"Try to visit Red Gate Bakery on Wednesday through Saturday, because that’s when this tiny East Village spot makes their buns. On Wednesday and Thursday, it's cinnamon buns, with loose, squishy layers packed with cinnamon sugar, and on the other two days it's something special, like pavlova buns, or a chocolate caramel pretzel variety. But don't stop at cinnamon rolls—their toffee-spiked chocolate chip cookie is our favorite in the city. They also do some beautiful, creative cakes." - willa moore, will hartman, molly fitzpatrick, sonal shah