Thorough Bread and Pastry

On the border of where the Castro meets the Mission is Thorough Bread and Pastry. The French-style bakery is where we like to eat our body weight in croissants (specifically the almond ones), sticky buns, gougères, and apple galettes. Get a few, or, more accurately, a lot of pastries and sit out on the lovely back patio. And because this place is one of the best bakeries in town, expect a line. Don't forget to grab a baguette to go.