Best croissants and pastries in Singapore
Picture this: it’s the weekend and you’re sinking your teeth into a warm, flaky croissant, paired with a freshly brewed latte from your favourite cafe. It can’t get any better than this! Quintessentially French, the buttery pastry has made its way to our shores and become one of the hottest trends in the foodie scene━for good reason. Today we’re blessed with an amazing array of options, from the classic French butter croissant to localised flavours and modern variations. Visit one of these 15 cafes and bakeries for some of the best croissants in Singapore!
1. Tiong Bahru Bakery
Possibly one of the first purveyors of French croissants in Singapore, Tiong Bahru Bakery has become a household name since opening in 2012. There are multiple outlets across the island, and the croissants here are handmade only with the best ingredients━French flour and French butter━for a rich flavour and impeccable texture.
The plain Croissant ($4.20) is flavoursome enough, but if you want something more special, try the Green Tea Croissant ($6.50), which comprises an indulgent matcha almond filling.
Other must-tries are the signature Kouign Amann ($5.90), a crisp, butter-laden pastry glazed with caramelised sugar, and the Pain Au Chocolat ($4.50), which uses dark chocolate from France.
Website | Full list of outlets
Tiong Bahru Bakery is not a halal-certified eatery.
2. Petit Pain
This Joo Chiat gem has made a name for itself in the East-side foodie scene. On the menu, you’ll find a range of artisanal bread and pastries that are baked in small batches from scratch without artificial flavourings or preservatives. FYI: Petit Pain recently reopened their doors at a new location after a short period of closure in 2024.
Although the revamped menu and prices have not started floating around yet, you can probably expect their famed Classic Croissant (price TBD), which uses carefully sourced French fermented butter for a unique tang and aroma. Other flaky pastry options from their previous joint include the Pain Au Chocolat (price TBD) and Apple Danish (price TBD).
Read our Petit Pain review!
Address: 17 Joo Chiat Place, Singapore 427747
Opening hours: Fri-Sun 10:30am to 2:30pm
Website
Petit Pain is not a halal-certified eatery.
3. Keong Saik Bakery
For a more alternative take on croissants, visit Keong Saik Bakery. Other than their burnt cheesecakes, the homegrown bakery is also popular for their unique croissant creations like the Orh Nee Croissant Cube ($6++), which features house-made yam paste and yam chunks encased within a flaky cube of buttery layers. The Croissant Cube is also available in savoury flavours like Mentaiko Cheese ($6.40++) and Truffle Potato ($7++).
Don’t forget to try their signature cruffins and viennoiseries like French Butter Croissant (price TBD). The bakery is open for walk-in takeaway purchases and online orders. They have two outlets, one at Bendemeer Road and another at Jalan Merah.
Check out our Keong Saik Bakery review!
Bendemeer Road
Address: 33 Keong Saik Road, Singapore 089140
Opening hours: Daily 8am-7pm
Jalan Merah
44 Jalan Merah Saga, #01-42, Singapore 278116
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 7:30am to 5:30pm, Sat 8am to 6pm, Sun 8am to 6:30pm
Website
Keong Saik Bakery is not a halal-certified eatery.
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4. Bakery Brera
Tucked in the Farrer Road estate, Bakery Brera offers freshly baked artisan bread like sourdough, along with a yummy range of cakes and pastries. Must-tries include their IG-famous cruffins in flavours such as Lemon Curd ($5+) and Ferrero Rocher ($5+).
If you love Danish pastries, you’ll be delighted with sweet flavour options like the Pear Danish ($5.80), as well as savoury picks like the Ham Cheese Onion Danish ($4.50+). Other popular pastries include the Croissant ($3.80+) and Pain Au Chocolat ($5+).
Fun fact: this bakery is also known for using their social media platforms to do good. In June 2021, they organised a fundraiser for a family with two children diagnosed with a rare genetic disease. More reason to support them!
Order online, and then read our Bakery Brera review!
Address: 8 Empress Road, #01-05, Empress Mall, Singapore 260008
Tel: 6492 5428
Opening hours: Sun-Tue 7:30am to 4pm, Wed-Sat 7:30am to 5pm
Website
Bakery Brera is not a halal-certified eatery.
5. The Headless Baker
Homegrown bakery The Headless Baker has two locations in Singapore: Ghim Moh and The Star Vista. The former focuses on affordable tea cakes, scones, and cookies, while the latter places the spotlight on French pastries like Almond Croissant ($4.50) and Kouign Amann ($4.50).
Other than fresh viennoiseries, another well-loved item on their menu is the Canelé ($3), which is a rum and vanilla-flavoured French pastry with a caramelised crust and custard-like interior.
Check out our The Headless Baker review!
Star Vista
Address: 1 Vista Exchange Green, #01-14/15, The Star Vista, Singapore 138617
Opening hours: Tue-Fri 10:30am to 5:30pm, Sat 10am to 6pm, Sun 8am to 6pm
Ghim Moh
Address: 20 Ghim Moh Road, #01-64, 20 Ghim Moh Road Market & Food Centre, Singapore 270020
Opening hours: Tue-Sun 8am to 2pm
Website
The Headless Baker is not a halal-certified eatery.
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6. Mother Dough Bakery
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Popular for their generously sized Almond Croissants ($7), Danish pastries, and rustic bread, Mother Dough Bakery uses a sourdough culture all the way from New York. Everything is baked fresh daily with artisanal techniques, using flour sourced from environmentally conscious grain millers.
Keep your eyes peeled on their Instagram page; they regularly post alluring videos of what’s available in-store, so you can get a sneak peek before heading down! Items on the menu are launched on a rotating basis, and pre-orders are encouraged as they tend to sell like hotcakes.
Address: 3 Jalan Kledek, Singapore 199259
Opening hours: Tue-Sun 10am to 5pm
Website
Mother Dough Bakery is a Muslim-owned eatery.
7. Brotherbird
Known for their innovative flavour combinations, Brotherbird is a croissant powerhouse has three locations: North Bridge Road, Raffles Place, and Tampines One.
The lineup changes from month to month, so you can consider ordering their monthly box, which is usually priced around $31 depending on the flavours included. Each box gets you six croissants, with both sweet and savoury options like the Mentaiko Prawn, Earl Grey Milk Chocolate, and Lemon Meringue. They also have a variety of mochi donuts!
Off-the-shelf croissants are also available for walk-ins but do arrive early as they tend to sell out fast. For more updates, head to their Instagram page.
Check out our Brotherbird Milk & Croissants review!
Website | Full list of locations
Brotherbird is not a halal-certified eatery.
8. Nassim Hill Bakery Bistro Bar
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A trip to Nassim Hill is incomplete without popping by their bakery section, where you’ll find freshly baked treats like their IG-famous Brioche Donut ($3.50). The bakery also offers a decent selection of viennoiseries including the Almond Croissant ($4.50): a delicious, messy masterpiece of rich, buttery pastry stuffed with a delicious almond filling.
Don’t forget to take home a loaf or two; the Rustic Sourdough ($13) is best served with a generous slathering of La Beurre Bordier Butter (from $7.50) paired with copious amounts of house-made Kaya Spread ($5), both of which can also be ordered online.
Address: 56 Tanglin Road, #01-03, Singapore Post Tanglin Branch, Singapore 247964
Opening hours: Tue-Sun 8am to 10pm
Tel: 9099 6475
Website
Nassim Hill Bakery Bistro is not a halal-certified eatery.
9. Merci Marcel
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Fresh, quality French bakes don’t have to burn a hole in your wallet. Merci Marcel offers a small selection of affordable French pastries in a chic yet relaxed ambience. The bakes are made with 100% French butter, and must-tries are the Croissant ($4) and Pain Au Chocolat ($4).
If you’re visiting with friends, get the Bakery Assortment For Sharing ($25), a carb lover’s dream come true that includes a spread of pastries, sourdough, and baguette.
Don’t forget to check out their dine-in menu, too. Step up your brunch game with the Ravioles De Royans (from $21)━French dumpling pasta filled with Tête de Moine cheese━or a Mix of 5 Cheeses Platter ($36) to share.
Website | Full list of locations
Merci Marcel is not a halal-certified eatery.
10. Woodlands Sourdough
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Possibly one of the most well-known bakeries in the Central area is Woodlands Sourdough, and this is not a bold claim considering that all of their bakes often sell out within the first two hours of opening! As the bakery’s name suggests, their bakes are made from sourdough.
One of their signature items is their Sourdough Butter Croissant ($4) said to be crispy, buttery, and flaky, with an added subtle tang from the sourdough. They also switch it up with a variety of other interesting croissant flavours from time to time, such as the Peanut Butter & Jelly Sourdough Croissant ($6) and the Everything Sourdough Croissant with Cream Cheese and Herb Oil ($5.50).
Address: 183 Upper Thomson Road, #01-03, 183 Longhaus, Singapore 574332
Opening hours: Thurs-Sun 8.30am to 4pm
Website
Woodlands Sourdough is a Muslim-owned eatery.
11. Micro Bakery Kitchen
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Micro Bakery Kitchen first started out as a humble bakery shop in Serene Centre, but the brand has now expanded to two more outlets at Katong and Tiong Bahru. The bakery specialises in freshly-baked bread, sourdough and pastries that pair wonderfully with their range of coffees.
Other than a good old croissant, there’s also a one-of-a-kind Pretzel Croissant (price TBD) which mimics the shape of a twisted pretzel. The multiple folds give the pastry an additional layer of crunch, and is raved about as a harmonious combination of sweet and salty. They also offer a rotational selection of bakes depending on the season such as the Pastrami Cheese Croissant (price TBD) available during Christmas time!
Website | Full list of locations
Micro Bakery Kitchen is not a halal-certified eatery.
12. Hazukido
Offering something different from your usual French croissant, Taiwanese chain Hazukido specialises in Japanese-style croissants. If you’re wondering what sets this seemingly regular croissant-looking pastry apart from their French counterpart, they use a special type of Japanese flour and bake in small batches in adherence with Japanese cooking principles!
Some of our top picks from our visit to their outlet at Takashimaya Orchard include the Premium Durian Custard ($7.80), and Taro & Pudding ($6.50). The former is made with fragrant and creamy D24 durian flesh, while the latter consists of sweet taro swirls with a slither of pudding atop.
Read our Hazukido feature.
Address: 391 Orchard Road, Takashimaya Shopping Centre, B1-29 Ngee Ann City, Singapore 238872
Opening hours: Daily 10am to 9:30pm
Tel: 8875 1212
Website
Hazukido is not a halal-certified eatery.
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13. La Levain
La Levain is a croissant house armed with innovative croissant creations—smashed croissants and cruffins, onigiri croissants that went viral in Korea, and the lovechild of cookies and croissants: crookies. In fact, they have a whopping 50 different types of pastries on their menu. They’re also run by the same people behind Keong Saik Bakery, another contender on this list!
Speaking of their Onigiri Croissants ($7.20), they are triangular croissants with a thin strip of seaweed slapped across its exterior, made to replicate an actual onigiri. They come in savoury flavours such as Mentaiko Cheese and Scallion Sour Cream, and sweet flavours such as Taro Orh Nee and Sicilian Pistachio. But if you want to stick with the classics, they do a great French Butter Croissant ($3.80).
Check out our La Levain feature.
Address: 23 Hamilton Road, Freeflow Productions, Singapore 209193
Opening hours: Tue, Thurs-Sun 8am to 6pm, Wed 8am to 4:30pm
Tel: 9822 3924
Website
La Levain is not a halal-certified eatery.
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14. Lean & Rich
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Lean and rich are antonyms meant to represent the two categories of bakes at Lean & Rich Bakery in UE Square. Lean bakes are made with simple ingredients such as flour, water, yeast, and salt, while Rich bakes have the addition of sugar, eggs, and butter.
In the Rich category, you can expect a remarkable Plain Croissant ($4.80), which has received widespread praise. Otherwise, they also do variations with Ham & Cheese ($7.50), Vanilla ($7), and Seed Cinnamon ($6.50), all of which are equally delicious.
Address: 81 Clemenceau Avenue, #01-14, UE Square, Singapore 239917
Opening hours: Tue-Fri 8:30am to 6pm, Sat-Sun 8:30am to 6:30pm
Tel: 9662 9171
Website
Lean & Rich Bakery is not a halal-certified eatery.
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15. Alice Boulangerie
Gone are the days when plain-looking golden brown croissants reign superior. Famous for their bi-colour croissants which sport colourful stripes on them, Alice Boulangerie is a bakery located in Tanjong Pagar.
Our favourite of the bunch was their Pistachio Chocolate Croissant ($7.50++) which is filled with pistachio-chocolate cream and half dipped in chocolate! Other crowd-favourites include the Lemon Croissant and Lychee Raspberry Croissant.
Read our Alice Boulangerie review.
Address: 12 Gopeng Street, #01-05/11 Icon Village, Singapore 078877
Opening hours: Mon-Sat 8am to 10pm, Sun 8am to 6pm
Tel: 8874 3300
Website
Alice Boulangerie is not a halal-certified eatery.
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Where to get croissants in Singapore
From classic butter croissants to contemporary versions with unique fillings like truffle, there’s an endless variety of pastries and croissants in Singapore to choose from.
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