Buttery, airy bites make you gasp. Photo: Tasha "Cruller" Tsiaperas/Axios
The baked goods at this Trinity Groves pastry shop were so sought after that the bakery sold out within 90 minutes of opening on its first day.
The brioche and crullers are still popular enough to keep the doughnut shop packed most days almost two years later.
What to expect: Walk in and let your stomach be your guide. Point to your pastries, gaze into the kitchen and order one of the many delicious coffee drinks.
There's outdoor seating and a few small tables inside.
What to order: You haven't gone to La Rue until you've tried a vanilla cruller.
We also ordered a pistachio cruller and a strawberry brioche doughnut alongside some savory items (see below).
Basically the best burger you'll eat. Photo: Tasha Tsiaperas/Axios