Croissant
at Gambara · Donostia / San Sebastián
Croissant
at Love - Specialty Croissants · Roma
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at Cubo Bakehouse · Napoli

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Croissant

77Places
32Cities
84Reviews
18Creators
88%Loved
1Michelin

The story

The croissant is a laminated viennoiserie pastry of French origin, derived from the Austrian kipferl. Its key ingredients are flour, butter, yeast, milk, sugar, and salt; the dough is folded and rolled multiple times to create thin, buttery layers. A great croissant is distinguished by its deeply golden, crisp exterior, a pronounced honeycomb interior, and a rich, nutty flavor from high-quality butter. Lamination must be even—no greasy or doughy pockets—with a clean, flaky shatter.

Regional variations abound. In France, the classic *croissant ordinaire* is found at Parisian boulangeries like Boulangerie Criminel (recommended by Franchino Er Criminale) and La Maison d'Isabelle (via Jack’s Dining Room). Italy has embraced the croissant as *cornetto* or *brioche*; in Torino, Cibrario and Valente are praised by Franchino Er Criminale, while Jana Food Porn highlights Alan Locatelli in Milano. Denmark produces exceptionally airy versions at Juno the Bakery in København (via Michael Ligier). In the United States, Lysée in New York (Michael Ligier) and Butter & Crumble in San Francisco offer refined takes. The appeal lies in the balance of butter and fermentation—a hallmark of craft bakeries worldwide.

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Where to eat it

77 places reviewed by YouTube creators.

Donostia / San Sebastián (1)

What creators say

Highlights from 6 creator reviews of Croissant.

  • B & Me is a modern boulangerie in Paris with an impressive pastry selection – their croissant is light, crispy, and delicious.

    B & Me · Parisloved

  • L'Isabelle is a pâtisserie in Paris that proudly boasts the award for the best croissant in the city – and it lives up to the hype.

    La Maison d'Isabelle · Parisloved

  • Aux Deux A is a traditional boulangerie that bakes fresh bread daily, offering authentic Parisian pastries like the iconic buttery croissant.

    Aux Deux A · Parisloved

  • A pure French-style pastry shop with excellent, buttery croissants and pastries, good coffee, and a great selection, highly recommended.

    Leven · Romaloved

  • A trendy, high-quality pastry shop with incredible Nordic-style laminated pastries, excellent coffee, and a great atmosphere, though a bit pricey.

    Love - Specialty Croissants · Romaloved

  • Chestnut Bakery is considered the best place in London for croissants, with beautifully laminated pastries and a bright, modern interior.

    Chestnut Bakery · Londonloved
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