🥐 The Flakiest Croissants in Australia Right Now

For World Baking Day, let’s talk about something beautifully buttery: croissants. Australia might be far from Paris, but don’t be fooled—its croissant game is flaky, golden, and wildly competitive. From science-lab perfectionists to cozy corner bakeries, here are six must-visit spots serving up the flakiest pastries in the country.

💡 Quick Tip: The best time to snag a fresh croissant? Before 10 a.m.—that’s when they’re still warm from the oven, not yet ravaged by the brunch crowd.

🇦🇺 Lune Croissanterie (Melbourne & Brisbane)

Croissants made in a lab

Must-Try: The classic butter croissant—crispy shell, cloudlike crumb, and a deep golden hue that screams precision.

Top Tip: Weekends get intense. Go early or try click-and-collect to dodge the line.

Don’t Miss: Their twice-baked almond croissant—it’s basically pastry engineering meets dessert.

Fun Fact: Lune operates in a temperature-controlled lab for peak lamination consistency.

🇦🇺 Baker Bleu (Melbourne & Sydney)

No-fuss, classic technique

Must-Try: Traditional butter croissant with top-shelf ingredients and no gimmicks.

Top Tip: They bake in small batches—go early for max selection.

Don’t Miss: Their pain au chocolat, folded just as precisely and loaded with Valrhona chocolate.

🍞 Bonus Bite: Baker Bleu also supplies to top-tier restaurants like Attica.

🇦🇺 Zelda Bakery (Melbourne)

Melbourne’s newest croissant MVP

Must-Try: Their classic croissant, which recently topped Good Food’s ranking for flavor and flake.

Top Tip: Don’t skip the salted caramel canelé while you’re there.

Don’t Miss: Daily specials often include limited-run flavors like pistachio or yuzu cream.

🎯 Did You Know? Zelda sells out fast—arrive early or prepare to queue.

🇦🇺 Goodwood Bakeshop (Sydney)

Sydney’s rising pastry star

Must-Try: Their buttery croissants with a slightly caramelized exterior.

Top Tip: Pair with one of their rich filter coffees—the bakery roasts in-house.

Don’t Miss: Kouign-amanns and fruit danishes if you want to explore their range.

🥐 Insider Tip: Good Food listed Goodwood in their recent best-of roundup

🇦🇺 Penny for Pound (Melbourne)

Pastry that walks the line between classic and fun

Must-Try: Croissants with tight lamination and just the right amount of pull.

Top Tip: This spot also nails fillings—look for lemon curd, matcha, or raspberry cream versions.

Don’t Miss: Grab a seat and order their toastie on house-made sourdough if you’re lingering.

🥄 Worth Knowing: Penny for Pound also sells frozen take-home pastries.

🇦🇺 Noisette Bakery (Melbourne)

A longtime favourite with French roots

Must-Try: Their traditional croissant—flaky, deeply golden, and buttery without being greasy.

Top Tip: Check their South Melbourne location for the full range of viennoiserie.

Don’t Miss: Their almond croissant, which leans more Parisian café than Aussie bakery.

🇫🇷 Fun Fact: Noisette was started by a French-born pastry chef and has stayed true to its roots.

✨ Bonus Croissant Tip:

A great croissant should be crisp, not crunchy. If it flakes too much like phyllo dough, it’s probably overbaked. Look for buttery shine, tight lamination, and a soft stretch when pulled apart.