Nick + Sons Bakery

The man behind the counter is the Nick of Nick + Sons, a photographer who built the bakery on Icelandic bread culture. He's known to greet everyone and stress about keeping croissants crispy in summer. The croissants themselves earn that care: buttery, with a crunchy crust and soft inside, and the pain au chocolat balances layers and chocolate. A blueberry oatmeal cookie and plain croissant earned a perfect score from one visitor. Weekend items sell out by midday, so early birds get the full selection.