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The 18 Flakiest, Most Buttery Croissants in Los Angeles

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by Eater Staff Oct 25, 2016, 11:00am PDT

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by Eater Staff Oct 25, 2016, 11:00am PDT

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Is there a more telling sign of a great bakery than a perfect croissant? The iconic viennoiserie is no easy feat to produce — it takes the deft hand of a skilled baker to laminate the dough with enough finesse and, well, butter, to wind up with the impossibly flaky dough.

Stuffed with ham and gruyère, decadent chocolate, or left plain, there is no better way to start your day then with the French pastry. Bakeries around Los Angeles are satisfying the demand for the beloved treat with exceptional takes on the classic. There are the traditionalists like Bouchon and Bread Lounge that let the buttery pastries speak for themselves. But there are also the new wave of croissant bakers, stuffing the puff pastry-style dough with things like baklava filling or creating the hybrid croissant-muffin concoction, the Instagram-hyped cruffin.

No matter what you're looking for, we got the croissant for you. Here now, the 18 best croissants in Los Angeles, presented in alphabetical order.

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Amandine Patisserie Cafe

Tucking into a sidewalk table at Amandine on Wilshire in West LA is practically a right of passage for anyone looking to feast on French pastries in Los Angeles. Their menu section dedicated to croissants is a particular highlight, with options for plain, chocolate, almond, and a decadent strawberry Nutella.

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12225 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025

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Bottega Louie

French pastry fans and high-minded tourists continue to flock to gorgeous Downtown temple Bottega Louie for their macarons and other favorites, but don’t sleep on the big, bustling restaurant’s strong flaky croissant.

700 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90017

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Bouchon Bakery

Thomas Keller's going to make sure that his bakery produces tip-top croissants, and this tiny Beverly Hills outlet is no exception. The best ones here might be the chocolate croissants, which sport a rich chocolate filling that would serve as a hefty dessert on its own.

235 N Canon Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90210

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Bread Lounge

You know the name from their prodigious wholesale following at coffee shops across the city, but Bread Lounge also operates a strong Arts District cafe space themselves, filled with those same delicate croissants you’ve been enjoying all over the city.

700 S Santa Fe Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90021

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Chaumont Café and Bakery

A prime local favorite, Chaumont Bakery works in the French pastry tradition while offering a bright, beautiful Beverly Hills space. The flaky croissants are always top sellers, and for very good reason.

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143 S Beverly Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90212

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Euro Pane Bakery

You're going to want to get to Euro Pane early if you hope to snag one of the Pasadena bakery's croissants that are rolled in cinnamon sugar to make them a little extra decadent.

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345 E Colorado Blvd #101, Pasadena, CA 91101

Farmshop

This beloved restaurant and bakery operation is the go-to for Brentwood locals to get their morning pastry fix.

225 26th St, Santa Monica, CA 90402

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Gjusta

It seems Gjusta can do no wrong, with just about everything coming out of the pastry case being wildly delicious. The baklava croissant is no different, and makes you wonder why the brilliant mash up isn't more prolific around town.

320 Sunset Ave, Venice, CA 90291

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Ledlow

Josef Centeno has developed his own style of croissants, which adhere to the incredibly buttery and flakey variety. The only qualm might be that they're almost too rich, but that's splitting hairs. If they're available, try the croissant cinnamon bun mashup, encrusted with sugar.

400 S Main St, Los Angeles, CA 90013

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Love Birds Cafe & Bakery

Longtime Pasadena favorite Lovebirds is known for their all-day breakfast vibes, delicate lunchtime sandwiches, and stellar croissants. Stop in for a selection of straight-up croissants, or the even more popular breakfast sandwich options.

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750 Raymond Ave, Pasadena, CA

Milo and Olive

The pastry case at Milo & Olive is truly a sight to be seen. With a veritable crew of talented bakers laminating croissant and kouign amann dough daily, its no wonder these flaky pastries sell so quickly.

2723 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90403

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Mr. Holmes Bakehouse

Though they don't tend to have as long a shelf life, Mr. Holmes excels with some of their savory and sweet croissant creations, such as the strawberry jalapeno bearclaw or the ham & cheese croissant, stuffed with an addictive blend of smoky ham and sharp cheese. Oh, and if you want that famous cruffin (croissant muffin), you'll have to get there shortly after 9 a.m. as they sell out virtually every day.

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111 South Avenue 59, Los Angeles, CA 90042

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Pitchoun

This family-owned bakery offers baked goods made in the traditional French style. Co-owner Frederic Soulies dips his daily wares in housemade syrup, fills them with almond paste, and tops it off with almond slivers for the nutty croissant of your dreams.

545 S Olive St, Los Angeles, CA 90013

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Proof Bakery

Possibly the single best croissant in Los Angeles, pastry chef and owner Na Young Ma is a perfectionist when it comes to sheet pastry. The best part of her croissant? The incredibly flaky texture that stays that way until the end of the day, plus the buttery finish.

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3156 Glendale Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90039

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République

Margarita Manzke turns every pastry she touches into gold, a fact made abundantly clear with Republique’s irrepressible croissants. There’s a reason half the city lines up on weekends for a taste of her handiwork.

624 S LA Brea Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036

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Röckenwagner Bakery

Ask many of your favorite restaurants where they get their bread, and chances are high that they say Rockenwager. It's no wonder, as this European-style wholesale and retail operation with an outlet right on Abbot Kinney has exceptionally flaky croissants in sweet and savory varieties.

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1121 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice, CA 90291

Visit Website

Superba Food + Bread

With pastry star Carlos Enriquez now firmly entrenched in the bread and pastry world at Superba, the finished product has been better than ever. They’re even increasing their strong wholesale side, which means you can get Enriquez’s fantastic croissants at several Westside locations and more than a few coffee shops in the city.

1900 Lincoln Blvd, Venice, CA 90291

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Sweet Butter Kitchen

Sherman Oaks star Sweet Butter Kitchen is as charming as they come, with leveling ceilings and an almond croissant that is the absolute star of the Valley.

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13824 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423

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Amandine Patisserie Cafe

12225 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025

Tucking into a sidewalk table at Amandine on Wilshire in West LA is practically a right of passage for anyone looking to feast on French pastries in Los Angeles. Their menu section dedicated to croissants is a particular highlight, with options for plain, chocolate, almond, and a decadent strawberry Nutella.

Open in Google Maps

12225 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025

Visit Website

Bottega Louie

700 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90017

French pastry fans and high-minded tourists continue to flock to gorgeous Downtown temple Bottega Louie for their macarons and other favorites, but don’t sleep on the big, bustling restaurant’s strong flaky croissant.

700 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90017

Visit Website

Bouchon Bakery

235 N Canon Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90210

Thomas Keller's going to make sure that his bakery produces tip-top croissants, and this tiny Beverly Hills outlet is no exception. The best ones here might be the chocolate croissants, which sport a rich chocolate filling that would serve as a hefty dessert on its own.

235 N Canon Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90210

Visit Website

Bread Lounge

700 S Santa Fe Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90021

You know the name from their prodigious wholesale following at coffee shops across the city, but Bread Lounge also operates a strong Arts District cafe space themselves, filled with those same delicate croissants you’ve been enjoying all over the city.

700 S Santa Fe Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90021

Visit Website

Chaumont Café and Bakery

143 S Beverly Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90212

A prime local favorite, Chaumont Bakery works in the French pastry tradition while offering a bright, beautiful Beverly Hills space. The flaky croissants are always top sellers, and for very good reason.

Open in Google Maps

143 S Beverly Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90212

Visit Website

Euro Pane Bakery

345 E Colorado Blvd #101, Pasadena, CA 91101

You're going to want to get to Euro Pane early if you hope to snag one of the Pasadena bakery's croissants that are rolled in cinnamon sugar to make them a little extra decadent.

Open in Google Maps

345 E Colorado Blvd #101, Pasadena, CA 91101

Farmshop

225 26th St, Santa Monica, CA 90402

This beloved restaurant and bakery operation is the go-to for Brentwood locals to get their morning pastry fix.

225 26th St, Santa Monica, CA 90402

Visit Website

Gjusta

320 Sunset Ave, Venice, CA 90291

It seems Gjusta can do no wrong, with just about everything coming out of the pastry case being wildly delicious. The baklava croissant is no different, and makes you wonder why the brilliant mash up isn't more prolific around town.

320 Sunset Ave, Venice, CA 90291

Visit Website

Ledlow

400 S Main St, Los Angeles, CA 90013

Josef Centeno has developed his own style of croissants, which adhere to the incredibly buttery and flakey variety. The only qualm might be that they're almost too rich, but that's splitting hairs. If they're available, try the croissant cinnamon bun mashup, encrusted with sugar.

400 S Main St, Los Angeles, CA 90013

Visit Website

Love Birds Cafe & Bakery

750 Raymond Ave, Pasadena, CA

Longtime Pasadena favorite Lovebirds is known for their all-day breakfast vibes, delicate lunchtime sandwiches, and stellar croissants. Stop in for a selection of straight-up croissants, or the even more popular breakfast sandwich options.

Open in Google Maps

750 Raymond Ave, Pasadena, CA

Milo and Olive

2723 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90403

The pastry case at Milo & Olive is truly a sight to be seen. With a veritable crew of talented bakers laminating croissant and kouign amann dough daily, its no wonder these flaky pastries sell so quickly.

2723 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90403

Visit Website

Mr. Holmes Bakehouse

111 South Avenue 59, Los Angeles, CA 90042

Though they don't tend to have as long a shelf life, Mr. Holmes excels with some of their savory and sweet croissant creations, such as the strawberry jalapeno bearclaw or the ham & cheese croissant, stuffed with an addictive blend of smoky ham and sharp cheese. Oh, and if you want that famous cruffin (croissant muffin), you'll have to get there shortly after 9 a.m. as they sell out virtually every day.

Open in Google Maps

111 South Avenue 59, Los Angeles, CA 90042

Visit Website

Pitchoun

545 S Olive St, Los Angeles, CA 90013

This family-owned bakery offers baked goods made in the traditional French style. Co-owner Frederic Soulies dips his daily wares in housemade syrup, fills them with almond paste, and tops it off with almond slivers for the nutty croissant of your dreams.

545 S Olive St, Los Angeles, CA 90013

Visit Website

Proof Bakery

3156 Glendale Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90039

Possibly the single best croissant in Los Angeles, pastry chef and owner Na Young Ma is a perfectionist when it comes to sheet pastry. The best part of her croissant? The incredibly flaky texture that stays that way until the end of the day, plus the buttery finish.

Open in Google Maps

3156 Glendale Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90039

Visit Website

République

624 S LA Brea Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036

Margarita Manzke turns every pastry she touches into gold, a fact made abundantly clear with Republique’s irrepressible croissants. There’s a reason half the city lines up on weekends for a taste of her handiwork.

624 S LA Brea Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036

Visit Website

Related Maps

Röckenwagner Bakery

1121 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice, CA 90291

Ask many of your favorite restaurants where they get their bread, and chances are high that they say Rockenwager. It's no wonder, as this European-style wholesale and retail operation with an outlet right on Abbot Kinney has exceptionally flaky croissants in sweet and savory varieties.

Open in Google Maps

1121 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice, CA 90291

Visit Website

Superba Food + Bread

1900 Lincoln Blvd, Venice, CA 90291

With pastry star Carlos Enriquez now firmly entrenched in the bread and pastry world at Superba, the finished product has been better than ever. They’re even increasing their strong wholesale side, which means you can get Enriquez’s fantastic croissants at several Westside locations and more than a few coffee shops in the city.

1900 Lincoln Blvd, Venice, CA 90291

Visit Website

Sweet Butter Kitchen

13824 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423

Sherman Oaks star Sweet Butter Kitchen is as charming as they come, with leveling ceilings and an almond croissant that is the absolute star of the Valley.

Open in Google Maps

13824 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423

Visit Website

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