Procrastibaking is all the rage these days, but sometimes it’s a treat to go out for a treat. Relish in dark chocolate almond rocher cookies, guava turnovers, sour apple kolaches, and more pastries at these MICHELIN restaurants across the US.
abcV
New York, NY
Pick up or get delivered this cookie box from bakery by abc—four rows of brown butter chocolate chip, toasted pecan shortbread, caramel swirl brownie, and oatmeal cream sandwich that'll have you sipping a glass of milk. If 24 cookies is a bit much, you can order just four, or pop into abcV in-person to see what's in the pastry case.
Ellē
Washington, DC
This indie hot spot with a retro-chic décor and cool staff has many things going for it. First, there’s the team, who’ve already struck gold on the city’s dining scene. Then there’s the location, inside the former Heller’s Bakery, which was an age-old local institution. And finally, there’s the food, featuring tempting baked goods in the morning, quiches and sandwiches at lunch and a full dinner carte at night. From the bakery come irresistible baguettes and sourdough, guava turnovers, and blueberry ginger scones among other tantalizing hand-carbs.
Destroyer
Los Angeles, CA
The architecturally intriguing Hayden Tract district is the perfect backdrop for this adventurous little beau, brought to you by Jordan Kahn (of Vespertine). Those unfamiliar with the aesthetic might find this highly functional space too minimal, but every detail returns your attention to the food. Get some vitamin D as you sit outside munching a (gluten-free) chocolate almond rocher cookie, a mini bananas foster bundt cake, or a jam bar (house-made jam between almond shortbread cookies, like a grown-up Nutri-Grain Bar) or order for pick-up and eat it at home—if you can wait that long.
Hero image: A selection of Ellē's pastries. Photo courtesy of Ellē
