6 Best places to get crisp & buttery croissants in Kuala Lumpur

Angela Goh

17 Aug 2016

The pastry scene in Kuala Lumpur is getting hotter each year.

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Huckleberry Food & Fare
Aiming to spread the love of artisanal pastries, breads and cakes to the locals, the team at Huckleberry Food & Fare certainly know how to prepare a mean croissant. Occasionally they feature their mouthwatering Twice-Baked Valrhona Sable Cookie Almond Croissants, which, sprinkled with plenty of sliced almonds and icing sugar, are a sight to behold all on their own. With other delectable treats like Chocolate Kronuts and their much-beloved Mini Pain Au Raisins, there’s no reason not to give the glorious pastries at Huckleberry Food & Fare a try!
2G and 4G Medan Setia 2, Plaza Damansara, Damansara Heights 50490 Kuala Lumpur

Photo: Huckleberry Food & Fare Facebook
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Le Bread Days
Believe us when we say that Le Bread Days is 100% croissant heaven. There are all kinds here, from lip-smacking Salted Egg Yolk Croissants to savoury Turkey Ham Croissants to flavourful Cheesy Croissants. But don’t worry, they don’t just play the croissant game - you might want to sample their German Cheese Egg Tarts and Fruit Danish Pastries as well!
48, Ground Floor, Jalan SS15/4 Subang Jaya 47500

Photo: Le Bread Days Facebook
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Le Pont Boulangerie et Café
The folks at Le Pont Boulangerie et Café make it a point to deliver only the freshest of baked goods. Customers can enjoy superbly buttery croissants that boast a light and crisp texture with just the right number of flaky layers. Enjoy one or several of these perfect pastries with a good cup of coffee. The cafe serves delightful signature sandwiches as well, so don’t hold back at this foodie spot!
6, Jalan 1/137C, Bedford Business Park Kuala Lumpur 58000

Photo: @lepontboulangerie
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Levain Boulangerie & Patisserie
Housed in a cosy, renovated bungalow along Jalan Imbi, Levain Boulangerie & Patisserie is a baker's dream. The large, open, neo-classical decor shop is filled to the brim with every baked good you can imagine, all freshly baked in their very own stone oven! Of course, this includes their to-die-for croissants. Made with a natural yeast perfectly nurtured by their stone oven, they come out beautifully puffy with that telltale golden brown sheen on top. Even better are their sinfully delicious, one-bite mini chocolate croissants!
7, Jalan Delima, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur
Photo: Levain Boulangerie & Patisserie
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Kenny Hills Baker
Praised by some as the best croissant in KL, this gem hidden away in Bukit Tunku very quickly became the heart of the neighbourhood after opening only a year ago. While the prices are a bit steeper here than most, their high quality, handmade baked goods are certainly worth it. Kenny Hills offers two versions of the croissant: the classic croissant, heavy with rich, decadent butter, and the more contemporary almond croissant, fluffy and sweet, topped with flaky slivers of almond. Whichever you pick, you mustn't order it without their salted butter and homemade marmalade on the side.
I-1B, Taman Tunku, Off Langgak Tunku, Bukit Tunku, Kuala Lumpur
Photo: @foodroll_
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Tommy le Baker
After living in France for over a decade, owner Tommy returned to Malaysia with dreams of starting his very own successful boulangerie. And succeed he did! The small and unpretentious bakery has become known for its lovingly made sourdough, baguettes, quiches, and most importantly, croissants. Aptly called 'croissant maison' (maison meaning homemade), you can definitely taste the heart and soul that Tommy puts into each and every croissant that comes out of the oven.
Unit A-1-3A, Viva Residency, 3rd Mile Jalan Ipoh, Kuala Lumpur
Photo: Tommy le Baker

What’s better than a hot, aromatic cup of freshly brewed coffee? A delectable pastry to go with it, of course! And there is no better pastry than the simple, flaky, gloriously buttery croissant. Though Kuala Lumpur may be seeing steep competition between cafes, bakeries and patisseries all vying for the same clientele, a few names come to mind when the subject of quality croissants pop up.

We’ve curated a list of the best places you can get some croissants worth raving about. Head up to the gallery to check them out.

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