The Arsicault version is "preposterously flaky," according to Bon Appetit magazine, who put the tiny Richmond bakery in the spotlight after naming it the nation's best new bakery in 2016. Read more.
Don't miss out on the array of gorgeous cakes and macarons that grace the display cases, either — it's all worth the wait. Read more.
This is one addictive waffle, categorized as a liège waffle for the yeasty dough and caramelized pearl sugar on its hot, sweet surface. It's a thicker batter than the American version. Read more.
These no-frills, all-flavor doughnuts are made fresh every day and attract pastry enthusiasts who are looking for a no-nonsense fried dough experience. Read more.
Brenda’s regularly offers plain, chocolate, granny smith, and even savory crawfish (pictured) beignets. Read more.
Mad scientist/baker William Werner's masterpiece, the Rebel Within, captures a soft boiled egg within a savory, sausage-studded cake. It's served with a tiny vial of Tabasco salt for added oomph. Read more.
San Franciscans nearly had a breakdown when La Boulange closed. But it's back in the form of La Boulangerie de San Francisco, and the signature almond croissants are just as good as you remember them. Read more.
Le Marais' coffee cake is everything you want the sweet treat to be: tender, moist, and delicately flavored with walnut, cinnamon, and brown sugar. Read more.
The cardamom-studded Marla bun is just one among many delightful pastries and bagels that Marla Bakery offers in both the Outer Richmond and the Ferry Building. Read more.
The line for said cruffins begins assembling early in the morning, as Mr. Holmes only sells a limited number each day. Its other pastries are accessible without enduring the cruffin line. Read more.
Neighbor Bakehouse has been slinging breakfast goods at its own storefront for over a year now, and the croissants have already been rated as among the best this city has to offer. Read more.
This Chinatown bakeshop has perfected the classic egg tart and brought life to the green onion roll. Enough food to stuff a pantry costs less than your favorite avocado toast Read more.
Bread, tarts, cookies, cakes, and more fill the rest of the saliva-inducing display, all of which make the perfect pairing with people watching in the outdoor seating area. Read more.
