Best croissants in Vancouver

Nothing beats a freshly baked, buttery croissant. Just add a strong coffee and some reading material and you’ve created the perfect start to any morning.

When it comes to where to find the best croissants in Vancouver, we turned to local foodie Nora Hamade of the popular Vancouver-based food blog nomnomyvr.com to curate her list of her picks for where to find the most delicious renditions of this quintessential French pastry.

We asked Hamade to tell us in her own words what makes the perfect croissant.

My perfect croissant is one that is freshly baked, and when you bite into it it’s shatter-crisp, airy, buttery, and melt-in-your-mouth tender!

That sounds divine, right? Here are the 10 best croissants in Vancouver, as selected by Nora Hamade of nomnomyvr, along with why she thinks they are worth enjoying.

Beaucoup Bakery

“A well-made butter croissant and a double baked apple pie croissant is all you need in life. Beaucoup Bakery is one of my favourite places to visit in Vancouver for a snack or coffee break.”

Address: 2150 Fir Street
Phone: 604-732-4222
Twitter: @beaucoupbakery

Thomas Haas

“Thomas Haas’ Double Baked Almond Croissant is the real deal! I love lots of almonds on my croissant and this version is covered in them.”

Address: 2539 West Broadway Avenue
Phone: 604-736-1848

Address: Unit 128, 998 Harbourside Drive, North Vancouver
Phone: 604-924-1847

Twitter: @thaaschocolates

Temper Pastry

“Another place to get a great double baked almond croissant is Temper Pastry. Located in West Vancouver it’s a bit of trek, but definitely worth it!”

Address: 2409 Marine Drive, West Vancouver
Phone: 604-281-1152
Twitter: @Temperpastry

Chez Christophe

“Chez Christophe, located in Burnaby Heights, offers fine chocolates and pastries. I come here for their delicious chocolate and hazelnut croissant. It tastes just like a Ferrero Rocher. They also have this as a double baked version, if you’re looking for the extra crunch.”

Address: 4712 Hastings Street, Burnaby
Phone: 604-428-4200
Twitter: @Chez_Christophe

Swiss Bakery

“Swiss Bakery is known for its amazing Frissants (a fritter and croissant hybrid) but it also makes a delicious butter croissant. It has a perfect crispy exterior and a soft, chewy, buttery interior. Just heavenly!”

Address: 143 East 3rd Avenue
Phone: 604-736-8785
Twitter: @swissbakery

L’ Opera Patisserie

“This French-inspired café in Richmond is one of the city’s best kept secrets. L’ Opera Patisserie offers delicious hand-crafted pastries and their golden double baked almond croissant is certainly one of them.”

Address: 5951 Minoru Boulevard, Richmond
Phone: 604-270-2919

Matchstick Coffee Roasters

“Matchstick not only pours a really good latte, but they also offer awesome almond croissants, which they bake fresh in-house daily.”

Address: 213 East Georgia Street
Phone: 604-336-0213

Address: 639 East 15 Avenue
Phone: 604-558-0639

Twitter: @MatchstickYVR

Footo Croissant

“Yaletown’s Footo Croissant offers many unique flavours not often found in Vancouver, such as Bacon and Maple and Earl Grey, just to name a few.”

Address: 858 Hamilton Street
Phone: 604-568-6500

Ganache Patisserie

“This Parisian-style patisserie offers a range of melt-in-your-mouth pastries, including an indulgent and deliciously crisp Pain Au Chocolate.”

Address: 1262 Homer Street
Phone: 604-899-1098
Twitter: @ganacheyaletown

Bel Café

“The flaky, crescent-shaped, butter croissant at Bel Café is wonderfully rich, buttery, and crisp. Situated downtown, this bakery is another must-visit location in the city.”

Address: 801 West Georgia Street
Phone: 604-673-7000
Twitter: @Bel_Cafe

Keep up with Nora Hamade and her eating adventures on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, and her blog nomnomyvr.