Best Buns: Garden Bakery

If you’ve never been to a Chinese bakery, put it on your list. I’ve been going to the Garden Bakery in Richardson for about eight years, and always leave the place a little happier. Stopping by on a Saturday morning, or after work, there’s just a comfort food aspect to it. These aren’t steamed buns (or dumplings, get those up the street at Jeng Chi), but rather baked bread with different types of fillings. It’s a sweeter type of bread, each in it’s own plastic bag. The first one I ever tried was the red bean bun, and it’s still my favorite. They’ve also got mung bean, curry beef, bbq pork, and various creams/custards. Everything’s around a $1, and it’s cash only. On your way out, stop next door at Boba Latte for some bubble tea. Or even better, eat at First Chinese BBQ (also next door and cash only) and head to the bakery for dessert.