Little T American Baker

"Tucked in a quiet nook away from Southeast Division’s main hustle and bustle, Little T Baker specializes in flaky croissants, seasonal fruit tarts, and chocolate chip cookies studded with giant chunks of molten chocolate. But the main draw of Little T is its crusty baguette, spotted on restaurant menus across town; for another stellar bread, the incredibly soft and pillowy Sally Lunn brioche is one of the city’s finest. Little T Baker goods are also available for purchase at Providore Fine Foods." - Michelle Lopez, Janey Wong

"Possibly the best peanut butter cookie in town, this cookie’s crystalized hunks of peanut brittle give its extra chewy base a satisfying crunch. And with whole peanuts strewn throughout, this small wonder packs more peanut flavor than all other peanut butter cookies in town combined. The bakery’s chocolate chip cookie is also exceptional." - Kara Stokes, Janey Wong

"Little T Baker offers some of the best breads and pastries in the city, particularly known for its thin, crunchy-crusted baguette. Although Little T’s croissant is smaller than the other croissants on this map, don’t let its small size disappoint you — every bite is buttery, flaky, and delicious. Little T also frequently offers seasonal fruit danishes made from its croissant dough, with personalized touches like fruit from owner Tim Healea’s very own backyard." - Michelle Lopez

"Small Good Bakery, founded by award-winning baker Reva Castillenti, offers online baking classes and sells baked goods for periodic pick-ups. The bakery provides a variety of New York-style baked goods made with Washington-grown flours, including black-and-white cookies, chocolate and cinnamon babka, and chocolate chip cookies. Pre-orders are available for pick-up at designated locations, and there are plans to start a subscription service and eventually open a full-blown bakery." - Brooke Jackson-Glidden