GAIL's Bakery Camden

You'll find yourself on Parkway in Camden, where GAIL's does what it does best: turning out sourdough loaves that actually taste like something, not just air and nostalgia. The pastry game here is serious—their croissants have proper lamination, the almond croissants are buttery without being heavy, and they do a line in seasonal fruit tarts that feel almost indulgent at breakfast time. It's the kind of place where you'll queue (yes, there's always a queue), but it moves quickly enough that you're not standing there cursing your life choices. The space itself is bright and unfussy, with that bakery warmth that makes you want to linger over coffee and a sourdough toast.