Miolin Bakery

Tucked on a corner of 7th Avenue, this latest contender in Park Slope’s Croissant Wars has a rightful claim to the throne. They serve theirs up starting at 8am, so join the school dropoff crowd to wait in line for their latest drop of twice-baked almond croissants. 

The vibe: Marbled and moody, this little spot is made for queuing, not working. A few tables in the sun-slanted windows are perfect for sitting with a book or chatting with a friend through the later morning, but be warned: no laptops are allowed. 

The food: In the mornings, stop by for painstakingly striped strawberry-rhubarb croissants, chocolate-hazelnut croissants filled with Nutella, and, on Wednesdays, a rotating special of filled kouign amanns. Come lunchtime, they start turning out sandwiches like salami and cornichons on ciabatta and mortadella and straciatella on sesame focaccia.

The drinks: Most folks grab their coffees to go—you’re just a few blocks from the park if you want to take your latte and box of pastries to go.

Time Out tip: An entire special-order menu lets you order whole treats like a strawberry and lemon curd tart topped with chantilly cream and gold leaf, an olive oil cake with citrus peel and a double-layer carrot cake packed with walnuts and sprinkled with edible flowers.