5 must-try flavours from the Metro Vancouver Croissant Crawl 

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Flaky and delightfully buttery, croissants are a classic treat.

A celebration of the popular French pastry, called the Metro Vancouver Croissant Crawl, returns Nov. 1 to 21 with a selection of local bakeries taking part to create creative versions of the Viennoiserie treat. Billed as a “self-guided tour of limited-edition croissant flavours and creations,” this year’s festival includes 35 vendors from around Vancouver — and beyond.

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Back for its third year, the latest iteration sees a few updates to the foodie event, according to organizers.

This year’s Croissant Crawl has expanded to run over three weeks, and has also expanded to include participating eateries in Surrey, Burnaby and Richmond. A gluten-free vendor, Delish Gluten Free Bakery in Port Coquitlam, has also joined the food event roster lineup that already sees plant-based varieties among its options.

The Croissant Crawl sees participating baked goods eligible for awards, including the Fan Favourite Flavour and the new Most Creative Croissant award, which will be selected by Nicolas Baudouin, Consul General of France in Vancouver.

Quantities of the special creations are limited, so pre-orders are “highly encouraged” from participating vendors that offer that option. To learn more, visit Vancouvercroissantcrawl.com.

While we would easily aim to try them all, here are the croissants that are at the top of our must-try list:

5 must-try flavours at this year’s Croissant Crawl

Triple Chocolate Croissant

From: Mon Paris Patisserie (4396 Beresford St., Burnaby).

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A chocolate croissant filled with a chocolate custard cream that’s then dipped in dark chocolate.

Crunchy Pistachio Cream Croissant

From: Butter Baked Goods (4907 MacKenzie St., Vancouver).

A plain croissant filled with pistachio-flavoured buttercream that’s then drizzled with pistachio-flavoured icing and topped off with pieces of pistachio.

Tandoori Chicken Croissant

From: Elaichi Patisserie (1507 Powell St., No. 150, Vancouver).

A tangy, savoury twist on a classic croissant, this option is filled with tandoori chicken pieces along with “herby” yogurt.

White Chocolate Moka Croissant

From: To Live For Bakery & Cafe (1508 Nanaimo St., Vancouver).

A plant-based pick featuring mocha pastry cream and a white chocolate whipped ganache for a coffee-infused treat.

Pina Colada Croissant

From: Daan Go Cake Lab (4731 Garden City Rd., Unit 100, Richmond).

An elongated croissant “bar” that taps into tropical flavours with a pineapple-rum compote, shredded coconut and a “luscious” coconut ganache.

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