"Verzenay in Lincoln Park might be home to Chicago’s best croissant. This criminally underrated bakery is run by chef and owner Arshiya Farheen, a pastry chef trained in France, but attuned to Chicago produce. She’s active with Green City Market and she often features specials that aren’t only seasonal, but a bit unique and esoteric. You’ll find ramps used unusually, for example. Farheen is also South Asian, so the pastries will find spices and ingredients that most bakeries won’t incorporate. Folks fixated with old-world pastries, and traditions are great, but Verzenay keeps an eye on innovation which is why it's one of the best bakeries in Chicago." - Ashok Selvam