Experience the ultimate French indulgence at Café la Reine with our authentic chocolate croissants (pain au chocolat). Made fresh daily using traditional French lamination techniques, each croissant is filled with premium dark chocolate batons that melt perfectly when baked. The result is a heavenly combination of flaky, buttery layers surrounding rich, velvety chocolate - a true testament to French pastry mastery.
Our chocolate croissants, known in France as pain au chocolat, represent the perfect marriage of technique and indulgence. Each pastry begins with our carefully crafted croissant dough, which undergoes the traditional lamination process where layers of premium European-style butter are folded into the dough multiple times. Before the final shaping, we place two premium dark chocolate batons inside, which melt during baking to create pockets of rich, molten chocolate throughout the flaky pastry.
What makes Café la Reine's chocolate croissants exceptional is our commitment to using only the finest ingredients. We source premium dark chocolate that perfectly balances sweetness with rich cocoa flavor, complementing the buttery layers of our croissant dough. Every chocolate croissant is prepared fresh each morning in small batches, ensuring that when you bite into one, you experience the perfect contrast of crispy, golden exterior and soft, chocolate-filled interior.
Pain au chocolat is a beloved staple of French bakeries and breakfast tables throughout France. At Café la Reine, we honor this tradition by following authentic French techniques while using the finest ingredients available. Whether enjoyed with your morning coffee or as an afternoon treat, our chocolate croissants deliver the authentic taste of a Parisian boulangerie right here on Whyte Avenue in Edmonton.
Located in the heart of Edmonton's French Quarter on Whyte Avenue, Café la Reine brings authentic French baking to the community. Our owner and co-founder Melissa Sabourin designed our menu with an emphasis on traditional French recipes while maintaining the highest standards of quality. Every chocolate croissant is prepared with care using quality ingredients, ensuring that each bite delivers the authentic taste of France combined with the indulgence of premium dark chocolate.
Edmonton Resident
"The chocolate croissants at Café la Reine are absolutely divine! The chocolate is perfectly melted and the pastry is so flaky and buttery. These rival any pain au chocolat I've had in France. A must-try for any chocolate and pastry lover!"
October 20, 2024
Food Enthusiast
"Fresh and delicious every single time! The quality of the chocolate they use is exceptional. You can taste the difference in every bite. The croissants are always perfectly baked with that amazing golden color and crispy texture. My weekend treat!"
October 12, 2024
Regular Customer
"Best pain au chocolat in Edmonton, hands down! The chocolate-to-pastry ratio is perfect, and the layers are so beautifully flaky. You can tell these are made with skill and the best ingredients. Worth every penny!"
September 28, 2024
Experience authentic French pastries in the heart of Edmonton's French Quarter on Whyte Avenue.
Address:Phone: (587) 754-4134
Hours: Wednesday - Tuesday, 9 AM - 5 PM
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