Boba, but make it a whole personality trait. Here are the NYC spots that earned my loyalty — from luxury Chinese tea worth the wait to Taiwanese milk tea that tastes exactly like home.

New York has a lot of bakeries… but only a handful are truly worth standing in line for. If you’re craving flaky pastries, viral treats, or must-try Asian-inspired bakes, this guide rounds up the 6 best NYC bakeries worth lining up for — the ones locals love and tourists chase.