A great croissant hits all of the five senses. You can smell the fresh-from-the-oven aroma, feel the crisp integrity of the outside layer, see the perfectly fluffy inner layers, hear the crunch of flaky pastry as you sink your teeth in, and finally taste the buttery goodness melt in your mouth.
Sure there might be more elaborate-looking pastries on offer, but you can’t beat something so perfectly simple. Melbourne has countless bakeries and patisseries crafting these golden-kissed baked goods each day, but hunting down a truly good croissant is another thing entirely. That’s why we’ve searched high and low to find the absolute best croissant Melbourne has to offer.
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So without further ado, here are Urban List’s top picks for where to find the best croissants in Melbourne for 2025:
Calle
Carlton North & Northcote
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Calle, meaning ‘street’ in Spanish and Venetian, refers to the streets the team walked down while searching for the perfect pastries in Europe. Now they’ve opened two stores in Melbourne, and Melburnians still can’t get enough — their croissant wheels have a cult following. Only available Friday to Sunday, don’t stress if you miss out on a wheel. We think their regular croissants are just as good.
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- Try the Dubai chocolate pistachio croissant, it’s the collab you didn’t know you needed.
- Their croissants pair perfectly with a mont blanc. Treat yourself.
- The new Northcote store has indoor seating, perfect for a weekend croissant and catch up.
Montforte Viennoiserie
585a Canning Street, Carlton North
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This pint-sized, small-batch pasticceria is located just off Nicholson Street — you’d miss Montforte Viennoiserie if you weren’t looking. Inside the quaint little wooden kiosk, pastry chef Giorgia McAllister Forte whips up some of the best croissants Melbourne has to offer. Only two items on the menu stays the same: the classic croissant and the leatherwood honey and sea salt croissant. You need to try both.
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- Their signature style of dusting the leatherwood honey croissant with a pinch of salt flakes has become a stalwart identifier.
- Serving up Everyday Coffee batch brew, breakfast is sorted.
- They recommend you arrive before 10am to avoid missing out.
Agathé Pâtisserie
Melbourne CBD & South Melbourne
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Expect to wait in line at Agathé Pâtisserie but know that the wait is worth it. This French patisserie is serving up what might be the best croissant Melbourne CBD and South Melbourne have to offer. It’s light, fluffy, well-layered and has that satisfying crunch. While you’re there, the pecan vanilla mille-feuille melts in your mouth and the raspberry tart is both decadent and refreshing.
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- Plenty of weird and wonderful croissant creations here, like the black pearl croissant with squid ink and nigella seed.
- Their famous green pandan croissant is worth the hype.
- The CBD store can be less busy than the South Melbourne one, if you’re in a hurry.
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Bakemono
273 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne CBD
Tucked away on Drewery Lane, you’ll smell Bakemono bakery before you see it. This jewel is inspired by the bakeries of Japan and Korea, and they’ve got a creative range of pastries to show for it. Their classic croissant is prepared over three days and laminated with Isigny Sainte-Mère butter. It’s worth getting out of bed for any day.
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- For a more unique croissant offering, try their chocolate croissant or (our favourite) the yuzu almond croissant.
- Expect a line, but don’t worry it moves quickly.
- There’s no seating, this is a ‘grab your croissant and go’ situation.
Bread Club
North Melbourne & Albert Park
French expats Brice Antier and Tim Beylie worked together in Cafe Vue and Baker D. Chirico before doing us all a favour and opening Bread Club. The croissants here are next level. These guys have also got sustainability in mind, using sustainable flours and local, seasonal ingredients—so you can tuck into your croissant relatively guilt-free.
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- Looking for the best almond croissant Melbourne has to offer? We reckon you’ll find it here.
- There are tons of unique creations, you’ll never get bored (like their twice baked hot cross bun when Easter rolls around).
- Croissants sell out, make sure you get in early.
Escargot Bakery
154 Martin Street, Brighton
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Take a pause before sinking your teeth into a croissant from Escargot Bakery, because these pastries are made to be savoured. From the golden colour to the sound of the crunch, it hits all the right notes. This authentic French bakery is your new go-to for croissants when you’re in that part of town.
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- Their namesake, the escargot, is definitely worth trying as well.
- The baguettes are superb.
- At $5.50 for a croissant, this is a wallet-friendly treat.
Lune Croissanterie
Fitzroy, Melbourne CBD, Armadale
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You couldn’t have a ‘best croissants Melbourne’ list without including Lune Croissanterie. Their croissants have been hailed as some of the finest in Melbourne (actually, the finest in the world according to The New York Times). Their traditional plain croissant is prepared over three days and is full of fresh, buttery goodness. If you want something a little more decadent, their twice-baked almond croissant is another crowd-pleaser.
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- Get in early, because there are usually long lines spilling out of all Lune Croissanterie stores.
- Any croissant you purchase from Lune is generally baked within the hour.
- They have monthly specials involving the likes of a sticky date pudding croissant.
Wild Life Bakery
90 Albert Street, Brunswick East
For perfectly crispy, flakey, melt in your mouth croissants, you can’t go past Wild Life Bakery in Brunswick. While these guys are known for their epic sourdough, the beautifully crafted croissants deserve just as much attention. The gorgeous exposed brick walls and high ceilings of this cafe bakery are almost as impressive as the baked goods themselves. Order in, take a seat, and enjoy.
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- Name a better duo than croissant and coffee. Thankfully Wild Life do both right.
- We can never leave without getting a loaf of sourdough to go.
- Check out their Instagram for special creations.
Penny For Pound
Richmond, Camberwell & Moorabbin
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Croissants don’t get much fresher than these ones, coming hot from the oven multiple times a day. Penny For Pound is the place to go if you like your croissants warm and flakey. Co-owners Matilda Smith and Ben Wilson opened the first store in Richmond in 2018 and it’s been non-stop croissants galore ever since. They cater to the savoury and sweet tooths out there with croissant options like spinach and cheese as well as twice baked apple crumble. We’ll have one of everything please and thank you.
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- After a bulk croissant buy? Order before 1pm for next day pick up.
- You can count on good coffee here as well.
- Want to wake up to the aroma of croissants wafting through the house? Get their ‘bake at home’ croissant pack.
Dröm
1/19 Scoresby Road, Bayswater
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Dröm is known for their iconic unique lunar-shaped croissants. An ode to the moonlight under which the bakers work, these croissants are special. Perfectly crunchy on the outside, perfectly soft on the inside. Operating as take-away-only, Dröm is an artisan bakery well worth the detour if you’re near Bayswater (or even worthy of a dedicated trip).
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- Plain, almond, pistachio and white chocolate, nutella and roasted hazelnut — the options are aplenty.
- They’re serving Five Senses coffee, so you know it’s good.
- Expect a line on weekends.
JC Pâtisserie Boulangerie
17 Henry Street, Abbotsford
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Imbued with firsthand Parisian experience, JC Pâtisserie Boulangerie is a departure from the traditional Melbourne bakery mould. The marble-walled and chandelier-hung venue serves a variety of exquisite baked goods, including their unconventional croissants which take on an almost rectangular shape for maximum crunch.
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- Check out their Instagram for monthly specials (like the brûléed cheesecake croissant spiral).
- Open Tuesday to Saturday — arrive well before lunch, the pastries sell out fast.
- The croissant cereal is tiny croissants served in milk. It’s wild.
Q le Baker
163 Commercial Road, South Yarra
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Brought to you by pastry mastermind Quentin Berthonneaucute, Q Le Baker will transport you straight to the streets of France. Sit yourself in their outdoor area, inspired by classic French terraces. Behind you is the window through which you see their bakers preparing the goods, and you can hear the live music wafting through Prahran Market. In your hand sits a perfectly crisp sourdough croissant. It’s a vibe.
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- We’re loving their seasonal specials like the pistachio chocolate twice baked croissant or the crookie croissant.
- There’s sometimes a line forming before they open at 8am.
- Fancy an iced matcha alongside your croissant? Q has you sorted.
Loafer Bread
146 Scotchmer Street, Fitzroy North
If it’s an almond croissant you’re after, then stop by Loafer Bread for one of the best in Melbourne. It’s topped with just the right amount of toasted almond flakes and icing sugar, and the pastry is perfectly flakey. This artisanal organic bakery is practically a Fitzroy North institution, and whether you’re after almond, chocolate or a good old fashioned classic, it deserves to be on your list of must-try croissants.
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- BYO cup for takeaway coffee, they don’t provide single use cups.
- Their cinnamon scrolls also pack a punch if you’re looking to switch things up a bit.
- The baguettes are on point, we recommend grabbing a sandwich for lunch.
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