Croissant D’Or Patisserie

This was exactly what I’ve been looking for! A French style patisserie with delicious croissants and charming ambiance. Courtyard seating option. On a quiet street, perfect retreat spot. Appears to be where the locals go for there treats and specialities. always a good sign.

Service — Easy to get in and out. Off the beaten path on a quiet street and not overly crowded. Friendly and fast service. Prices are fair for the area.
Food — Quality of food and coffee isn’t the best. Very weak, watered-​down coffee. We ordered a croissant and turkey sandwich. The croissant was nothing special. They warmed it up in a microwave so it was super soft, which is fine but didn’t have the crisp, flaky crust you expect from a croissant. The bread served with the turkey sandwich was great — traditional baguette with good flavor. Other than that, the sandwich was very basic — not necessarily a bad thing.
We visited NOLA a couple years ago and this was our go-​to spot for late breakfast. It appears the shop has new owners and the place isn’t as well-​kept as we remember it. Floors were dirty (not just bc they’re old) and chairs are worn out and dingy. The space is very charming so a little upkeep/​updating and cleaning would go a long way. It’s a shame so many French Quarter establishments capitalize on tourism $$ and fail to go the extra mile to maintain the historic charm of the city.

I thought it was pretty good. I had a ham and swiss croissant and the Italian cream cake. My husband had an éclair. I don’t think it’s nearly as bad as the other reviews make it sound, but I didn’t have the coffee.

Despite the café’s charm and the owner’s attestation of «old-​fashioned recipes» under the «guiding hand» of master pastry chef Maurice Delechelle, the croissant tasted like gas-​station pastry. It was soggy and actually grainy from the buttered layers having congealed.
Since it was mentioned, I was very curious about Maurice Delechelle; he retired from Croissant d’Or in 2003. While it might have been glorious while he was there, it seems that this café is now seeing its golden years.

Fast Facts:
— Casual breakfast spot for early risers, other than Café du Monde.
— Café Au Lait ($ 2.75) wasn’t the greatest.
— I wasn’t very happy with my breakfast. I ordered the egg breakfast on a croissant ($ 6.50) with hash brown (+$ 1.50). The croissant was not flaky nor fluffy, instead it was gluey, heavy, and too sweet for my taste.
— The lady behind the counter, wasn’t overly friendly, or smiley.
Two and Half Unilocal

It’s okay place for breakfast. Fast service. Appears fancy and clean but nothing really stood out when it came to food. Will try other breakfast place when I come back to NOLA.

This is the cutest place, I went twice in four days! I loved the French tiles and décor. Croissants, quiche, pastries, cakes. so much to choose from.
1^st time: spinach quiche, chocolate croissant, ham and cheese croissant (warm) and café au lait.
2^nd time: ham and cheese croissant with lettuce and tomato (cold), sausage croissant and café au lait.
** disclosure both meals were shared ;)
The croissants were so buttery, I mean like melt in your mouth flaky good. These croissants are now a top three all time favorite of mine. The quiche was large and had a nice soft crust. I truly feel like you can’t go wrong here. I would order everything again!
There are plenty of tables and then some in the bay windows for seating and a cute courtyard area. If you are in the French Quarter area, stop by! Once or twice…

Delicious! Great food in an awesome spot a little off the beaten path in the French quarter.

Ok, this has become one of our favorite places to eat on the run. The eggs here are my favorite in town. People are friendly and the architecture and art are inspiring. Definitely check it out … you won’t regret it.

I was told to go here, for quality pastries, etc. Reading the Unilocal reviews beforehand, I was really curious about what it’d be like — there’s quite a variety of excellent reviews, and disappointed reviews (with frequent feisty comments from the owner — which I view as generally a good sign).
The food’s just kinda in the middle. It’s not the disaster that some reviews say, and not fantastic, either. They do make legitimate pastries — whoever is making them does indeed know what they’re doing. They’re not the greatest, but they’re ok. The filled pastries are a bit stingy with the fillings — though bear in mind it’s trying to be a French-​style bakery, not an Italian one (not that there were any signs of French, or French-​connected, people, running things).
It’s not cheap, but few things in New Orleans are. And their pastries are still better than others I’ve had/​seen in the city. You will not be floored, but you won’t be gravely disappointed either.

Came here cause of all the positive Unilocal reviews and overall 4 star rating…
Coffee:
café mocha — tasted like watered down sweet water
Café viennois– they said it was drip coffee with whipped crème and chocolate on top… Still tastes like watered down flavored coffee…
Almond croissant — really sweet, basically tasted like it was dipped in sugar water or completely glazed.
Not sure why it has so many good Unilocal reviews… The only thing going for this place is the nice interior and friendly service (a star for both). But otherwise, dismal coffee place. I wouldn’t come here again if I came to New Orleans.

People who eat here have never been to France or a city that makes real croissants. I have been to France and my girlfriend is an amazing baker who makes great croissants and these were not on par. Also they have a coffee menu, but the word coffee isn’t an option. Like in Europe, the café au lait is not their equivalent of coffee. That said, café au lait was good, but I was disappointed their regular (free refill) coffee was not readily advertised on the menu. Very confusing.
Go outside of the quarter and find better pastries.

Based on prior reviews, things have changed since good reviews!
Pretty bad all around. Croissant place does NOT have good croissants, chewy doughy not buttery not flaky. Quiche they stick in microwave in front of you, doesn’t come out so good. So so watery coffee. Service was surly.

I ate here 2 years ago for both breakfast and lunch on different days. More than happy both times. Will be back in Nola next week and can’t wait to enjoy another meal here again.
I’m just finishing my chocolate croissant and tea and croissant d’or definitely hits the spot. Bravo!

A true favorite place of mine in NOLA.
Croissants aren’t a usual craving of mine. But every time I go to New Orleans, I DROOL at the thought of these croissants. They’re a God send, I tell ya!
From their regular plain croissant, to the chocolate and almond… pure buttery and flakey perfection. And they’re made FRESH.
They make pretty good coffee too. In the past I’ve tried their chickory and their café au lait and I’ve enjoyed them.
It’s super cute inside too. Very clean and welcoming.
This time around, we grabbed a seat next to the window, in the sunshine with a warm just– baked croissant and a cup of freshly brewed black coffee. Man, life felt good.

Solid pastry shop in NOLA — picked up an almond croissant, hot earl gray tea and brioche roll. The croissant was the clear winner with a pasty almond filling. The brioche wasn’t quite flavorful enough, but provided good sustenance. Would return for a sweet fix in a pinch.

But like really… BEST pastries ever!
Went for breakfast and my indecisiveness kicked in full gear when I saw all the goodies to choose from. Since my mind only focuses on chocolate when I see it, I went with the chocolate filled buttery croissant. And let me just say… I DIE, I literally died. SO GOOD! Perfect amount of chocolate inside of a flaky buttery soft croissant and an iced hazelnut cappuccino topped with froth. The staff was very nice and friendly and the atmosphere was enchanting. Hopefully when you get there you can sit in the window seat for a cozy intimate outing. There is an outside courtyard area that is the most charming thing I’ve seen with seating if you prefer to sit outside with shade. There are so many other things to choose from so get over there and try them out.
Parking is the only downfall of this place since it is in the French Quarter and you have to deal with the street parking, but worth it!

The coffee house aka café d’or has the best croissant in the city. It has also the clean white look and feel of a a traditional patisserie.
Menu and service is great. And the ambience can’t be beat. Just off the main it’s a fantastic start your day, afternoon or late evening place.
And coffee is fantastic!

I had been researching the pastry shoppes of New Orleans for months before I finally took my vacation here in April. Croissant d’or was at the very top of my list. While all my friends chose the more touristy destinations like Café du Monde I booked it straight to Croissant d’or and I cannot explain how pleased I was with my decision.
The first thing that made me fall in love with the place was the décor. I can’t really explain the aesthetic (French country perhaps?) However the shop was absolutely beautiful. The stained glass window inside took my breath away.
I literally died when I scanned the display showcasing all of the sweet treats. Cakes, tarts, eclairs, pies, cookies, brownies… it was heaven. In memory of my time spent in Germany the semester prior, I chose the Chocolate Croissant, and the turkey sausage and asiago croissant with a piece of chocolate cake (3 different chocolates) and café au lait.
These were the most fresh tasting croissants I have had in my life, and the cake was super moist and velvety. The café au lait wasn’t too strong, not too hot. It was perfect.
It got packed as soon as I had finished eating which obviously means the food is worth the wait if you ever get there and a line has formed.
Great experience.

Give me bread or give me death. Croissant D’Or Patisserie is THE mecca of yummy croissants and pastries. Fresh, made in-​house, delicious, buttery dough filled with your choice of decadent sweetness. I am extremely indecisive and love to be a fatass whenever given the option so naturally I ordered one of each. (I did share, ok!) Out of the apple, raspberry, chocolate and almond my favorite was the raspberry. However, I would be happy if I woke up and any of those croissants were magically in my kitchen. My iced coffee and milk did not need a grain of sugar, it was already smooth and delicious.
Since I am a bit of a history buff I am completely enthralled of the interior of this place (formally the original Broccato’s) Architecture and design just aren’t what they used to be and it truly feels like going back in time.
The bakery had a constant flow of people almost the entire time that I was there. The workers remained as fresh as their pastries as they helped the ever growing line.
The only drawback is that since it is in the middle of the charming french quarter it does pose an issue if you have to drive there since it only really allows for street parking. Still worth the possible parking ticket hazard.

Une bonne pause pour bien manger.
Beaucoup de pâtisserie Française «Américanisée» de bonne qualité
du salé, du sucré.
Bonne étape
Je recommande

Un salon de thé au calme, loin de l’agitation, on y sert de délicieuses pâtisseries, françaises, notamment.
Cela fait du bien d’être dans un lieu quasi hors du temps, les tables sont espacées, on né se marche pas l’un sur l’autre.
Dans la vitrine, on a pu voir des croissants, opéras, éclairs au chocolat, sacher torte, tartes aux noix de pécan et bien d’autres.
A noter on peut y manger le midi, ils proposent des sandwichs

Good place for croissants and coffee in the Quarter especially if you need an alternative to Café Du Monde.