Croissants

Best Bakeries in New York

Pastry display at Dominique Ansel Bakery in New York. Photo by alphacityguides.

Skip dinner and go right for dessert at the 10 best New York bakeries.

Best Pastry Shops in Paris

Ladurée pastry counter in Paris. Photo by alphacityguides.

Macarons, tarts, truffles, oh my! A list of Paris pastry shops you can't afford to miss.

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

Pierre Hermé

Macaron display at Pierre Hermé in Paris. Photo by alphacityguides.

One of the most famous pastry chefs in Paris, some even say the world.

Boulanger Gallet

Infront of Gallet in Paris. Photo by alphacityguides.

This local spot is frequented by the Twentieth's locals looking for a croissant on the run, or a baguette to take home...

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.