Sweet Traditions has perhaps the best eclair I've had in the Triangle. What most bakeries call eclairs I would call ""cream sticks"". Sweet Traditions has those too, but they also have wonderful eclairs made with light pastry and filled with boston cream.\r
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I also recommend their 99 cent loaves of Italian bread. The Challah bread is also awesome and particularly good for french toast. I've never been disappointed with anything from Sweet Traditions.
Pros: Parking, location, open early
Cons: Not everything is available first-thing in the morning.
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