When done right, a bakery offers fresh products withoutpreservativesor other unnecessary ingredients.
There are countless top-notch bakeries in the country, but these 25 are the best of the best.
Some keep it classic with bread and cake, while others embrace unique, modern twists onbaked goods.
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It is decorated with national recognition and awards that go back 15 years.
Don’t let its otherwise commercial facade fool you.
Bouchon Bakery means serious business when it comes to pastries and baked goods.
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Clear Flour Bread in Brookline, Mass.
Expect to encounter a long line of hungry college students each morning.
Preorders are highly suggested.
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Savory and sweetpastelitosare always in good supply, with filings ranging from guava and coconut to beef and ham.
James Beard Award-nominated chef Nicole Rucker runs the place.
Fillings & Emulsions in Salt Lake City
Craving dessert?
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Happen to be in Utah?
Swing byFillings & Emulsionsin Salt Lake City for out-of-this-world sweets.
This isn’t your ordinary cookie shop.
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Or, you’re free to keep things simple by picking up a loaf of freshly baked bread.
Find everything from cakes to quiches on a menu with European influences.
You’ll likely find just as many locals in line atLe Panier.
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First opened in 1995, it has had plenty of time to perfect its cookie.
If you don’t live near a Levain Bakery, do not fretits cookies are available for nationwide shipping.
Opening in 1950, this full-service bakery now has five locations.
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Macrina Bakery in Seattle
Marcina Bakeryhas locations across Seattle.
Each one features the bakery’s seasonal menus, which include its MadRy organic sourdough bagels.
Come for breakfast or lunch and enjoy its sandwiches, quiches, and savory focaccia.
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It specializes in homestyle Southern classics, all made from scratch.
Pearl Bakery in Portland, Ore.
When you step insidePearl Bakeryin the Pacific Northwest, you know that your order was baked fresh that morning.
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This includes bread and sweet treats such as linzer cookies and blueberry scones.
Porto’s Bakery in Los Angeles
Porto’s Bakeryis a local favorite in Southern California.
The bakery has expanded to multiple locations across the region, with long lines a regular occurrence.
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Baked goods highlights include empanadas, stuffed croissants, and, of course, cakes.
Poupart Bakery in Lafayette, La.
Stop by for fresh-baked Mardi Gras King Cakes, or enjoy one of its daily specials.
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Its bread is available for shipping if you don’t live in the San Francisco area.
Termini Brothers Bakery in Philadelphia
Termini Brothers Bakeryhas been in business since 1921.
Stop by for cannolis, cakes, cookies, and a wide assortment of fresh-baked pastries.
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see to it to includeWilla Jeanin your foodie roundup.
you could order a wide range of items for breakfast or lunch, but the baked goods stand out.
These range from bread to cookies, each bite steeped in traditional Southern comfort.
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