The List You Were Waiting For: Top 10 Best Croissants in Paris

The List You Were Waiting For: Top 10 Best Croissants in Paris

Forget what you’ve heard, ignore what you’ve read… consider everything prior to this article some form of fake news. 

This is the list you’ve been waiting for. The 10 best croissants in all of Paris. I’m going to keep it short and sweet, since the proof itself is in the pudding. Don’t sleep on these treats — the sooner, the better!

Where to Find the Best Croissants in Paris

1. Café Pouchkine in Paris

Elegant, peaceful and perfectly situated on the Place de la Madeleine, the ambiance of this cafe is not to be missed. 

Their croissants are world renowned, and unlike most things backed by this kind of hype, they actually live up to the golden standard. The cafe makes great coffee too, though you’ll kick yourself for leaving without tasting their equally as famed hot chocolate. 

Café Pouchkine in Paris – by Café Pouchkine – Uploaded by them

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Opening Hours: Wednesday to Sunday — 12pm to 8pm

ADDRESS: 16 Pl. de la Madeleine, 75008 Paris, France

Metro STATION: Madeleine 

2. Le Grenier à Pain Abbesses in Paris

This spot is not as well known, and is situated on the Montmartre hilltop in the 18th arrondissement. For one euro and ten cents you can enjoy one of the butteriest, flakiest croissants this side of the Seine. 

Worth mentioning as well is their brioche bun, which personally I feel is unlike anything else in the city. 

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Opening Hours: Thursday to Monday — 7am to 8pm

ADDRESS: 38 Rue des Abbesses, 75018 Paris, France

Metro STATION: Abbesses

3. Laurent Duchêne in Paris

Arguably the number one croissant maker in the world, a pastry by Laurent Duchêne is a once in a lifetime experience. 

Situated in the Butte aux Cailles neighborhood, people queue for hours to get their hands on one of these freshly baked dreams. My advice? Get in line!

Laurent Duchêne in Paris – by Laurent Duchêne – Uploaded by them

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Opening Hours: Monday to Saturday — 7:30am to 8pm

ADDRESS: 2 Rue Wurtz, 75013 Paris, France

Metro STATION: Corvisart

4. Stohrer in Paris

While I love a buttery croissant as much as the next person, I’m much more of a sucker for a perfectly made almond croissant, filled with waxy marzipan and almost flaked. 

Stohrer happens to make the best almond croissants in town, and I’m not the only person who feels this way. I should also mention this is the oldest patisserie in all of Paris — worth a visit simply for this reason!

Stohrer in Paris – by Stohrer – Uploaded by them

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Opening Hours: Monday to Sunday — 8am to 8:30pm

ADDRESS: 51 Rue Montorgueil, 75002 Paris, France

Metro STATION: Étienne Marcel

5. Pain Pain in Paris

Another fantastic bakery in the 18th arrondissement, Pain Pain has a long line of devoted customers who refuse to eat croissants anywhere else. 

Why? Well, for starters, they’re fantastic. There is magic happening in this kitchen each morning, and everyone wants a piece of it. Aside from this, their breads, tarts and fresh baguettes are enough to fuel you through your day. What more do you need?

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Opening Hours: Tuesday to Sunday — 7am to 8pm

ADDRESS: 88 Rue des Martyrs, 75018 Paris, France

Metro STATION: Abbesses

6. VG Pâtisserie – Pâtisserie Végétale in Paris

This wouldn’t be a worthy list if I didn’t include at least one plant based alternative for those who opt not to eat animal products. Good thing Paris has this covered, and the VG Patisserie is a force to be reckoned with. 

You can’t actually tell the difference between these vegan croissants and the rest of the croissants on this list. It’s truly astounding just how buttery, flaky and creamy they’ve managed to make their pastries without any byproducts at all. 

Pâtisserie Végétale in Paris – by Pâtisserie Végétale – Uploaded by them

Paris for Vegans

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Opening Hours: Tuesday to Sunday — 9am to 7pm

ADDRESS: 123 Bd Voltaire, 75011 Paris, France

Metro STATION: Charonne

7. Cyril Lignac in Paris

Cyril Lignac has a series of patisseries sprawled across Paris, all thanks to his genius mind and the picture perfect croissants he’s brought to the world. 

The crisp outer shell is surprising, when the interior completely melts in your mouth. 

10 Best Patisseries in Paris

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Opening Hours: Daily

ADDRESS: Various

Metro STATION: Various

8. BO & MIE in Paris

Any morning at Bo and Mie is a morning well spent. The croissants are chart toppers, yes indeed, but everything else on their baked goods list is reason to come back again… and again… and again… 

BO & MIE in Paris – by BO & MIE – Uploaded by them

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Opening Hours: Monday to Sunday — 7:30am to 8pm

ADDRESS: 18 Rue de Turbigo, 75002 Paris, France

Metro STATION: Étienne Marcel

9. Tartine & Co Louvre in Paris

Finding a great croissant near the Louvre Museum isn’t difficult, but it can be overwhelming. As a standard, I tend to stick to Tartine and Co, as their quality remains unmatched and service is significantly better than other spots in this tourist trap of a neighborhood. 

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Opening Hours: Monday to Saturday — 6:45am to 8pm

ADDRESS: 6 Rue Jean-Jacques Rousseau, 75001 Paris, France

Metro STATION: Louvre

10. Maison Pichard in Paris

Traditional, memorable and in business for over 20 years, Maison Pichard is known for being one of the top spots for croissants in Paris. 

The secret to the recipe lies in the genius mind of Frédéric Pichard, who revolutionized the use of milk flour as we know it. 10/10!

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Opening Hours: Wednesday to Sunday — 7pm to 8am

ADDRESS: 88 Rue Cambronne, 75015 Paris, France

Metro STATION: Volontaires