October 12th 2024.
Are you someone who loves to grab a quick breakfast when you're on the go? If so, you've probably found yourself at the supermarket bakery, eyeing up their freshly baked croissants. And why not? They're an easy win - flaky, buttery, and always delicious. Plus, they won't break the bank. But which supermarket truly has the best croissants? Lidl's bakery has received numerous awards this year, but how do their croissants compare to those from other popular supermarkets like M&S and Waitrose? And what about Tesco, Sainsbury's, and Asda? Well, wonder no more because the team at Metro has put them all to the test. Here are our honest thoughts on these classic pastries.
Let's start with Co-op. At 90p, their croissant is a decent option in a pinch. It's dense and will definitely fill you up, but for some of us, that's not enough. We want our croissants to be light, flaky, and almost like we've spent a fortune on buttery air. And unfortunately, Co-op's croissant fell short in that department. As Deputy First-Person and Opinion Editor Ross McCafferty put it, "perfect croissants are the one food that should taste as good as they smell," and Co-op's just didn't pass the test.
Next up, Morrisons. At only 38p each, these croissants are an absolute steal. They look amazing, with a shiny top and delicate shape, but when it comes to taste and texture, they're more like bread than pastry. They're still tasty, but maybe not quite what we were hoping for. As specialist food writer Courtney Pochin said, "there were no perfect, flaky layers to be found here."
Asda's croissant, on the other hand, was surprisingly tasty and moreish. At 80p, it's soft, buttery, and fluffy, although it could have been a little crispier on the outside. But that didn't stop lifestyle reporter Jessica Hamilton from demolishing it in under a minute.
Waitrose's croissant may look like the bougie option, but it didn't quite live up to its reputation. At £1.10, it starts off promising, but about halfway through, it completely crumbles. As Deputy First-Person and Opinion Editor Ross McCafferty put it, "I was drowning in flakes by the end." Not exactly the clean eating experience we were hoping for.
Lidl's 69p croissant is a cult favorite, with 122 selling every minute. But for specialist food writer Courtney Pochin, it just didn't hit the mark. It looked dry and lacked flavor. As she put it, "it's a bit bland and stodgy, with only a slight sweetness to it." Not exactly what we were expecting from the popular bakery item.
Now onto M&S. At £1.20, their croissant is massive, about the size of a head. But size isn't everything, right? Well, in this case, it is. It's moist, flaky, and has a rich, buttery flavor. In other words, it ticks all the boxes. As Assistant Lifestyle Editor Jessica Lindsay said, "there were no complaints" about this croissant.
Sainsbury's £1 croissant may not be perfect, but it's definitely not a bad option. It has a nice snap to the outside, and it's buttery and sweet in taste. As specialist food writer Courtney Pochin said, "it's not the perfect croissant, but definitely not a bad option."
Tesco's £1.10 croissant was a pleasant surprise for lifestyle reporter Eleanor Noyce. She wasn't expecting too much, but it turned out to be perfectly flaky on the outside and soft and buttery on the inside. Her only regret was not adding a spoonful of jam for extra flavor.
And finally, Aldi's croissant. It's perfectly fine - not too crispy on the outside, but buttery and soft. It's not the best croissant, but it's also not the worst. As Acting Lifestyle Editor Kristina Beanland put it, "I'd buy one again." So there you have it, our honest thoughts on the croissants from various supermarkets. Do you have a favorite? We'd love to hear your thoughts! Share your story with us by emailing [email address].
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