We love our bread, we love our butter, but most of all, we love croissants!
Flaky, buttery, and delicately layered. A well-made croissant can automatically jumpstart the day in the right direction and even turn a bad one into a spectacular one.
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A good croissant should tick all the boxes: buttery, flaky, perfect with a cup of coffee, and have you feeling like Emily in Paris. And we found just the best croissants in the Metro that do just that and will transport you to the streets of the Parisian. Oui oui croissant!
Butterboy Bakehouse
For a small price of 59, you can already get top-notch quality croissants from Butterboy Bakehouse. And though a classic butter croissant is probably enough to get your fix if you’re feeling a bit more adventurous and want to try something new out, opt for their special croissants and savory croissants which include unique flavors such as Caldereta Croissant. They also have limited edition flavors you need to watch out for.
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81 Basa Street 1105 Quezon City
Eric Kayser
Eric Kayser is a French artisan boulangerie serving freshly baked loaves of bread using top-quality ingredients including their secret ingredient, natural liquid leaven, which is what sets them apart from other local bakeries.
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Kiji Bakehouse
Take a walk through 26th Street and you’ll see a small bakehouse, popping in a vibrant yellow, beckoning you to come in–that’s Kiji Bakehouse. Their pastry offerings are made to perfection and are more often than not too pretty to eat, but trust us you won’t be able to stop thinking about it!
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26th St, Cor 7th Ave, Taguig, 1630 Metro Manila
Baker J
Indeed, life is full at Baker J—embodied by their motto, which encapsulates the dining experience across three of their charming restaurants. They take pride in their expertise in delivering high-quality French cuisine, ranging from freshly baked bread, viennoiseries, pastries, and delectable desserts to an array of well-crafted main course meals by French Chef Nicolas Pasdeloup. They even have a giant croissant you can share with your friends (or not!)
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28 Derby Bakery
28 Derby Bakery serves a wide array of baked goodies such as artisanal bread and sweet treats like chocolate chip cookies. They initially started as a home-based humble bakery of sourdough bread to neighbors and family, then slowly made their way into restaurants and cafes like Yardstick Coffee. Throughout that journey, they’ve added staples to their menu including bagels, croissants, and loaves.
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28 Derby st., White Plains 1110 Quezon City
Masa Madre Bakehouse
Masa Madre Bakehouse is a home-based online bakery in Caloocan run by award-winning pastry chef Kris Edison Tan. They’re best known for making premium quality laminated bread and pastries including croissants.
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215 P. Sevilla St, Gracepark West Caloocan City
The Daily Knead
The Daily Knead has got rap as one of the best artisanal bakeries in Manila that makes quality hand-baked goods from loaves of bread to pastries, and cakes that are made with only wholesome ingredients. They don’t just make classic plain French croissants, they also have sweet and savory fare options such as Calamansi Caramel and Truffle Three Cheese.
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(0917) 830 2966
PAUL
Paul is a French chain of bakery/cafe restaurants established in 1889 in the city of Croix, in Northern France, by Charlemagne Mayot. And when it comes to luxurious pastries and treats, they are one of the go-tos.
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Panaderya Toyo
Panaderya Toyo is the bakery extension of Toyo Eatery, a well-known modern Filipino restaurant that’s considered to be a hidden gem of Makati. They have Filipino classics like Bicho-Bicho and Pan de Coco and other bread and pastries such as croissants.
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The Alley at Karrivin, Karrivin Plaza, 2316 Chino Roces Ave, Makati
Bungalow Cafe
People will travel long and far to visit Bungalow Cafe. It’s easy to see why when not only are they “Instagrammable” but they also serve homemade bread, all-day breakfast, pasta made from scratch, and delicious entrees as well as the most scrumptious desserts and pastries easily making them one of the best hangout spots in Molito.
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Molito Lifestyle Center, Madrigal Ave, Alabang, Muntinlupa
(02) 8282-4546
Croissant Lady
If an ensaymada and a croissant had a baby, you’ll get Croissant Lady’s Croissaymada. It’s a cross between two well-loved pastries from Europe that give you the best of both worlds. It’s one of the standout items on their menu. But the best thing about the Croissant Lady is that you can get their offerings in frozen packs to satisfy your cravings any time of the day or month.
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(0969) 092 7233
The Tattooed Baker
The PYC Group, most known for One World Kitchen and Cafe Fleur, has launched the newest concept featuring Chef John Lees, The Tattooed Baker himself. Here, you can get brunch meals, coffee, as well as freshly baked bread and pastries like croissants.
Good Pastry Cafe
Good Pastry Cafe lives up to its name by offering good pastries of all kinds. From egg tarts, cheesecakes, and croissants, you’ll definitely find something here for everyone. They also don’t fall short of offering freshly made meals for a casual dinner or lunch!
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Connecticut St, Fox Square Bldg, Greenhills, San Juan
(0966) 655 7494
BONUS!
If you find yourself scouring for croissants outside the metro, visit…
IJO Bakery
Lipa’s best-kept secret is Michelin-trained pastry chef Joaquin Katigbak‘s Ijo Bakery. They are known for their extremely buttery and flaky croissants and are also the go-to for artisanal bread.
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Big Ben Complex, Lipa, Batangas City
(0945) 729 5257Cover image is from @butterboyph
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