I loved the comfort of the Baker's Window--as soon as I walked in, I noticed the metal racks of baking supplies and tools, just like in anyone's home kitchen. I'm also really proud of their "Suspended" program. A $2.11 donation puts a blue marble (good for one cup of coffee) in a little bowl by the register, and a $3.11 donation puts a green marble in (good for one pastry or bread item). Then anyone can use one blue or green marble and treat themselves if they can't afford it. The best part? The baristas never mention it. There's no pressuring customers for donations, and there's no assuming who can and can't afford something. Such a great program.
Also, this place is ABSURDLY delicious. There has to be something illegal about how good the chocolate croissants are, because it is not fair. It is not fair that I didn't even care about spending $3 on a (not very big) pastry. It is not fair that I devoured the entire thing in about five seconds because it was so good. It is not fair that I wanted another one immediately afterward, like a two-year-old who can't remember anything that happened more than five minutes ago. It is not fair that I will probably be coming back to the Baker's Window many, many times and spending way too much money.
It is so not fair, but it is SO GOOD. So good. Go there now.