Delightful Bakeries Around the World

The French know bread like few else, and Poilâne is the best of the best. The shop only uses carefully selected stone-ground local grains for their expertly fermented sourdough.

Pasty chef Sadaharu Aoki opened his first shop in Paris, but has since moved east with his storefronts as well as inspiration. Don't leave his Tokyo location without trying his matcha macarons. 

Started by sculptor-turned-breadmaker, Jim Lahey, the Sullivan Street Bakery brings the tradition and artisanship of Italian bread to New York City.

Since 1786, this Austrian bakery has been keeping traditional European cake recipes alive. Here, you can find some of the best Sachertorte, Apple Strudel, Annatorte with Paris Cream, or even "Fächertorte" around.

What's better on a frigid Mid-western winter day than a cup of hot chocolate, just the way you prefer it. From milk chocolate to dark, caramel to cayenne, Mindy's is the best around for the rich libation, and it's perfectly paired with their baked goods, all made with local ingredients.

This bay area bakery emphasizes the importance of warmth and expression through quality baked goods. They also now have a location a little more south––in LA!

An unexpected vegan spot full of exceptionally decadent and showstopping pastries and desserts, Vegan Treats is not a stop to be missed on any American vegan goody crawl.

Serving both the savory and the sweet, this Boston bakery is any bread lover's paradise. From sticky buns and scones to cakes and sandwiches, this cafe has it all.

Salty Tart Bakery is baking some of the most beautifully rustic bread and pastries around. And, in true Minneapolis fashion, they're even making them with a local brew from Barrel Theory.