"The French baker’s eponymous bakery has all the hallmarks of the New York location — minus the block-long lines of people waiting to get their hands on perfectly uniform pastries. The standout here is the Cronut. It’s a pastry that has since been emulated — but Ansel’s was the first. The flavor changes monthly. But it always starts with a doughnut of delicate, flaky croissant layers. Depending on the month, it’s filled with fruit preserves or cream or chocolate, and topped with a ring of icing or chocolate ganache." - Janna Karel