"The croissants from Arsicault are the best in the city, full stop. Everyone knows it, as evidenced by the locals and many, many cyclists that line up down the block for one. They're caramelized on the bottom, have delicate, buttery layers, and will become the benchmark for every croissant you encounter in the future. You’re here for this almond croissant, but the swirly kouign amann and chocolate chip cookies loaded with chunks of dark chocolate should also be a priority. " - julia chen 1, lani conway, ricky rodriguez