The Best Coffee Shop Pastries, Ranked
This pastry has a unique flavor profile that is loved by some, avoided by others. It’s sweet and fruity, yes, but banana doesn’t always pair well with coffee. Imagine sipping on an iced vanilla latte with banana bread
Somewhere between a donut and danish lies the Bear Claw: a puff pastry treat that’s shaped like a bear’s paw. It’s a pretty niche dessert—not every coffee shop offers it, and for the ones that do, we imagine it’s not beating out muffins and croissants
A coffee shop classic, the cheese danish never disappoints. Any combination of cheese and dough is obviously delicious, but it doesn’t make the top five pastries here because we want the coffee factor.
Cinnamon and coffee? A match made in heaven. Cinnamon rolls are thick, gooey, and loaded with sugar. But here’s the thing with this treat: If you’re looking for a light morning pastry (as I typically am), then it’s not for you.
A tea party favorite, scones’ buttery and sweet flavors also make them an ideal coffee pairing. If we want to get specific, blueberry scones really stand out among the rest for their fresh and fruity centers.
Whoever had the genius idea to stuff a croissant with chocolate– thank you. You still get the buttery exterior of a plain croissant, but bite into a sweet, chocolate-y filling inside.
Pumpkin season boasts some of the best coffee drinks and pastries, and pumpkin muffins are shining stars on coffee shop menus.