I have a new addiction.

It’s bad. Verrrry bad.

My friend recently introduced me to this amazing bakery called b. patisserie in the lower Pacific Heights neighborhood of San Francisco, and I immediately fell in love with the pastries.

I love pastries. Until now, I only had one favorite pastry at a bakery sort of close by where I live in the city. One day, she brought me a variety of their Parisian and Viennese-style pastries, and I could not choose a favorite. They were all so good. OK, that is sort of a lie because there is one that I like a pinch more than the others…the chocolate banana almond croissant. Each bite makes you feel like you are in heaven. Pair it with a cup of coffee and there is nothing better in the world.

The founders, Belinda Leong and Michel Suas, have a lot of expertise in the pastry world – which really shows.  Both are highly respected in the industry.

Last time we went I got a hot chocolate, not expecting anything special, and how it tasted blew my mind. It was so deliciously rich and creamy, but not so sweet…it was just perfect. They even made a pretty design on it for me!

We also tried the ham and cheese tartine, which was also very good. To end our visit, we tried a seasonal peach-filled croissant and a berry scone – both fresh and delicious.

The challenging thing is that there is so much on their menu, and I think if I tried everything I would gain 10 pounds. I would love to try everything, though, so I am pacing myself