This, to me, is what a bakery should be, in every way. I'm not much for sweets, so a serious pâtissier really doesn't matter to me. I like savory pastries, not cakes and macarons. This is just my preference. What they are doing at Gaby et Jules is lovely, but it's not my thing.
This place? This is where it's at. Especially for lunch. The sandwiches and bread here are delicious. It's so nice to have something so steeped in European tradition right there on Butler street. All the care and nuance that comes with artisinal baking, none of the smug, 'I'm doing you a favor' attitude that one often finds in Lawrenceville. Everything is beautiful. The only caveat is get there early. They run out of things, because everything is made fresh.