
Best croissants
The shops that still laminate.
The shops that still laminate. Updated August 2026.

Twisted Croissant
The croissant that still laminates.
Must-try: Croissant

JinJu PatisserieComing soon
Coming soon at 3494 N Williams. Check their site before you go.
Must-try: Kouign-amann

Nuvrei
Pastry downtown. The kouign if they have it.
Must-try: Kouign-amann

Berlu Bakery
Dedicated GF Vietnamese bakery on Belmont.
Must-try: Pandan honeycomb cake

St. Honoré Boulangerie
The westside croissant.
Must-try: Croissant

Orange & Blossom
Window on Killingsworth. The morning bun if it's out.
Must-try: Morning bun

Tous les Jours
French-Asian bakery cafe at Flock. Cloud cake and the croissant if the case is full.
Must-try: Cloud cake

Champagne Poetry Patisserie
Asian-French pastry on Hawthorne. The entremet if they have it.
Must-try: Fruit tart

Artisserie Fine Bakery
The French case on 23rd. Macaron and the croissant.
Must-try: Pistachio croissant