We had almost given up, but the quest for the best croissants in Bangkok is a valiant one. Eat your heart out Archimedes — this is the discovery to let the world know.
This beloved French pastry can be bought practically anywhere in Bangkok. Throw a pebble a bit hard and you’ll hit three cafes. Still, getting it right is an art. Baked fresh, flaky, buttery, crispy, golden brown, light, airy, adjectives, adjectives; all the good qualities of a great croissant, and Bangkok surely has places that serve exactly that. From lowkey spots to big bakeries, here’s where to find the best croissants in Bangkok.
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The best places for freshly-baked croissants in Bangkok
Holey Artisan Bakery
Look at that crispy goodness. Aside from being a provider of some of the best breads in town, Holey Artisan Bakery’s croissants are super light, and wonderfully flaky. They’re all made with French butter. Grab the classic, as you cannot go wrong, or opt for the chocolate croissant that goes amazingly well with their coffee. The pet-friendly venue also makes for a great hang out space.
More info: Holey Artisan Bakery
Opening times: Open daily, 7am-7pm
Location: 245 12 Soi Sukhumvit 31, Khlong Toei Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok
Nearest station: Phrom Phong, BTS
Google review rating: 4.4/5
Amantee
“Amantee” is translated to “peaceful space.” They’re a cafe selling bread and wine, a gallery filled with Oriental and Tibetan antiques, and a bakery working in partnership with French bread specialist Benoit Fradette. Not surprisingly, their croissants are soft, light, and with buttery taste in every bite. With decent portions that come with great price tags, any of their croissants would be great for any occasion.
More info: Amantee
Opening times: Tue-Sun, 7am-7pm
Location: 2240 12-13 Chan Kao Rd, Chongnonsee Yan Nawa, Bangkok
Nearest station: Chong Nonsi, BTS
Google review rating: 4.6/5
Kenn’s Coffee & Croissant
Our editor swears by Kenn’s, as it’s the croissant spot in town closest enough to, and we quote, “take me back to Paris in the 90s when I was a young girl and accessorised with croissant flakes all over my sweaters.” This little cafe is just off the path from the ever-chaotic Sathorn area, with a brick-layered exterior and quotes about love written on a chalk board inside. Apart from being a portal to a Hallmark movie, Kenn’s serve up coffee and croissants, just like the name. They also do limited-time croissants every month, which makes for yet another reason to go back.
More info: Kenn’s Coffee & Croissant
Opening times: Open daily, 7.30am-4.30pm
Location: 163 2 Soi Narathiwas Ratchanakarin 5 Thung Maha Mek, Sathon, Bangkok
Nearest station: Chong Nonsi, BTS
Google review rating: 4.3/5
Folies Bangkok
Folies describes itself as “a slice of France in the heart of Bangkok,” and they have been doing so successfully for over 30 years. From the classic feuilleté to big pieces of Galette des Rois, they have it ready to order, retail and wholesale. Their croissant selection is also vast, with classics down well, and fun fillings that will help you get through any morning meeting. Highlights include the roasted mushroom and cream cheese croissant, and croissant filled with praline and strawberry.
More info: Folies Bangkok
Opening times: Open daily, 6.30am-8pm
Location: 309 3 Nang Linchi Rd, Chong Nonsi, Yan Nawa, Bangkok
Nearest station: Chong Nonsi, BTS
Google review rating: 4.3/5
PAUL
Despite knowing the star of Gladiator II, and host of international reality show with drag queens, this one is our favourite Paul. Using time-honoured production methods since 1889, Paul cafes can be found all over the world, and now seven branches in Thailand. Their standards have never faltered, and we simply love their croissants. Their crispy, airy butter croissant is best with a coffee in the morning, but the chocolate ones make for the perfect guilty pleasure. If you need something more filling, the ham cheese croissant makes us feel an overwhelming sense of regret writing this article late at night.
More info: PAUL Thailand
Opening times: Vary by location.
Location: Branches in Central Embassy, Central World, Emporium, Mega Bangna, Tops Chidlom, 8Thonglor, and Iconsiam.
Maison Eric Kayser
Started in Paris in 1996, Maison Eric Kayser was founded by a French chef and cookbook author of the same name. Now with locations all around the globe, they make the ultimate French breakfast pastry their signature, with delicate, airy layers on the inside, and crispy goodness on the outside. Each is made with their housemade sourdough starters, and laminated carefully using their dough makers. If you’re looking for something as gift, their assortment of 10 mini Viennese pastries will make anyone’s day.
More info: Maison Eric Kayser
Opening times: Vary by location.
Location: Branches in Interchange 21, EmQuartier, Emporium, Siam Paragon, Central Ladprao, Central Eastville, Central Grand Rama 9, Central Pinklao, The Mall Thapra, The Mall Ngamwongwan, and Mega Bangna.
Tiengna Viennoiserie
Tiengna Viennoiserie caters to all; whether you’re looking for a full-on brunch experience, or just starting your day with your favourite Viennese pastry. Of course, the classic croissant or the almond croissant never go out of style. However, their yuzu croissant, or the croque monsieur using croissant as a base, made us see heaven for a few moments. They also feature a selection of very serious chocolate drinks — great to pair with, well, anything from the menu.
More info: Tiengna Viennoiserie
Opening times: Open daily, 7.30am-5pm
Location: 3, 3-4 Soi Phrom Si 1, Khlong Tan Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok
Nearest station: Phrom Phong, BTS
Google review rating: 4.6/5
Kokopan
Kokopan may not be the most traditional choice for croissants in Bangkok — after all, they’re a Japanese-style cafe — but the essence of a good croissant instills firmly within here as any serious viennoiserie. They offer an array of mini croissants, baked till crisp, and filled with various flavours. Highlights include double milk cream, salted egg, matcha, and creme brulee. Be sure to also have their croffle with ice cream on top.
More info: Kokopan
Opening times: Open daily, 8am-5pm (9am-6pm on Sat-Sun)
Location: Building, Block 28, Room, 923, A, 118 Soi Chula 8, Wang Mai, Patumwan, Bangkok
Nearest station: Samyan, MRT
Google review rating: 4.5/5
KEV Croissant and Coffee
As the same suggests, KEV serves up croissants and coffee, and they really do it well. They pride themselves in the process of croissant-making, handcrafted wherever they can be, and freshly baked on site with ingredients imported from France. This results in a feather-light, buttery croissant, with an exterior flakier than your ex. No crazy flavours, as we know, but their classic croissants and almond croissants will hit that sweet, sweet spot.
More info: KEV Croissant and Coffee
Opening times: Open daily, 7am-6pm (from 8am onwards from Sat-Sun)
Location: 32 Bearing Road, La Salle, Bang Na Tai, Bang Na, Bangkok
Nearest station: Si La Salle, MRT Yellow Line
Google review rating: 4.9/5
La Cabra Thailand
Born in Aarhus, Demark, La Cabra is a coffeeshop and bakery providing soul-soothing pastries and coffee they roast on their own. Their croissants, dare we say one of the best in Bangkok, are flaky and caramelised on the outside, and light and buttery on the inside. That’s what you get when you bake fresh each day with good ingredients. We recommend their first location in Talat Noi, but their Ari and Silom locations are not to be missed, either.
More info: La Cabra Thailand
Opening times: Open daily, 8am-5pm
Location: 813 Charoen Krung road, Talat Noi, Samphanthawong, Bangkok
Nearest station: Hua Lamphong, MRT
Google review rating: 4.5/5
Nine Pastry
Nine Pastry calls itself an “artisan neighbourhood bakery,” and you’ll feel that homey sensation the moment you walk through their doors. Their sourdough brings all the boys to the yard, but their almond croissants are really what makes all the boys stay in the yard. Crispy on the outside, light and airy on the inside; it’s a piece of heaven you can bite in to.
More info: Nine Pastry
Opening times: Thu-Tue, 8am-5pm
Location: 615 Sukhumvit Alley 22, Khlong Tan, Khlong Toei, Bangkok
Nearest station: Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre, MRT
Google review rating: 4.8/5
Bijoux de Beurre Echire
The quality of the butter makes a great deal of difference — just ask Bijoux de Beurre Echire. Their croissants are made with high-end French butter brand Echire, renowned for its velvety texture with a hint of oak barrel from using traditional methods. They also have savoury options, including their signature croissant with egg, truffle, and smoked bacon, that is perfect to pair with Valrhona’s hot chocolate.
More info: Bijoux de Beurre Echire
Opening times: Open daily, 7.30am-6pm
Location: Earth Ekkamai, 7, 1 Soi Sukhumvit 63, Khlong Tan, Watthana, Bangkok
Nearest station: Ekkamai, BTS
Google review rating: 4.6/5
Beyond Bread
Beyond Bread knows exactly how to give you the best start to a day, for their bread and pastries selection is — for lack of a better word — beyond. They guarantee that every croissant is a product of premium ingredients and some of the best butter they could get their hands on. Apart from freshly-baked croissants, be sure to grab their signatures, including the thousand-layer egg tart, and honey-milk layer toast.
More info: Beyond Bread
Opening times: Open daily, 7am-7.30pm
Location: Insaf Towers 2, 28 Soi Sukhumvit 13, Khwaeng Khlong Toei Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok
Nearest station: Nana, BTS
Google review rating: 4.4/5
Conkey’s Bakery
Apart from being a product for consumption, sourdough croissants from Conkey’s Bakery also double as a method of transportation to heaven and back. They have sweet and savoury twists on the classic, as well as other food options that make for a complete brunch experience. Highlights include apricot tart, lamb pie, and whenever available, their delicious coconut white choco croissant.
More info: Conkey’s Bakery
Opening times: Open daily, 8am-5pm
Location: 2 Ekkamai 22, Khlong Tan Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok
Nearest station: Ekkamai, BTS
Google review rating: 4.6/5
Sarnies
The Sarnies brand sure has amazing pastries available all over town, and that, of course, includes their amazingly crispy and flaky croissants. There are even gluten-free options for those who need them. Although there are croissants at all Sarnies locations, we strongly recommend heading over to Sarnies Sourdough for their sourdough croissants, as well as their croissant sandwich menus. The smoked salmon croissant with cream cheese, pickled onions, and herb salad hits hard.
More info: Sarnies Sourdough
Opening times: Open daily, 8am-9.30pm
Location: 55, Sub-district, 14 Charoen Krung 42/1 Alley, Khwaeng Bang Rak, Bang Rak, Bangkok
Nearest station: Saphan Taksin, BTS
Google review rating: 4.6/5
Paris Mikki
Now with 14 locations all over Bangkok (and more to open soon), people of the city can taste the award-winning pastries of Paris Mikki. The owner and chef Carol Boosaba was trained by, and has worked alongside the masters of Le Cordon Bleu Paris. Apart from all the twists on French baked goods, they never skimp out on the classics, and their array of croissants draw smiles on anyone’s face after just one bite.
More info: Paris Mikki
Opening times: Vary by location.
Frequently Asked Questions
Croissants in Bangkok run from THB 75-120 for classic ones. Prices can go up for chocolate, almond, and other flavoured options.
While there are no definite "best croissants in Bangkok," many go for Paul or Maison Eric Kayser due to their many locations.
Kokopan does fun varieties of croissants, including oreo, matcha, creme brulee, and more. The majority tends to stick to authenticity.
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Vichayuth Chantan
Digital Writer, Drinks and Dining
Writer by day, skinny legend by night, "Kook" Vichayuth works closely with Bangkok's F&B industry. His hobbies include bar-hopping, catching up with friends, and silently judging you from across the room.
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