"Open for: Breakfast, lunchPrice range: $Cuylor Reeves left a D.C. political career to bake in New Orleans, where he learned patisserie and viennoiserie at historic eateries like Compère Lapin, Restaurant August, and La Boulangerie. Upon moving to Circle City for love, he began plying his wares at farmers markets. In 2024, he opened Bake Sale in an unassuming strip mall along Allisonville Road next to a boxing gym and a bar. In many ways, it’s the perfect location: After hitting the bag, a lot of folks could use some ginger molasses monkey bread, buttery pain au chocolat, or mini lemon king cakes. Must-try dish: Reeves makes fresh French baguettes in two sizes every morning, but get there early if you want to snag one before they sell out." - Brian Garrido