Why your croissant is costing upwards of £5: Once cheap breakfast pastry that costs just pence to make - and sells for £1 in France - hits new UK high thanks to posh high street bakeries

A breakfast staple for centuries, the croissant has soared in price - with London bakeries charging close to £5 for the flaky, French treat.

Mar 27, 2025 - 09:41
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Why your croissant is costing upwards of £5: Once cheap breakfast pastry that costs just pence to make - and sells for £1 in France - hits new UK high thanks to posh high street bakeries
A breakfast staple for centuries, the croissant has soared in price - with London bakeries charging close to £5 for the flaky, French treat.