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"KC Paris is a standout in a neighborhood that’s surprisingly short on great bakeries. This French spot has all the essentials—solid danishes and fantastic croissants—as well as a case of ornate pastries like succès and macaron towers that look like they’re next up for a Sotheby’s auction. The almond-chocolate and ham-and-cheese croissants are required ordering, as is anything with pistachio cream. Take your loot to the plaza with benches a couple of blocks away on O’Farrell." - julia chen 1, patrick wong