Made of brioche or puff pastry, empty or filled, croissants in Naples can be eaten at all hours! Here's where to find the best ones!
A Napoli represents a real cult, an indispensable tradition that in a few moments amplifies the senses and satisfies the soul. We are talking about the undisputed king of Neapolitan breakfasts, the cornet.
This dessert is a specialty baked in different parts of Europe, so much so that we have in France the croissant, in Germany the Kipferl, in Austria krantz, while in northern and central Italy often croissant and brioche are synonymous.
In Naples the cornetto is different, the dough is different. In fact, the Neapolitan tradition divides sweet goodness into two categories: the croissant of Brioche dough and the pasta croissant sfogliata, similar to puff pastry. The classic filling is of custard (with or without sour cherries), apricot jam or chocolate. In more recent times, especially among young people, the desire to fill it with the most popular snacks goes crazy.
The croissant scans the day of a Neapolitan, as well as enjoying it at breakfast, it is tradition "The midnight croissant" ate at night.
So there are croissants and croissants to taste in the city: but where to eat the best croissant? What inimitable and unmatched? For you we have selected the ten confectioners, considered among the best in Naples.
Bar Salvo
The historic café attracts passers-by thanks to the scent of freshly baked croissants that pervades the street, wishing good morning to many people from Vomero. Breakfast at Bar Salvo is a ritual that is handed down for the crispness and goodness of the croissant stuffed with custard and sour cherries, served both in Brioche dough both in the much appreciated puff pastry. With an excellent quality-price ratio, the philosophy of the Bar consists of tradition, without contamination of creams and various snacks, as it is so fashionable now. Thus, Bar Salvo has managed to preserve its uniqueness and to still classify itself as the best croissant in the city.
Where: Via Enrico Alvino 73, 80129 - Naples
Timetables: every day 6: 00-20: 00
Contacts: 081 5563845
Price: €
Eden bakery
The Eden bakery is a small take away whose fame is due to the quality of the artisan desserts, prepared in the internal laboratory and always fresh. There softness of the pasta and theabundant filling are known throughout the city. The flavors available are numerous and range from the classic cream and Nutella, to the more original ones like Kinder Bueno, Kiss, Smarties. There is also the possibility to customize your croissant at will. The prices are affordable and the place is always full 7 days a week. The other products are also worth trying, for example the Buondì and the artisanal Saccottini to accompany the drinks offered.
Where: Via Bagnoli, 530, 80124 - Naples
Timetables: every day 20: 00-3: 00, Fri up to 4: 00, Sat up to 6: 00
Contacts: 081-5701594
Price: €
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Bar Tico Mania
The most famous and renowned croissant in the Fuorigrotta district. It's a little place, where you can find croissants in Brioche dough. Its strong point consists in the greatness of the croissant, in the soft dough and in the filling. The bar offers a comfortable home service even at night, and a counter full of baked goods. Among these, the pizzetta, a very popular savory dish. Among the most popular croissants there are the classic cream and the white chocolate one.
Where: Via Giulio Cesare 100, 80125 - Naples
Timetables: every day 18: 00-6: 00
Contacts: 081-028 2644; 349 978 7210; Official Facebook page of Bar Tico Mania
Price: €
The Pebble
The Ciottolo alla Marina is a historical icon in terms of nocturnal croissants. The counter is always open and full of various croissants fillings and in addition many sweet and savory delicacies. To taste are the details skewers of mini-croissants, where each cornice has a different filling: gianduia, chocolate, strawberry, white chocolate, hazelnut and many other creams to be discovered.
Where: Via Amerigo Vespucci 79 - Naples
Timetables: every day 18: 00-7: 00
Contacts: Official Facebook page of Il Ciottolo
Price: € €
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My Way
It was born as one of the very first places in Naples to offer croissants at night. The small restaurant is always crowded, especially on weekends and the prices are within the norm and within everyone's reach. To try is undoubtedly the maxi-croissant stuffed with snacks most loved, which are inserted directly into the croissant and melted in the oven. Served still steaming, the most popular cornettoni of all are those al Twix and at the Kinder Maxi. Variety also in terms of salty, the focaccia margherita is one of the best in the city.
Where: Piazza S. Pasquale 13, Naples; Via Chiaia 150, Naples
Timetables: every day from 7: 00, Sunday from 17: 00
Contacts: 0817642615, 081-402099; Official My Way Facebook page
Price: €
The Cornettone
The riot of the croissant. Not all the varieties and tastes on the counter are counted. The fillings are the most delicious and sweet ever seen, they also include all the snacks on the market like Bounty, Tronky and Galak. Add to this a wide range of equally inviting desserts and, to balance, pizzas and rustic.
Where: Via Alessio Mazzocchi, 54, 80141 Naples
Timetables: lun-gio 19:30-4:00, ven 19:00-5:00, sab 19:00-6:00, dom 19:00-4:00
Contacts: 081-751 7003; Official Facebook page of Il Cornettone
Prezzi: €
Chalet Ciro
The historic Chalet Ciro, has always been one of the favorite destinations for all the neapolitan gluttons. Croissants which produces, according to the majority, the best of Naples. Delicious and soft, both in puff pastry and brioche. Excellent quality, like that of the staples. Surrounding it is the view of the splendid Gulf of Naples which opens up before the eyes of customers for a 360 ° experience.
Where: Via Caracciolo, 31 (in front of via Orazio) 80122 - Naples
Timetables: every day 6: 30-2: 30, Wednesday closed
Contacts: 081-669928; info@chaletciro.it; Official Facebook page of the Chalet Ciro
Prezzi: € €
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Gran Caffè Cimmino
When we say coffee and croissant it is called Cimmino. Well-known coffee of Naples well, it is the best place to savor a good croissant, especially at breakfast, when they are hot and fragrant. The perfect way to start the day or for a sweet break. In addition to the croissant, coffee and other pastry products are excellent as well.
Where: Via Francesco Petrarca, 147; Via Filangieri, 12 - Naples
Contacts: 081-418303; 081 575-7697 XNUMX
Price: € €
Night croissants
Small shop in Via Tarsia, is very tight because of the sweet croissants stuffed with every good of God. Its strong point is the deliver to customer's home active all night (minimum order 5 croissants). You can also order on Justeat, where he received excellent reviews thanks to the goodness of the products and the speed of delivery.
Where: Via Tarsia, 21, 80134 Naples
Contacts: 081 580-0022 XNUMX
Price: €
Fabiolotto
An evening with friends spent at Vomero most likely ends up with going to Fabiolotto, a pastry shop devoted to serving large quantities of brioches, bundles, braids and especially croissants. The pasta is soft and tasty and the freshness of the products is further confirmed by the on-sight laboratory. To try also the legendary Buondì, simple or stuffed.
Where: Viale Michelangelo, 82, 80129 Naples
Contacts: 081-372 3223; fabiolotto82@gmail.com; Fabiolotto official Facebook page
Price: €
