"This tiny Albany counter serves phenomenal croissants that will likely require waiting in line—but things move quickly at this takeout-only spot. The display case is stocked daily with canelés, citrusy bostocks, or kouign amann, but your pastry box should always include a chocolate croissant with crackly, golden-brown layers. Or more realistically, a few, because you’ll barely make it out the door without scarfing one down." - Julia Chen