Quack's 43rd Street Bakery

Quack’s Bakery has been around in some form or another since the 1980s, so they’ve had plenty of time to get their scones, danishes, and chocolate twist croissants just right. These aren’t the fancy pastries you’ll see plastered on social media—they’re more homestyle and probably made with an unreasonable amount of butter. It’s also a no-frills space—you’re here to grab your pastries and enjoy them at home or on one of the patio tables facing a charming section of Hyde Park. We like the cherry danishes and the sugared cinnamon rolls, but they also make a solid jalapeño-cheddar sausage kolache if you’re in the mood for something savory.

photo credit: Nicolai McCrary