Treat Yourself to The Best Croissants in Adelaide
Whether it's plain, almond, or loaded with ham & cheese, the best croissants in Adelaide make for the perfect treat.
Adelaide may be known for its world-class wineries and buzzing festival calendar, but, did you know it also boasts some of the most delectable croissants outside of Paris? Whether you’re after a classic almond croissant or a unique twist on everyone's favourite French pastry, our guide to the best croissants in Adelaide has got you covered.
If you’re a croissant connoisseur or simply love a flaky, buttery treat, you’re in the right place.
Adelaide's Finest Supermarkets
Before you laugh at the possibility of the supermarket croissant being one of the best in Adelaide, hear us out. The passionate bakers at Adelaide's Finest Frewville and Pasadena Foodland have nailed their pastries, so much so that they have been recognised as creating Australia's Best Croissant at the Adelaide Royal Show!
Baking the pastries in a world-first supermarket open patisserie, these are the real deal. Butter is imported from Normandy and pressed into 27 layers of perfect, crispy, golden croissants that you really should try for yourself. Supermarket run, anyone?
Pasadena & Frewville Foodland
Prove Patisserie
Prove Patisserie was transplanted from Port Adelaide to the streets of Stepney, and they're here to please. Made with passion and eaten with joy; this is the core of everything this Adelaide bakery does, aiming to make the world a better place, one flakey croissant at a time.
Keeping things simple and delicious, choose from a plain, pain au chocolat, almond or chocolate raspberry almond, or try a weekly special for a fancy flavour. Get there as early as possible on Saturdays - you don't want to miss a weekend treat from Prove!
157/159 Magill Road, Stepney
Maison Clement
The first 'Bistro Bouillon' in Adelaide, Maison Clement is proud of its ethos to serve quality, affordable food, fast. The best news? That includes their traditional croissants, made fresh in-house each morning.
Open from 7am on weekdays and 7:30am on weekends, the bakers arrive bright and early to ensure our croissant prayers are answered daily. Dine at the charming French eatery for breakfast, and pair your crispy and light croissant with a coffee... and perhaps a second sweet treat?
18 Currie Street, Adelaide
Mascavado Cafe & Patisserie
The brilliant creations coming out of Mascavado Café & Pâtisserie's oven are what baked goods dreams are made of. With two locations in Adelaide, this part-bakery, part-cafe features a revolving selection of sweet treats that will blow you away. The croissants, in particular, are worth the wait in line.
With rotating specials like Banoffee, tiramisu, and mango passionfruit, you may struggle to choose just one flavour. If you want to keep it simple, the pistachio croissant is simply divine.
175 Hutt Street, Adelaide
166A The Parade, Norwood
The Old Croissant Factory
With a name like that, you shouldn't be surprised to find some of the flakiest, most buttery twists of French croissants on display at The Old Croissant Factory.
You can watch the bakers at work as they expertly roll the pastries and fill them with flavours like chocolate and vanilla, and the coffee being brewed on-site makes for the perfect croissant companion. With a mix of sweet and savoury creations, plus pies, tarts and danishes, everyone will be happy with a visit to the Factory.
242-252 Hutt St, Adelaide
3 of the Best Almond Croissants in Adelaide
The Sugar Man
The spot to pop into over the weekend, The Sugar Man is a masterclass in the art of pastry. Sweet lovers eagerly flock on Fridays for the classics, while Saturdays and Sundays draw crowds with the delectable weekend specials.
Artisanal croissants are the order of the day with creative flavours causing a stir, but it's the classic almond croissant we can't get enough of. Perfectly flakey and in a slightly more unique shape for extra filling you'll wish you ordered more than one.
197 Hutt Street, Adelaide
Abbots & Kinney
The gooey and generously sized twice-baked almond croissant at Abbots & Kinney may be the sole reason this is one of the most popular bakeries in Adelaide, now with 5 locations to get your baked goods.
The vibe is always pumping here, making it the perfect place for a flakey treat any day of the week. Whether you are popping in on your lunch break for a sandwich or catching up with a friend over a warm cup of coffee and croissant combo, this is an Adelaide favourite for a reason.
Various locations across Adelaide
Market Street Patisserie
Market Street Patisserie has been part of the Adelaide Central Market scene for two decades, with perfected croissants a long-standing crowd-favourite.
Their almond croissants are legendary, often hailed as some of the best in the city thanks to their perfect mix of crunchy and creamy. But the deliciousness doesn’t stop there, with custard tarts, decadent chocolate brownies, and superb coffee on the menu.
11 Market Street, Adelaide
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