CityMag has put our tastebuds to the test and tracked down the best places in Adelaide to grab a croissant.

Like golden crescent moons of buttery bliss, croissants are a mouth-watering classic choice to start the day. Their flaky shell and soft interior are sweet and inviting, embodying the artistry of pastry perfection.

CityMag is passionate about a good croissant; that’s why we have curated the top places in Adelaide to buy croissants including those that claim to hold the national title. From sweet almond croissants to the savoury classic ham and cheese, the following places offer toasty scents and quality French patisserie.

Whether you prefer your croissant plain, slathered with jam, or stuffed with salmon, our top croissant hotspots have got you covered.

Abbots and Kinney

 78 Pirie Street, Adelaide, South Australia 5000

This picture: Johnny von Einem

Want a sun-kissed treat from a cozy bakery? Look out for the classic pale pink and white sign across Adelaide. Abbots and Kinney offer a vibrant variety of croissants, including their cornetto croissant with powdered sugar and seasonal custard. Offering freshly baked goods every day, Abbots and Kinney fuse various flavours to produce uniquely tasty croissants. Abbots and Kinney’s renowned berry and almond croissant is just one example of this flavoursome fusion (and CityMag’s favourite).

Scattered across Adelaide in Pirie St, Malvern, King William St, West Lakes, UniSA, MOD, and recently on Unley Road, Abbots and Kinney have your sweet cravings covered.

Boulangerie 113

113 Goodwood Road, Wayville 5034

With a name like Boulangerie 113, you just know that you’re going to get welcoming French bakery goods. Secluded on Goodwood Road, the artisan bakery specialises in crispy and airy croissants like it’s their second nature. Past the lively shopfront is a glass cabinet that displays French-style flaky almond and chocolate croissants and hybrid pastries. Their croissant muffin — stuffed with peach and passionfruit — is a favourite among the younger clientele. The bakery is renowned for its traditional sourdough method which includes an 18-hour fermentation.

Cannelle Fine Foods

123 Magill Road, Stepney 5069

Keep your eyes peeled for a little yellow store on Magill Road. Cannelle Fine Foods provides delectable French croissants seven days a week from 6am. Cannelle offers a wide selection of croissants and danishes, both plain and flavoured. Fusing old French techniques and recipes with Australian ingredients, Cannelle’s croissants are available in various sweet and savoury flavours. Some savoury croissants include anchovy and cream cheese, asparagus and cream cheese and hot dog and cream cheese.

Foodland

Frewville and Pasadena stores

The South Aussie supermarket chain begs the question… how mighty are your croissants? Apparently very, with their Frewville and Pasadena stores winning the title of ‘Australia’s Best Croissant’ at the Royal Adelaide Show. The patisserie team at Frewville often start at 3am to ensure that you can get the best quality fresh pastries seven days a week. If you’re in the area and after a quick freshly baked breakfast or mid-afternoon snack, you could do much worse, but be warned – they sell out quick.

Les Deux Coqs

Rundle Mall, Adelaide 5000

Founded in 2017 by Bastien & Katia in Mclaren Vale, Les Deux Coqs embraces the French food and culture of Australia with traditional croissants. Offering vegan croissants, Les Deux Coqs provides quality raspberry and almond croissants. Submerge yourself in a stream of sweetness at Les Deux Coqs, conveniently located in Rundle Mall (just a short walk from the CityMag offices) to grab and go on your lunch break. The French patisserie also has outlets in the Central Market and now Stirling and even has an online store, meaning that you can enjoy your favourite croissant flavours from home. Why not pair your croissant with a DIY hot chocolate? They’re one of Adelaide’s best.

Mascavado

175 Hutt Street, Adelaide 5000

This picture: Jon Wah.

Located in the heart of the city, Mascavado Cafè & Patisserie has showcased the artistry of croissants since it opened four years ago. The shop features a display cabine, where you can find a generous range of house-made croissants. With an outdoor seating area, you can soak up the sun while enjoying them. This adorable bakery is open seven days a week, meaning that you can enjoy pastry goods all day every day. This September, Mascavado launched new croissant flavours including Vanilla Slice, Strawberry Matcha Crookie and Dubai Pistachio Chocolate.

Mulots Patisserie

143A King William Road, Hyde Park 5061

Authentic food at its finest, Mulots Patisserie combines sweet flavours with traditional French recipes to produce crisp croissants. Look out for the little brown store burrowed within the buzz of King William Road. Mulots offers courses for those who want to create their own traditional mouth-watering croissants. Open Tuesday to Sunday every week, the welcoming bakery offers creamy coffees and drinks to complement their croissants. Mulots’ almond croissant is a must-try, offering a traditional croissant recipe cooked with marzipan inside and sprinkled with almond flakes and icing sugar.

The Sugar Man

197 Hutt Street, Adelaide 5000

This picture: Johnny von Einem

Nestled within the revived Hutt Street is a sweet bright store called The Sugar Man. A pink neon sign welcomes you as you immediately get a whiff of butter and vanilla. Driven by a devotion to local produce and handmade baked goods, the Sugar Man offers chocolate bars with crispened croissant pieces, meaning that you can grab a croissant on the go. The Sugar Man’s raspberry and cream croissant is a local favourite, offering a crispy shell with house-made raspberry jam and dreamy whipped cream. Another local favourite is the Basque cheesecake croissant tart, made in collaboration with artisan chocolatier Steven Ter Horst.

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