Best Croissant in Sydney
The best croissant in Sydney right now is Flour and Stone (score 67 from 1,347 reviews), based on 20 venues re-ranked weekly.
Where locals actually go for croissant in Sydney — not just what tops a Google search.
● Updated September 2026 · re-verified 20 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 Sydney right now is Flour and Stone in Woolloomooloo ($$ price tier) (2 community mentions · 2× called the best · in 1 youtube review), ahead of Home Croissanterie, DAWN Baked Goods. That call comes from community consensus blended with Google review strength across 20 ranked venues — no pay-to-rank, updated September 2026.
The numbers: 20 venues ranked · 11,122 Google reviews analysed · median rating 4.7★ · #1 leads the field by 22 ranking points. Updated September 2026.
| 🏆 Top pick | Flour and Stone (Woolloomooloo) |
| 💸 Best cheap eat | Sweet Belem |
| 📊 Most reviewed | Flour and Stone (1,347 reviews) |
| 📍 Venues ranked | 20 across 15 suburbs |
| Venue | Suburb | Price | Rating | Known for | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Flour and Stone | Woolloomooloo | $$ | 4.6★ | Filled/Fancy |
| #2 | Home Croissanterie | Balmain | $$ | 4.8★ | — |
| #3 | DAWN Baked Goods | Rozelle | — | 4.5★ | — |
| #4 | Buttercrumbs Croissant Five Dock | Five Dock | — | 4.8★ | Plain butter |
| #5 | Madame & Yves | Clovelly | — | 4.8★ | — |
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#1 of 20 croissant spots in Sydney
📍 53 Riley St, Woolloomooloo NSW 2011, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the lamington; the lemon dream cake is equally essential.
★ 4.6 (1,347 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 2 community mentions · 2× called the best · in 1 YouTube review
#2 of 20 croissant spots in Sydney
📍 Shop 1/418 Darling St, Balmain NSW 2041, Australia
🍴 What to order: Order the Mont Blanc and the sea salt potato croissant; both are essential.
★ 4.8 (369 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 2 community mentions · 1× called the best · dish praised in 2 of 5 recent Google reviews
#3 of 20 croissant spots in Sydney
📍 4, Unit 14/26 Mansfield St, Rozelle NSW 2039, Australia
★ 4.5 (125 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 1 community mention · dish praised in 4 of 5 recent Google reviews
#4 of 20 croissant spots in Sydney
📍 Shop1/189 Great N Rd, Five Dock NSW 2046, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the chocolate croissant; the bacon and egg square is god tier.
★ 4.8 (877 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 20 croissant spots in Sydney
📍 343-345 Clovelly Rd, Clovelly NSW 2031, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the raspberry almond croissant; the beef bourguignon pie is superb.
★ 4.8 (304 reviews) on Google Maps
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#6 of 20 croissant spots in Sydney
📍 35B New Canterbury Rd, Petersham NSW 2049, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the Portuguese tarts; the custard palmier is life-changing.
★ 4.6 (1,136 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 1 community mention · dish praised in 2 of 5 recent Google reviews
#7 of 20 croissant spots in Sydney
📍 131 Macpherson St, Bronte NSW 2024, Australia
★ 4.7 (506 reviews) on Google Maps
#8 of 20 croissant spots in Sydney
📍 2/134 Willoughby Rd, Crows Nest NSW 2065, Australia
★ 4.6 (495 reviews) on Google Maps
#9 of 20 croissant spots in Sydney
📍 225 George St, Tenancy 4 Grosvenor Place, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
★ 4.5 (657 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 1 community mention · 1× called the best · dish praised in 1 of 5 recent Google reviews
#10 of 20 croissant spots in Sydney
📍 425 Bourke St, Surry Hills NSW 2010, Australia
★ 4.7 (602 reviews) on Google Maps
#11 of 20 croissant spots in Sydney
📍 382 Darling St, Balmain NSW 2041, Australia
★ 4.2 (76 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 1 community mention · dish praised in 2 of 5 recent Google reviews
#12 of 20 croissant spots in Sydney
📍 19 Rialto Ln, Manly NSW 2095, Australia
★ 4.5 (1,044 reviews) on Google Maps
#13 of 20 croissant spots in Sydney
📍 Shop1/68 Bay St, Ultimo NSW 2007, Australia
★ 4.8 (582 reviews) on Google Maps
#14 of 20 croissant spots in Sydney
📍 28 Glebe Point Rd, Glebe NSW 2037, Australia
★ 5 (53 reviews) on Google Maps
#15 of 20 croissant spots in Sydney
📍 487 Crown St, Surry Hills NSW 2010, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the wagyu pie; the bolognese pie is the sleeper hit.
★ 4.6 (982 reviews) on Google Maps
#16 of 20 croissant spots in Sydney
📍 100 Fitzroy St, Surry Hills NSW 2010, Australia
★ 4.7 (186 reviews) on Google Maps
#17 of 20 croissant spots in Sydney
📍 100 Bathurst St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
★ 4.7 (684 reviews) on Google Maps
#18 of 20 croissant spots in Sydney
📍 38 Ross St, Forest Lodge NSW 2037, Australia
★ 4.7 (344 reviews) on Google Maps
#19 of 20 croissant spots in Sydney
📍 101 Oxford St, Darlinghurst NSW 2010, Australia
★ 4.5 (644 reviews) on Google Maps
#20 of 20 croissant spots in Sydney
📍 27-31 Macquarie Pl, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
★ 4.8 (109 reviews) on Google Maps
Common croissant questions in Sydney
What's the best budget croissant in Sydney?
Sweet Belem is the top-ranked budget ($) option in Petersham — #6 overall for croissant.
Where's the best croissant in Sydney for a special occasion?
Flour and Stone ($$ price tier) is the highest-ranked venue worth the splurge, in Woolloomooloo.
Keep exploring: Related: 🍨 best gelato in Sydney · 🍩 best donuts in Sydney · 🎂 best cake in Sydney · 🍡 best asian desserts in Sydney. Croissant elsewhere: Melbourne · Brisbane · Perth · Adelaide. By suburb: best in CBD · best in Surry Hills. 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 Sydney?
Flour and Stone currently ranks #1 for croissant in Sydney — 2 community mentions · 2× called the best · in 1 YouTube review.
What is the best cheap croissant in Sydney?
Sweet Belem is the highest-ranked budget option in Petersham.
Where is the best croissant in the Sydney CBD?
Banksia Bakehouse is the top-ranked croissant spot in the CBD (225 George St, Tenancy 4 Grosvenor Place, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia).
How does BestDish rank croissant in Sydney?
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.