This little modern beauty is a gorgeous little place to truly feel like you’re in the Paris of the Plains! Monarch Coffee is lovely—its beautiful interior to its expertly-crafted coffee—but the cherry on top is their house-made pastries. They have cakey donuts from Hana’s, macarons of various colors, perfectly-sized muffins and scones—and with their amazing beverage selection, you’re bound to start drooling the instant you peruse the menu.

This treasure is a great spot for everything morning-related. Be sure to show up early to get a fresh baguette or a yummy pastry before they sell out. They have a great selection but are usually quite limited by the mid-afternoon. Beyond coffee and pastry, Jane makes gorgeous house-blended teas, which are also available in loose leaf bags out-the-door! And to put the cherry on top of the cake, literally, they make fantastic custom cakes to order.

This little bundle of joy has it all—a wide variety of amazing coffee- and tea-based drinks, a huge spread of baked goods, including savory options like quiche and bleu cheese croissants. Not only that, they make gorgeous “Where did you get that?!” cakes to order. There are a lot of great places to eat in Portland, but this place is a perfect one-stop shop for all your coffee and carb-based desires.

For coffee nerds, Onyx Coffee Lab means exemplary coffee. If you are near Rogers, Ark., you must stop by—their pastry program is simple but world class. From decadent blueberry muffins to perfectly executed breakfast sandwiches bookended by a beautiful croissant, you’re bound to find the perfect pairing of coffee and pastry to start your day.

This cafe is a great option for our gluten-free and donut lovers looking for a buzz! Metropolis has curated some amazing selections from local Chicago bakeries like Defloured Bakery, specializing in gluten-free and vegan options, and also has a rotating selection of donuts from Do-Rite, both delivered fresh each morning. No matter your preference or dietary restrictions, Metropolis is the place to be.

The Intelligentsia location in Silver Lake is a perfect example of LA done right—beautiful Spanish-inspired architecture, wood-paneled walls, gorgeous light fixtures, amazing coffee, and best of all, an arsenal of pastries from Cake Monkey made fresh every morning. Look no further if you are seeking out a gorgeous croissant, their seasonal selections range from Rose Raspberry to Lemon Meringue, piled on top of expertly laminated pastry that would rival any Parisian bakery.

This little hole-in-the-wall cafe is perfectly set within the East Village, making it an easy one-stop shop on your morning jaunt. Riddled with unusual offerings ranging from Olive Oil Cake, Cured Olive Cookies, and Salted Lemon Cake, their pastry selection is about as varied as their coffee. Round it out with a premium macchiato and Abraço is well-worth a trip, no matter which borough you live in!