"Tartine—ever heard of it? At the heart of what makes their influence so far-reaching is their legendary bread, but you’ll also find excellent croissants at this Mission bakery. They’re extra brown and crispy, but pillowy smooth on the inside. Like most croissants, these are best right out of the oven, so stopping by first thing in the morning is the move. Expect a line—this is Tartine after all—but these days it moves faster than many others on this list. " - julia chen 1, ricky rodriguez