Bread

La Fougasse

Tart display at La Fougasse in Paris. Photo by alphacityguides.

While everything at this tiny bakery in the Third looks sumptuous, the lines of people are forming for the bread, and a slice of the tarte tropézienne (a French pastry creme stuffed between two layers of sinfully delicious puff pastry).

Gail's

Sandwiches at Gail's in London. Photo by alphacityguides.

Mouthwatering homemade breads, sandwiches, and pastries all over London.

Marché des Enfants Rouges

One of crepe master Alain's creations at the Marche des Enfants Rouges in Paris. Photo by alphacityguides.

Paris' oldest covered market has been serving up some of the city's best food since the early 17th century, but the real draw for us was Alain's boulanger that serves some of Paris' best crepes. 

Gerard Mulot

Macaron case at Gerard Mulot in Paris. Photo by alphacityguides.

For the most beautiful and tasty fruit tarts in the city head to Gerard

BreadTalk

BreadTalk in Hong Kong. Photo by alphacityguides.

Singapore based pastry company that sells a range of delicious breads, cakes and tarts.

Gateau Festa Harada

Gouter de Roi Rusks at Gateau Festa Harada in Tokyo. Photo by alphacityguides.

See why people line up for these thinly sliced rusks, coated in sugar and chocolate.

Euphorium Bakery

Chocolate Eclair with chantilly cream at Euporium Bakery in Covent Garden, London. Photo by alphacityguides.

A complete selection of hand-made artisan breads, pastries, and savory treats are on offer all day long.

Dalloyau

Pastry counter at the Dalloyau tea salon. Photo by alphacityguides

Bakers to Louis XIV and inventor of the Opera cake, Dalloyau has been world renowned for over 300 years as some of the finest bakers in the world. Today they are most well known for their macaroons and perfect scrambled eggs. 

Eric Kayser

Almond croissant from Eric Kayser in Paris. Photo by alphacityguides.

The perfect pastry choice for breakfast or a midday pick-me-up while touring the 8th.