Buttery perfection, croissants are an artform in themselves. Layers of butter and dough are painstakingly put together, rolled and baked every morning, making the perfect heart-warming treat to savour with your breakfast. Thousands of miles away from Paris, Vietnam’s croissant game is still strong. Here are the croissants everybody’s crushing on.
Midnight Bakes
Coming in all shapes, colours and sizes, each and every one of the creations at Midnight Bakes is a showstopper. Try the Avocado Bomb, filled to the brim with avocado cream, or for something savoury, like the Puff German Sausage. Operating online, you can order your croissants fresh from their Instagram, @midnight__bakes, and have them delivered every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.
195-197 De Tham, Pham Ngu Lao Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
Cafe Tartine
Specialising in sourdough croissants, Cafe Tartine’s croissants are a special delight. Buttery, golden brown and flaky, these go down a treat. With locations all over Ho Chi Minh City, it’s not difficult to get your fix.
215 Ly Tu Trong, Ben Thanh Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
Annam Gourmet
Serving up the most sumptuous croissants, Annam Gourmet’s bakery is renowned for their freshly baked offerings, baked twice a day. Come at eight o’ clock in the morning, or around four in the afternoon, and their warm pastries will blow you away, all while making you come back for more.
16-18 Hai Ba Trung, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
Little Croissant Bakery & Coffee
Baking the croissants of your dreams, Little Croissant Bakery is a must-visit. Experts at their craft, these pastries come in the coolest shapes and sizes and look oh so enticing. These croissants are not to be missed.
104 Le Van Duyet, Binh Thanh District, Ho Chi Minh City
De Beurre
Catering to the capital city, De Beurre Bakery in Hanoi is the premier croissant destination in the area. Beautifully decorated, these croissants almost look too good to eat. Try the Japanese Matcha croissant, and be wowed by its delectable flavour.
1 Phan Boi Chau, Cua Nam, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi