The delicate layers, the buttery aroma, the crisp golden exterior – there’s something truly irresistible about a perfectly made croissant. Here are my recommendations on where to find the Best Croissant in Vancouver (BC Canada) with regular and novelty options.
I’m a croissant lover but I must admit that I have not tried every possible croissant in the city. But the ones I have mentioned here, I have tried and can recommend them.
So what criteria do I use? First and foremost, the croissants need to be made in-house. The business must not be relying on an external supplier for their croissants.
Next, the croissant should have a deep golden color, with a delicate shine from the egg wash applied before baking.
The exterior should be crisp and flaky, while the inside should be tender, light, and airy.
The croissant layers should separate easily, revealing a honeycomb-like structure.
Each bite should offer a satisfying balance of buttery richness and a mild sweetness.
Lastly, the croissants must be of reasonable value in terms of quality, size and cost. We all know how the cost of everything has gone up, but some croissants I have tried are just priced too high for what is being offered. I am including ones that are of reasonable value which is usually around $4 – $5 for a plain croissant. I have tried $6+ plain croissant and they are not worth it even considering their premium location in Vancouver.
Viva Cafe Bakery
Viva Cafe Bakery is my favourite place for croissants in terms of all my criteria. They are a coffee shop/cafe in Kitsilano offering house-made croissants.
Beaucoup Bakery
Beaucoup Bakery is a very popular French bakery in Vancouver. Their croissants have a perfect flaky textur. Their croissants are a bit less sweet and just a bit on the saltier side. They also offer novelty croissants from time to time like Peking Duck croissant.
L’Atelier Patisserie
L’Atelier Patisserie is another solid choice for croissants in Vancouver. They mostly have the classic options but they’ve played around with different croissant fillings in the past like Matcha. They just moved and opened a larger bakery cafe location in East Vancouver on Kingsway.
Ca Croustille
Ca Croustille is a French bakery in Kitsilano offering regular, sweet and savoury croissants. You can also find them at Farmer’s Markets.
Thierry
Thierry is an upscale local chain of bakery cafes in Metro Vancouver where you can enjoy patisseries, pastries, coffees and more. They offer delicious regular croissants but you might be enticed by more their other mouthwatering selections too.
Angus T
Angus T is a bakery cafe in Yaletown offering delicious sweet and savoury croissants. I personally enjoy their Ham & Cheese croissant. Pro tip: you can actually sit and watch their croissants making process through their open kitchen. The cafe is also keep quite cool to facilitate the baking process so it’s a great spot to hang out on a hot summer day.
Bake 49
Bake 49 in Yaletown is a window service only takeaway spot in Yaletown offering a unique assortment of tasty and aesthetic croissants with interesting fillings and designs.
Kafka’s
Last but not least on this list of Best Croissant in Vancouver is Kafka’s. They might be known for their coffee but they also have their own in-house Pastry Chef. Their croissants are absolutely amazing especially the pain au chocolat with incredible crispy, flaky layers. They have locations in Gastown, Downtown Vancouver, and Great Northern Way.
