3 Grocery Store Chains with the Best Bakeries, According to Pastry Chefs

As a groceries editor, I spend a lot of time in markets — both for my job and, well, the love of the game. I’ve clocked thousands of hours in pure aisle-perusing time, and in the process I’ve become more familiar with everything grocery stores have to offer. There’s the deli, where I get some of the best sandwiches; the butcher, where I get tips on buying the best meat; and even the checkout aisle, where I get advice for saving some extra cash from cashiers.

You know another thing that grocery stores do well? Bakeries. Most grocery stores have expansive cake selections and baked goods that rival even the best bakeries. I was curious to know which ones professionals shop at, so I asked a few of my favorite pastry chefs what their favorite grocery store bakeries are — here’s what they said.

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