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The World’s 100 Best Pastry Shops

Paul and Jack

Wake Forest, United States

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST PASTRY SHOPS WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 93 2026
Paul and Jack

A European-style bakery and café in Wake Forest selling filled croissants, bomboloni, cheesecakes and espresso drinks. Croissants and bomboloni come filled end to end with cream or ganache, and the room has a children's corner with toys and books.

Highlights

  • Filled bomboloni
  • Pistachio baklava cheesecake
  • Children's play area

Good to know

  • Small room, seating limited at peak times
  • Gets noisy during busy hours
  • Dogs allowed inside

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