Treat Yourself to The Best Croissants in Adelaide

Adelaide may be known for its world-class wineries and buzzing festival calendar, but it also boasts some of the most delectable croissants outside of Paris.

If you’re a croissant connoisseur or you love a flaky, buttery treat, you’re in the right place. We’ve scoured the city to find the best croissants in Adelaide, from charming patisseries to cosy cafes.

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. 

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 Saturday - you don't want to miss a weekend treat from Prove!

157/159 Magill Road, Stepney

Rise Artisan Bakery

The drive to Rise Artisan Bakery in the Adelaide Hills for a coffee and a croissant is - in our humble opinion - absolutely worth it.

In just over 30 minutes you'll be in one of the cosiest cafes in the Hills, browsing the most beautiful display of freshly baked goods, with tables laden with fluffy pastries, sweet cakes, tarts, and most importantly - flaky croissants.

There are fresh loaves of bread using the best South Australian produce behind the counter, plus a little coffee machine on site to have a brew while you're there. 

54 Old Princes Highway, Nairne

Mascavado Cafe & Patisserie

No guide to the best croissants in Adelaide would be complete without a mention of the brilliant creations coming out of the oven at Mascavado Café & Pâtisserie.

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 line.

With rotating specials like Banoffee, tiramisu, and mango passionfruit, you will struggle to choose your 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 in Adelaide.

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

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 at Abbots & Kinney, making it the perfect place for a coffee and a 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 a cookie or donut, this is an Adelaide favourite for a reason.

 Adelaide, Malvern & West Lakes

Market Street Patisserie

Market Street Patisserie has been part of the Adelaide Central Market scene for two decades, with perfected croissants a crowd-favourite.

Their almond croissants are legendary, often hailed as some of the best in Adelaide 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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