Temple Pastries is a bakery worthy of devotion

• My resolve to leave with only a coffee (their cappuccinos feature the perfect amount of velvety foam, by the way) routinely fails me.

Zoom in: During a recent visit, my family tried a guava cream cheese croissant; a chamomile, bergamot and lemon brioche twist; a lime leaf and ginger cake doughnut; and a strawberry cream-filled cronut.

• My other favorite items have included a vanilla currant scroll and a cardamom almond brioche.

Between the lines: The best aspect of Temple Pastries' croissants (and their giant croissant loaf) is how tender they are — they melt in your mouth.

• Everything tastes impossibly fresh, with flavor combinations you won't find elsewhere.

Be smart: To beat the line on weekends, you can order pastries online for in-person pickup. Online orders must be placed three days in advance.

Of note: Don't miss the additional seating upstairs. Open 7am-3pm daily.