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The 10 Best Frozen Croissants in Canada — For Buttery Goodness Day and Night!
Baking pastries isn’t for the weak. You need to buy high-quality ingredients, use precise measurements, have lots of patience, and arm strength (yes, this is going to be a workout).
Mix too much, and it’ll turn chewy; under-proof it, and it’ll come out small. Spreading too much butter will make it too greasy. Let’s not forget the tough job of rolling and folding the dough! Oh mon Dieu! It’s too much work!
Thankfully, loads of places now sell frozen croissants, which you can store in your freezer, thaw, and bake—as simple as eating them! So, we’re serving the best frozen croissants in Canada that taste just like fresh ones!
Au Pain Doré
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Location: List of physical shops
Contact: 1-866-528-8877
Hours: Store-dependent hours
Pricing: $
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One of the most accessible places in Canada to purchase all-butter frozen croissants is Au Pain Doré. It has shops offering pickups across the country, from BC to Newfoundland, but you can also buy at Costco for packs of 30!
They offer ready-to-bake frozen pastries, like croissants in packs of six. But how can you guarantee a perfectly baked croissant? Just thaw it and bake at 350°F for 20 minutes or until it reaches a nice copper colour—easier than rolling dough!
And yes, these frozen croissants turn out exactly like what the package cover looks like, as long as you follow the instructions to a T!
Pro Tip:
Remember to thaw your frozen croissants at room temperature for a crispy outside and soft interior. If the weather or your house is cold, thaw for 30 minutes.
Kirkland Signature Frozen Butter Croissants
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Location: Costco all across Canada (click here to find a warehouse)
Contact: Customer service centres
Hours: Store-dependent hours
Pricing: $
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If you’re hosting a party or have a large family, the Kirkland Signature Frozen Butter Croissants are your best bet. It’s easy to find in Costco warehouses, and they come in packs of 204—yes, that many pieces!
But are they good? Yes, yes, they are! For an affordable product, you’ll receive a slightly sweet, flaky, and buttery goodness. To add a more golden brown colour, coat with an egg wash after thawing.
Thaw these in a cooler overnight or at room temperature for half an hour and wait until they double in size. If they’re coming from the cooler, bake at 370°F for 15 minutes. And if you’re thawing at room temp, bake at 350°F for 20 to 25 minutes.
Pro Tips:
Avoid buying these unless you’re baking in large batches. When they stay in the freezer for too long, they don’t proof as well as they should.
French Gourmet 100% French Curved Croissants
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Location: Various retailers in Canada
Pricing: $$$
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The French Gourmet specialises in frozen-to-oven goodies. That includes their popular curved croissants, which are usually made with margarine to get that C-shape, but this one’s made with 100% butter!
How to bake? Preheat the oven, place the frozen croissants on a baking tray, egg wash them for a golden brown color, and bake for approximately 15 minutes at 470°F. They’re so easy, you don’t have to be an expert baker to get the airy and soft interior.
You have to check out gourmet shops, though, as they’re not readily available in major stores like Costco. The best way to find them? Go to the website and have them pair you with the regional sales representative in your area.
Pro Tip:
If you’re baking straight from the freezer, add a few minutes to your timer or check until the croissants turn a golden brown colour. Remember to egg wash them to see the browning more clearly.
Eden West Gourmet
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Location: 96 Kyle St, Port Moody, British Columbia
Contact: 604-939-6200, [email protected]
Hours:
- Sunday – Monday: Closed
- Tuesday – Saturday: 10 am – 5 pm
When we visited Port Moody, our friends suggested Eden West Gourmet for Canadian-made food. So, we went, and it was a brilliant decision!
The star of this shop is their vacuum-packed frozen butter croissants. You have to thaw it for half a day or overnight in a cool, dry area, so it’ll come out of the oven perfectly flaky and soft, with a slightly crispy exterior.
Then, mix your egg with milk to coat the top of the frozen croissants before baking at 350°F for 12 minutes, or depending on your oven. Follow their instructions word for word to bake the croissants just right.
If you want to be a croissant baker pro, join their baking class and learn how to add more flavours to your pastry!
Pro Tip:
Before baking, know your oven. Check the croissants after 12 minutes and add a couple more if they don’t look brownish yet, depending on your oven’s temperature.
Chez Christophe
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Contact:
- Burnaby: 604-428-4200
- White Rock: 604-385-4474
Hours: For both stores
- Sunday – Monday: Closed
- Tuesday – Saturday: 9 am – 5 pm
BC sure doesn’t miss the mark when it comes to flaky goodness. Chez Christophe is worth the drive for their baked goodies, including their butter croissants and delicious jams for creamy spreads!
Baking at home is easy, too. Their 5-piece frozen croissants are made with simple ingredients, which taste exactly like the shop’s if you follow the instructions, although you need a bit of patience for this.
You need to thaw the frozen croissants overnight. Then, brush the top with a mixture of egg white and a dash of milk, and leave it again for an hour or two until it expands three times its size.
Add egg wash again before popping them in the oven at 350°F for around 20 minutes. Check your oven temp, though, and make sure it’s consistent for the croissants to bake perfectly.
Pro Tip:
Don’t cram the frozen croissants in a baking tray. Make sure they have enough space to expand since you’re proofing them up to three times the original size.
The Bread Essentials
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Location: 406 Royal York Rd, Etobicoke, Ontario
Contact: Online form
Hours:
- Sunday – Monday: Closed
- Tuesday – Thursday: 10 am – 6 pm
- Friday: 10 am – 5 pm
A 100% gluten-free bakery in Ontario will never not grab our attention. The Bread Essentials is a Certified Gluten Free destination that sells delicious baked goods, from cookies to sourdough!
The frozen croissants? One of the best in Canada. They come in packs of six, with no additives, and are made with organic cane sugar, ensuring a healthier option!
You can thaw them overnight, but two hours is enough. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes at 350°F, or until they turn golden brown—the duration will ultimately depend on how hot your oven is.
Want to know what makes them accessible? They’re open for pickups, local delivery, and shipping! You don’t have to live in Toronto!
Pro Tip:
The frozen croissants are only available by pre-order, so purchase them on the website early, taking into account the delivery time.
Mabel’s Bakery
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Location: List of shops
Contact: [email protected]
Hours: Store-dependent hours
Pricing: $
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One of our go-to Toronto bakeries is Mabel’s, which has several locations in the city. And if you’re wondering why, it’s because of the nice crackle of their croissants, soft and buttery, that pulls apart easily.
You can get the regular butter frozen croissants. But what makes them stand out is that they offer frozen chocolate croissants as well, which is the same as pain au chocolat.
They’re delicate but so worth it! Proofing takes eight hours at room temperature to give them time to become twice as big. Preheat your oven to 400°F, then reduce the temperature to 375°F when you’re ready to place the tray inside, and wait for 20 minutes.
Pro Tip:
Lightly spray the frozen croissants with water after removing them from the freezer to help the layers separate while baking.
Yann Haute Patisserie
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Location: 329 23 Ave SW, Calgary, Alberta
Contact: 403-244-8091, [email protected]
Hours:
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday – Friday: 11 am – 6 pm
- Saturday: 9 am – 6 pm
- Sunday: 10 am – 5 pm
Yann Haute Patisserie nailed their frozen croissants! There’s no need to proof these since they’re made to be baked straight from the freezer, although you still can if you want to.
They’re beginner-friendly as well. You don’t have to egg wash, and they’ll come out golden straight from the oven. Just bake at 375°F for only 8 minutes, or 350°F for 15 minutes if you’re using the air fryer.
What we love most about this Canadian bakery is that it offers a wide selection of frozen pastries, like baguettes and pain au chocolat (essentially a chocolate croissant). Their frozen croissants also come in three flavours: butter, hazelnut, and almond.
Pro Tip:
If you’re ordering for delivery (only available within Calgary), make sure there’s someone at home to receive the order—otherwise, note where the delivery person can leave it on your property.
Spaccio
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Location:
Contact:
- East: 416-368-4248
- West: 416-203-1088
Hours: Store-dependent hours
Pricing: $$
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Spaccio knows how to make authentic Italian dishes, and while croissants are French, they still manage to deliver the perfectly rich and buttery pastry. Plus, they offer preserves to add to your croissant!
Their frozen croissants come in packs of four, which need to be placed in a tray in the oven overnight. Then, brush the top part with a mixture of egg yolk and cream to achieve the golden hue, and finally bake for half an hour at 375°F.
But what about the quality? Exquisite. You can achieve a crispy yet airy texture, even if you aren’t a professional baker!
Take it up a notch by recreating their Cornetto Frangiapane, a croissant with almonds on top! It’ll taste just like what they offer at the shop, as long as you use good sliced almonds.
Pro Tip:
Order online for pickup to avoid queues. During peak hours, expect a line at the cashier.
Patisserie Daniel
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Location: 1729 Cook St, Victoria, British Columbia
Contact: 250-361-3234, [email protected]
Hours:
- Sunday – Monday: Closed
- Tuesday – Friday: 7:30 am – 5 pm
- Saturday: 9 am – 5 pm
Pricing: $
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This neighbourhood bakery in Victoria has one of the best frozen butter croissants in Canada, and it’s affordable and easy to bake. You can leave them overnight in a cool, dry place to thaw, or set them out on the counter for an hour or more.
Bake at 325°F for around 20 minutes or until they’re lightly browned. Once out of the oven and cooled down, they’ll taste like authentic French croissants—delicate, buttery, with a slight saltiness!
Pro Tip:
This BC bakery doesn’t offer delivery or pickups, so pop by early to purchase the frozen croissants before they’re out!
