The Takeout

The Absolute Best Bakery In Each State

Nathaniel Reid was named one of the country's best pastry chefs by Dessert Professional Magazine, and his eponymous bakery in the Show-Me State provides all the proof as to why. The raspberry lemon financier with lemon zest, whole raspberries, and toasted almonds is one piece of decadent evidence. The cakes are almost ineffably beautiful, but also receive steady praise for their moist texture and delicate balance of flavors.