You go to great lengths to get hot buns.

Although your NIB sneaks lead the world to believe otherwise, your crumb-ridden shirt and the stash of chocolate in your purse tell the truth.

So you may as well just own up to it and head straight to the new Town and Country Cafe & Bakery in Silver Lake. It’s stirring up plenty of talk with the array of baked goods and light fare.

Aside from delicate cream puffs, toasted coconut banana lime bread, and date walnut bread with cream cheese, other menu highlights include West African peanut soup, brine-roasted chicken, breakfast stratas, and divinely decorated cupcakes.

Design divas will dig the puppy-friendly indoor/outdoor space (especially when it’s done) — ideal for quick stops or lounging about all day.

Which just goes to show: A bun in the ‘hood is worth two in the hand.

Town and Country Cafe & Bakery, 3823 West Sunset Boulevard, between Hyperion and Lucile Avenues, Silver Lake (323-667-3331).