"Patisserie Rotha is the stuff of croissant rumors and legends in the East Bay, and it’s broken many hearts — the Albany bakery draws long lines on the weekends and when they sell out, they’re out and close up shop early. The bakery is known for big butter croissants, golden and puffed up to reveal distinct layers. But fans also love the kouign amann, with that crunchy sugar crust, and the pasteis de nata, the jiggly Portuguese egg tarts." - Dianne de Guzman, Becky Duffett