We scoured Chicago's booming bakery scene for a perfect croissant. We found 12.

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Original Load Date Oct. 26, 2026, 7:01 a.m.
Last Updated Oct. 26, 2026, 7:01 a.m.
Original URL https://www.wbez.org/food-drink/2026/10/26/chicago-best-croissants-bakeries-guillotine-floriole-milli

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**_Scroll down to see WBEZ/Sun-Times food contributor Maggie Hennessy’s list of 12 outstanding croissants — from unfettered to flavormaxxed._ ** A rustling crunch cascades as my teeth shatter the outer layer of a chubby pastry football shellacked in egg wash. Butter coats my tongue, and while I’ve ...