Do London’s buzzy bakeries and coffee spots live up to the hype? As a former pastry chef with high standards, I set out to find the city’s best—and here’s my verdict!

Does social media really know the best croissants in Paris? I put 21 to the test, walking 30 miles and taking 25 subway rides to find out. As a former pastry chef, I rated each on taste, texture, and more—did the influencers get it right?