NORTH TUCSON. For a quick bite on your way to work or a day of sightseeing, bypass all those fast food chains and stop at Beyond Bread. The cinnamon raisin French toast is unbeatable, but if you like protein in the morning, try a made-to-order omelette, stuffed full of your choice of meats, cheese and veggies. Lighter appetites might prefer a simple croissant, muffin or scone. Later in the day, opt for a cleverly named sandwich or salad, a slice of dark chocolate cake or a massive cookie. Breads range from specials like Ancho-Chipotle-White Cheddar and Brie-Scallion-Chive to more traditional varieties such as challah and baguettes ­ there are more than 30 breads in the regular schedule, about half of which are available on any given day.

EAST TUCSON. If your weakness is French pastries, you may want to skip this one! The selection of tempting treats ranges from chocolate topped éclairs, dainty cream puffs, colorful little fruit tarts, flaky napoleons, multi-layered tortes, and beautiful madeleines and palmiers. Truffles and marzipan figures offer bite-size satisfaction, and the array of freshly baked breads will make you want to give up your Atkins diet forever. Le Delice also serves full meals: eggs and waffles for breakfast; soups, salads and unusual sandwiches for lunch; and a full dinner menu of traditional French dishes such as steak frites, coq au vin and veal cordon bleu.

NORTHEAST. This is the kind of place everyone wishes their hometown had. Something Sweet serves dessert. And a few coffee drinks, teas and other non-alcoholic beverages. But the main thing is dessert: over 10 different cakes, more than 15 pies, 7 cheesecakes, and an assortment of other goodies. Perhaps the pinnacle of indulgence, the "Oh My God, You've Got to be Kidding" Éclair is absolutely huge with a thick layer of the chocolate on top. The place functions as a second home for lots of folks, and with late hours, free WiFi and three customer computers, a slew of board and card games, a free book exchange, and all those fabulous desserts, it's no secret why.