Don’t be Flaky, Unless You’re A Croissant – 5 Venues for National Croissant Day.

Mmm…croissants! Those buttery, flaky morsels of goodness that can be eaten at any time of the day topped with everything from simple jam to chilli scrambled egg and soft-shell crab.

What is your favourite way to serve them? Head to these five venues on Tuesday, January 30 to celebrate National Croissant Day in style:

Find indulgence and hospitality that will keep you coming back for more on the menu at Coco’s Patisserie on Koornang Road in Carnegie. Baking savoury and sweet treats fresh daily, stop in for a caffeine fix and linger awhile as the aroma of freshly baked bread wafts in the air and overflowing cabinets display delicious temptations sure to entice.

 

Coco's croissants are truly special and delicious made using premium ingredients, including locally sourced Pepe Saya butter, while the lamination process creates the perfect flakiness, making each bite delightful. Beyond the best-selling plain croissant, find a range of seasonal Danish including strawberries and cream, apricot and traditional favourites such as ham and cheese, pain au chocolat, escargot, twice-baked almond and twice-baked chocolate-hazelnut croissants.

Known as one of the Eyre Peninsula’s most-loved dining destinations, head to L’Anse French Café on Liverpool Street in Port Lincoln for all things croissant. Eat, drink and relax at this stylish venue, where a glass-fronted bakery allows guests to watch the Chef in action creating delicious sweet and savoury treats.

 

Setting an ambitious standard for breakfast and brunch from an ever-evolving menu, expect to be tempted by dishes such as miso scrambled egg with onion, grated Parmesan and herbs on a toasted croissant; or French toast on brioche with whipped vanilla mascarpone, candied pecan, torched banana, rum sauce and ice cream.

Whether you are in the mood for a flaky croissant, decadent cake or crusty artisan bread, you’ll find it all at Cornucopia Bakery on Willoughby Road in Naremburn. Perfection is a philosophy at this café on Sydney’s North Shore, where skilled bakers use only the finest ingredients to create mouth-watering treats sure to satisfy any craving.

 

Stop in for breakfast and devour a loaded ham, cheese and tomato croissant, or perhaps an omelette with green beans, mushrooms, wilted spinach, labneh, Danish feta, peas and herb salad, with toasted sourdough hits the mark; don’t forget to grab a loaf of multigrain or light rye sourdough on the way out to take home.

Bringing you fresh food and coffee with a friendly smile, The Sugar Mill on Sale Street is the place to head in Orange for artisan bread, specialty cakes and much more. A warm welcome is assured as you peruse cabinets overflowing with temptations and the tantalising aromas of housemade sourdough waft in the air; take a seat and order your brew of choice accompanied by a chocolate croissant, or slice of delicious carrot cake.

 

Those with a savoury bent are spoilt for choice with gourmet pies such as lamb and rosemary, or beef and pepper; perhaps opt for a flaky ham and cheese croissant, or take home a tomato, cream cheese and basil quiche for an easy weeknight family dinner winner.

A Melbourne café institution and family favourite, Elephant Cafés have been serving coffee and fare with flair to neighbourhoods throughout the city, from venues like Mt Alexander Road in Flemington. There’s no doubt this is an Elephant Café, from the wall murals to coffee cups, elephants abound in this light and airy eatery, housed in an historic corner building where alfresco tables are ideal for soaking up rays.

 

Pull up a chair and peruse an all-day menu serving tempters like Pyrrhus Pig – slow-cooked pulled pork, housemade chipotle, Hollandaise, sweet potato crisps, asparagus, greens and poached eggs, on a buttery croissant. Drop by later to wrap your trunk around a Mammoth burger with beef, cheese, bacon, fried egg, onion, gherkins, beetroot, lettuce and chipotle aioli.