Best croissants in East Dulwich

[Susan]

I now need a croissant. Since ED is suddenly so middle class there must be a croissant delivery service?

[philosophie]

This is a grave matter and should be discussed as a community. To Boulangerie Jade, I tell thee!

[Peckhamrye]

Ayres in Nunhead do an excellent croissant. Made on the premises, not bought in then baked.

[phobic3000]

La Scala do the best croissants, buttery and always fresh. But they opened my eyes with a Portuguese tart recently, they are yummo!

[Baggs]

goosey-goosey Wrote:

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> 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.

Well said Goosey Goosey. General Store serve croissants direct from the bike of the little bread pedlar. Arguably London's best croissant. Superb lamination. Genevieve also makes one of the best flat whites in all of the South East.

[Angharad_L]

I've tried General Store before. They were good.

However, they leave them next to the door to go cold and hard. This croissant positioning disturbs me!

Am currently trying a croissant in Blackbird Cafe. It's good but it's no Boulangerie Jade....

I will try La Scala next!

The great croissant debate of the middle classes rages on.

[ironjawcannon]

Give Lidl a try, (as mentioned earlier) delicious and only 29p so can eat several......

[cherrybear]

Another vote for General Store!

[MirandaS]

I'm assigned the croissant run every Saturday morning, which mean getting up early to head to Cafe Viva who have the best almond croissants. As they only stock a couple they are often sold out so the next best is cafe trio.

[Jeremy]

I think Viva and Trio have the same suppliers. At least, lots of their things look identical..

[MarianaTrench]

I had a croissant from Andersons this morning (Bellenden Road) and it was delicious. I do love Trio for their cakes and coffee though (and staff).

[pearl1]

Seriously now, the best croissants are definitely from Boulangerie Jade but the best almond croissants are from Blackbird Bakery..

[Mustard]

Third for the Lidl croissants, especially considering the price. They reheat well over a day or so.

[Peckhampam]

Not strictly east dulwich but the almond croissants at the cafe at Denmark Hill station are marvellous

[Angharad_L]

Had a croissant today from Patisserie Valerie when out and about.

Not as good as Boulangerie Jade.

I haven't tried the Anderson's ones as they always look a bit small and squashed and sorry for themselves.

Hoxton Hotel do a great croissant, but it's a bit far to travel every morning.

[apbremer]

Forget croissants, almond slices and all that namby pamby muck. Try Lidl doughnuts~sublime!

[midivydale]

"Seriously now, the best croissants are definitely from Boulangerie Jade but the best almond croissants are from Blackbird Bakery.."

Agree, theirs are great but I just cant stand their coffee, it is always cold. And I also miss homemade (am abit sad like that).

[Jeremy]

Anderson's croissants and pastries are just too dense, bready and hard for me. Not a patch on the ones in Trio/Viva...

[PSJ]

Such a shame that croissants are restricted to breakfast and brunch. I'd love them for dinner or an nice desert. (With apricot jam).

I do like BJs offerings within the Se22 postcode.

[Liz_21]

This thread is the BEST. Finally, I've found a community I can call home.

I've conducted tests on all the mainstream supermarket brands - Lidl is certainly a strong contender with a great aroma, hearty size and good rip-ability. Points off for flakiness though. Tesco is your best option if you enjoy a crunchier crossaint. It is Sainsbury's however, that wins it for me. Consistent crossaint goodness in every bite.

I look forward to branching out and testing all the named local establishments above.

[hc]

apbremer I am with you on the Lidl doughnuts, they are scrummy, chocolate first, then jam.

[Seabag]

Timing is critical

7 am in Tesco Kirkdale is pretty good

[fishbiscuits]

Curmudgeon Wrote:

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> And you can buy them in frozen and have them fresh

> from your oven

Or deep fry them

http://fishfingersarnie.blogspot.co.uk/2013/06/cronut.html

[DaveR]

"And I also miss homemade..."

who used to buy their croissants and baguettes from Boulangerie Jade!

[Earl Aelfheah]

Wherever you purchase your croissants, they should definitely to be had with apricot jam.