Best Croissant in Johor Bahru (JB)

Is this actually a bakery? That’s the first question that seeps out from the visitors as Seven Oaks Bakery Cafe is definitely in a league of its own, being an absolute beauty. Think large glass doors with an amiable doorman that welcomes you in a 3-storey building embellished with marble tiles, charming chandeliers, upholsteries and artistic lightings, and most importantly long glass cabinets loaded with delectable desserts and fresh-from-the-oven pastries. Equally rave-worthy is their salted egg croissant, the most reputable dish on the extensive menu. The thick and buttery pastry is generously filled with real salted egg yolks. Cut through the bread and wait for the visually arresting moment, the yellow lava oozing out to form a beautiful mess, complementing the warm pastry. Save the last chunk and mop the entire plate clean and yearn for another or grab an armload back home. 

If you bump into anyone who denies croissants make a good dessert, clearly they have never come across Coffee Valley. Offering one for sweet-tooths to go head over heels, Choco Banana Croissant, the name pictures the whole pleasure you’re about to experience. Two thick and flaky bread are sliced and sandwiched with chunks of bananas and drizzled with chocolate lashings, and paired with rich chocolate gelato that rests on a wad of whipped cream. Are you slavering already? And for those of you, who wish to avoid being sloshed with sweetness, opt for their Chicken Ham Croissant - similar croissant bulged with ham, hefty greens and rich mayonnaise. With the aroma of freshly grounded coffee hovering all over the quaint cafe, leaving without a cup of joe can never be forgiven. 

Kate n I Scream has taken the locals by storm with monstrous ice cream sets that have become social media stars. If you miraculously managed to look beyond desserts, there have several delicious mains, especially their croissants; probably the most filling one on the list. Well, the picture says it all. Thick and bouncy croissant that is pumped with luscious flavour offerings such as tuna mayonnaise, chunky crab spread, chicken mayonnaise and egg, spread along fresh and crunchy lettuce, and potato chips. If you’re a small eater, opt for sharing as you’re not leaving the vivacious space without chomping down their cutting-edge ice creams!

Egg. Mayonnaise. Tomatoes. Onions. Fresh Lettuce. Flaky croissant. Put them all together and that’s what you get from the coffee cognoscenti, My Liberica Coffee. Sinking your teeth in the hearty sandwich with a crunchy exterior and poofy body would keep you going all day long and the flavours absolutely step out to the fore. Also, if you need an aromatic coffee and cosy atmosphere to accompany you and your croissant, you’re definitely in good hands. Stick in a little longer, admire the skills and techniques at the barista station, feed up your Instagram and watch the world go by. 

An opulently refurbished bungalow that wins your heart at the moment of walking in. Ochre-hued building adorned with chic lightings, lush greeneries and comfy seating, both outdoor and indoor offers the best respite after a long day at work. Among the most sought-after dish is their egg mayonnaise croissant as it never fails to fill your tummy and heart with glee. The bread is deftly done to a flaky crust and spongy core then generously stuffed with crunchy and colourful greens as well as the creamy goodness of egg and mayo. What better feeling there is than gobbling down a soul warming sandwich while looking at gentle sways of trees in a home-from-home ambience? Crack open your laptop or linger around with your favourite book. 

An exemplary croissant should be perfect without any form of adulteration, firmly flaky on the outside and spongy inside and all you need is a brimming cup of coffee by the side, forming an evergreen combo that never fails to satisfy. That’s what you’ll be expecting from Mai Kopi. Patrons usually leave this charming space smiling from ear to ear or swaggering bagful of croissants like a kid out from a candy store. If you’re looking for a scrumptious filling, they never disappoint too, expect bountiful filling of colourful greens, eggs and mayonnaise to occupy the fluffy space in between.