10 of The Best Croissants in Seoul (2018)

Finding a nice and flaky croissant used to be something difficult to achieve in Seoul but thanks to the influx of imported patissiers and rise of home grown talent, it's no longer a daunting task. For 10 of my favorite croissants which are not to be missed in Seoul, please check out my top 10 list below for details.

Mr. Holmes Bakehouse
What flavor to eat: Ferrero Rocher croissant, Matcha croissant

Address: 34 Apgujeong-ro 10-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Closest Metro Station: Sinsa
Tel: +82 2-547-2004
Website: www.mrholmesbakehouse.com
Opening Hours: 10:00am - 22:30pm (Daily)





Backen
What flavor to eat: Custard croissant

Address: 528-3 Sinsa-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Closest Metro Station: Sinsa
Tel: +82 2-516-8889
Website: www.facebook.com/backenkorea/
Opening Hours: 11:00am - 21:00pm, closed on Monday





Retrooven
What flavor to eat: laugen croissant (perfect union between a pretzel and a croissant)

Address: 21 Bongeunsa-ro 55-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Closest Metro Station: Seonjeongneung
Tel: +82 +82 2-544-9045
Website: http://club.cyworld.com/retrooven
Opening Hours: 12:00pm - 7:00pm, closed on Sunday and public holidays





Mont St. Clair
What flavor to eat: Almond croissant

Address: 112-3 Bogwang-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Closest Metro Station: Itaewon 
Tel: +82 2-749-0660
Website: www.ms-clair.co.kr
Opening Hours: 10:00am - 22:00pm (Daily)





Le Alaska
What flavor to eat: Chocolate croissant

Address: 15 Apgujeong-ro 14-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Closest Metro Station: Sinsa / Apgujeong
Tel: +82 2-516-5871
Opening Hours: 9:00am – 10:30pm (Daily)





Zeriya
What flavor to eat: Rose croissant

Address: 543-3 Sinsa-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Closest Metro Station: Sinsa
Tel: +82 2-517-2001
Website: www.facebook.com/pages/제리야-Zeriya/335209386820134





Fauchon Paris
What flavor to eat: Pistachio croissant, Raspberry croissant

Address: 1/F, World Tower Building, 300 Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Closest Metro Station: Jamsil
Tel: +82 2-3213-4188
Website: www.fauchon.com
Opening Hours: 10:30am - 8:00pm (Daily)





Gontran Cherrier Artisan boulanger
What flavor to eat: Diplomat cream croissant

Address: 211 Itaewon-ro, Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Closest Metro Station: Itaewon 
Tel: +82 2-796-9416
Website: www.gontrancherrier.kr/sub/sub01_01.php
Opening Hours: 9:00am - 10:00pm (Daily)





Rose Bakery
What flavor to eat: Chocolate croissant

Address: 261 Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul , South Korea 
Closest Metro Station: Hangangjin
Tel: +82 2-790-7225
Website: www.rosebakery.co.kr
Opening Hours: 10:00am - 8:00pm (Daily)





Etoile Patisserie Boulangerie
What flavor to eat: Ham and cheese croissant

Address: 35 Apgujeong-ro 10-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Closest Metro Station: Sinsa
Tel: +82 70-7627-0057
Opening Hours: 12:30 - 21:00 (Daily)