Editors’ Choice
Honeycomb
Hamilton
It’s hard to choose at chef Lauren Moran’s bake shop. Moran, who grew up next door in Wenham, has an impressive résumé, having worked under Frank McClelland and as pastry chef for the Island Creek group of restaurants in Boston. The bread is always fresh baked for those breakfast sandwiches, but the donuts, croissants, and muffins are also alluring. Maybe just grab one of each.
248 Bay Rd., Hamilton, 978-626-0014, honeycombhamilton.com
Readers’ Choice
Red’s Kitchen + Tavern
Peabody
Generous servings of everything from lobster benedict to dinner-plate-size pancakes, not to mention crazy Bloody Marys made with house-infused vodka, keep people coming back. A giant tent erected in the parking lot invites social distance dining.
131 Newbury St. (Rte. 1 N), Peabody, 978-531-7337,redskitchenandtavern.com