Popular Taiwanese coissant brand Hazukido will be opening its first store in Singapore by August 2024 at the basement of Ngee Ann City.

Established in Taiwan, Hazukido offers a wide range of exciting flavoured Japanese-style croissants. They currently have outlets around the world including Hong Kong, Malaysia and Canada.

Singaporeans will be familiar with Hazukido as they have many outlets in Malaysia including Johor Bahru.

Photos credit: Hazukido Singapore

While Hazukido Singapore has yet to announce the prices of their croissants in Singapore, they have provided a sneak preview of some of the flavours of the croissants that they will be selling in Singapore.

• Honeycomb
• Custard
• Hazelnut Chocolate
• Lemon Icing
• Salted Egg Yolk
• Caramel Pudding
• Brown Sugar Mochi
• Durian
• Seaweed
• Truffle Crab

While we wait for the opening of Hazukido Singapore, you can check out our list of the best croissants in Singapore.

Known for their array of beautiful croissants, Brotherbird Bakehouse has opened its 4th outlet at Raffles City on 8 Sep 2023.

Brotherbird Bakehouse currently has three other outlets at CT Hub 2, CIMB Plaza and Hillion Mall.

Unlike the other locations, Brotherbird Bakehouse’s latest outlet at Raffles City will be a bake-on-site space where customers can get their popular croissants fresh out of the oven.

Some of their signature croissants include:

Original Croissant
Pain Au Chocolat
Earl Grey Milk Chocolate Croissant
Matcha Almond Twice-Baked
Rocher Croissant
Honey Seasalt Croissant

Read our guide to the best croissants in Singapore here.

Brotherbird Bakehouse
Raffles City Shopping Centre
252 North Bridge Rd, Singapore 179103
#B1-67
Daily: 11am – 9pm

Popular French bakery, The Lunar Rabbit Boulangerie is opening a new cafe in Tanjong Katong to serve the residents in the East of Singapore.

Known for its rich cultural heritage, diverse community, and a thriving food scene with popular food spots including Supernova, Little Rogue Coffee, Punggol Nasi Lemak, Tanjong Katong is a charming neighborhood on the eastern side of Singapore.

The Lunar Rabbit Boulangerie is the latest addition to the enclave and it is located at 350 Tanjong Katong Road, along the same stretch as Little Rogue Coffee. It will be soft opening to the public on 22 Jul 2023 at 11am.

Established at 16 Hamilton Road in May 2022, The Lunar Rabbit Boulangerie just celebrated her first anniversary not long ago.

Unlike their original location which is just a takeaway space, the new outlet in Tanjong Katong will be a full-fledged cafe with a capacity of 40 pax and it will be offering hot dishes, drinks, pastries and desserts.

Specialising in viennoiserie—the ‘bridge’ between pâtisserie and French bread—The Lunar Rabbit Boulangerie dishes out amazing bakes fresh from the oven every day.

The Lunar Rabbit Boulangerie’s Classic French Croissant is excellent. It is light and airy on the inside and crispy on the outside. Definitely one of the best croissants we’ve had in Singapore. We also love their Almond Croissant and Kouign-amann.

The Lunar, a crescent-shaped croissant, is The Lunar Rabbit Boulangerie’s iconic pastry and a must-try when you are here. Filled with Masarpone mousse and chocolate ganache made of Valrhona Manjari Dark 64% Cocoa, The Lunar tastes as good as it looks.

The little ones will definitely love the Bunny Madeline (S$5) which comes in the form of a cute bunny.

Salt bread is all the rage in Japan and South Korea right now and we are thrilled to see it here. Topped with truffle salt, the Lunar Rabbit Boulangerie’s rendition is as soft as it should be, and it comes with a generous helping of truffle paste and butter.

On to the hot dishes that you can find at The Lunar Rabbit Boulangerie. The Croissant with Turkey Ham and Scrambled Eggs (S$16.80) was disappointing as the scrambled eggs were overcooked, but we would definitely recommend the Croque Madame (S$13.80) which came with a cube pastry as the base for this dish.

The hot dishes include a regular hot drink.

An exclusive item to the new outlet, the Croissant Ice Cream is definitely one for the gram and perfect for the hot weather.

If you love cinnamon buns, you have to get your hands on these beauties.

The Lunar Rabbit Boulangerie
350 Tanjong Katong Road
Singapore 437116
Operational hours: 8.30am – 5pm

Buttery, flaky and absolutely delicious, a good croissant is a real treat. This classic French pastry is easily one of the most recognizable symbols of France.

There are many excellent artisan bakeries which offer really good croissants in Singapore. It’s really nice that we don’t have to simply dream about heading to Paris for some really good pastries and croissants when there are such amazing options available in Singapore.

Now, make some time to try out these places. We hope you find your new favourites!

ALICE BOULANGERIE

Conveniently located in the Tanjong Pagar, Alice Boulangerie is a space which we would consider to be relatively Nordic and minimalistic, with simple wooden and rattan furniture and classy pendant lamps. No frills about its decor, but most definitely cosy enough for some quiet me-time, a simple lunch meeting, a date and a wonderful spot to simply lay back and relax. With an impressive culinary and baking team, you are set for great food and bakes.

From the classic plain Croissant, to Pain Au Chocolat, and their iconic bi-coloured croissants, it goes without saying that everyone comes to Alice Boulangerie for their famous croissants. You’d be sorry to leave without trying one!

Alice Boulangerie’s croissants come with the most gorgeous and on-point honeycomb structure. Absolutely stunning, flaky and buttery with every bite.

Alice Boulangerie
12 Gopeng St, #01-05/11 Icon Village
Singapore 078877
Tel: +65 8874 3300

BAKERY BRERA

Located just behind Empress Road Food Centre, Bakery Brera is one of the most popular bakeries in Singapore which is known for freshly-made bread, croissants, cruffins and burnt cheese cake.

Helmed by passionate owners Jacky Chan and his wife, Thrina, Bakery Brera revolutionises the concept of neighbourhood bakeries. Gone are the days of overly-sweet yet flavourless sliced cakes and Swiss rolls!

Bakery Brera
#01-05, 8 Empress Road
Singapore 260008
Tel: +65 6492 5428
Tue to Sun: 7am – 7pm
(Closed on Mondays)
Nearest Station: Farrer Road

BAKER & COOK

The brainchild of famous baker, Dean Brettschneider, Baker & Cook is home to yummy buttery croissant, and pastries.

The crisp layers of this croissant flake away nicely as you bite into it and it tastes buttery without being overly greasy!

Baker & Cook has twelve outlets in Singapore and you can find them in many neighbourhoods in Singapore.

30C Loewen Rd, Singapore 248839
Tel: +65 6251 1098

BROTHERBIRD BAKEHOUSE

Popular croissant bakery, Brotherbird Bakehouse offers an array of beautiful croissants including Rocher Croissant, Mentaiko Prawn Twice-Baked, and Churros Croissant.

Crisp on the outside and chewy on the inside, Brotherbird Bakehouse’s Croissants intrigue with their multi-flavoured creations.

Brotherbird Bakehouse
Raffles City Shopping Centre
252 North Bridge Rd, Singapore 179103
#B1-67
Daily: 11am – 9pm

Photo credit: Cedric Grolet

CÉDRIC GROLET

World-renowned pastry chef Cédric Grolet is opening his first patisserie in Asia and it will be located at Como Orchard.

You have probably seen Cédric Grolet’s legendary croissants on social media before. Queues outside the Cédric Grolet Opéra regularly last for hours and you are lucky if you can get your hands on the croissants and pastries.

Open for breakfast and afternoon tea, dine-in or takeaway, Cédric Grolet Singapore will be offering a range of desserts, pastries, sandwiches and Singapore exclusives including a special tea menu.

Cédric Grolet Singapore
COMO Orchard
Bideford Rd, Singapore 229922

CARPENTER & COOK

Located in a quiet street along Lorong Kilat, Carpenter & Cook is a friendly and homely neighbourhood bakery cafe which doles out some really delicious croissants. In particular, their Almond Croissant was an absolute delight to bite into with a crunchy, almond-topped exterior. Then when you hit the pastry, it’s so decadent and buttery that you just can’t stop eating!

They are one of the OG bakery cafes in Singapore and it’s not hard to figure out why they have been around for so many years.

Carpenter and Cook
19 Lorong Kilat
#01-06 Singapore

CROWN BAKERY & CAFE

Nestled amongst residences at Bukit Timah is Crown Bakery & Cafe. Established in 2015, Crown Bakery & Cafe offered bread and bakes made with the very best of ingredients from all around the globe. This includes Hokkaido Kitanokaori flour, German sourdough and the creamiest French butter; no artificial flavours or ingredients at all!

Despite it being but a plain pastry, Crown Bakery & Cafe’s Croissant is packed with the taste of fresh butter. The layers fall apart upon biting into it and it is deliciously flaky and flavourful.

Crown Bakery & Cafe
557 Bukit Timah Road
#01-03 Crown Centre
Singapore 269694
Tel: +65 6463 3066

ENJOUÉ BAKERY

Not to be confused with the infamous Euphorique Bakery that has been embroiled in countless sagas on the internet, this is the original Enjoué Bakery that serves amazing freshly baked bread, tarts and yes, croissants! The almond croissant from this under-the-radar bakery is sweet, super buttery and flaky—hallmarks of a great croissant.

Enjoué Bakery
29 International Business Park Road
#01-2a&2b, Acer Building
Tel: 9191 6145

KEONG SAIK BAKERY

Known for its amazing array of modern pastries and cakes with local flavours, Keong Saik Bakery has opened its second outlet at Chip Bee Gardens, next to RedMan Gourmand at the end of Jalan Merah Saga.

From the classic French Butter Croissant, to Black Sesame Croissant, Rocher Croissant and its crowd-pleaser Sor Hei pastry, you can certainly find something that suits your taste bud.

44 Jln Merah Saga, #01-42
Singapore 278116

LA LEVAIN

Located at 23 Hamilton Road near Jalan Besar and Lavender, La Levain is a new bakery cafe by pastry chef, Wythe Ng who used to work at Keong Saik Bakery & Bakery Brera.

Other than the classic bakes, La Levain also has an array of Double Baked Croissants such as Hojicha Mochi Croissant, Burnt Cheese Croissant as well as its signature Bo Bo Cha Cha Croissant.

La Levain
23 Hamilton Road
Singapore 209193

LE MATIN PATISSERIE

Helmed by Chef Mohamed Al-Matin who has previously worked at Noma, Restaurant Andre, Black Star Pastry, Zumbo, Le Matin Patisserie has recently opened a flagship outlet at ION Orchard.

Le Matin Patisserie serves top-notch French pastries including their signature croissants, Kougn Amann, and Pain Au Chocolat. Chocolate lovers will love the Pain Au Chocolat which was stuffed with Valrhona dark chocolate and came with a molten chocolatey center.

2 Orchard Turn, B2-49 ION ORCHARD
Singapore 238801
Tel: +65 8030 7303

MOTHER DOUGH

This Muslim-run bakery serves one of the best croissants in Singapore. With a extra-crispy exterior, the inside of Mother Dough’s croissant is beautifully layered. It tastes distinctly of creamy butter with a hint of salt.

Mother Dough also serves delicious almond croissants such as their Almond Chocolate Croissant that is spiced with a bit of cinnamon. They’re super delicious and indulgent pastries you can’t resist sinking your teeth into!

Mother Dough
749 North Bridge Road #01-01
Singapore 198717

PATISSERIE G

Homegrown patisserie, Patisserie G is known for their stellar pastries, desserts as well as excellent cups of coffee. This flaky croissant is a picture-perfect rendition of this French classic.

Patisserie G
9 Raffles Boulevard
#01-40 Millenia Walk
Singapore 039596

PETIT PAIN

A small batch bakery in Joo Chiat, Petit Pain is quite possibly one of the most famous croissant shops in Singapore. There is a perpetual long queue outside the bakery every day for their croissants.

Petit Pain’s croissant is certainly a labour of love we enjoyed to the fullest. We love how the pastry had a slight saltiness from the sea salt added to it. It was certainly one of the best croissants we have ever tried in Singapore.

Petit Pain
315 Joo Chiat Road
Singapore 427566

SUGAR THIEVES

A hidden patisserie along Kreta Ayer, Sugar Thieves has been steadily growing its fanbase over the years, not just for its pretty cakes but their ever-changing seasonal mini croissant flavours. Think Houjicha, Hokkaido Milk, Mao Shan Wang Durian and even Truffle Parmesan Croissants.

Sugar Thieves
Blk 333, #01-23
Kreta Ayer Road
Singapore 080333

TIONG BAHRU BAKERY

A household name for croissants, viennoiserie, pastries, Tiong Bahru Bakery needs no introduction. Apart from their already sinful buttery plain croissant is their signature Kouign-amann. Just a bite will send you spiralling, craving for seconds (and thirds).

56 Eng Hoon St, #01-70
Singapore 160056
Tel: +65 6220 3430

THE BREAD RACK

The Bread Rack is an artisan bakery cafe near Serangoon and Kovan which specialises in freshly-baked sourdough, croissants and baguette.

We had the Butter Croissant (S$3.8) and Almond Croissant (S$4.8). The crisp layers flaked away nicely as you bit into the super buttery and airy croissants.

The Bread Rack certainly has one of the best croissants you can get in Singapore.

The Bread Rack
9 Yio Chu Kang Rd
#01-55, Space@Kovan 545523
Tel: +65 8875 5407

THE LUNAR RABBIT BOULANGERIE

The Lunar Rabbit Boulangerie is a new French bakery which specialises in viennoiserie—the ‘bridge’ between pâtisserie and French bread.

The Lunar Rabbit Boulangerie’s executive baker & owner, Elaine graduated from Le Cordon Bleu Tokyo and she worked in a French-Japanese bakery in Singapore before starting out The Lunar Rabbit Boulangerie on her own.

The Lunar Rabbit Boulangerie’s Classic French Croissant is excellent. It is light and airy on the inside and crispy on the outside. Definitely one of the best croissants we’ve had in Singapore. We also love their Almond Croissant and Kouign-amann.

The Lunar Rabbit Boulangerie
16 Hamilton Road, #01-02
Singapore 209186

Alice Boulangerie is one cafe-cum-bakery that really left a deep impression on us. In recent times when everyone is trying to outdo one another with trends and patterns, Alice Boulangerie chose to stay classy with honest bakes – ironically, this is what we are lacking in the current climate when everyone is so caught up with fanciful and Instagrammable-everything.

Conveniently located in the Tanjong Pagar, Alice Boulangerie is a space which we would consider to be relatively Nordic and minimalistic, with simple wooden and rattan furniture and classy pendant lamps. No frills about its decor, but most definitely cosy enough for some quiet me-time, a simple lunch meeting, a date and a wonderful spot to simply lay back and relax.

With an impressive culinary and baking team, you are set for great food and bakes. We tried quite a few items and nothing actually disappointed us; how impressive! It is most definitely a spot we would return to again and again – whether it is for their hearty mains or stellar bakes.

Sitting within Icon Village, Alice Boulangerie is a comfortable spot in Tanjong Pagar to grab a cup of coffee alongside your favourite pastry or to have a simple lunch.

They may be well known for its beautiful pastries and croissants, but not many people know that they have a savoury food menu to cater to the working crowd in the CBD and they dish out a selection of all-day breakfast, mains and pastas.

Tiger Prawn Capellini

Out of the main courses that we tried, The Tiger Prawn Capellini (S$28++) was definitely our top pick. Plump and juicy tiger prawns, angel hair pasta cooked in a flavoursome and robust prawn stock, cherry tomatoes – this was so satisfying and we found ourselves salivating at the very thought of it.

Fourth of July Cheese Burger

Another main course that we enjoyed was the Classic cheeseburger (S$26++). Alice Boulangerie uses USDA Homemade beef patty served with soft brioche buns—that are freshly baked in their own kitchen daily—streaky bacon, chipotle coleslaw, and fries. A simple and no-frills burger that hits the spot, we’d say.

The Steak Shack

Next up was the 200g Australian grass-fed striploin (S$35++), which was accompanied with Australian asparagus, sautéed mixed mushroom, creamy buttery mash potato, and roasted garlic bulb. You can choose between herb butter or red wine mushroom sauce for the steak. Toothsome in every bite, and definitely super filling.

Remember to save some room for desserts and pastries, because everything that comes out from Alice’s pastry team is AMAZING! You will probably need to visit Alice Boulangerie several times to try everything on the menu, but we are telling you it is very well worth the trips.

Grab a counter seat by the kitchen and watch the talented bakers & chefs prepare the croissants and pastries; it is so therapeutic to watch them in action.

From the classic plain Croissant, to Pain Au Chocolat, and their iconic bi-coloured croissants, it goes without saying that everyone comes to Alice Boulangerie for their famous croissants. You’d be sorry to leave without trying one!

Alice Boulangerie’s croissants come with the most gorgeous and on-point honeycomb structure. Absolutely stunning, flaky and buttery with every bite.

The chefs at Alice Boulangerie have years of experience and are passionate and obsessed with perfecting the recipes for their food and bakes. Fun fact: they supply to a lot of events and parties, too!

Pistachio Chocolate Croissant

The signature Pistachio Chocolate Croissant (S$7++) is filled pistachio crème patisserie house praline and hazelnut ganache. This is a croissant of our dreams; decadent with a well-balanced sweetness and absolutely gratifying – definitely a must-order when you are at Alice Boulangerie.

Strawberry Cheese Croissant

Filled with freshly made strawberry jam, smooth luscious cream cheese, and garnished with strawberry chocolate shavings, the Strawberry Cheese Croissant (S$7++) is a crowd favourite. It is both pretty and yummy, and we would gladly have one anytime.

Do note that the bi-coloured croissants are available in limited quantities from 11am until they are sold out. The early bird gets the pretty croissants because honestly, nobody wants worms.

Mushroom

If you love cream puffs, you’ll love the new Mushroom (S$9++). Alice Boulangerie has reinvented the classic cream puff and they present their rendition in the shape of a mushroom. What you get is a classic choux puff piped with gula Melaka Chantilly cream, coconut pastry cream as well as gula Melaka caramel. Such a decadent and thoughtful creation!

Acorn

In line with Alice Boulangerie’s branding and its squirrel mascot, the team has recently introduced the beautiful Acorn (S$13++)—a chocolate acorn shell made with 70% dark chocolate that is made up of layers of chocolate mousse, yuzu crémeux, almond dacquoise, and almond walnut praline with salted caramel mousse.

It took the chef months of research to perfect the recipe and baking techniques to produce this seemingly-simple dessert. What you get is a crisp outer layer of dark chocolate that holds the shape of the acorn really well, while keeping the interior soft yet firm so that it doesn’t crumble nor do the layers get mashed up.

Alice’s Christmas Log Cake

This is probably going to be the cutest log cake you’ll see for Christmas this year.

Launching in early November 2022, Alice’s Christmas Log Cake (S$85++) is a beautifully constructed moist chocolate flourless sponge layered with chocolate mud biscuit, an exotic fruit crémeux, caramelized banana, and hazelnut praline crunch, then topped with a 3D squirrel made from orange dark chocolate mousse. The kids will definitely love this!

Alice Boulangerie
12 Gopeng St, #01-05/11 Icon Village, Singapore 078877
Tel: 8874 3300
Daily: 8am – 6pm
Online Delivery: https://aliceboulangerie.cococart.co/

This post was brought to you by Alice Boulangerie.

Located at 23 Hamilton Road near Jalan Besar and Lavender, La Levain is a new bakery cafe by pastry chef, Wythe Ng who used to work at Keong Saik Bakery & Bakery Brera.

The Lavender neighbourhood is home to many wonderful cafes and some of the recent openings include Habitat Coffee, Pacto by Parchmen and Glacier.

Pasty chef Wythe Ng had co-founded Keong Saik Bakery with another partner before leaving in 2019. He last worked at Bakery Brera as the head chef and he had also worked at Japanese bakery chain Boulangerie Asanoya and Baker & Cook.

La Levain has officially opened to the public on 11 Dec 2021.

There are over 20 bread and pastries on La Levain’s menu and some of the items are:

• Brown Sugar Kouign Amann (S$4.50)
• Croissants (S$3.50 – S$7)
• Pain Au Chocolat (S$4.50)
• Cruffins (start from S$4.60)
• Baked Sandwiches (start from S$5.50)

Other than the classic bakes, La Levain also has an array of Double Baked Croissants such as Hojicha Mochi Croissant (S$6.8), Burnt Cheese Croissant (S$7) as well as its signature Bo Bo Cha Cha Croissant (S$6.50).

If you cannot decide on what to get, you can opt for the Classics Box (S$32.80 for six items) which comes with their signature bakes including French Butter Croissant, Pain Au Chocolat, and Kouign Aman.

And to celebrate Christmas, you can get the Panettone (S$48, 500g)—a traditional sweet cake-like bread. It requires a 3 days process of fermentation, proofing and mixing and it is freshly baked at La Levain.

La Levain
23 Hamilton Road
Singapore 209193

Read our guide on the best croissants in Singapore.

Helmed by Chef Mohamed Al-Matin who has previously worked at Noma, Restaurant Andre, Black Star Pastry, Zumbo, Le Matin Patisserie first started as an online pastry shop during Circuit Breaker last year, and it has since opened a physical shop at Raeburn Park earlier this year.

Other than the Le Matin Basics which featured 5 pastries, we also tried the Savoury Box: Assemblag that came with 4 savoury pastries including the new Lamb & Red Wine Pie and Wagyu & Bone Marrow Sausage Roll.

Each pastry box from Le Matin Patisserie comes with 4 or 6 pastries and each drop can vary in accordance to the technique and seasonal supplies.

Le Matin Basics (S$34)

• Kouign Amann
• Pain Au Chocolat
• Lacto-fermented Plum Galette
• Brioche Feuilette
• Bread and Butter Pudding

Out of the five pastries from Le Matin Basics box, we loved the Kouign Amann, Pain Au Chocolat and Brioche Feuilette.

Laminated with lots of butter, the Brioche Feuilette—a croissant-brioche hybrid—was truly outstanding with an extremely buttery and crispy pastry. The signature Kouign Amann was equally buttery, flaky and had subtle hints of vanilla.

Chocolate lovers will love the Pain Au Chocolat which was stuffed with Valrhona dark chocolate and came with a molten chocolatey center.

Savoury Box: Assemblage (S$58)

• Lamb & Red Wine Pie
• Wagyu & Bone Marrow Sausage Roll
• Escargot Escargot
• Beef Tongue and Cheese Croissant Panini

The Savoury Box that comes with 4 savoury pastries including the new Lamb & Red Wine Pie and Wagyu & Bone Marrow Sausage Roll. The savoury pastry that stood out the most was the Beef Tongue and Cheese Croissant Panini. The croissant was layered with Beef Tongue and Wagyu Bresaola, a mix of 4 different cheeses, as well as pickled rose petals, butternut and horseradish.

How about escargot in a pastry? Le Matin Patisserie shaped the traditional croissant like a snail and filled it with escargots from France. This was the perfect balance of savoury and sweet.

You can also add on cold brews to your pastry boxes and they include Black Coffee (S$5), White Coffee (S$5), Oat Milk Coffee (S$7) and Chocolate (S$7).

Le Matin Patisserie offers Island-wide courier delivery at a flat-rate fee of S$10 for a single location on the same date. Enjoy free delivery with a minimun order of S$80.

Le Matin Patisserie
10, Block B Raeburn Park, #01-25
Singapore 088702
Website: www.lematinpatisserie.com

The Bread Rack is an artisan bakery cafe near Serangoon and Kovan which specialises in freshly-baked sourdough, croissants and baguette.

It opened earlier in January this year and it has already garnered a following amongst residents in the neighbourhood for its delicious croissants and pastries.

The Bread Rack is located at Space@Kovan which also has other food places including Soi 19 Thai Wanton Mee, PokPok Keh and P.Osh brownies.

They bake everything on premise daily and you can be assured of the freshness of their bakes.

Other than a selection of croissants, sourdough, baguette and country loaf, you can also get croissant sandwiches as well as breakfast platter.

We had the Butter Croissant (S$3.8) and Almond Croissant (S$4.8). The crisp layers flaked away nicely as you bit into the super buttery and airy croissants.

The Bread Rack certainly has one of the best croissants you can get in Singapore.

The Bread Rack is a fantastic addition to the Serangoon and Kovan neighbourhoods and gone are the days where you have to travel all the way to town in order to get a good croissant from the more popular artisan bakeries.

They are currently offering a 10% off on every purchase and an additional 5% off on hot food & beverage set during this period. The promotion is valid for both takeaways and deliveries and you can Whatsapp them at 88755407 to place your order.

The Bread Rack
9 Yio Chu Kang Rd
#01-55, Space@Kovan 545523
Tel: +65 8875 5407

The team behind hawker gourmet burger stall, Ashes SG, has opened a new Muslim-owned bakery in Redhill.

Maison Sucrée is located at the void deck of 63B Lengkok Bahru, which is just a short walk from Redhill MRT Station.

You can look forward to bakes including croissants, lemon meringue, chocolate salted caramel and blueberry tarts.

The croissants are available at S$3.50 each while stocks last.

Photos credit: Maison Sucrée

The Muslim-owned bakery is still in the soft launch phase, and they have yet to announce an official opening.

Maison Sucrée
63B Lengkok Bahru # 01-362
Singapore 152063
Tue – Sun: 10am to 9pm

Catching our attention is the newly-opened kómma Social Café, which recently opened its doors just last year in December at Paya Lebar Quarter (PLQ). Boasting an open-concept interior, the minimalistic space is adorned with plush cushions, seats, and shelves of artisanal crafted goods, making it a casual hangout spot for one to chill and sip on a cuppa with their pals.

They also host monthly workshops and activities, aiming to start conversations amongst the creative community.

kómma serves up a selection of pastries and coffee, offering only small bites for the casual diner.

We tried the Chocolate Banana Waffle (S$10); you can choose between a half and full waffle and complement them with either sweet or savoury toppings.

The Chocolate Banana waffle is first toasted, laden with chopped roasted banana slices, butter and then sprinkled with cocoa nibs and sugar. The thick waffle also came with a Nutella spread. But to be honest, we thought that the waffle was very underwhelming; they were soggy and undercooked.

Just stick to drinks and forget about the waffle.

Get your caffeine fix with their Iced Latte (S$5.50)! For coffee enthusiasts, kómma has collaborated with Huggs Coffee, offering coffees made from speciality coffee blends.

The beverage was smooth and creamy, leaning towards the lighter, milkier side. If you are a mild coffee lover and prefer something less strong and bitter, then you will definitely like this drink.

kómma Social Cafe
Paya Lebar Quarter Mall
10 Paya Lebar Road, #01-20
Singapore 409057
Mon to Fri: 8:30am – 10pm
Sat & Sun: 10:00am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Paya Lebar

If you’re a fan of the crisp layers of croissants and the way the flaky pastry just seems to melt on your tongue, Au Croissant will be right up your alley. Tucked away in Aperia Mall (that’s just a stone’s throw away from Lavender MRT), this hidden gem of a bakery specialises in their quirky flavours of croissants along with other wonderful breads and pastries.

We first savoured the Custard Cruffin (S$3.80)! The cruffin was definitely a stunner with a hint of creamy custard oozing out the top of the golden-brown pastry. It is also lightly dusted with icing sugar and if you ask the friendly staff to toast it for you, the icing melts into a nice glossy glaze that coats the crispy shell.

What we loved was that the cream was light and airy – not too sweet and cloying – such that it contrasted with the indulgent pastry encasing it.

Au Croissant also makes a variety of fun flavours of their croissants such as the Banana Kaya, Purple Sweet Potato, Gula Melaka and Peanut Butter Croissants. They all cost S$4.80. We tried the enticing-looking Black Sesame Croissant (S$4.80).

The golden-brown pastry is glazed with a smoky black sesame crumble layer and then topped with more white and black sesame seeds. We were also surprised once we bit into the croissant, revealing that there was another layer of black sesame paste hidden inside.

It was smoky, sweet and buttery all in a single bite. We devoured this sweet treat in minutes!

The bakery is located nearest to Lavender MRT, just a 5 minute walk away from Lavender Exit B. Drop by Au Croissant if you’re craving some fun-flavoured croissants or toasty freshly-baked goods!

Au Croissant
2 Kallang Avenue
#01-35 Aperia Mall
Singapore 339509
Mon to Sat: 7.30am – 7.30pm
Sun: 9.30am – 6.30pm
Nearest Station: Lavender

Trends come and go, just like the castella cake and froyo food fads. Better ones do come along, but sometimes all we want is a good ol’ croissant done well.

If you aren’t already on the bandwagon to suss out some of Singapore’s most buttery, flaky and absolutely delicious croissants, that’s fine. We’ve done you the favour of narrowing down the really good croissants in Singapore so that any time you are sick of fads, you can turn to this classic French bread.

Whether it’s for breakfast, brunch or dessert, this list of Bakeries with The Best Flaky Buttery Croissants in Singapore will satisfy you!

AU CROISSANT

If you like quirky, fun flavours of croissants, hit up Au Croissant for their multi-coloured croissants. Think Purple Sweet Potato, Black Sesame, Banana Kaya and Gula Melaka croissants! They’re all bursting with flavour and dangerously addictive.

Just a stone’s throw away from Lavender MRT in Aperia Mall, this bakery might be just your new favourite with their perfectly golden-brown pastries.

Au Croissant
2 Kallang Avenue
#01-35 Aperia Mall
Singapore 339509
Mon to Sat: 7.30am – 7.30pm
Sun: 9.30am – 6.30pm
Nearest Station: Lavender

BAKERY BRERA

Tucked away in the residential areas of Farrer Road, Bakery Brera is home to several freshly-baked golden brown pastries including an array of buttery croissants.

From the classic Plain Croissants to their Sweet Almond Croissants and Pain Au Chocolat, they are slowly revolutionising the way people see neighbourhood bakeries.

Bakery Brera
#01-05, 8 Empress Road
Singapore 260008
Tel: +65 6492 5428
Tue to Sun: 7am – 7pm
(Closed on Mondays)
Nearest Station: Farrer Road

BAKER & COOK

If you fancy a quiet brunch on a Sunday afternoon, Baker & Cook is the perfect place to unwind and pick up a buttery croissant, pastries and some coffee. The crisp layers of this croissant flake away nicely as you bite into it and it tastes buttery without being overly greasy!

Baker & Cook has several locations. Check out the full list here.

BROTHERBIRD MILK & CROISSANTS

Previously well-known for their sister brand Brotherbird Softserve & Co. that occupies a space with Stateland Cafe in Haji Lane, Brotherbird launched their signature Mochi Croissants back in 2018.

Crisp on the outside and chewy on the inside, Brotherbird Milk & Croissants intrigue with their multi-flavoured creations. Some of their flavours include Chocolate Hazelnut and their highly-raved about Boba Croissant.

CT Hub 2
114 Lavender Street, #01-05
Singapore 338729
Tel: +65 9296 4997
Wed to Mon: 8.30am – 3.30pm
(Closed on Tuesdays)
Nearest Station: Lavender

CARPENTER & COOK

Carpenter & Cook, located in a quiet street along Lorong Kilat, dishes out some really delicious croissants. In particular, their Almond Croissant (S$4.50) was an absolute delight to bite into with a crunchy, almond-topped exterior. Then when you hit the pastry, it’s so decadent and buttery that you just can’t stop eating!

They are one of the OG bakery cafes in Singapore and it’s not hard to figure out why they’re here to stay.

Carpenter and Cook
19 Lorong Kilat
#01-06 Singapore
Mon to Fri: 10am – 10pm
Sat: 9am – 10pm
Sun: 9am – 9pm
Nearest Station: Beauty World

ENJOUÉ BAKERY

Not to be confused with the infamous Euphorique Bakery that has been embroiled in countless sagas on the internet, this is the original Enjoué Bakery that serves amazing freshly baked bread, tarts and yes, croissants! Their almond croissant is sweet, super buttery and flaky – hallmarks of a great croissant.

Read more about this gem of a bakery in Joo Chiat that we love.

Enjoué Bakery
174 Joo Chiat Road,
Singapore 427445
Tel: +65 6440 3028
(Closed on Mondays)
Tue to Sat: 8am – 4pm
Sun: 8am – 2pm
Nearest Station: Eunos

MOTHER DOUGH

This Muslim-run bakery serves one of the best croissants in Singapore. With a extra-crispy exterior, the inside is beautifully layered. It tastes distinctly of creamy butter with a hint of salt. Mother Dough also serves delicious almond croissants such as their Almond Chocolate Croissant that is spiced with a bit of cinnamon. They’re super delicious and indulgent pastries you can’t resist sinking your teeth into!

Mother Dough
749 North Bridge Road #01-01
Singapore 198717
Tue to Sat: 11am – 6pm
Sun: 11am – 5pm
(Closed on Mondays)
Nearest Station: Bugis

PATISSERIE G

Homegrown patisserie, Patisserie is known for their stellar pastries and satisfying cups of coffee. Popular with the working crowd, this flaky croissant is a picture-perfect rendition of this French classic. Pair it with Patisserie G’s Hot White for a breakfast that will make the Monday blues go away!

Patisserie G
9 Raffles Boulevard
#01-40 Millenia Walk
Singapore 039596
Mon to Thu: 7.30am – 9pm
Fri: 7.30am – 10pm
Sat: 9am – 10pm
Sun: 9am – 9pm
Nearest Station: Promenade

PETIT PAIN

This seemingly-simple pastry was definitely the highlight of our trip down. Taking a painstaking 3 days to make, this croissant is certainly a labour of love we enjoyed to the fullest. We love how the pastry had a slight saltiness from the sea salt added to it. It was certainly one of the best croissants we have ever tried in Singapore.

Petit Pain
315 Joo Chiat Road
Singapore 427566
Tue to Fri: 11am – 7pm
Sat & Sun: 10am – 7pm
(Closed on Mondays)
Nearest Station: Dakota

SUGAR THIEVES

Relatively new to the bakery scene in Singapore, Sugar Thieves is steadily growing its fanbase, not just for its pretty cakes but their ever-changing seasonal croissant flavours. Think Houjicha, Hokkaido Milk, Mao Shan Wang Durian and even Truffle Parmesan Croissants.

You’ll find their croissants to be extremely addictive, so don’t say we didn’t warn you before you take that bite!

Sugar Thieves
Blk 333, #01-23
Kreta Ayer Road
Singapore 080333
Tel: +65 9850 4377
Wed to Sat: 12pm – 6pm
(Closed Sun – Tue)
Nearest Station: Outram Park

TIONG BAHRU BAKERY

Starting from the bottom and now a household name for all things baked and delicious is Tiong Bahru Bakery. Aside from their already sinful buttery plain croissant is their Pain Au Chocolat, bringing chocolate-filled croissants to a whole new level of decadent. Just a bite will send you spiralling, craving for seconds (and thirds).

Tiong Bahru Bakery has several outlets. Check out the full list here.

THE BREAD RACK

The Bread Rack is an artisan bakery cafe near Serangoon and Kovan which specialises in freshly-baked sourdough, croissants and baguette.

We had the Butter Croissant (S$3.8) and Almond Croissant (S$4.8). The crisp layers flaked away nicely as you bit into the super buttery and airy croissants.

The Bread Rack certainly has one of the best croissants you can get in Singapore.

The Bread Rack
9 Yio Chu Kang Rd
#01-55, Space@Kovan 545523
Tel: +65 8875 5407

THE LUNAR RABBIT BOULANGERIE

The Lunar Rabbit Boulangerie is a new French bakery which specialises in viennoiserie—the ‘bridge’ between pâtisserie and French bread.

The Lunar Rabbit Boulangerie’s executive baker & owner, Elaine graduated from Le Cordon Bleu Tokyo and she worked in a French-Japanese bakery in Singapore before starting out The Lunar Rabbit Boulangerie on her own.

The Lunar Rabbit Boulangerie’s Classic French Croissant is excellent. It is light and airy on the inside and crispy on the outside. Definitely one of the best croissants we’ve had in Singapore. We also love their Almond Croissant and Kouign-amann.

The Lunar Rabbit Boulangerie
16 Hamilton Road, #01-02
Singapore 209186
Tue to Sun: 8.30am to 5pm

When it comes to artisanal bread and pastries baked fresh, very few do it better than the good folks over at Enjoué Bakery. Specialising in a vast array of quality European-style artisanal bread, pastries and cakes, each and every one of this humble bakery’s authentic bakes come with sturdy crusts imbued with the natural flavours of fermentation and a robust mouthfeel that is quite unlike any other.

All their products are hand-made, freshly-baked daily and free from any preservatives and other unnatural ingredients. In essence, what you are likely to get is real-deal, healthy loaves that boast spectacular flavour profiles and textures—something you probably will not be able to find at commercial bread shops.

Artisanal bread is all-natural and do not come laden with preservative, additives and chemicals—not to mention they taste so much better. It may take a bit of getting used to, but the pros of switching over to artisanal bread truly outweigh the cons, and Enjoué Bakery is perhaps one of the few in sunny Singapore that guarantees superior quality, wholesome loaves that come with the promise of unbeatable flavour.

Enjoué Bakery is having a special promotion of S$1 butter croissant (limited to 3 pieces per customer, daily) from now until 8 August 2018.

THE ORIGINAL ENJOUÉ BAKERY

Mention the name Enjoué and you’d probably get eye rolls and cynical remarks. But here’s the thing—Enjoué Bakery is the original Enjoué, but in recent times, it has been misrepresented and more often than not misunderstood for being the infamous cakes and dessert table company.

That Enjoué is now operating and known as Euphorique Bakery, but there is still a confusion between the two. The distinguishment is simple: Enjoué Bakery is a properly registered company with a proper shopfront, and they specialise in quality European artisanal bakes; while Euphorique Bakery is… Euphorique Bakery.

The latter leaves much to be desired with their endless scandals and sagas. We’ll leave you to decide if Euphorique Bakery is worth the time, but for us, we’d very much prefer to stick to the original Enjoué Bakery who is, by no means, affiliated to Euphorique at all.

BREAD THAT’S ALL-NATURAL

Enjoué Bakery works with numerous high-end restaurants and F&B brands across the country with notable names including the likes of Black Hole Group—the ones behind Working Title, The Mad Sailors, The Great Mischief & Santap—Bayswater Kitchen by Privé, Redtail by Zouk,  Burgernomics and more.

The secret behind their bakes lies in organic flour and their starter dough, which for the uninitiated, is what many bakers rely on to make incredible naturally leavened bread. It is a fermented substance that consists of flour, water, salt and a lot of patience and is what’s responsible for kickstarting the fermentation process necessary for preparing tasty bread.

No preservatives, unnatural ingredients, or artificial enhancers and food colourings are used in any of their bakery offerings. Granted that the average shelf life of their products is shortened without preservatives, what you can expect is a much healthier (and tastier) option to regular store-bought bread.

You can look forward to classic breads including rye, pain aux céréales, Flaxseed Rye as well as gluten-free breads which are diabetic friendly and low in GI.

Enjoué Bakery prides themselves with using their own house-cultivated starter dough that has been with them for several years now.

Bread made from natural sourdough starter has a distinctive aroma and subtle sour tinge at the end of the palate. The result of using a start dough instead of conventional yeast? A much chewier, crustier and more flavourful loaf—perfect as a meal-time accompaniment or even as a snack on its own.

Besides artisanal sourdough and rye bread, they also specialise in a wide array of sweet buns. We particularly like their Apple Cinnamon Brioche that boasts a sugary glazed apple atop a sweet, buttery brioche.

ARTISANAL TARTS & CAKES

A great accompaniment to an afternoon tea or coffee and an irresistible treat for those with a sweet tooth, Enjoué’s range of sweet bakes are sure to delight the palate as well.

From luscious tarts to decadent cakes, their premium flavours are highly profiled and guaranteed to hit the right spot. Who needs a fancy patisserie when you can get just as indulgent a treat from this humble bakery?

HOME-MADE GOURMET SANDWICHES

A sandwich is only as good as the bread that holds everything together, which makes us all the more thankful that Enjoué Bakery also makes their own sandwiches. Perfect as a quick and hassle-free meal on-the-go, their gourmet sandwiches come packed with quality meat fillings and an abundance of fresh greens.

These gourmet sandwiches are available in Cold Storage at One-North (1 Fusionpolis Way #B2-03 Cold Storage @ One-North). Other than the gourmet sandwiches, the One-North outlet also has a selection of breads and viennoiseries.

VIENNOISERIES TO-DIE-FOR

For the love of all things flaky, buttery and golden, there are few things in the spectrum of artisanal bakes that can beat a good viennoiserie pastry. From the puff pastry itself that requires the careful manipulation of technique and time by a master baker to the filling that can neither be too profoundly flavoured nor excessively added, the work that goes into making just one is painstaking.

Their viennoiserie pastries are all hand rolled daily, using only French sheet butter which has a higher butter content, resulting in a unique flakiness, and just like all their bakery offerings, no preservatives, unnatural ingredients, or artificial food colourings are used.

Enjoué undoubtedly takes the cake (or in this case, bake) when it comes to croissants. Buttery and crunchy with a lovely hint of sweetness, these bad boys are a surefire way to put you in the right mood in the morning.

Their croissants are made of a layered leavened dough they repeatedly layer with butter. The dough is then rolled, folded and rested several times until a multi-layered structure of dough and butter is formed—a tedious process nonetheless, but one that yields superb results.

Light, airy, flaky and buttery all at the same, there are only so many places we know of that execute the humble croissant just right.

Enjoué Bakery
29 International Business Park Road #01-2a&2b
ACER Building, 609923
Tel: +65 9191 6145
Mon to Thu: 9am – 2am
Nearest Station: Singapore Expo

This post is brought to you by Enjoué Bakery. 

Nestled in an enclave of cafes in Tiong Bahru, Merci Marcel is a chic French café that took over the premises of the now-defunct The Orange Thimble. Located right next to Tiong Bahru Bakery, the café operates as a brunch spot in the day and transforms into a casual bar at night.

With a variety of French bakes and mains features in their daytime menu and an even larger assortment of hot beverages and alcoholic drinks, Merci Marcel is the perfect place for a gathering with friends or a romantic date with your other half.

Here’s a peek into what you can expect from this enchanting Parisian-style cafe in Tiong Bahru.

Merci Marcel is an Instagram-worthy Parisian-style café that emits a charming ambience and it is separated into three dining areas—an outdoor lounge, the main dining hall with a fully-stocked bar and an air-conditioned courtyard.

With natural sunlight filtering in through the glass roof, the cafe’s iconic indoor courtyard boasts the best seats for food and OOTD pictures.

The cafe’s delightful Smoked Salmon Burger (S$21++) makes for a wholesome meal that will start your day right if you are dropping by for breakfast. Their robust burger came with warm toasted bretzel bun, avocado slides, smoked ham and a side of mesclun salad tossed in olive oil and white wine vinegar dressing.

End your meal on a sweet note with a plate of French Toasts Brioche (S$17++), drizzled with honey and topped with summer berries. The French toast was very aesthetically pleasing to the eyes and definitely made for the ‘gram but the taste was not mindblowing and we have tried better ones elsewhere.

However, Merci Marcel’s signature croissant (S$3++) is a must-order! The croissant might look ordinary but the taste was phenomenal—it was one of the best croissants that we’ve had in Singapore.

Patrons can expect an airy and flaky crisp croissant baked with rich and creamy French butter which made it good on its own. The raspberry jam provided at the side gave it a zesty contrast and added an uplifting bite to the croissant.

Patrons can also look forward to other options such as Ravioles de Royans (S$18++) and three goat cheese platter (S$24++).

Coffee lovers will be interested to know that Merci Marcel outsources their coffee beans from Tiong Hoe Specialty Coffee where the beans are roasted locally in Singapore.

Without a doubt, this Parisian café is gaining attention fairly quickly for its charming ambience and we would definitely recommend this brunch spot to our friends.

Merci Marcel
56 Eng Hoon Street #01-68
Singapore 160056
Tel: +65 6224 0113
Tue to Fri: 9am – 11.30pm
Sat and Sun: 8am – 11.30pm
Mon: Closed
Nearest Station: Tiong Bahru

Words by Fion Lee
Edited by Julee Ooi

Last month, Délifrance Singapore launched a seasonal menu of two special croissant burger, mini cheesecakes and profiteroles. The good news is they are staying for a while more!

Now, wait for it. On top of the extension, Délifrance Singapore will be launching the Chicken Rendang Croissant Burger (S$12.90/set) on 23 May 2017, available until 3 July 2017.

You get a generous amount of Rendang chicken in your croissant burger and every bite is ultra-satisfying! Here is what we love about this exciting new addition!

Délifrance Singapore is a household name known for affordable, impeccable French pastries. To excite the Singapore audience, the brand has introduced the Chicken Rendang Croissant Burger.

Incorporating local flavours into Western dishes is something that many Singaporeans can appreciate. Using spices and flavours from classic Singaporean dishes gives us a comforting feeling and this new croissant burger will not disappoint.

The rendang flavour was spot on and the spices were very well-balanced. The juicy cubes of chicken are evenly bathed in the sauce and every burger comes with a very satisfying portion of chicken rendang.

Together with the buttery and flaky croissant bun, every bite sent us straight to rendang heaven. It really reminds us of digging into chicken rendang with some freshly made roti prata.

In case the kids are worried, the rendang is also not too spicy so everyone can enjoy this. Wash the robust rendang flavours down with the cup of Iced Orange Blossom Tea. This refreshing tea gives a nice, sweet and citrusy ending to a gratifying meal.

You know what? Just go for the Chicken Rendang Croissant set (S$12.90) because it comes with two Pandan Madeleines and cup of the Hot Orange Blossom Tea.

This post is brought to you by Délifrance Singapore.

Délifrance is a familiar name to Singaporeans. It is an established bakery loved for their fresh bakes such as croissants, baguettes and other French pastries.

With a whole list of outlets islandwide, you can find a Délifrance outlet near you effortlessly. If you haven’t visited in a while, you should.

From 11 April to 22 May 2017, Délifrance will be launching two new croissant burgers that will definitely excite you. The two choices are Chicken Teriyaki Croissant Burger (S$9.90) and Turkey Meltz Croissant Burger (S$10.90), both with its own unique features and taste.

The Croissant burger have got us pumped up because we have always been fans of their classic croissants and this is like good ol’ croissants levelling up! How can we say no? Here is what you are going to miss out on if you do head down to your nearest Délifrance outlet.

CHICKEN TERIYAKI CROISSANT BURGER

The Chicken Teriyaki Croissant Burger (S$9.90) won us over even before we tried it. Just think about it—thick juicy chicken thigh marinated in teriyaki, sitting on top of a croissant burger base with lettuce and freshly sliced tomatoes and topped with a gorgeous poached egg. If you are lucky, you might even get a golden runny yolk center!

We were impressed by the marination of the chicken thigh. The teriyaki flavours were prominent and the chicken was extremely tender. And we never thought teriyaki chicken would pair so well with poached eggs! The contrasting textures made the burger a joy in every bite.

You should also add a hot/ iced Orange Blossom Tea and make it a set meal (S$14.90), which comes complete with a Mini Classic Cheesecake.

If you are dining with a partner, grab any 2 croissant burgers, 2 Orange Blossom Teas and 2 Mini Classic Cheesecakes for just S$25.

TURKEY MELTZ CROISSANT BURGER

Do not be intimidated by the Turkey Meltz Croissant Burger. It might look like a mess but trust us, it is worth digging into.

A lean minced patty made of 100% turket meat is wrapped around oozy cheese, breaded then fried. When you cut through the burger, you will uncover the treasure—a generous cheesy center, piping hot and flavourful in every bite, with a lingering saltiness that is actually pretty damn addictive.

CUTE LI’L PROFITEROLES

Together with the launch of the new croissant burgers, you can also expect a medley of colourful profiteroles (sesame, vanilla and green tea)—3 pcs at S$6, 6pcs at S$12, 30pcs at S$55.

Because profiteroles shouldn’t be confined to just vanilla cream. It deserves a makeover and some fun, too!

MINI CHEESECAKES

And we have mini cheesecakes in classic and matcha flavours (1 pc at S$2.80 and 6 pcs at S$13.80). Well, they are the same cheesecakes that come in the set for your croissant burger.

We are thrilled to share that the cheesecakes are dense and creamy. The taste of matcha is subtle, while the classic remains satisfying with its savoury cheesy taste. The petite size of these cheesecakes also makes it a perfect dessert so you can avoid the dreaded post-meal “food coma”!

You can start enjoying these awesome new additions from 11 April 2017 all the way until 22 May 2017 at all Délifrance outlets in Singapore.

PS. A little blue bird told us that there is going to be a sequel to this croissant burger launch. New flavour awaits in May, but for now, you really have to try these April editions!

This post is brought to you by Délifrance Singapore.

It has only been two months since the launch of Délifrance’s Halal-certified gourmet flavour bursting croissants but the respectable French bakery chain that everyone grew up loving already has something new to offer.

As the trend of cheesy food remains highly popular, Délifrance has decided to fatten all of us further with the all-new Cheesy Lava flavour! The other flavours in the mini flavour bursting croissant range – Salted Egg, Hazel O’tella and Cookie Butter – will continue to be there for you any time you need a good croissant fix.

From 01 August onwards, all readers of Ladyironchef are entitled to one free Cheesy Lava croissant with any three pieces purchased. All you have to do is to flash this post to the friendly staff at any Délifrance outlet to redeem.

We are only too familiar with the first-rate French croissants Délifrance outlets carry and were really stoked to try the new Cheesy Lava flavour!

As with its partners-in-crime, the Cheesy Lava croissant in the mini flavour bursting croissant collection is one that is freshly baked and affordable – S$2.30 per piece and S$6 for three.

This delicate Cheesy Lava croissant features a top layer of parmesan cheese that is crispy and crumbles apart with every bite, leaving you with a mouthful of buttery crumbs and of course, molten nacho cheese lava. The cheese oozed out profusely when we cut into the croissants, and we sure aren’t complaining!

Apart from indulging in the Cheesy Lava croissant, Délifrance is introducing a red and white sweet treat in conjunction with National Day celebrations.

Look out for these dainty little Strawberry Cheese Tartlets that are going for S$9.50 in a box of six. In these tartlets are cream cheese and mascarpone cheese fillings upon their biscuity tart base and topped off with fresh strawberries.

Sure, they look like your regular tartlets. But wait till you pop them in your mouth. Luscious, creamy, cheesy; you will realise how you cannot stop at one.

In addition to that, Délifrance will be adding three new all-day breakfast items – Smoked Salmon Baked Egg Ciabatta, Smoked Salmon Scrambled Egg Ciabatta and Chicken Ham Baked Egg Ciabatta. They are all below S$10!

Ciabatta bread originates from Italy, and is a spin-off from the widely known French baguette. The signature of this bread comes from its elongated and broad surface that inspired the creative team at Délifrance for their new All Day breakfast add-ons.

Warm and milky scrambled eggs cocooned in fresh homemade Ciabatta; simple breakfasts are made of these.

The Smoked Salmon Scrambled Egg Ciabatta (S$8++) comes with generous chunks of smoked salmon pieces sitting in between the scrambled eggs, adding more flavours and making your meal more wholesome and nutritious.

Something worth commenting is that cheese has been placed on top of the ciabatta bread before it is put into the oven for baking, so you can expect a mild cheesy flavour.

The Chicken Ham Baked Egg Ciabatta is the most affordable option. At only S$6.50, a good number of chicken ham slices with cheese and pepper line the sides of the ciabatta bread, giving a nice salty zest to an otherwise plain bread. The best part is breaking the runny yolk, of course!

Délifrance Singapore is launching the three breakfast items on 31 July 2016, while the Cheesy Lava Croissant and Strawberry Cheese Tartlets will be available from 01 August 2016.

Délifrance Singapore Sure Win Lucky Dip

Four participating Délifrance outlets in Singapore will be holding a sure-win lucky dip and there are four pairs of USS tickets and other food prizes to be won! All you have to do is to purchase six pieces of flavour bursting croissants for a chance to draw.

Seletar Mall – 06 August, 1pm

Tampines Mall – 10 August, 5.30pm

Jem – 12 August, 1pm

Arc – 15 August, 1pm

This post is brought to you by Délifrance Singapore.

Bakery-cum-café Délifrance – a leading pioneer of artisanal French pastries – is a reputable household name in Singapore that everyone knows.

Just when you thought their French Butter Croissant is all to love, wait till you find out about what they have up their sleeves lately!

The renowned brand recently launched a series of gourmet Halal-certified mini flavour bursting croissants, and they are available in the following flavours – Cookie Butter, Hazel O’tella, P’Nut Lava and Salted Egg.

These handcrafted croissants are baked fresh daily, and each sweet treat is stuffed with generous amounts of fillings so that it bursts with flavour with every bite.

From now till 19 June 2016, all of you are entitled to a complimentary croissant with every three pieces purchased. All you have to do is to simply share this blog post on your Facebook, flash it to the Délifrance’s staff.

Délifrance’s talented pastry team has successfully integrated flavours that we all love into their authentic French croissants; the end result is a series of delightful snacks that can be eaten at any time of the day.

These palm-size treats are ideal for quick-fix breakfasts, snacks to be served at events, or any time you need some happy food to brighten your day!

Each croissant at Délifrance is prepared with painstaking craftsmanship; 27 layers have been created to achieve a luscious honeycomb structure. Délifrance takes pride in serving the freshest and tastiest authentic French croissants. This dedication includes importing all the flour and butter used directly from France.

Délifrance’s croissants are characterised by the alternating distinct layers of crustiness and flakiness. The crescent-shaped pastries are crisp on the outside and wonderfully fluffy and buttery inside. This is truly what a good croissant should be like!

Délifrance has added final touches to the croissants by incorporating ingredients with contrasting textures.

The P’Nut Lava croissants are topped with desiccated coconut shreds, and are for those who prefer a rich, creamy sweetness.

Then, there is the Hazel O’tella which are essentially Nutella-filled croissants sprinkled with chopped almond. What’s better than a buttery croissant?

Délifrance’s Nutella-filled croissant, of course! Think savoury butter saltiness coupled with contrasting creamy sweetness from Nutella; the end result is a luscious treat with every bite of the Hazel O’tella.

The Salted Egg croissants made with real salted egg yolk and they are covered in sesame seeds to give it a nice bite while enhancing the saltiness with a subtle hint of fragrance.

The Cookie Butter croissants finished with Biscoff caramelized biscuit crumbs are such sheer delights that really got us cookie lovers swooning. The kids will love this too.

Trust us that one flavour-bursting croissant is not enough!

You would probably expect such high-quality delicacies to be pricey, but these are affordable luxuries at S$2.30 each and S$6 for three.

If you are buying these croissants to go, you need not eat them cold. To restore the cold croissants to its fresh-from-the-oven glorious state, preheat your oven to 170 degrees celsius, then put the croissants in for 30 seconds to warm them up.

It is worth mentioning that the croissants actually do still taste good when left outside in room temperature. But of course, nothing beats a lukewarm croissant oozing the flavours we all love!

This post is brought to you by Délifrance Singapore.

Breads and pastries are staples that everyone can appreciate, and we all love eating them fresh out of the oven.

The great thing about living in Singapore is that there are so many different kinds of bakeries – from traditional to artisanal options. All the different kinds of breads and pastries are mostly baked fresh daily in-house and are oh-so-delicious!

Breads are good for any time of the day. Some of the best bakeries in Singapore go the extra mile in the baking and preparation process, some even creating wonderful unique creations that are impossible to resist.

Here are 11 Best Artisanal Bakeries in Singapore - places that we rely on when we need our fresh bakes fix.

ARTISAN BOULANGERIE CO.

Artisan Boulangerie Co. (or ABC) has various outlets island-wide in very convenient locations, and we always end up at ABC. The bakery-cum-cafe serves a great mix of French-style pastries and classic bread options.

You can even grab brunch or meal options at some of these outlets, while sipping on a fresh cup of latte. We are especially fond of the buttery croissants and eclairs here.

118 Killiney Road #01-01
Singapore 239555
Tel: +65 6444 8130
Daily: 8am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Somerset

BAKER & COOK

This cosy artisanal bakery in the Holland Village neighbourhood is one of those places to relax at with a book while sipping on coffee.

Bakes include cakes, fruit tarts, bagels – of which all are available for takeaway too. But of course, eating it fresh and warm on the spot is best.

44 Jalan Merah Saga
#01-56, Chip Bee Gardens
Singapore 278116
Tel: +65 6472 0998
Mon to Thu: 7.30am – 8pm
Fri to Sat: 7.30am – 10pm
Sun: 7.30am – 8pm
Nearest Station: Holland Village

BREAD & HEARTH

We cannot get the taste of the fresh croissants at Bread & Hearth out of our minds after we had it for the first time. The pastry was so crisp on the outside with just the right amount of buttery taste when bit into.

Other options that you can pick from artisanal bakery Bread & Hearth are brioche buns, cream cheese sesame buns and more.

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18 Keong Saik Road
Singapore 089125
Tel: +65 6534 7800
Daily: 8am – 9.30pm
Nearest Station: Outram Park

CHEF ICON NATURE BAKERY

This tiny little bakery along Kampong Bahru Road might seem unassuming on the outside but step in and you will find gourmet sandwiches made from scratch, swiss rolls, whole cakes and more.

Tuck into their cheesecake of the day and savour the perfect balance of rich and fluffiness in their cake. Their flavoured swiss rolls are really popular too.

5 Kampong Bahru Rd
Singapore 169341
Tel: +65 9337 3900
Mon to Sat: 8am – 7pm
(Closed on Sundays)
Nearest Station: Tanjong Pagar

CROWN BAKERY & CAFE

This bakery fuses the flair of French baking with Japanese-style flavours such as matcha and azuki (red bean). The stark royal blue setting and interior is beautiful and there are both indoor and alfresco seating here.

Besides the fresh bakes such as croissants, sweet potato loaf, ampan breads and more, Crown Bakery & Cafe also offers full mains, including the popular Crown Breakfast (S$29) which is a smorgasbord of all the wonderful breakfast items.

#01-03, Crown Centre, 557 Bukit Timah Road
Singapore 269694
Tel: +65 6463 3066
Daily: 7.30am – 8pm
Nearest Station: Botanic Gardens

ENJOUÉ BAKERY

When it comes to artisanal bread and pastries baked fresh, very few do it better than the good folks over at Enjoué Bakery. Specialising in a vast array of quality European-style artisanal bread, pastries and cakes, each and every one of this humble Joo Chiat bakery’s authentic bakes come with sturdy crusts imbued with the natural flavours of fermentation and a robust mouthfeel that is quite unlike any other.

All their products are hand-made, freshly-baked daily and free from any preservatives and other unnatural ingredients. In essence, what you are likely to get is real-deal, healthy loaves that boast spectacular flavour profiles and textures—something you probably will not be able to find at commercial bread shops.

174 Joo Chiat Road,
Singapore 427445
Tel: +65 6440 3028
(Closed on Mondays)
Tue to Sat: 8.30am – 5pm
Sun: 8.30am – 3pm
Nearest Station: Eunos

MAISON KAYSER

With a few outlets island-wide, Maison Kayser has made a name by offering people exquisite French breads and pastries. Think French-style eclairs, breads of all sorts, tarts and a whole plethora of sweet treats.

Scotts Square #B1-09, 6 Scotts Rd
Singapore 228209
Tel: +65 6636 3672
Daily: 8am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Orchard

PANTLER

Serving up some of the most beautiful creations, the bakes offered at Pantler is of another level. We were amazed by the intricacy and dedication to each individual serving, and the tastes do not disappoint too.

Their classic Mont Blanc is said to be a must-try dessert. However, we are big fans of the Citron Tart and flavoured coffee here such as the Peppermint Mocha.

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198 Telok Ayer St
Singapore 068637
Tel: +65 6221 6223
Mon to Fri: 8.30am – 7pm
Sat: 10.30am – 5.30pm
Closed: Sun
Nearest Station: Telok Ayer

PAUL

PAUL is one of the biggest chains in France, and its outlets in Singapore are extremely popular too. Besides the must-try croissant which we swear by, the eclairs and palmier are to die for.

The chain also has a cafe area where you can order from a menu with a selection of plated desserts, drinks and brunch-style savoury items.

#01-01, Ocean Financial Centre
10 Collyer Quay
Singapore 049315
Tel: +65 6634 9068
Mon to Fri: 8am – 9pm
Sat: 8am – 3pm
Closed: Sun
Nearest Station: Raffles Place

SUN MOULIN

We love Japanese breads and pastries, and Sun Moulin definitely churns out some of the best ones in Singapore. This authentic Japanese bakery is a takeaway-only bakery offering items such as matcha breads, milk breads and Japanese-style souffle cheesecakes.

Conveniently located at Vivo City, Sun Moulin is for all of you who love Japanese-anything!

1 Harbourfront Walk
B2-10 Vivocity
Singapore 098585
Daily: 10am – 9.30pm
Nearest Station: Harbourfront

TIONG BAHRU BAKERY

You should be no stranger to Tiong Bahru Bakery. This bakery had humble beginnings and started off at Tiong Bahru, but its popularity has rocketed over the years.

We always return for the classic Kouign Amann and Croissants, which have been dubbed as one of the bests in Singapore. There is also a dine-in area at TBB outlets where you can relax with a gourmet sandwich and a coffee.

#01-70, 56 Eng Hoon Street
Singapore 160056
Tel: +65 6220 3430
Daily: 8am – 8pm
Nearest Station: Tiong Bahru

Back in the 90′s when we were growing up, cafes were a luxury and if we could have a croissant or a danish, we would be happy for the entire week. There were not many options then, and we say with certainty that most of us grew up with Délifrance.

In our memories, the French-style cafe was the closest we could get to Paris, and the baguettes and croissants were favourites that filled our hearts with glee. Today, cafes are aplenty and French bakes and sweets are commonly found, but Délifrance still holds a special place in our hearts. For one, the familiarity is ever comforting.

Recently, Délifrance has just relaunched the heritage croissant – an enriched version of its signature butter croissant – as well as four new croissant flavours. They reminded us of how Délifrance holds true to the French’s baking philosophies, and with the heritage croissants bagging home several awards, we are heartened to know that the French cafe will stay to impress many more generations.

We are also giving away 3 X S$50 Délifrance vouchers. More details of the giveaway at the end of this post. Here, we share Délifrance’s new croissant lineup that are available at all 30 Délifrance outlets in Singapore, and some promotional prices to tempt you further.

For many of us who grew up with Délifrance, we would be familiar with the signature butter croissant. And you would think not further than it being your childhood reward, but Délifrance has gone one step further now. It is not just a mere croissant; it is an award-winning croissant.

To pay homage to the Heritage Croissant, the taste is improved by using top quality French ingredients such as finely milled premium wheat flour from Grands Moulins de Paris (GMP), fresh butter from Brittany, and certified Label Rouge eggs. To put it simply, Délifrance’s new heritage croissants are now tastier, healthier and crispier.

Don’t just take our words for it. Délifrance’s Heritage Croissants even received three Golden Stars – the highest honour awarded to exceptional products scoring 90 marks and above – in a blind taste test by a panel of experts from the world-renowned International Taste & Quality Institute (iTQi) in Brussels.

And for your tasting pleasure, Délifrance now has five different Croissants that are good for any time of the day. Sweet or savoury, you take your pick.

PLAIN HERITAGE CROISSANT (S$2.50 till 28 Feb/ U.P S$2.90)

So this is the star of the show. Try it for yourself to believe its buttery and flaky goodness. If you are lucky enough to be at Délifrance just when they have baked a fresh batch of Heritage Croissant, you will be rewarded with a warm and healthy croissant that is fresh from the oven and so very fragrant. Cut it up and you will see a beautiful layered bread that boasts a pale yellow shade, with the steam releasing from within and perfuming the air with a rich, buttery smell; we are in heaven.

Otherwise, the regular croissants still taste crispy and flakes while you eat. Grab a cup of coffee for a quintessential Parisian breakfast, and you are set to achieve great things for the day ahead.

ALMOND POULET (LIMITED TIME OFFER S$7.50)

The Heritage Croissant also comes in two savoury flavours that are filling and suffice as a full meal. The Almond Poulet (S$7.50), as the name suggests, is served with chicken and sprinkled with almond. It is the same buttery croissant, sliced in the middle and generously filled with grilled chicken slices and fresh greens, then finished with almond toppings. Perfect for a casual lunch, and good for a grab-and-go on a busy day when you are shuffling in between meetings.

TURKEY BACON & CHICKEN HAM (LIMITED TIME OFFER S$7.50)

Alternatively, opt for something with fuller fillings. The Turkey Bacon & Chicken Ham is something that we can eat on a regular basis, because the savoury pairing of turkey bacon and chicken ham is evergreen and never fails to satisfy. What makes this so pleasing is the adequate portion; it makes a great dinner without over-indulging.

CREAM CHEESE WITH STRAWBERRY TOPPINGS ($3.90)

The combination of cream cheese and strawberries is a winning recipe. The Cream Cheese with Strawberry Toppings Croissant (S$3.90) makes an ideal morning pick-me-up, or as a light snack in the middle of the day when you are feeling peckish. It goes especially well with a cup of tea. Just the thought of a good flaky croissant cocooning fresh cream cheese and plump strawberries fills our hearts with glee!

HAZELNUT CHOCOLATE WITH ALMOND FLAKES (S$3.90)

Hazelnut. Chocolate. Almond flakes. Croissant. Now, put them all in a sentence and what you get is a croissant that is irresistibly divine. The sweet treat that you’d need to wake you up in the mornings can be the same sweet treat that you’d need over afternoon tea. Well, let’s just say anytime is a good time for the Hazelnut Chocolate with Almond Flakes. This is our absolute favourite!

It would be perfect if it came with a molten chocolate filling. Imagine this – you’ve got a warm croissant, and rich chocolate flowing out as you cut the bread up… A chocolate lava croissant, anyone? We are keeping our fingers crossed that Délifrance would create this miracle soon.

From now till 28 February, you can get the Heritage Croissant at a special introductory price of S$2.50 per piece. From 1 March onwards, it will retail as S$2.90 per piece, or S$8.90 for a pack of four.

DÉLIFRANCE SINGAPORE GIVEAWAY 3 X S$50 VOUCHERS

1. Délifrance is giving away 3 X S$50 Délifrance vouchers
2. Leave a comment in this post and tell us which Délifrance croissant you would like to try, and why.
3. ‘Like’ Délifrance Singapore on Facebook.
4. Share the link of this post on your Facebook timeline.
5. The contest starts from today till 24 Feb 2015, 2359 hrs.
7. Winners will be notified by email.

Update: The winners of the giveaway are Ada Thong, Leila Chua and Gu Yanting.

For the latest promotions, go to Délifrance.com.sg, like them on Facebook.

This post is brought to you by Délifrance Singapore.