Score 88/100 · Order: Croissant and a pistachio éclair · $
Le Parfait Paris does traditional French pastry with real technique: proper macarons, glossy éclairs, and a croissant that holds its layers. It is a small chain now, and quality has held up across locations better than it usually does.
Local tip: The Gaslamp location opens early and is the best breakfast stop before a convention day.