Bakery

Bakery

Bakery, Ice Cream, Restaurant

Bakery, Deli, Lite Bites, Restaurant, Take Away

Bakery, Patisserie, Restaurant, Take Away

While neighboring Belgium and distant Switzerland eclipse the Netherlands when it comes to achievements in chocolatiering, the Dutch capital has several sweet shops worth visiting, and top of the City Present’s stops for both cakes and chocolate is Pompadour. Located in the bustling, trendy Nine Streets section of the central canalbelt, on a gorgeous,...

Bakery, Patisserie, Take Away

Bakery, Cafe, Hotel, Lite Bites, Restaurant

Bakery, Patisserie

Bakery, Coffee, Pizza, Restaurant

Bakery, Market, Patisserie, Pizza

Bakery

Bakery, Patisserie

Bakery, Patisserie

Bakery, Coffee, Lite Bites, Patisserie

The Parisian institution that is Patisserie Paul.

Bakery, Patisserie

The Parisian institution that is Patisserie Paul is one of the most popular French high-street chains, with its line-out-the-door storefronts from the Marais to Montparnasse, including small take-away kiosks in landmark locations such as the Tuilleries, offering a high-quality coffee, breakfast, lunch or lite-bite alternative to fast food for locals and foreigners alike. From...

Bakery, Lite Bites, Patisserie, Restaurant, Take Away

Utrecht, situated less than an hour from Amsterdam by train in the heart of the Netherlands, is well worth a visit. The country’s university town, and the traditional home of Dutch Catholicism, has a very different feel from the Dutch capital. The old city is dominated by its massive cathedral, which is a startling...

Bakery, Coffee, Lite Bites, Restaurant

Ladurée, perhaps the world's most famous confectioner, is today a global institution. and for years it has been an essential stop for many tourists to Paris. On the Rue Royale, this original location of the circa-1862 tea and pastry salon is so intimate and romantic. They're renowned for their macarons, but it also makes...

Bakery, Coffee, Lite Bites, Patisserie

Bakken met Passie has quietly established itself as one Amsterdam’s most beloved bakeries. Growing in popularity, Bakken met Passie already enjoys a loyal following in Amsterdam, both in the neighborhood and those pedaling from farther afield, but foreign tourists are uncommon. Located in de Pijp, in walking distance of the Heineken Brewery and just...

Bakery, Coffee, Lite Bites, Restaurant, Take Away

Montreal’s picturesque old port area, the Vieux Montréal, is the highlight of any visit to this great city. However, it does tend to be touristy, and one block of renovated warehouse lofts comes up against the cheap family-dining restaurants around the corner. In the storefronts of the cobblestoned streets, one can see the discount...

Bakery, Coffee, Lite Bites, Restaurant, Take Away

Shopping in London can be exhausting, with the crowds and the traffic. The City Present will always love Harrods, but at times the elevators are overflowing and its impossible to get through the foodhalls. Thankfully, there are other dining options in the area. Whether for a quick, hot breakfast before the department store opens,...

Bakery, Coffee, Lite Bites, Patisserie, Restaurant

There’s nothing wrong with Starbucks. The City Present is a Gold card holder, and visits Starbucks almost every day. That said, there’s also nothing wrong with deciding to skip Starbucks and looking for something more unique. This is easier in some places than in others, but there seems to be a trend in not...

Bakery, Coffee, Lite Bites, Take Away