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South Florida’s 13 Must-Try Croissants

From the classic to the out-of-the-box varieties

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People think France is the birthplace of the ultimate breakfast pastry, but Austria is where the popular flakey pastry started. When the Turks tried to invade Vienna in 1683 by cleverly digging a tunnel under the city wall, they didn’t consider the bakers working overnight who heard them and alerted the city guards.

In celebration of the Austrian victory over the Ottomans, thekipferl(the German word for “crescent” to symbolize the crescent moon on the Turkish flag) was born. But enough with the history lesson, here are the top croissant spots in South Florida listed in geographical order from north to south.

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La Parisienne Bakery LLC

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Since opening in 2018, this classic French bakery has been winning diner’s hearts with its no-fuss, traditional baking methods. For those wanting to see how it’s done, grab a table indoors where bakers doing their magic is on full display. The outdoor seating in a quaint setting decorated with flower pots and a mural is ideal for a coffee and croissant.

L' Artisane Creative Bakery

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不僅羊角麵包看起來像美麗的藝術pieces, but, true to the bakery’s name, they come in a creative array of rotating flavors like apple pie, chocolate and passionfruit, strawberry, balsamic, and cream cheese. Impressively, it is vegan, like all of the bakery’s items, which means no butter, eggs, or dairy.

Caracas Bakery

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While most flock to this tidy, bright bakery for Venezuelan treats like cachito de jamon, finding one of the best croissants in town is an added bonus. Using European butter and layering the dough 27 times result in a flaky, flavorful pastry worthy of full praise.

Zak the Baker

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This kosher bakery lives up to all the hype, with its namesake owner Zak Stern stretching his carb empire all the way up to Wellington via Whole Foods. There’s also home delivery available for those in certain zip codes. The croissants here come without bells and whistles, there’s plain and chocolate, and they’re both ultra-flaky and divine.

True Loaf Bakery

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With a mesmerizing storefront showcasing the baked goods available for the day, get here early and be prepared to wait in line. Just entering the bright and uncomplicated spot brimming with pastries, sandwiches, and loaves of bread induces happiness. There’s a lot to choose from, and it’s all good, but there is a reason the croissants are legendary — and quickly run out.

Rosetta Bakery

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WhileRosetta Bakery calls itself Italian, after a specific bread popular throughout The Boot, it also offers a stellar lineup of croissants. Purists will be happy to overlook the nationality hiccup when sampling them, served plain, with apricot, raspberry, cream, or Nutella.

Bettant Bakery & Café

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Those avoiding the touristy mayhem of Miami Beach at all costs will quickly make an exception upon sampling the croissants at this local gem. Matthieu Bettant is a fourth-generation baker from France that takes his craft very seriously, and it shows.

B Bistro + Bakery (Multiple locations)

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Those under the irresistible spell of Nutella will be smitten by the croissant nestled with the chocolatey goodness served at this elegant bakery. But the offerings don’t end there. The activated charcoal dulce de leche croissant, which has a unique midnight black appearance and is loaded with sweet filling, makes for a stunning Instagram post. As a nod to the Magic City, sample the guava and cheese croissant, a grown-up version of the pastelito.

Atelier Monnier

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Two cafes and two boutique shops make it easy to enjoy this laid-back bakery’s croissants no matter what part of town diners find themselves in. They’re not stingy with the good stuff either: chocolate croissants offer two bars of chocolate melted inside. Another favorite is the almond croissant. Of course, chocolate almond is the way to go for those suffering from a bout of indecisiveness.

Bachour

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Antonio Bachour makes pastries and desserts that are almost too pretty to eat, including croissants. Everything made here looks like it should be in a museum display. Thankfully, it is not. Bring a hearty appetite (and a camera) and leave calorie counts at the door.

La Boulangerie Boul'Mich Coral Way

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It’s hard to beat a French bakery with its own self-anointed “Queen of the Croissant.” With several Miami locations, this spot—which calls itself a French bakery with a Latin American twist—is known best for the flaky, buttery pastry, producing up to 1500 croissants a day, all of which are hand-rolled.

Madruga麵包店

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One of the few South Florida bakeries that mills its flour onsite, this minimalist spot has a loyal fan base for loaves of bread like Jewish Rye, Country Blonde, and Fruit and Nut Loaf. Add a couple of croissants to the list (there’s plain, ham and cheese, and spinach and feta pockets) so the day has no regrets.

Flour & Weirdoughs

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Join the hordes of cyclists who pedal their way down scenic Key Biscayne to reach this quirky bakery, or simply hop in the car and go. Either way, it’s the trip that will quickly become a habit. Carlos Flores and Renata Ferrara (the dynamic, carb-loving duo behind this hit) offer a plethora of unique and addictive baked goods, including croissants with salty names like “It’s Brisket B*itch!” and “Basic AF” that have even the toughest croissant critics hooked from the first bite.

La Parisienne Bakery LLC

Since opening in 2018, this classic French bakery has been winning diner’s hearts with its no-fuss, traditional baking methods. For those wanting to see how it’s done, grab a table indoors where bakers doing their magic is on full display. The outdoor seating in a quaint setting decorated with flower pots and a mural is ideal for a coffee and croissant.

L' Artisane Creative Bakery

不僅羊角麵包看起來像美麗的藝術pieces, but, true to the bakery’s name, they come in a creative array of rotating flavors like apple pie, chocolate and passionfruit, strawberry, balsamic, and cream cheese. Impressively, it is vegan, like all of the bakery’s items, which means no butter, eggs, or dairy.

Caracas Bakery

While most flock to this tidy, bright bakery for Venezuelan treats like cachito de jamon, finding one of the best croissants in town is an added bonus. Using European butter and layering the dough 27 times result in a flaky, flavorful pastry worthy of full praise.

Zak the Baker

This kosher bakery lives up to all the hype, with its namesake owner Zak Stern stretching his carb empire all the way up to Wellington via Whole Foods. There’s also home delivery available for those in certain zip codes. The croissants here come without bells and whistles, there’s plain and chocolate, and they’re both ultra-flaky and divine.

True Loaf Bakery

With a mesmerizing storefront showcasing the baked goods available for the day, get here early and be prepared to wait in line. Just entering the bright and uncomplicated spot brimming with pastries, sandwiches, and loaves of bread induces happiness. There’s a lot to choose from, and it’s all good, but there is a reason the croissants are legendary — and quickly run out.

Rosetta Bakery

WhileRosetta Bakery calls itself Italian, after a specific bread popular throughout The Boot, it also offers a stellar lineup of croissants. Purists will be happy to overlook the nationality hiccup when sampling them, served plain, with apricot, raspberry, cream, or Nutella.

Bettant Bakery & Café

Those avoiding the touristy mayhem of Miami Beach at all costs will quickly make an exception upon sampling the croissants at this local gem. Matthieu Bettant is a fourth-generation baker from France that takes his craft very seriously, and it shows.

B Bistro + Bakery (Multiple locations)

Those under the irresistible spell of Nutella will be smitten by the croissant nestled with the chocolatey goodness served at this elegant bakery. But the offerings don’t end there. The activated charcoal dulce de leche croissant, which has a unique midnight black appearance and is loaded with sweet filling, makes for a stunning Instagram post. As a nod to the Magic City, sample the guava and cheese croissant, a grown-up version of the pastelito.

Atelier Monnier

Two cafes and two boutique shops make it easy to enjoy this laid-back bakery’s croissants no matter what part of town diners find themselves in. They’re not stingy with the good stuff either: chocolate croissants offer two bars of chocolate melted inside. Another favorite is the almond croissant. Of course, chocolate almond is the way to go for those suffering from a bout of indecisiveness.

Bachour

Antonio Bachour makes pastries and desserts that are almost too pretty to eat, including croissants. Everything made here looks like it should be in a museum display. Thankfully, it is not. Bring a hearty appetite (and a camera) and leave calorie counts at the door.

La Boulangerie Boul'Mich Coral Way

It’s hard to beat a French bakery with its own self-anointed “Queen of the Croissant.” With several Miami locations, this spot—which calls itself a French bakery with a Latin American twist—is known best for the flaky, buttery pastry, producing up to 1500 croissants a day, all of which are hand-rolled.

Madruga麵包店

One of the few South Florida bakeries that mills its flour onsite, this minimalist spot has a loyal fan base for loaves of bread like Jewish Rye, Country Blonde, and Fruit and Nut Loaf. Add a couple of croissants to the list (there’s plain, ham and cheese, and spinach and feta pockets) so the day has no regrets.

Flour & Weirdoughs

Join the hordes of cyclists who pedal their way down scenic Key Biscayne to reach this quirky bakery, or simply hop in the car and go. Either way, it’s the trip that will quickly become a habit. Carlos Flores and Renata Ferrara (the dynamic, carb-loving duo behind this hit) offer a plethora of unique and addictive baked goods, including croissants with salty names like “It’s Brisket B*itch!” and “Basic AF” that have even the toughest croissant critics hooked from the first bite.

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