Sweets

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.

Jean-Paul Hevin

Chocolate and pastry display at Jean-paul Hévin. Photo by alphacityguides.

Calling all chocolate fiends!  Hévin is just the place to crush that chocolate craving once and for all.

Manneken

Waffle with cream at Manneken in Tokyo. Photo by alphacityguides.

Delicious Belgian waffle shop that is popular with the locals for their sweet treats.

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.

Kimuraya

Anpan buns at Kimuraya Bakery in Tokyo. Photo by alphacityguides.

One of Japan's oldest bakeries selling a variety of Japanese sweet buns. 

Bouchon Bakery

Pasty display case at Bouchon Bakery in New York. Photo by alphacityguides.

Thomas Keller's casual boulangerie and cafe is the quintessential lunch stop inside the Time Warner Center.

Hummingbird Bakery

Cakes at Hummingbird Bakery in London. Photo by alphacityguides.

These cute little bake shops are turning out some of the best cakes in London.

Crumbs Bake Shop

Salted caramel chocolate cupcake at Crumbs Bake Shop in New York. Photo by alphacityguides.

New York born cupcake shop that has turned their sweet treats into a serious chain.