Going Dutch tastes great at Boonzaaijer's bakery

• 🥐 Croissants are light and flaky.
• 🍰 Marzipan is perfection.
• 🍪 Cookies are buttery delights.

The vibe: The staff patiently guides you through a long display case chock full of tempting treats.

• The sunny seating area is simple but lovely to enjoy sips of coffee and eat the flaky croissant without getting too much on you.

Dig in: The menu is long and does include some gluten-free options.

• The breads and danishes always look and smell amazing.

Be smart: A pre-boxed cookie collection is an easy win if you're headed to a gathering.

Zoom in: The special ingredients, besides following authentic recipes and techniques from the Netherlands, are fresh butter and whipped cream, the bakery owner told the Maverick Observer back in 2023.

Pro tip: If you're like me and love apple fritters, ask for the oliebollen — a fried dough treat that Boonzaaijer's makes with apple and raisin.

• It's only available on Saturdays, and they usually run out by noon, though you can special order them.

🎁 Between the lines: The bakery also stocks a small selection of Nordic foodstuffs in the corner, in case you ever need an obscure ingredient or fun gift.

Stop by: Boonzaaijer's is open 6:30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday.

• 7am to 4pm on Saturdays.