9 shops · Updated August 2026

Best croissants

The rule: shops that laminate their own croissant dough in-house.

  1. Croissant cut open to show a honeycomb interior beside a whole croissant on white marble.

    1. Twisted Croissant

    2129 NE Broadway · Irvington

    Every batch is laminated in-house, and first-timers should start with the plain butter croissant.

    PastryHours not on file · call first
  2. Glossy caramelized spiral pastry on a black plate scattered with sugar crystals.

    2. JinJu Patisserie

    3494 N Williams Ave · Boise

    Celebrated for its kouign-amann and reopening on N Williams, so check before you go.

    PastryComing soon
  3. Sugar-topped laminated pastry split in half to show flaky layers on a metal stand.

    3. Nuvrei

    1122 SW Harvey Milk St · Downtown

    Now on SW Harvey Milk, with the kouign-amann along for the move.

    PastryHours not on file · call first
  4. Square laminated pastry with a dark crackled sugar top on a white stone slab.

    4. Berlu Bakery

    661 SE Belmont St · Buckman

    A gluten-free Vietnamese bakery on Belmont, best known for its pandan honeycomb cake.

    PastryHours not on file · call firstDedicated GF
  5. Chocolate croissant and plain croissant on a linen napkin over white marble.

    5. St. Honoré Boulangerie

    2335 NW Thurman St · Northwest District

    On NW Thurman, you can watch the bakers laminate through the window.

    BreadPastryOpen now · until 6pm
  6. Spiral-shaped brown pastry on parchment in a baking tray.

    6. Orange & Blossom

    1612 NE Killingsworth St · Vernon

    A vegan patisserie with a walk-up window, where the morning bun sells out early.

    PastryHours not on file · call firstVegan kitchen
  7. Pastry case with round glazed buns above strawberry-topped croissants and a block of butter.

    7. Tous les Jours

    900 SW Washington St · Downtown

    A French-Asian bakery downtown: grab a croissant if the case is full, plus the cloud cake.

    BreadPastryHours not on file · call first
  8. Glossy red berry-topped mousse cake beside a striped croissant on a slate board.

    8. Champagne Poetry Patisserie

    3343 SE Hawthorne Blvd · Sunnyside

    Asian-French pastry on Hawthorne, with croissants alongside the tarts and entremets.

    PastryHours not on file · call first
  9. Display case of white dome cakes with raspberries, rows of macarons, and a croissant.

    9. Artisserie Fine Bakery

    710 NW 23rd Ave · Northwest District

    The pistachio croissant is the one regulars return for on NW 23rd.

    PastryHours not on file · call first

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