Markellos Baking Company

Upon entering this small but mighty Latin bakery, you'll grab a basket and a pair of tongs from the folks working the counter. Do a lap and plot out your order before opening the pastry cases and helping yourself to pillowy conchas, stuffed churros and colorful, candy-studded cookies—all made fresh daily. You may as well toss in anything else that catches your eye, as most pastries ring up well under a dollar. Racks of buns and breads are constantly being ferried from the back kitchen to the tight storefront so that you can snag something fresh from the oven.