Best Croissant in Canberra
The best croissant in Canberra right now is Under (score 64 from 184 reviews), based on 17 venues re-ranked weekly.
Where locals actually go for croissant in Canberra — not just what tops a Google search.
● Updated September 2026 · re-verified 17 venues this month
🔄 Re-ranked 2026-09-08: no moves since 2026-09-02 — the current order held steady.
The verdict: the best croissant in Canberra right now is Under in Mawson (5 community mentions · 3× called the best · in 3 youtube reviews), ahead of L'épi Artisan Bakery - Chisholm, L'épi Artisan Bakery - Kambah. That call comes from community consensus blended with Google review strength across 17 ranked venues — no pay-to-rank, updated September 2026.
The numbers: 17 venues ranked · 5,722 Google reviews analysed · median rating 4.6★ · #1 leads the field by 14 ranking points. Updated September 2026.
| 🏆 Top pick | Under (Mawson) |
| 📊 Most reviewed | Le Bon Mélange Café Pâtisserie (1,087 reviews) |
| 📍 Venues ranked | 17 across 11 suburbs |
| Venue | Suburb | Price | Rating | Known for | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Under | Mawson | — | 4.8★ | — |
| #2 | L'épi Artisan Bakery - Chisholm | Chisholm | — | 4.5★ | Filled/Fancy |
| #3 | L'épi Artisan Bakery - Kambah | Kambah | — | 4.3★ | Filled/Fancy |
| #4 | Savoir French | Acton | — | 4.6★ | — |
| #5 | Knead Patisserie | Belconnen | — | 4.6★ | — |
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#1 of 17 croissant spots in Canberra
🏅 Locals’ pick
Under
64📍 1/30 Mawson Pl, Mawson ACT 2607, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the focaccia; the cardamom bun and dark chocolate rye cookie are essential.
★ 4.8 (184 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 5 community mentions · 3× called the best · in 3 YouTube reviews
#2 of 17 croissant spots in Canberra
📍 60/62 Halley St, Chisholm ACT 2905, Australia
★ 4.5 (157 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 2 community mentions · 2× called the best · 2 editorial lists · evidence pooled across 2 locations
#3 of 17 croissant spots in Canberra
📍 8 Marconi Cres, Kambah ACT 2902, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the sourdough and a coffee; both are amazing.
★ 4.3 (161 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 2 community mentions · 2× called the best · 2 editorial lists · evidence pooled across 2 locations
#4 of 17 croissant spots in Canberra
📍 105 Ellery Cres, Acton ACT 2601, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the baguette; the croissant is the sleeper hit.
★ 4.6 (131 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 1 community mention · 1× called the best · dish praised in 2 of 5 recent Google reviews
#5 of 17 croissant spots in Canberra
📍 Shop 18, Belconnen Fresh Food Markets, Ibbott Ln, Belconnen ACT 2617, Australia
★ 4.6 (203 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 1 community mention · 1× called the best · dish praised in 1 of 5 recent Google reviews
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#6 of 17 croissant spots in Canberra
📍 G09/48 Gungahlin Pl & Bruning St, Gungahlin ACT 2912, Australia
★ 4.6 (1,087 reviews) on Google Maps
#7 of 17 croissant spots in Canberra
📍 5 Leeton St, Fyshwick ACT 2609, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the cinnamon scroll and apple danish; both are exceptional.
★ 4.5 (425 reviews) on Google Maps
#8 of 17 croissant spots in Canberra
📍 8 Townsville St, Fyshwick ACT 2609, Australia
★ 4.4 (712 reviews) on Google Maps
#9 of 17 croissant spots in Canberra
📍 G3/16-18 Mort St, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
★ 4.7 (49 reviews) on Google Maps
#10 of 17 croissant spots in Canberra
📍 45 E Row, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the egg tarts; the coffee logs are crunchy and delicious.
★ 4.6 (96 reviews) on Google Maps
#11 of 17 croissant spots in Canberra
📍 36 Giles St, Kingston ACT 2604, Australia
★ 4.4 (504 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 1 community mention · 1× called the best
#12 of 17 croissant spots in Canberra
📍 1/21 Lonsdale St, Braddon ACT 2601, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the coffee and croissant; the sourdough is the sleeper hit.
★ 4.4 (682 reviews) on Google Maps
#13 of 17 croissant spots in Canberra
📍 G11/27 Lonsdale St, Braddon ACT 2612, Australia
🍴 What to order: Try the yuzu cheesecake and crepe cakes; both are excellent and not too sweet.
★ 4.7 (381 reviews) on Google Maps
#14 of 17 croissant spots in Canberra
📍 8 Barrier St, Fyshwick ACT 2609, Australia
★ 4.4 (633 reviews) on Google Maps
#15 of 17 croissant spots in Canberra
📍 The Capital, G09/39 London Cct, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
★ 4.5 (158 reviews) on Google Maps
#16 of 17 croissant spots in Canberra
📍 shop 3/35 Childers St, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
★ 4.6 (85 reviews) on Google Maps
#17 of 17 croissant spots in Canberra
📍 6 Iluka St, Narrabundah ACT 2604, Australia
★ 4.6 (74 reviews) on Google Maps
Common croissant questions in Canberra
Where's the best croissant in Canberra for a special occasion?
Le Bon Mélange Café Pâtisserie ($$ price tier) is the highest-ranked venue worth the splurge, in Gungahlin.
What's the best vegetarian-friendly croissant in Canberra?
Savoir French is the highest-ranked venue with confirmed vegan options, in Acton.
Where can I get gluten-free croissant in Canberra?
Fav Cup is the highest-ranked venue with confirmed gluten-free options, in CBD.
Keep exploring: Related: 🍨 best gelato in Canberra · 🍩 best donuts in Canberra · 🎂 best cake in Canberra · 🍡 best asian desserts in Canberra. Croissant elsewhere: Melbourne · Sydney · Brisbane · Perth. By suburb: best in CBD · best in Fyshwick. Q&A: your croissant questions answered. Nationally: best croissant in Australia, 14 cities compared. Also: head-to-head: the top two compared. See the data report.
How we rank
We machine-scan the community discussions (Reddit threads and food guides in the search index) for each venue's name, then blend: community mentions 70% (mentions ×10, 'the best' superlatives ×6, normalised) + Google review strength 30% (rating above a 3.8 baseline, weighted by review volume). Global fast-food and dessert franchises are excluded. This page is auto-mined; flagship pages get hand curation on top.
Frequently asked
What is the best croissant in Canberra?
Under currently ranks #1 for croissant in Canberra — 5 community mentions · 3× called the best · in 3 YouTube reviews.
Where is the best croissant in the Canberra CBD?
Three Mills Bakery Cooyong St is the top-ranked croissant spot in the CBD (G3/16-18 Mort St, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia).
How does BestDish rank croissant in Canberra?
Venues are scored by blending community mentions from local discussions with Google review strength (rating above a 3.8 baseline, weighted by review volume). Global chains are excluded.