Joy G.
Yelp
I had seen on Yelp that a new bakery had popped up in the no-man's land along Brooks Street - that stretch holds fond running memories for me because I take it every time I access the river, and it's made extra sweeter now that I know there's a bakery to frequent. They opened a few months back and I can't wait to try out more of their options.
Raspberry almond croissant: Perfectly flaky, excellent amount of raspberry and cream filling. Could give any of the French patisseries in the area a run for their money and much, much better than the stale offerings at Tatte.
Honey cake: A classic Ukrainian dessert. This was excellent and would pair wonderfully with coffee/tea. Rolling out so many thin layers of cake is a master class in precision, patience, and presentation. Pretty sure you have to do all this by hand, so the end product is certainly a labor of love. I really liked the topmost layer of crushed up biscuit-like cake bits and then all the bottom layers that take on a spongy texture with the help of the icing. We also tried the chocolate version and, while I love chocolate anything, I preferred the original honey, which didn't need anything else to elevate it.
Raspberry pistachio cake: Amazing creme and raspberry filling, super neat layers, though the bottom layer of cake was noticeably dry and tough. Could be over-mixing or too much time in oven before assembling but otherwise, a fantastic dessert. The whole cakes are very pricey ($60) but definitely worthwhile for a special occasion.
Be sure to check the hours before you go. The shop is set up for online ordering, including their specialty cakes in advance. Check out the "About" part of their website, the two sisters who own the bakery have a great story.
Parking: Some street options right in front but if you can walk/take bus, that's preferable.