8 Bakeries With Some Of The Best Croissants In Toronto That You Need To Try At Least Once
These croissants are on a roll! 🥐.
Mira holding a giant croissant. Right: Croissants from Le Beau Bakery.
Having a croissant in the morning will either make or break your day depending on how good it is. Luckily, Toronto has some of the best bakeries ever and their croissants are outstanding, you just need to know where to look.
The croissant and coffee combo from your favourite Toronto cafes in the mornings, especially on a Sunday, feels luxurious but doesn't have to cost you so much. That's the vibe here.
Croissants remind us of a European getaway where life is simple yet delicious and we can thank the layers of butter and flaky pastry for that.
Here is a list of eight spots that serve some of the best croissants in Toronto that you need to try at least once.
Le Beau Croissanterie
Address: 665 Dundas St E, Toronto
Why You Need To Go: This French-styled bakery is known for its Parisan-like croissants that not only look great in photos but taste just as good.
They are perfectly coloured and have the best soft-to-crunch ratio. The Pastry Chef Olga Spivak worked at a renowned patisserie in Paris and so you know it's good.
Le Génie Bakery & Espresso
Address: 382 Yonge St, Toronto
Why You Need To Go: This bakery fills up the park in front of it with freshly baked goods and their croissants are definitely the stars of the show.
Le Génie is a French bakery that makes a lot more than just croissants but also pastries like strawberry, chocolate and lemon tarts, Mille-Feuille, and Mont Blanc.
Le Genie feels like an escape in the bustling city, so grab a coffee and croissant, find a seat and enjoy the atmosphere.
Emmer
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Address: 161 Harbord St, Toronto
Why You Need To Go: If you're on food TikTok, then you might've spotted this bakery already, and it's all over there because, apparently, the croissants are simply the best.
Emmer is a bakery that often sells out of their croissants and there is typically a line out the door. Nevertheless, if you get your hands on them, you'll probably go back for more.
They are well-known for their pistachio croissants but their regular croissants are stars too.
Make sure to check this place out on your next foodie adventure.
Nord Lyon
Address: 665 Queen St W, Toronto
Why You Need To Go: Nord Lyon is a French bakery that serves sandwiches, cakes, eclairs, and croissants.
Their croissants are crispy and flaky while also being super buttery.
On the weekends, they have a brunch buffet where you can eat all the croissants you want for $29.99, so grab a plate and go.
Geste Bistro & Boulangerie
Address: 506 Queen St W, Toronto
Why You Need To Go: Known to have some of the most unique flavours, Geste Bistro & Boulangerie has croissants you won't be able to find in other places in the city.
They also have the famous wheel croissants that are usually stuffed with fillings like pistachio, chocolate, caramel and custard.
At Geste, they have a new wheel filled with pistachio and fig. Yum!
Other things at the Toronto restaurant are worth checking out too, like their cheesy grilled cheese, pizza, and eggs benedict served on a pancake.
Also, it's halal!
Hazukido
Address: Multiple locations
Why You Need To Go: Hazukido makes croissants inspired by Europe and Japan, so they have flavours that don't seem unusual but actually taste great.
Some croissants on their menu include Chocolate Banana, Milk Caramel, Butter Garlic, Salted Egg Yolk and Truffle Crab.
Don't worry, you can also get your hands on plain and pistachio croissants if you are looking for something basic.
Little Pebbles
@narcitycanada Narcity's Mira Nabulsi tried the viral giant croissant in Toronto and it was perfectly flaky but you don't want to know how much butter was in that thing! 🥐👀 Head to the link in bio to read all about it! #croissant #torontorestaurants #giantcroissant #giantcroissanttoronto
Address: 160 Baldwin St #8, Toronto
Why You Need To Go: Tucked away in Kensington Market lies this little bakery that makes delicious croissants in different shapes and sizes.
Little Pebbles has smaller, more regular-sized ones but also serves one of the biggest and most gigantic croissants in the city.
But no matter the size, they all taste buttery and flaky to perfection.
Butter Baker
Address: Multiple locations
Why You Need To Go: Butter Baker is a Frenchy-style pastry shop that has a lot more than just croissants. From cakes to cookies and refreshing soft-serve ice cream, there are a few desserts to indulge in.
The croissants at Butter Baker, however, are delicious.
At some locations where brunch is offered, you can have savoury goods on pressed croissants, and they look too good to pass up.
They call the pressed croissant a Croiffle and everyone needs to try it. Imagine eating a warmed-up and crispy, waffle-shaped croissant with eggs and hollandaise sauce.
Keep in mind that Toronto is filled with many bakeries that also serve delicious croissants, so it would practically take a lifetime just to list them all. But you can use this as a guide to find some of the city's best bakeries that serve freshly-baked and flaky croissants worth every bite.
Do you have a favourite bakery with the best croissants? Let us know, we'd love to hear from you.