For my money, bakeries are among the most important shops in a neighborhood and the least recognized.

They have something for everyone: savory or sweet; meal-worthy or quick snacks; breakfast, lunch, or dinner; increasingly, gluten-free options for those with gluten intolerance and other digestive ailments.

We asked you, dear readers, to tell us your favorite bakeries in the neighborhood, and you responded, nominating Latin, Italian, American, and vegan bakeries from Bushwick, East Williamsburg, and Ridgewood.