Searching for the best croissants in Brisbane? We’ve oh-so-selflessly put our taste buds on the line to find them for you. From the perfect balance of golden-brown flakiness to the light-as-air ‘puff’ and dreamy, buttery *goût, our 100% French taste testers know what makes quality *Viennoiserie – and THESE are the croissants sure to wow with every bite.

Brisbane’s Best Croissants (As Voted by Our French Team)

Without further ado, *voici Brisbane’s best croissants. Be sure to bookmark this article, ready for your next Saturday morning pastry and coffee run!

Christian Jacques, Kangaroo Point

According to four of our six experts, the best Brisbane croissant can be found at Christian Jacques Bakery, opposite the Story Bridge Hotel.

Says Alicia, “Le feuilletage est parfait et ils sont croustillants comme je les aime. Peut-être un peu moins les jours très humides!”

Or, *en anglais…

The flakiness is perfect and they are crispy just the way I like them. Maybe a little less on very humid days!

Adds Justine D, “Sans surprise, le meilleur croissant que j'ai mangé à Brisbane vient de Christian Jacques. Tout le monde parlait de cette boulangerie, et je trouvais ça exagéré. Mais quand j'ai goûté le croissant aux amandes, j'ai COMPRIS!

“Tendre et délicieux. Maintenant, j'adore y passer tous les dimanches matin pour rapporter des douceurs à ma famille.”

No surprise, the best croissant I’ve had in Brisbane is from Christian Jacques. Everyone kept talking about this bakery, and I thought it was exaggerated. But when I tasted the almond croissant, I UNDERSTOOD!

Tender and delicious. Now, I love stopping by every Sunday morning to bring home some sweet treats for my family.

A word to the wise, be prepared to queue! You won’t regret it.

Christian Jacques Bakery
Address: 8 Baildon St, Kangaroo Point
Opening Hours: Tues to Sun | 6am-1pm
Website: christianjacquespastries.com
Phone: 0432 009 006
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Rise Bakery, Newstead and Hamilton

While Marion is also rapt with the croissants from Christian Jacques, she names those from Rise Bakery as Brisbane’s second best.

“Les croissants ont la bonne quantité de beurre, ni trop ni pas assez.”

The croissants have the right amount of butter, not too much or not enough.

The best bit? Rise has two Brisbane locations in Portside and Newstead, as well as an original outpost at Sanctuary Cove on the Gold Coast. So there’s no need to go without quality croissants on your next road trip to the beach.

Rise Bakery
Address: 194 Breakfast Creek Rd, Newstead; Shop 7.01F/39 Hercules St, Hamilton (Portside)
Opening Hours: Newstead Daily | 6am - 3pm; Portside Daily | 7am - 4pm
Website: risebakery.com.au
Phone: Newstead 0478 655 551; Portside 0434 132 995
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Banette Bayside, Wynnum

For teacher Justine H, a croissant must be “croustillant” (crisp) but not “sec” (dry) to be perfect. So, her verdict on the home of Brisbane’s best croissants? A bayside French bakery and café.

“J'ai essayé les croissants chez Banette à Wynnum et ils étaient plutôt bons! Gonflé et beurré.”

I tried the croissants at Banette in Wynnum and they were quite good! Puffy and buttery.

Hot tip: Banette conveniently has a sister venue in West End.

Banette Bayside
Address: 70 Bay Terrace, Wynnum
Opening Hours: Daily | 6:30 am–2 pm
Website: banettebayside.com.au
Phone: 3189 0257
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Beurre Pastries, Milton

Another hot contender in the Brisbane croissant battle, says Alexia, is the aptly named Beurre on Park Road in Milton.

“J'aime vraiment beaucoup ceux de Christian Jacques, mais j'ai également goûté ceux de chez Beurre, que je trouve aussi vraiment bon. Ils sont croustillants comme je les aime, bien aérés et ils n'ont pas trop de beurre.”

I really like the ones from Christian Jacques, but I also tried the ones from Beurre, which I also find really good. They are crispy as I like them, well fluffy and they don't have too much butter.

Beurre Pastries
Address: 33 Park Road, Milton
Opening Hours: Wednesday Sunday| 7.00am - 1.30pm (unless sold out prior)
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The Three Musketeers, Lota

According to Deborah, hungry families should make a beeline to this Lota cafe for their flaky croissant fix – with the top-notch Viennoiserie baked fresh each day in their French bakery in Bulimba, Le Caprice.

“À mes yeux, les meilleurs croissants sont ceux servis avec le sourire dans un petit café comme The Three Musketeers à Lota et dégustés en famille le dimanche matin.”

In my opinion, the best croissants are those served with a smile in a small cafe like The Three Musketeers in Lota and enjoyed with family on Sunday mornings.

Sounds good to us!

The Three Musketeers
Address: 687 Esplanade, Lota
Opening Hours: Weds & Sun | 7am-3pm; Thurs-Sat
Website: thethreemusketeers.au
Phone: 0481 139 173
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Honourable Mentions

Other top spots for delicious croissants in Brisbane include:

Lune Croissanterie (CBD & South Brisbane)
Miche Bakery (New Farm)
Flour & Chocolate (Morningside, Northgate, Redcliffe)
Darvella Patisserie (Bulimba)
Le Caprice Patisserie (Bulimba)
C’est du Gâteau (South Brisbane)
Sprout Artisan Bakery (Fortitude Valley)

newcomer alert!

Appalled we’ve left Agnes Bakery off this list? The James Street favourite sadly closed its doors last month, *mais t'inquiète pas. The Anyday crew are now slinging top-notch pastry from their brand-spanking new Merthyr Road bakery and cafe, Idle. That’s right, some of Brisbane’s best croissants are now within easy strolling distance from *le nid!

The Best Croissants in Brisbane