Nanou French Bakery & Café

you know a place has it figured out when the line moves slower because everyone's actually talking to the baristas. nanou french bakery & café on east las olas does exactly that kind of thing, where the espresso shots get pulled with the care of someone who gives a damn and the pastries come from people who understand butter. 4.6 stars across 1,381 reviews tells you something real about consistency. the french angle isn't just window dressing here, there's that particular attention to technique that makes the difference between coffee and actually good coffee. regulars know to arrive early because the best croissants disappear by 10 am, and the coffee tastes like someone who learned proper extraction ratios somewhere that mattered. fort lauderdale has plenty of chain options, but this spot remembers that coffee shops used to be about slowing down just enough to taste what you're drinking. some mornings…