Boulangerie by Village Baking Co.

Step into Boulangerie and you could swear you've landed in a bakery somewhere in France. Not only does the décor exude French charm, but the shop's artisan breads and viennoiseries are as good as any found across the Atlantic. This, of course, should come as no surprise considering San Francisco Baking Institute alum and owner Clint Cooper honed his baking skills by apprenticing in small bakeries around France. Come here for crusty baguettes and rustic boules as well as pain au chocolat, laminated brioches and a variety of sweet and savory croissants. If you've never had a kouign amann before, this is the place to try one. And don't even get us started on their canelés de Bordeaux.