IN SEARCH OF THE PERFECT ALMOND CROISSANT
Say the words almond croissant and watch people light up.
Brunch tables turn into debates, comment sections into pastry maps.
Everyone’s got a theory — and a favourite.
Who’s really nailed that perfect mix of flaky, golden and almond-rich?
The hunt for good pastries can take you places — from Melbourne laneways to Hobart hideaways.
But for a lot of locals, the search ends right here in Toowoomba.
What Makes an Almond Croissant Worth the Hype?
It’s never just butter and almonds.
The almond croissant asks for patience, skill and care. The layers should flake softly under your bite, the frangipane lush but never heavy, the sweetness indulgent without overdoing it. It’s the kind of pastry that tells you how much time went into it — no shortcuts, just practice and feel.
At The Baker’s Duck, ours is a quiet favourite. We fold smooth frangipane into our croissant dough, bake it once for lift, then again for depth — finishing with toasted almonds and a light dusting of sugar. Buttery, nutty, a little decadent — and for plenty of regulars, the pastry they measure all others against.where you said to go next
Turns out we’re not the only ones chasing the perfect almond croissant.
When we posted, the comments turned into a pastry trail across australia — from @oldmaids_brunswickheads with its orange poppyseed twist, to @thepocketstorehouse in Bundaberg, to @franquette_bakery, @hideaway_coffee_bar in Ballarat, @lebonchoixbakery and @peachandwolfbakery.
There were plenty of shout-outs, plenty of crumbs and one clear takeaway: good pastry isn’t just a city thing.
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For us, the almond croissant’s just one of those things that never gets old — flaky, nutty, a little sweet, always worth lining up for. whether you’re a local or just passing through, there’s one waiting on the counter.
Find us at 124 Campbell Street, Toowoomba City from 7am to 4pm daily.
