"The name may be deceiving, but Pasadena-based chocolatier Haris Car makes what might be the best chocolate croissant in the city. Car took close to a year to meticulously develop the pastry, which is served warm, with a glossy, shatteringly crisp exterior. Inside each baked wonder is a trio of chocolate batons, sourced thoughtfully and ethically by Car himself. While the shop is best known for the chocolate croissant, make sure to try some of the other laminated treats like kouign-amann and a berry-filled Danish." - Rebecca Roland