Croissant Express Bakery

The most delicious croissants I have ever had in my life, try the hazelnut one. An authentic place to have a brunch.

The Croissants were very francais. But I’m a man who likes to sit down at a bakery with my two kids and talk. However, I found that the croissants here came to me too fast. I was not looking for a fast food experience here, I was looking for a quality dining experience. Would be more stars if the croissants were less «express»

Amazing breakfast omelettes. Thee almond and pistachio croissant are excellent. Just a little squeezed for space.

This is a go to spot and institution in oakville. They have so many delicious treats and bakery options it’s the best of it’s kind in this neck of the woods. Coffee brew is average but specialty drinks are quite good. It’s a must try whenever walking around dT oaks for sure. I find it’s more of a grab and go spot because the inside is super tiny but it’s the cosiest place.

Love the food but the staff are horrible. They have messed up my eat in and take out orders so many times that I don’t even want to go back. They need to hire new people who take the orders.

I love the place for it’s croissants. Incredible pistachio and almond croissant, apt sweetness. Please do try.

Kinda pricey! But I guess it’s to be expected in this particular location. The croissants and incredibly delicious and on par the beauties found in Montréal’s top croissanteries. I would say they are the best in the GTA!
The coffee and breakfast are very good as well, but wished the portions were a bit bigger for the price you’re paying.

Best coffee ! The food is super fresh too.
The staff super friendly too.
Great location

A popular stop for cyclists that come from Toronto and need to refuel for their bike ride home. It’s a small location, but filled with amazing pastry and sweets, along with some great sandwiches and coffee. I love it! I’ve come and gone many times throughout the years and am happy to say that the high quality has been kept, making the ride to/​from Toronto always a worthy adventure.
Great croissants! Great espresso! Great sweet! And some lovely small tables outdoors for when the weather is good. :)

Completely delightful café in the heart of Oakville with fabulously fresh, tasty and affordably priced breakfasts, sandwiches and desserts. Eclectic décor creates a one of a kind atmosphere which is topped off with exceptional fast and friendly service. Make Croissant Express your go-​to place in Oakville! Cyclist and dog friendly.

First of all, I must confess the following:
1. I have tried only ONE menu item thus far.
2. I have had that same item MANY times over.
3. I have only had take out.
That item is…
«The Almond Croissant».
Oh my dear goodness. It is truly sublime. I am a VERY discerning foodie, and yet I find when I eat one of these croissants — I can’t help but voice a small exclamation of bliss after each bite. Buttery, flaky and moist with a crispy, crackly, crunchy crust. All of this surrounding a generous, beautiful creamy almond paste filling. Mmmmm.
I WILL try the other croissants and I WILL try the other menu items. but not quite yet.
Why mess with perfection?

Great place for a little bit of breakfast and Illy coffee. All the breakfasts are light and healthy with requests easily taken. Haven’t eaten any of the baked goods but they look very popular.

I have been here a few times and have always left happy. Where they lose marks is the fact that they are probably the most expensive coffee shop on the Oakville strip.
That being said I like the outdoor summer seating option, the high top tables at the window as well as the option to grab some fresh bread with your coffee.
It’s definitely worth a try… While you are there I recommend the bacon, eggs and croissant with a coffee.

I liked it so much I ate here twice this weekend. First time I had the first option on the menu (I think it’s called Sunnyside?). I’m veggie so no meat.
Poached egg with a lightly toasted buttery croissant. I loved the giant fresh roasted tomato!
Today I had the eggs Benedict with the veggies and it was even better than yesterdays! Perfectly poached eggs on a bed of fresh baby spinach with a buttery croissant. The hollandaise sauce was perfect amount of butter and lemon with beautifully cooked asparagus and a fresh fruit salad accompany it. I would argue this may be the best egg Benny in town.
The coffee was really good too and I like the large cups, they have nice grip.
The atmosphere was very French style. They have cute tiny tables and you have to sit close to your neighbours table. I quite enjoyed this because both times I got into lovely conversations with the people next to me. It is easy to get a table as a group of two. I have seen a group of six eat there so it can accommodate most people but there may be a short wait and it may be easier to go as a two.
Breakfast will be around $ 11 with coffee.
I liked it so much I ate here twice this weekend. First time I had the first option on the menu (I think it’s called Sunnyside?). I’m veggie so no meat.
Poached egg with a lightly toasted buttery croissant. I loved the giant fresh roasted tomato!
Today I had the eggs Benedict with the veggies and it was even better than yesterdays! Perfectly poached eggs on a bed of fresh baby spinach with a buttery croissant. The hollandaise sauce was perfect amount of butter and lemon with beautifully cooked asparagus and a fresh fruit salad accompany it. I would argue this may be the best egg Benny in town.
The coffee was really good too and I like the large cups, they have nice grip.
The atmosphere was very French style. They have cute tiny tables and you have to sit close to your neighbours table. I quite enjoyed this because both times I got into lovely conversations with the people next to me. It is easy to get a table as a group of two. I have seen a group of six eat there so it can accommodate most people but there may be a short wait and it may be easier to go as a two.
Breakfast will be around $ 11 with coffee.
So good! Highly reccomend.

Seeing as my favourite Oakville coffee shop (Kafene) closed for good, I need to find a new place to get my caffeine. I remembered going to Croissant Express a little while back for breakfast on a weekend. I also remember trying to visit Croissant Express on a weekday before work and seeing that it had not yet opened. In my drowsy state, I actually missed a couple turns and ended up on good ol’ Lakeshore Road downtown Oakville. When I passed by C.E. (on the east end of the downtown zone) I noticed the door was open! There was a parking spot at the end of the row just past the café (no need to parallel park!) so I figured I had nothing to lose.
They were barely open. Like their shelves were bare. I guess it was a little early for them and he assured all of us that there were lots more to choose from in the back. A group of 3 was there for a leisurely breakfast and snuck in before me. I was worried I’d be late for work, but the kind gentleman took my order at the same time, and when he found out it was ‘to go’ got it out to me very quickly.
I love my croissants, when done right. I’ve had a perfect croissant at C.E. before, but not today. My almond croissant was a little squished, so it already wasn’t pretty. The almond filling wasn’t distributed evenly and a portion of it was slightly burnt!
My large coffee (comparable to a Starbucks grande) rang in at $ 2.00 and was just okay. Not memorable.
I was impressed when the staff did not hesitate to prepare a batch of decaf to fulfill someone else’s order. He let the gentleman know it would take a while, but insisted he would do it right away, and did. Great service!
This place was a-​okay, but won’t be my replacement for Kafene. The search continues.

It’s a really good thing the owner was there that day, or it could have been a real schmozzle of a breakfast.
For starters, it’s a beautiful space; warm and cozy, with about six tables for two and a bold marble-​top communal table by the window with high stools. There is a mix of provençal and modern in this joint, which is probably thanks to new ownership which stepped in (summer 2010) and gave it a much needed facelift. But it’s clear they’re still working out some kinks.
My date and I snagged a simple quickie breakfast: croissant, two coffees, and quiche. After 15 minutes only one of our orders had been fulfilled, and having to wait for my first coffee of the morning makes me homocidal. Kudos to the owner, who picked up on this and offered us a complimentary cheese croissant for the wait.
When my quiche finally arrived, it was the wrong one. It was my month of vegetarianism and while I’m not against bacon in principle, this is a shocking mistake to make. This time the chef came out and apologised, and offered to make me a fresh veggie omelette however I wanted.
All in all the pastry and my omelette were really quite good, though our quickie breakfast turned out way longer than we wanted it to be. I have to give props to the staff for taking full ownership of the mistakes made, and doing all the right things to correct them. I would return.
Obligatory Title Pun: EXPRESS yourself.
Menu Readability: I can’t remember, but their business cards are splendid.
Need to mention: They have a front patio.
What this place teaches me about myself: Being a vegetarian is tough in a meat-eater’s world.