"Unless waiting in a line gives you a natural high, avoid Clark Street’s only Westside location at all costs on the weekends. Instead, head to this popular bakery/cafe during the week when crowds are manageable, and you can grab a pastry and be out in under 15 minutes. If you time it right—ie, arrive before 11am to beat the lunch rush—you’ll even be able to snag a table and get some work done. If you’re in a croissant mood, there'll be a few left over in the front case, plus you get first dibs on the excellent sandwich menu. Get the creamy chicken caesar wrap or the decadent, cornichon-stuffed tuna melt. " - sylvio martins, brant cox, nikko duren