The Essex Bakery & Café

Crema's Take

“This husband-and-wife operation delivers genuinely excellent pastries baked fresh on-site, which means you're getting warm croissants and focaccia that justify the premium prices. It's an unhurried kind of place where families linger over traditional espresso drinks in spotless surroundings, and the wife's attentive service makes you feel like a regular from your first visit. Go here if you want impeccable pastry quality and a genuine neighborhood café vibe, but budget accordingly.”