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New York City’s croissant scene is having a major moment — from classic buttery French pastries to inventive flavors that draw lines around the block. Experience them all at French Morning's croissant finale from 6:00pm until 8:00pm on Tuesday May 19, 2026, at 5th & Mad.
Grab your $29 GA Ticket (a $55 value) for admission to New York's Best Croissant - The 2026 Finale where 10 of the city's top bakers face-off for the coveted prize and bragging rights.
From Breads Bakery to La Boulangerie de François to Lafayette Bakery and many more, you'll discover the city’s most talked-about bakeries, taste your way through flaky, golden creations, and help crown the ultimate croissant champion in NYC.
Whether you like your croissant plain, with chocolate, or other enticing creations, you'll have the option of sampling your bounty with jams, charcuterie, and cheese - then cast your vote for the People’s Choice Award.
A panel of expert judges will also partake in a in a blind tasting, then award the Grand Prize and the Best Original Creation award!
It's time to give your taste buds what they are craving...
French Morning Media Group is the leading online media network dedicated to French speakers and Francophiles (lovers of French culture) living abroad, primarily in the United States and Canada. Founded in 2007 in New York, it provides local news, community, and experiences for expats and those who love all this French!
Join them at 5th & Mad, a Manhattan showstopper repping that irresistible “you’ve arrived” allure, for the annual quest to find New York's Best Croissant.
Last year's winner Bread's Bakery will be looking to hold onto their title, however will come under stiff competition from some newbies including Pastry Chef Olivier Dessyn's (Pierre Hermé, Ritz) Mille-Feuille, and Chef Anthony Lemezec's Le Petit Paris to name just a couple.
You'll walk around enjoying delicious croissants, washing them down with cocktails (for purchase) made by 5th & Mad's expert bartenders. Taste, compare, and vote as the city’s top bakers dunk it out!
Come hungry, discover new favorites, and see which bakery takes home the title of Best Croissant in New York City...
Your $29 GA Ticket (A $55 Value) Includes
French Morning's Website | NY's Best Croissant
May purchase as many tickets as you like for personal use or for gifting.
Event runs from 6:00pm until 8:00pm.
Valid only for event on Tuesday May 19, 2026.
