BAKES BY LAYLA

Bakes by Layla is the kind of bakery that makes you question every other pastry you've ever had. It's always buzzing with a queue longer than my patience, but trust me, those flaky delights are worth the wait. Joanna W. nailed it when she said every pastry looks like it just stepped out of a food magazine. The pistachio-dark chocolate pain souse and blackberry-almond danish are apparently the stuff of dreams, while the peach tart will have you snapping pics instead of eating it. Honestly, if you can survive the chaos of grab-and-go, you’re in for a proper treat.

However, not everyone is on the Layla train. Mimi gave a lukewarm review, suggesting that while the pastries are pretty, they might be lacking that deep, buttery goodness you’d expect from a top-notch French bakery. Sounds like a classic case of style over substance. So, if you’re headed here, do it for the ‘gram, but maybe keep your expectations in check about the flavors. Just remember to arrive early unless you fancy a pastry-less day.