The only time we welcome flakiness is when croissants are concerned. Here's where to find the best in Singapore.
Croissants are one of those things we’ll keep craving time and again – how can you not when it’s such a perfect pastry? To help you find your faves, we’ve rounded up the bakeries and cafes serving flaky, fantastic croissants in Singapore.
Our recommended croissant places in Singapore:
- Best for flaky croissants: Tiong Bahru Bakery
- Best for croissant sandwiches: Bread & Hearth
- Best for unique flavours: Brotherbird Milk & Croissants
Best croissants in Singapore
1. Da Paolo Gastronomia: Fresh bakes made with premium French butter
Pastry lovers, these golden croissants from Da Paolo Gastronomia will be hard to resist. Each delectable creation is baked fresh daily using premium French butter so you know you’re in for a treat. Whether you’re in the mood for a sweet or savoury treat, its diverse line-up has something for everyone.
Go for classics like plain butter, almond, and ham and cheese, or treat yourself to one of the limited edition flavours. For a bold and savoury creation, try the squid ink croissant with salted egg yolk that pays homage to Singapore’s birthday. Another unique flavour is the coconut gula melaka croissant. Think fragrant grated coconut and gula melaka enveloped in its signature buttery exterior.
Must-try dishes: Squid ink croissant with salted egg yolk; coconut gula melaka croissant
How much: From $4.50
Opening hours: Varies by location
Address: Multiple locations including Holland Village, VivoCity and Raffles City
2. Brotherbird Milk & Croissants: For one-of-a-kind creations
This popular cafe is known for more than just your classic croissant. Fans flock to Brotherbird for its creative croissant inventions like mentaiko prawn, cheesy mushroom, taro, maple pecan and more. We recently tried the cafe’s Korean-inspired croissants and were pleasantly surprised.
The injeolmi croissant pays homage to roasted soybean powder and perfectly captures its nutty and sweet notes. Meanwhile, the lemon meringue variation is filled with zesty lemon curd – perfect for those with a penchant for sour flavours. Check back regularly for new flavours or get your hands on the original. You can’t go wrong with that!
Must-try dishes: Lemon meringue croissant, injeolmi croissant
How much: From $5.80
Opening hours:Varies by location
Address: Multiple locations including Raffles City and Tampines
Brotherbird Milk & Croissants website
3. Bacha Coffee: Buttery bakes served with fresh brews
What’s better than freshly baked croissants? Having them with a fresh cuppa, of course! Bacha Coffee lets you indulge in the best of both worlds with its sprawling collection of 100 percent Arabica coffee and gourmet sweet croissants.
Our top picks are the kaya and raspberry croissants. While they lean towards the sweeter side, we love how they remain deliciously buttery and complement the coffee. Oh, and each croissant is served with Chantilly cream and artisanal Bacha Coffee honey or caramel of the week for extra indulgence!
Must-try dishes: Kaya croissant; raspberry croissant; pistachio croissant
How much: From $10
Opening hours: Varies by location
Address: Multiple locations including Takashimaya, The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands and Raffles City
Bacha Coffee website Bacha Coffee Menu
4. La Levain: Trending creations like crookies and smashed croissants
Helmed by an executive pastry chef formerly from Bakery Brera and Keong Saik Bakery, La Levain whips up cruffins, cakes, scones, bread and other goodies. We can’t get enough of the buttery French croissants in flavours like four cheese and ham, burnt cheese, bobochacha, and chocolate. Psst: don’t miss out on the cinnamon roll!
Must-try dishes: French butter croissant, four cheese and ham croissant, cinnamon roll
How much: From $3.80
Opening hours: Tuesday, 8am to 6pm; Wednesday, 8am to 4.30pm; Thursday to Sunday, 8am to 6pm
Phone number: +65 98223924
Address: 23 Hamilton Road, Singapore 209193
La Levain website La Levain Menu
5. Keong Saik Bakery: A blend of modern and traditional flavours
We’ve been big fans of this bakery since its OG Keong Saik days, and we can’t resist a good croissant from the store. Besides the original, you can get almond and black sesame flavours, as well as danishes and kouign-amann pastries. Oh, and who can forget the lovely line-up of cakes and tarts?
Must-try dishes: Almond croissant, black sesame croissant, otak danish
How much: From $4.40
Opening hours: Varies by location
Address: Multiple locations including Jewel Changi Garden, Bendemeer Road, and Chip Bee Gardens
Keong Saik Bakery website Keong Saik Bakery Menu
6. Nassim Hill Bakery Bistro Bar: Cosy hangout for your pastry fix
For comfort food treats and freshly baked goods, swing by Nassim Hill. We simply adore its bestselling buttermilk scones, brioche donuts in chocolate and kaya flavours, and chocolate chip cookies. Of course, the croissants are irresistible, too! Buttery and flaky in all the right places, these babies come in original, chocolate and almond versions.
Must-try dishes: Brioche donuts, buttermilk scone, kaya spread
How much: From $4.15
Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 8am to 10pm
Phone number: +65 90996405
Address: #01-03, 56 Tanglin Road, Singapore 247964
Nassim Hill Bakery Bistro Bar website
7. Tiong Bahru Bakery: An OG crowd-favourite
The iconic bakery has a loyal following thanks to its amazing bakes. Naturally, this includes the must-try croissants which are well-structured with the perfect egg wash glaze. The classic plain croissant is amazing on its own, but if you have a sweet tooth, you’ll love the almond, chocolate and green tea ones fosho.
Must-try dishes: Classic croissant, green tea almond croissant, chocolate kouign amann
How much: From $4.20
Opening hours: Varies by location
Address: Multiple locations including Tampines, Wisma Atria, and The Centrepoint
Tiong Bahru Bakery website Tiong Bahru Bakery menu
8. Mother Dough Bakery: For best-selling almond croissants
It’s all about the bestselling almond croissant at Mother Dough Bakery. Soft and airy on the inside but crispy on the outside, it hides a sweet almond cream within. Other croissant variations include chocolate or chicken ham with cheese. Want more artisanal bakes? The olive oil cake and cookies are delicious too.
Must-try dishes: Plain croissant; almond croissant; chicken ham and cheddar croissant
How much: From $3.80
Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 5pm
Phone number: +65 69096604
Address: 3 Jalan Kledek, Singapore 199259
9. Carpenter and Cook: Brunch classics like bacon, eggs and toast
Chef Shenn is to blame for our lengthy pastry bill at Carpenter and Cook. With this Le Cordon Bleu graduate helming the kitchen, expect excellent bread, packaged jams and desserts. Plus, some seriously good croissants. With a mildly burnt bottom that exudes an aromatic, nutty aftertaste, these are some of the best croissants in Singapore.
Must-try dishes: Croissant, pain au chocolate, seasonal fruit danish
How much: From $5
Opening hours: Daily, 8am to 6pm
Phone number: +65 64633648
Address: #01-06, 19 Lorong Kilat, Singapore 598120
Carpenter and cook website Carpenter and cook menu
10. Bread & Hearth: Known for handcrafted artisan bread
This cosy and quaint bakery is one of our faves for a casual, relaxing lunch. The sandwiches totally hit the spot! To start your day right, order the le croissant and jambon fromage stuffed with cheddar cheese, premium honey baked ham, sliced tomato and tortilla with chips. Pair it with your drink of choice for the perfect meal.
Must-try dishes: Le Croissant, pain au chocolate, jambon fromage
How much: From $4.00
Opening hours: Daily, 7.30am to 6.30pm
Phone number: +65 6348 8068
Address: #02-27, 30 East Coast Road, Singapore 728751
Bread & Hearth website Bread & Hearth menu
11. Paul: Country-style pastries and fancy bread
With its roots in France as a family bakery since 1889, Paul whips up traditional country-style croissants alongside quintessentially French bakes. The pain au chocolat and French traditional sandwiches are a real crowd pleaser – we challenge you to stop at one. Nibbled on one too many pastries? Take a post-binge break with a cup of tea or cuppa at one of Paul’s lush tearooms.
Must-try dishes: Croissant, pain au chocolat
How much: From $4.20
Opening hours: Varies by location
Address: Multiple locations including Takashimaya, Tanglin Mall, and Paragon
12. Merci Marcel: Gorgeous cafe aesthetics
We’re big fans of the beautifully buttery croissants from this lovely cafe. Fabulous ambience? Check. Croissants that are light, crisp and airy? Check. Get yours served with jam or order the pain au chocolat for something a little more decadent.
Must-try dishes: Croissant, pain au chocolat
How much: From $4.36
Opening hours: Varies by location
Phone number: Multiple phone numbers for different locations
Address: Multiple locations including Tiong Bahru, Club Street, and Orchard
13. Bakery Brera: Try best-selling cruffins
Beyond bread, cruffins and danishes (psst: you have to try the burnt cheesecake), Bakery Brera’s croissants are one of the best in Singapore. They’re touted as authentically French with a delicious aroma you can’t resist. The bakery uses fine flours from France and Japan in its bakes, which might just be its secret ingredient for these sumptuous treats. Pick up almond, taro mochi, triple cheese and ham, and bratwurst sausage croissants for an afternoon snack.
Must-try dishes: Croissant, taro mochi croissant, triple cheese and ham croissant
How much: From $3.80
Opening hours: Monday to Tuesday, and Sunday, 7.30am to 4pm; Wednesday to Saturday, 7.30am to 5pm
Phone number: +65 84136569
Address: #01-05, 8 Empress Road, Singapore 260008
Bakery Brera website Bakery Brera menu
14. Choupinette: Quaint spot for a homely meal
Meaning ‘sweetie pie’, Choupinette is a quaint cafe that brings European cafe vibes to a corner of Bukit Timah Road. Popular breakfast items include egg benny and croque monsieur, but the croissants are no pushover either! Save some stomach space for the freshly made pastries that are delightfully chewy, perfect for bagging home to enjoy for an extended brunch. Or, make it your entire meal with a filling of your choice.
Must-try dishes: Croissant, eggs Benedict, Croque monsieur
How much: From $4.10
Opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 8am to 9.30pm; Sunday, 8am to 4.30pm; Monday, 8am to 4pm
Phone number: +65 97113555 (WhatsApp)
Address: 607 Bukit Timah Road, Singapore 269708
15. Artisan Boulangerie Co.:
Artisan Boulangerie Co. started as a humble bakery in the bustling ‘hood of Orchard and now calls Balestier home. It has since expanded its menu, drawing crowds for its wholesome bistro-style entrees like pasta plates and sandwiches. But we’ll always have a soft spot for its delectable croissants. They’re the perfect vessel for containing mashed avocado, egg mayo, smoked salmon, ham and gruyere, or any other filling you fancy. You can also enjoy ’em sweet in flavours such as almond and chocolate banana.
Must-try dishes: Croissant sandwich, ABC big breakfast, chocolate banana croissant
How much: From $3.90
Opening hours: Daily, 11am to 10pm
Phone number: +65 81296352
Address: 321 Balestier Road, Singapore 329748
Artisan Boulangerie Co. Website Artisan Boulangerie Co. Menu
Now you know the best bakeries to visit when you’re craving croissants in Singapore!
