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The absolute best independent bakeries in every US state, ranked

5. Missouri: Nathaniel Reid Bakery, St Louis

This Kirkwood bakery specializing in French patisserie and chocolate is run by award-winning chef Nathaniel Reid. Customers can't get enough of the chocolate almond croissant and macarons in flavors such as Sicilian pistachio and coconut milk chocolate. In need of some lunch? It also has savory sandwiches such as roast beef on poppy seed bread.