They’re flaky, messy, and weirdly hyped. Take away the French branding and the cafe aesthetic and what you’re left with is a hollow, buttery puff. If croissants came in a plastic wrapper from a gas station, no one would be calling them “elegant”. We’ve all just agreed to pretend they’re special because they look good next to a latte.
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They taste good, got a problem? If you don’t want croissant go get a burger.
Just for the Dunkin fans here; lmao whether you get a buttered croissant or a croissant sandwich; Dunkin’s croissant without ANYTHING on it; has more calories than a McChicken (including the mayo). Have a nice day
Do people call them elegant?
The way you say it makes it sound delicious to me.
I hate your opinion. Upvote from me! They’re so fucking delicious.
I LOLd at greasy air. This whole thing made me laugh, which is good bc I was just crying, so thank you, you croissant-hating mf-er 😂
If the croissants you had taste like greasy air then you had terrible croissants
You guys haven’t eaten a proper croissant
A ‘hollow buttery puff’ sounds awesome though. I agree that they’re overhyped and the way they’re marketed in North America is kinda weird but they are objectively tasty imo. I’d gladly eat a gas station croissant from a plastic wrapper, I don’t give a shit, I just love bread.
Go to a proper bakery, eat their croissant and see if you feel differently. They’re crispy, buttery, flaky, slightly sweet deliciousness when executed properly.
Damn I’ve never felt so involuntarily violent in my life
You say hollow buttery puff like its a bad thing.
You’ve been eating bad croissants of you think they’re greasy
No French pastry shops in your area? Sounds like you’ve eaten fauxsants.
Tell me you’ve never had a real croissant without telling me you’ve never had a real croissant
I agree except for a good, freshly baked croissant. Those are delicious. Nothing beats a good cornetto con crema
Only if you eat a greasy croissant. Otherwise they are delicious.
Croissants are Food of the Goddesses…. I’m just sorry you haven’t had one that was properly made.
Can’t you say this about pretty much any bread? All food is “just ____” if you don’t like it yourself. I’ve never seen people talking up croissants besides the fact that they personally love eating one.
BLah, blah, blah, I don’t like croissants so my opinion is that everyone fakes it. Doesn’t even deserve a vote in any direction.
Definitely unpopular. A well made croissant fucks
Totally agree. Every croissant I’ve ever had has left me underwhelmed. 🤷♂️
OP has certainly never had croissant…. probably only has had Costco or Walmart croissant themed bread
Some are shitty, some are really good. A lot of people just make them poorly or they are left out and get stale.
Greasier than what?
How can it be greasy and flaky?
I’ve never had a greasy croissant. Do yourself a favor and, either go to France, or go to an authentic French bakery.
I don’t agree, but this is truly and unpopular opinion and this whole post is hilarious so take my upvote.
May your socks always be wet and the shower a little too cold no matter how hot you turn it up.
>If croissants came in a plastic wrapper from a gas station, no one would be calling them “elegant”.
Those exist btw.
Greasy air? What kind of croissants have you been eating?
you just have to warm them in a toaster oven.
This guy would like to have a word.
Hollow buttery puff – you say this as if it’s a bad thing.
>If croissants came in a plastic wrapper from a gas station, no one would be calling them “elegant”
You can say this about literally every single food ever made. Fair on the unpopular opinion, more power to you, but that’s just a pretty dumb point to make. I also think you’re massively exaggerating their “elegant” reputation. Most people I know just think they’re tasty, not particularly refined anymore than any other pastry.
UR MOMS A HOLLOW BUTTERY PUFF
I came.here to roast this person. Then, honestly surprised, I realized it IS an unpopular opinion.
OP, you really should try a REAL croissant. By no means a delicacy, it is obvious by the SHEER AMOUNT OF COUNTRIES AND BAKERIES croissants are present that they’re pretty good. ESPECIALLY WELL MADE
Wow this is a really bad opinion
My guy needs a proper boulangerie in his life.
I love this unpopular opinion. I don’t agree but I get it.
I’ve thought of making this post on this sub before. I’ve had enough croissants in my life – good quality and bad – to know they are the worse kind of bread product.
Any kind of croissant – even fruit filled or whatever – is always disappointing. And I hate how messy they are.
Total agreement- lots of calories for not much return.
You and the guy complaining about crunchy bread earlier couldn’t be more opposite.
Shitty croissants suck, but properly good ones are outstanding