Merlyn's Patisserie

Bakeries & Sweets · Traverse City, MI

You know those bakeries that make you stop dead in your tracks when you catch a whiff of their pastries? That's Merlyn's. This little gem in Traverse City turns out French pastries that would make a Parisian weep with joy. Their croissants are flaky perfection, and don't get me started on the éclairs. The owner trained in France, and it shows in every buttery layer. I've watched tourists stumble in for coffee and leave with armloads of macarons. Fair warning: their pain au chocolat sells out fast, so get there early.