Best croissants in East Dulwich

[Angharad_L]

Jus thought I'd give a shout out to Boulangerie Jade for having the best and most consistently good croissants in East Dulwich.

Developed a craving for them while pregnant (which has persisted since I gave birth 3 months ago) and therefore have been trying out all the local cafes since then!

Duck Egg's croissants were also good - but once I had a v stale one there. It was a v sad day.

French House was ok, and Trio (Bellenden Road) did a good one that they warmed up for me once. However, on other days they haven't been the best.

Thought it was in the community spirit to pass on this essential information.

[Jah Lush]

I'll alert the media.

[Huggers]

Lidl fresh croissants are fantastic, at 29pence a pop, if you want some to eat at home.

[hellosailor]

The croissants in Barry's on Barry Road are the best, still warm and they're 55p - win

[jane1]

I love Barry croissants too.

[dbboy]

Croissants from the bakers on Camberwell Church Street used to be good, what are they like now?

[DirtyBox]

I didn't think this forum could get more middle class.....I was wrong

[Angharad_L]

I don't know what you're moaning about DirtyBox, these are the important issues of the day.

Jah Lush, I've had the Mirror and the Sun on the phone all day in a bidding war for the exclusive on my croissant investigation. However, I'm really holding out for an offer from The Guardian or the Times.

Will definitely try Barry's croissants! 55p! That's a bargain. Don't let me down Bazza.

[DaveR]

This a serious matter, esp as both businesses are v local to me.

I like both Barrys and B Jade croissants, but they are different creatures.

No criticism of Barrys, but theirs are mass produced items, though of decent quality, and nicely flaky, but the winning point is that in the mornings they are indeed generally still warm from the oven.

B Jade croissants are an altogether more substantial and, dare I say, it artisan affair; high quality ingredients and contrasting crispy/chewy textures.

An honourable mention to the Blackbird Bakery - more B Jade-like but overall somewhat softer and lighter.

Is that poncey enough for everyone?

[KidKruger]

hate to say it but thumbs down tobluebird i've definitely had some prev dat fare from there, this is at 0815 on a Saturday morning. dissapointing at the time, but i've recovered now.

[Jeremy]

My vote goes to Trio and Cafe Viva for croissants and pastries.

#RelaxItsOkToBeMiddleClass

[Mustard]

Must be time for another best brownies in East Dulwich thread now.

[Angharad_L]

I love Blackbird cafe so I better try one of their croissants quick smart. Their bread, cake and frittata are all delish.

Brownie shmownie. It's all about the pastries!!!!

[Jah Lush]

Do they do almond croissants Angharad-L? I love those. On a need to know basis where is the best place for almond croissants locally?

[hellosailor]

French Cafe on Forest Hill Road do a nice almond croissant and also a nice apricot pastry.

It's no Barry's tho.

[midivydale]

Barrys! And Bambuni in Nunhead (obviously not ED)

[Peckhamgatecrasher]

What's wrong with you people? Don't you know that pain aux raisins are far superior to croissants?

[Angharad_L]

So far investigations have solely focused upon the classic croissant. No investigations have been conducted on the almond variety.

However, on the pain au raisin front.... La Scala are very good.

Barry keeps cropping up... Must investigate further.

[girlelectric]

Aneto on East Dulwich Road do nice chocolate ones... even nicer when they are still warm mmm mmmm.

[Cedges]

No no no! You've obviously not tried the croissants and pain au chocolat at La Scala. Far superior to any other!

[buddug]

Croissants at La Scala, near East Dulwich station are fab!

[ozzy]

Just to let all you lovely people know , we bake croissants, pain au chocolate and pain au raisin fresh every day at Truly Scrumptious :) on Lordship Lane .

[goosey-goosey]

You are all wrong. The very best croissants I have tasted in the UK, as good as anything in France, are sold by The General Store on Bellenden Rd. Not exactly East Dulwich but worth the detour. I believe they are only available on weekends.

[rabbitears]

DirtyBox Wrote:

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> I didn't think this forum could get more middle

> class.....I was wrong

I don't think eating croissants is a sign of being middle class when you can buy them at Lidl, Aldi and every petrol station convenience store.

[Curmudgeon]

I'm pretty sure they all just bake them from frozen

And you can buy them in frozen and have them fresh from your oven

Waitrose ones are good, TBH Iceland's were better