Leske's Bakery

I admit to a weakness for "hardshell" black-and-white cookies, but the Leske's version (top photo; $1.35) was an unexpectedly gooey pleasure on a fat, spongy base.

On another occasion, after five minutes of hemming and hawing, I settled on an excellent buttery apricot pastry (bottom photo $1.45). For best selection, arrive earlier in the day.

Leske's Bakery
7612 Fifth Ave., Bay Ridge, Brooklyn
718-680-2323