focused on Japanese baked goods, treats, and drinks. Simple in both design and concept, Kame is wonderful to visit for either a quick matcha or for a longer hangout. Very friendly and polite staff.
Italian sandwich shop serving fresh schiacciata to a queue that often spills onto the sidewalk. Seating is scarce, so thick slabs of mortadella and stracciatella are almost always takeaway.
Haut-Marais bakery bringing high-end pastry technique to slow-fermented Italian doughs. Huge, airy panettone sits alongside glazed madeleines and sourdough loaves, with slices cut year-round for eating on the pedestrian street terrace.
Family-run French patisserie with counters piled high with classic viennoiserie and savory tarts. The almond croissant is an essential order, but the generous slices of vegetable quiche are just as good.
Borough Market stall stacking up trays of crusty sourdough and sugar-dusted doughnuts. Bakers work in plain sight while lines move fast for the signature crème brûlée filling.
Filipino coffee shop serving single-origin brews alongside house-baked pandesal and warm coconut bibingka. The bright, minimalist space is small – just a few window seats and a counter for takeaway.
Tiny Japanese bakery stacking fresh trays of savory curry buns and fluffy milk loaves. The narrow interior fills fast with orders for katsu sandos and sticky Tokyo Honey Toast.
Compact bakeries dedicated entirely to hand-rolled croissant buns. Open kitchens keep the air thick with butter and sugar as trays of cinnamon, cardamom, and rotating specials move straight from the oven to the box.
Classic neighborhood donut shop on a sunny Echo Park corner, operating as a cash-only institution for decades. The apple fritters and maple bars are the main draw; the owners’ kids’ toys are often stacked in a corner.
Pre-order-only bagel spot selling hot dozens for scheduled pickup times. The model is simple: rip-and-dip bagels paired with a rotating weekly menu of inventive cream cheese schmears.
Highland Park patisserie focused on meticulously laminated doughs, from classic croissants to kouign-amann. Long lines form well before the 9 am opening – the daily batch regularly sells out before noon.
Small-batch panadería turning out modern Mexican pastries like churro croissants and conchas with toasted vanilla filling. The snug shop is mostly for takeaway; the signature LA Churro is always made to order.
Industrial-chic bakery offering artisanal bread, pastries, and sandwiches in Downtown LA.
East Austin food truck baking thick, organic cookies with crisp edges and soft centers. Creative flavors like Hot Honey Cornbread and Sesame Oreo rotate weekly.
Takeaway bakery dishing up oversized six-ounce cookies, served warm with a gooey center. A boozy bread pudding is another staple, while fluffy brioche cinnamon rolls appear only on weekends.
Specialty bakery crafting bespoke cakes and cupcakes for weddings and milestone birthdays. Bring photos and color swatches to design orders directly with the owner.
Tiny West Village counter serving massive, soft-baked cinnamon buns loaded with fillings. Weekly rotating flavors like Biscoff or corn bread come served warm until late.
Tiny Lower East Side bakery turning out updated Jewish classics like hatch chile bialys and schmaltz-scallion knots. The minimal shop is takeout-only, with just two benches on the sidewalk outside.
