The almond croissant is the best pastry. The filling is similar to what’s inside Panera’s bear claw. So really this is just an almond croissant appreciation post 💖(self.starbucksbaristas)
submitted by gemlikbase
i_am_me47166 points2y ago
am i the only one who had no idea there was filling????? i thought it was just a plain croissant with almonds on top and was wondering why it was so popular
AndrewSaidThis44 points2y ago
Same! I regret not trying it now. Hopefully it’ll come back when some of this supply bullshit gets sorted.
Myra-Maines2 points2y ago
Don’t be a heathen and DO warm it up. It gets all nice and melty and toasty 😋
zydr8te16 points2y ago
Its almond paste inside and sooooooooo good warmed
smoolbeean83 points2y ago
almond croissant and iced pistachio latte was an elite coffee pairing
gemlikbase [OP]34 points2y ago
Agreed! I miss the pistachio syrup 😢
tenthwalker15 points2y ago
The amount of sugar in it was terrifying though, I checked the menu on the app and I was shocked to see just how much it was
xphyria19 points2y ago
You just reminded me of the pistachio honey croissant 😭
That was my FAVE a couple years ago
emmaniamh1 points2y ago
Omg I ate soooo many
r0gu399 points2y ago
That was my ultimate pick-me-up. On a bad day, nothing tastes as good as that combination.
DreyaNova1 points2y ago
Do you remember the Christmas 2018 pistachio almond croissant? ... I wish I hoarded the boxes before they were taken off menu. I miss them dearly.
KJ2998SJ35 points2y ago
And they had the nerve to discontinue it 😢
gemlikbase [OP]61 points2y ago
It’s always the good items that become discontinued. discontinue the blueberry scone like wtf
Ordinary-Theory-828910 points2y ago
My store has both of those things all the time and they’re some of our least popular items tbh. The only thing I think I sell less of is the donuts and vanilla scones
julieCivil8 points2y ago
the donuts are straight trash.
gemlikbase [OP]1 points2y ago
Ugh lol those two are forgettable af
Ordinary-Theory-82893 points2y ago
lol I’ve been here for like 2 months and I have yet to see somebody buy a donut. I sold my first vanilla scone the other day
thepoopbathroom17 points2y ago
When?? We have it at our store
KJ2998SJ7 points2y ago
Maybe it's a regional thing. I'm in Ontario Canada
BaseLordBoom3 points2y ago
Same here and we still carry it
Kindly-Wear-62902 points2y ago
Same. I got another box in our order last night.
ryzzostar2 points2y ago
Same. I sold one this morning.
mbrooks19991 points2y ago
Canada discontinued with Spring launch 😔
coffeebartenderr24 points2y ago
UNDERRRrated this croissant with a hot drink in the morning will never miss 🥵
gemlikbase [OP]18 points2y ago
Don’t know what that’s like because of my bad habit of making it to work **right on time** and immediately thrown into the chaos. Like the Mr. Krabs confused meme. I will have to try this tomorrow for a change.
FrustratingBears1 points2y ago
Almond croissant with either a hot or cold blonde vanilla latte depending on the weather 👀👀👀
urlocaltransboy17 points2y ago
the almond croissant is criminally underrated.
Pheebers71316 points2y ago
The filling is called marzipan, it’s widely made with almond extract and is delicious. my grandmother used to make marzipan pies for my brother and I. Every time I eat an almond croissant it makes me think of her.
LilacFlores3 points2y ago
Thank you for this useful information ❤️
EnbyAlmonds1 points2y ago
The filling for the croissants, and bear claws, is actually almond paste... Marzipan is similar and both are made from almonds but Marzipan is more smooth and sweet and actually firm enough to be moldable on it's own. It's fondant like, and more like candy than a filling. Almond paste has a coarser texture and less sweet flavor but is also softer and makes a nice pastry filling. Especially when paired with a hot sweet drink then it's not so overwhelming sugary.
My grandma grew up in Switzerland and I've grown up with both the americanized almond paste creations such as bear claws that were my grandpa's favorite.. and marzipan treats like chocolate dipped marzipan logs from the German deli at Christmas, and these amazing swiss Christmas cookies called Biberli that are filled with marzipan.
Almonds really aren't given enough credit for being as amazing as they are.
gemlikbase [OP]1 points2y ago
Can I eat marzipan like it’s pudding
lilkiosk13 points2y ago
I went to France in high school and every time I heat one up I get excited because they smell like France and it’s just soooo ugh.
gemlikbase [OP]3 points2y ago
This made me weirdly genuinely happy. Thank you for sharing that♥️
itsnotbritneybitch10 points2y ago
The best croissant, unless they bring back the everything croissant. Nothing beats a double cooked pumpkin loaf, tho.
gemlikbase [OP]3 points2y ago
I forgot about the everything croissant! 😢 why must all good things come to an (abrupt) end
EnbyAlmonds2 points2y ago
Double cooked pumpkin loaf... I've never thought about doing this, now I have to...
Js_On_My_Yeet8 points2y ago
Almond croissant actually is delicious. Like a sugary almond butter filling is inside and it makes it taste even better.
julieCivil1 points2y ago
It's the marzipan inside. so dope
Magnhild946 points2y ago
Now I think I should try it - never have before
Tiny-Focus49374 points2y ago
My store manager won’t buy them for our store.
shikiP3 points2y ago
for some reason licensed stores refuse to sell it and corporate stores near me never have it so i havent tried it yet..but i will try harder if its that good
wanderer15221 points2y ago
I've been at a licensed store for 7 years and just a couple weeks ago picked one up at a corporate store for the first time. It's sooo good.
Bryancreates3 points2y ago
Everyone here is too young to remember the Toffee Almond bar. For being a frozen/thawed piece of crap like everything else, it was worth getting up at 330am for. I’ve found online versions but I’m too lazy, I want that just unfrozen square of oil and sugar in my mouth.
gemlikbase [OP]3 points2y ago
“For being a frozen/thawed piece of crap like everything else” 😭😭facts
idonthinksoannie2 points2y ago
Keep an eye out in your local Walmart bakery section. They have something almost identical, at least in Texas they do. I once ate an entire tray of expired toffee almond bars after a closing shift. I regret nothing.
Fatkidsid093 points2y ago
My boyfriend looooovvvees it but I don't really care too much for almonds lol
Humble-Comparison1902 points2y ago
my shift just came up to me with this post on his phone and asked if it was me
DreyaNova2 points2y ago
I will die for Almond Croissant, my captain, my Queen.
scmfckwaido2 points2y ago
They have a filling? 😯 Trying it tmr
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Lol I know it's been said but TIL it has filling! Gotta try it maybe
rozu19962 points2y ago
Ive been meaning to try it!
MoschinoLover1 points2y ago
Meh too sugary
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growinginnyc1 points2y ago
One of the underdogs.
the_monkey_socks1 points2y ago
I'm really sad we don't offer it at our Starget (Tarbucks) it's my favorite ):
nnub_eille1 points2y ago
Bro I used to work at Panera and got so sad that I wouldn’t get the bear claw anymore, because it’s v expensive, and then I came here and saw the almond croissant and lost my shit.
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kxnkycxrly1 points2y ago
Agreed
julieCivil1 points2y ago
100% agree
obfsctr1 points2y ago
loved it for six months, but then disaster struck, i got tired of it
gemlikbase [OP]2 points2y ago
Understandably so!
Cookiecatx1 points2y ago
Bruh I tried it because I thought it was just a croissant with almonds on top and I love these 2 things, but then when I took a bit and go to the filling I almost puked 🤢 It's way too sweet and i literally threw it away so fast 💀
smallmeade0 points2y ago
I was the same 😭😭😭 had no idea it had a pudding and I was caught so off guard
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