Now that you’ve officially given up on your (misguided) New Year’s resolution to ditch sweets, head over to the four-month-old Rolling Pin Bakeshop, a Five Points passion project for co-owners and neighborhood residents Jay Thomas and Michael Martinez. Thomas spent the past two years baking pastries for neighboring Rosenberg’s Bagels & Delicatessen, and now, with the opening of his own charming cafe, he and his team are creating confections for both endeavors in a shared kitchen. From airy croissants (sweet and savory) to crispy-creamy Napoleons, the Rolling Pin Bakeshop’s pastries are worth falling off the wagon for. But the true gems at this homestyle spot are the decadent four-story cakes. Every flavor—coconut (pictured), black forest, carrot, red velvet—is a must-try. Pick one up to feed a Super Bowl party crowd for $65, or head in on Valentine’s Day for an over-the-top slice ($6) that’s big enough to share…or not.

This article was originally published in 5280 February 2017.
Denise Mickelsen
Denise Mickelsen
Denise Mickelsen is 5280’s former food editor. She oversaw all of 5280’s food-related coverage from October 2016 to March 2021.