Croissants, or ‘kwass-ohns’ are arguably one of our favourite pastries to choose from, so we are always keeping an eye out for the latest creations from croissant-dedicated shops around town. Here are our top picks for creative flavours, honeycomb interiors and crunchy pastry.
Big Grains
Big Grains is the brainchild of local baker Andrew Li and pâtisserie Jeffrey Li. It’s croissants cover a range of flavours from the classic croissant using A.O.P. butter ($24), to the limited edition Ferrero Rocher inspired croissant coated with a layer of chocolate hazelnuts ($38), they keep us on our toes. It’s most popular flavour however, is the limited edition matcha croissant ($35), which sells out within hours. Check out Big Gains Instagram for new flavour announcements.
Big Grains, multiple locations across Hong Kong
Hazukido
If you’re looking for the most dedicated croissant shop, then Hazukido is your next stop. You walk into any of it’s stores you will be greeted by trays and trays of delicious croissants, including creative flavours such as the spicy cod roe croissant ($52), honey apple croissant ($59) with chunks of fruit and even a taro and pudding croissant ($59). Croissants really are their pride and joy.
Hazukido, multiple locations across Hong Kong
Plumcot
If you’re looking for a hidden gem, then Plumcot needs to be added on your list. The boutique bakery is tucked away in the streets of Tai Hang with its products freshly baked on site each day. The strawberry croissant ($28) is one of its most popular items, with pink stripes running down the sides of the pastry it has become an Instagram sensation.
Plumcot, G/F, 10A Sun Chun Street, Tai Hang, 2573 6293
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Gontran Cherrier
Most people will have heard of this brand by now due to the massive queues you see outside of its store in K11 Musea store. Gontran Cherrier started its journey in Paris and was once dubbed as the world’s best croissant. It even made a Hong Kong-exclusive flavour which is always the first to sell out, the raspberry cloud croissant ($28). With a fluffy meringue piped on top of the croissant resembling a cloud, its best enjoyed fresh from the bakery.
Gontran Cherrier, Shop B205-B207, B2/F, K11 Musea, Victoria Dockside, 18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, 3468 2430
Urban Bakery
Urban Bakery is a local hip bakery/café that received its claim to fame with the introduction of its pineapple crust croissant ($30). The croissant is a perfect rendition of the local cha chaan teng snack (sliced pineapple bun with a slab of butter in between). It also serves other locally-inspired creations like the pork floss croissant ($22) and the salted egg yolk croissant ($23).
Urban Bakery, multiple locations across Hong Kong, 3565 4320
Bakehouse
Bakehouse is a household name of croissants in Hong Kong, its newly opened branch on Staunton Street has queues at all times of day. Created by the previous Four Seasons baker Gregoire Michaud, Bakehouse’s classic croissants are with the wait. Containing many layers each pastry has the perfect crunch and texture in every bite.
Bakehouse, G/F, 14 Tai Wong Street East, Wan Chai and G/F, Asiarich Court, 5 Staunton Street, Central
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Dang Wen Li by Dominique Ansel
Famous for their confections based on iconic Hong Kong items, Dang Weng Li by Dominique Ansel’s shop is a wonderland for dessert lovers. Don’t overlook the more simple pastries though, you can trust that they have nailed the flakey texture a perfect croissant needs. So much so that they have even incorporated the interior cross section of a croissant onto the roof of their shop. When you next go in to buy one of their dreamy delicacies, don’t forget to look up.
Dang Wen Li by Dominique Ansel, Shop OT G63A, G/F, Ocean Terminal, Harbour City, 3-27 Canton Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, 2613 8618
CR² by Cupping Room
Cupping Room’s newest location Mong Kok has an emphasis on pastries and baked goods. It’s new insta-famous ice cream croissant ($42) has caused quite the buzz over the past few months. While it is more in the dessert category than a full-on croissant, we think it still makes the cut.
CR² by Cupping Room, Kiosk 4, G/F, Grand Plaza, 639 Nathan Road, Mong Kok, 9186 3988
