Metro Vancouver Croissant Crawl Returns: Your Guide to 35 Buttery Adventures
The aroma of freshly baked croissants is wafting through the air once again in Metro Vancouver as the Croissant Crawl makes its triumphant return. From September 25 – October 4, croissant enthusiasts can embark on a delectable journey to savour an array of limited edition croissant flavours at 35 participating vendors scattered throughout Metro Vancouver.
Vancouver Croissant Crawl: Bigger and Better
This year, the Croissant Crawl goes beyond Vancouver, reaching North Vancouver, New Westminster, Surrey and the Tri-Cities. Excitingly, two plant-based croissants join the menu, catering to vegans. Plus, all vendors now offer pre-orders, ensuring you won’t miss out. What’s more, you can vote for your favorite croissant on the event website, adding to the croissant-loving community!
No Schedule, No Stress
The best part for busy families is that the crawl is completely self-guided. There’s no ticket, no start time and no group to keep up with. Parents choose the bakeries near home, near the soccer field or near the school pickup line, and build their own route. Two stops before lunch and one after a birthday party works just fine.
Get the Passport
Families can pick up a Croissant Passport and collect a stamp at each stop. Kids tend to love this part even more that the croissants. Passports are limited at the bakeries, ,so a print-at-home version is available on the website. The firt 300 people to collect four tamps can also redeem a limited edition Croissant Crawl pin at Wren Cafe while supplies last.
New This Year: Taste-Off Challenges
This is where it gets fun. Bakeries go head to head using the same ingredient, and the public decides who wins. One matchup pits a boba milk tea croissant against an oolong mochi one. Expect a very serious family debate at the kitchen table and yes there will be voting.
Don’t Skip the Drink Pairings
Some bakeries pair their croissant with a special drink, like a matcha latte chai or cold brew. For any parent who has been running on lukewarm coffee for years, that’s a nice bonus.
Before You Go
- Pre-orders are available at many spots and worth using. These are limited runs, and they do sell out.
- The event wraps up October 4 ,so this weekend is the last chance.
- Following @vancouvercroissantcrawl on Instagram is the best way to catch updates and vote for a favourite.
To see which bakeries are taking part in each neighbourhood, head to vancouvercroissantcrawl.com for the full lineup and map. It’s easy to use and has the most current details.
