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The Best Chocolate Croissants in Toronto
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Posted Apr 09, 2025
The Best Chocolate Croissants in Toronto
Written By
Posted Apr 09, 2025
As spring wakes up, we all have an extra 'spring' in our step, and for a lot of people in the city, that means taking a long stroll to their favourite local bakeries.
Toronto is a haven for chocolate croissant enthusiasts, offering a delightful variety of bakeries that each bring their own twist to this beloved pastry. Whether you're craving a perfectly golden, flaky croissant with a hint of sweetness or a rich, indulgent treat filled with decadent chocolate, there’s no shortage of options to explore.
Whether you're looking for a sweet start to your morning or an afternoon pick-me-up, Toronto’s bakeries have something to satisfy every chocolate croissant craving.
Downtown Yonge
382 Yonge St First Floor
Le Génie
This chocolate croissant looks too good to even eat…but we still think you should try it! This treat has the perfect ratio of chocolate to pastry, that combines a beautiful crunch with the silky smooth texture of chocolate.
Le Génie
Downtown Yonge
382 Yonge St First Floor
This chocolate croissant looks too good to even eat…but we still think you should try it! This treat has the perfect ratio of chocolate to pastry, that combines a beautiful crunch with the silky smooth texture of chocolate.
Rosedale
1099 Yonge St
Nadege
French
At Nadege, you’ll experience the taste of France with their range of baked goods that are made from scratch every morning. The chocolate is tucked perfectly amongst layers of buttery pastry and will have you coming back for more.
Nadege
Rosedale
1099 Yonge St
At Nadege, you’ll experience the taste of France with their range of baked goods that are made from scratch every morning. The chocolate is tucked perfectly amongst layers of buttery pastry and will have you coming back for more.
French
Summerhill
1162 Yonge St
Petite Thuet
French
This croissant is as light and airy as it is rich and decadent. If you’re looking for a croissant that never fails to satisfy, Petite Thuet has you covered.
Petite Thuet
Summerhill
1162 Yonge St
This croissant is as light and airy as it is rich and decadent. If you’re looking for a croissant that never fails to satisfy, Petite Thuet has you covered.
French
West Queen West
108 Dovercourt Rd
Castle & Coal
You’ll be convinced someone added a glaze on top of this glistening pastry. With the perfect golden-brown finish and flaky dough, this croissant has the perfected amount of chocolate nestled inside.
Castle & Coal
West Queen West
108 Dovercourt Rd
You’ll be convinced someone added a glaze on top of this glistening pastry. With the perfect golden-brown finish and flaky dough, this croissant has the perfected amount of chocolate nestled inside.
Little Italy
655 College St
Bakery Pompette
This Viennoiserie pastry at Bakery Pompette, is made out of a cuboid-shaped piece of yeast-leavened laminated dough, with one or two pieces of dark chocolate in the center. It’s so good, you’ll be coming back every day – and hear no complaints from us!
Bakery Pompette
Little Italy
655 College St
This Viennoiserie pastry at Bakery Pompette, is made out of a cuboid-shaped piece of yeast-leavened laminated dough, with one or two pieces of dark chocolate in the center. It’s so good, you’ll be coming back every day – and hear no complaints from us!
The Junction
1571 Dupont St
Monte Bakery Toronto
Monte Bakery is a spot located at Jane and St. Claire that's serving some of the city's best chocolate croissants. If you’re looking to experiment with your favourite pastry, check out their pistachio raspberry chocolate croissant.
Monte Bakery Toronto
The Junction
1571 Dupont St
Monte Bakery is a spot located at Jane and St. Claire that's serving some of the city's best chocolate croissants. If you’re looking to experiment with your favourite pastry, check out their pistachio raspberry chocolate croissant.
Danforth East
1419 Danforth Ave
Patisserie La Cigogne
Your eyes will be drawn to these beautifully rolled chocolate croissants at Patisserie La Cigogne. Pair with one of their assorted pastry packs and you’ll have a perfect range of sweet pastries that will last you through the weekend…or maybe not.
Patisserie La Cigogne
Danforth East
1419 Danforth Ave
Your eyes will be drawn to these beautifully rolled chocolate croissants at Patisserie La Cigogne. Pair with one of their assorted pastry packs and you’ll have a perfect range of sweet pastries that will last you through the weekend…or maybe not.
North York
1850 Avenue Rd
L’Avenue Boulangerie
This spot is serving up some of the best pain au chocolate and chocolate variations. Whether you choose the classic chocolate pastry, or indulge in the rich Nutella option, you can also enjoy a chocolate almond, chocolate pistachio, chocolate blueberry, or chocolate raspberry. Can’t choose? Get a box of six to try all of them!
L’Avenue Boulangerie
North York
1850 Avenue Rd
This spot is serving up some of the best pain au chocolate and chocolate variations. Whether you choose the classic chocolate pastry, or indulge in the rich Nutella option, you can also enjoy a chocolate almond, chocolate pistachio, chocolate blueberry, or chocolate raspberry. Can’t choose? Get a box of six to try all of them!
North York
3507 Bathurst St
Goûter
Goûter is serving up some of the best traditional pain au chocolate in the city. If the classic option isn’t satisfying your sweet tooth, check our their Nutella croissant, which is filled with a delicious chocolate and hazelnut spread, covered in Nutella and topped with hazelnuts and almonds.
Goûter
North York
3507 Bathurst St
Goûter is serving up some of the best traditional pain au chocolate in the city. If the classic option isn’t satisfying your sweet tooth, check our their Nutella croissant, which is filled with a delicious chocolate and hazelnut spread, covered in Nutella and topped with hazelnuts and almonds.
Baby Point Gates
401 Jane St
Patisserie 27
French
Patisserie 27 has a couple of chocolate croissant pastries that will give you your chocolate fix. Whether you choose the classic pain au chocolate, chocolate banana croissant or the chocolate almond croissant, you’ll want to place your order ahead of time to avoid disappointment.
Patisserie 27
Baby Point Gates
401 Jane St
Patisserie 27 has a couple of chocolate croissant pastries that will give you your chocolate fix. Whether you choose the classic pain au chocolate, chocolate banana croissant or the chocolate almond croissant, you’ll want to place your order ahead of time to avoid disappointment.
French
Regent Park
665 Dundas St E
Le Beau
Patisserie
At Le Beau, they’re serving a ‘Choc Croissant’ that takes more than two days to make. Made with high-quality butter, these pastries are made in small batches to ensure the best quality. They tend to sell out quickly, so this is one spot where you’ll want to line up before they open.
Le Beau
Regent Park
665 Dundas St E
At Le Beau, they’re serving a ‘Choc Croissant’ that takes more than two days to make. Made with high-quality butter, these pastries are made in small batches to ensure the best quality. They tend to sell out quickly, so this is one spot where you’ll want to line up before they open.
Patisserie
Harbord Village
161 Harbord St
Emmer
Emmer has two chocolate croissants that are sure to delight. The first is a flaky croissant complete with 40 per cent semi-sweet chocolate. If you’re looking for something richer, the Soma Dark Pain au Chocolate is filled with 70 per cent chocolate. Pick either, and you’ll be overwhelmed by sweet, rich and buttery flavours.
Emmer
Harbord Village
161 Harbord St
Emmer has two chocolate croissants that are sure to delight. The first is a flaky croissant complete with 40 per cent semi-sweet chocolate. If you’re looking for something richer, the Soma Dark Pain au Chocolate is filled with 70 per cent chocolate. Pick either, and you’ll be overwhelmed by sweet, rich and buttery flavours.
Liberty Village
8 Pardee Ave
Brodflour
These chocolate croissants are perfectly rolled and have the best golden, flaky shell. Made with prairie hard red and spelt flour, these croissants have the perfect honeycomb crumb and flakiness, which will keep this spot high on your list.
Brodflour
Liberty Village
8 Pardee Ave
These chocolate croissants are perfectly rolled and have the best golden, flaky shell. Made with prairie hard red and spelt flour, these croissants have the perfect honeycomb crumb and flakiness, which will keep this spot high on your list.
Kensington Market
172 Baldwin St
Blackbird Baking Co.
Bakery
This chocolate croissant is perfectly crispy on the outside and satisfyingly buttery with the perfect texture on the inside. To make it better, chocolate batons are at the centre of this treat, making every bite a combination of decadent, silky chocolate and rich pastry.
Blackbird Baking Co.
Kensington Market
172 Baldwin St
This chocolate croissant is perfectly crispy on the outside and satisfyingly buttery with the perfect texture on the inside. To make it better, chocolate batons are at the centre of this treat, making every bite a combination of decadent, silky chocolate and rich pastry.
Bakery