Bakers Bench

"Adorable bakery in Chinatown, a garden oasis in the city." - Eater Staff

"Let’s be clear: although this Chinatown bakery makes entirely vegan croissants, we judged them with the same rigor as we did standard ones. Which makes their deliciousness all the more impressive. Less flaky and more chewy than other specimens on this list, the airy croissants at Bakers Bench remind us of Pillsbury crescent rolls in the best way possible. The lack of crispness might seem like a drawback, but it just means more of the tender, caramel-colored pastry ends up in your mouth rather than on your lap. " - sylvio martins, garrett snyder, brant cox

"Find some of the finest, plant-based cookies in town from an unfussy kiosk in Far East Plaza. Chef Jen Yee bakes a classic chocolate chip made with a hint of molasses, an espresso-laced double chocolate chip. A note: Baker’s Bench is open Friday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m." - Eater Staff, Mona Holmes

"Jen Yee, the founder of Bakers Bench in Los Angeles, who handled all the viennoiserie for Konbi, Craftsmen and Wolves, Bouchon Bakery, and The French Laundry before that." - Charlotte Druckman

"Baker Jennifer Yee believed it was possible to make top-notch baked goods without butter. She’s succeeded with this weekend-only kiosk in Chinatown serving plant-based croissants and other baked specialities that are as gorgeous as they are delicious." - Eater Staff