"Mercer Island's humble shop specializes in French pastries, particularly croissants at that have serious “pleasure to have in class” energy. Those little half-moons are rotund on the outside, with almost freakishly symmetrical swirls inside. We could admire them all day, and we have. Sure, the butteriness hides a bit (come on out, buddy), but there’s still a pleasant fermented tang to each bite, which would get along well with dollops of berry jam." - Gabe Guarente