April 25, 2023
I've had my eye on Croixssant's social media for quite some time, because it's connected to Staple. It was a handy breakfast stopover recently on our way out west! As the name suggests, Croixssant specialises in layered, buttery pastry. Everything is vegetarian, many things are vegan, and coeliacs would be advised to steer clear of the whole operation. (Correction 04/06/2023: I learned that the smoked salmon is real, so not quite everything is vegetarian. Read the labels carefully and, if in doubt, check with the staff!)
I had the appetite for two courses, so I started savoury with a vegan bacon and cheese croissant ($9.50). All the right flavours were there but the texture was let down by the reheating process, which I can only assume was a microwave.
Michael and I both fared better on our sweet courses. My strawberry cheesecake cruffin ($8.50, containing dairy) had the right ratios of soft, chewy and crisp; dusted liberally with sugar and filled with a subtle, real strawberry flavour. Michael's ANZAC-themed apple crumble croll danish ($9.50, vegan) exploded with crunchy oats on every bite, and he was very impressed with the vegan pastry.
Croixssant rotate their flavours regularly and they have a great diversity - from spinach-ricotta to spicy satay, red velvet and klepon. As we sat and observed their morning business, it was clear that Croixssant has the loyalty of locals seeking a coffee and a morning treat, and doesn't depend solely on the interest of roaming veg*ns like us.
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Croixssant has also won fans at Mamma Knows West.
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Croixssant
185 Mt Alexander Rd, Flemington
Accessibility: There are two steps up on entry and clear flat access to the low counter, where we ordered and paid. Furniture is regular height and medium-spaced with backed benches and backless stools (see last photo), and our food was brought to our table. We didn't visit the toilets.
This place sounds very fun, but too bad about them microwave reheating a croissant. That is no idea.
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